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About travelbynatasha

I am a retired attorney who loves to travel. Several years ago I began working on a Century Club membership achieved by traveling to 100 "foreign" countries. Today, at 49 years of age the count is at 82. Many were visited on land based trips. Some were cruise ports. Some were dive sites. Most have been fascinating.

The unexpected trip to Tyler, Texas

Posted on May 18, 2012 by travelbynatasha

While on the train to Newark Airport I got the news that Boris had been in a serious car accident in Buffalo, Texas near the family farm.  He was taken first to Palestine and then transferred to Tyler for surgery.  … Continue reading →

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Last Day in NYC

Posted on May 17, 2012 by travelbynatasha

In the morning we packed up and checked our bags in for storage during the day.  We stayed at the Marriott Marquis at the center of Times Square at 7th Avenue between 45th and 46th streets.  I usually stay at … Continue reading →

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New York-Day Two

Posted on May 15, 2012 by travelbynatasha

We could sleep in today, but I ended up waking up early.  We had come up with a plan to get show tickets for the day.  Maggie and Emma wanted to see Spiderman, but I had no interest.  I laughed … Continue reading →

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The Big Apple on short notice

Posted on May 15, 2012 by travelbynatasha

I am in New York City for a quick trip with my sister and niece.  There are so many ways to experience this city, but we enjoy staying in the theater district and seeing as many Broadway shows as possible.  … Continue reading →

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Stuck in Paris

Posted on April 30, 2012 by travelbynatasha

The trip narrative might have ended here if not for all on drama at our departure.  We had made such a smooth crossing of the Atlantic that the rocky seas and the boat bottoming out on the waves that occurred … Continue reading →

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The Algarve-Portimao, Sagres, and Lagos, Portugal

Posted on April 29, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Our final port before disembarking in Lisbon is Portimao, Portugal.  We only have the afternoon in port so we took a countryside tour of the Algarve, this seaside region of Portugal of about 100 miles.  The countryside was green and … Continue reading →

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Casablanca and Marrakesh, Morocco

Posted on April 28, 2012 by travelbynatasha

On the sea day before docking in Casablanca, the ambassador did his final presentation.  I was surprised to learn that as late as 1909, there were still no roads, no engineers, no doctors, and no pharmacists in Morocco.  The country … Continue reading →

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The Canary Islands, Spain

Posted on April 24, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked at the island of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the seven main islands that comprise the Canary Islands.   The Capital of the Canaries shifts back and forth between the islands of Tenerife and Gan Canaria.  … Continue reading →

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Life on Board

Posted on April 23, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Silver Spirit was built to accommodate 540 guests, but there are only 220 on board for this transatlantic repositioning cruise.  It has been fun to get to know the other passengers and even some of the crew.  I know all … Continue reading →

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Cape Verde, Africa

Posted on April 21, 2012 by travelbynatasha

After five days at sea crossing the Atlantic, we arrived in Cape Verde off the coast of Africa.  If the name is familiar to you it is probably because this is where hurricanes start and then head our way.  Ironically, … Continue reading →

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