Category Archives: cruises

The Gateway of India and the Elephanta Caves, Mumbai

Posted on May 2, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today we are in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay.  The late arrival of the pilot and the customs officials meant we missed our noon arrival and tours left later than expected.  We are doing a full day tour of Mumbai … Continue reading →

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Goa, India “Pearl of the Orient”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today was are in docked in the Indian state of Goa, the smallest in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population.  It is on the west coast of India on the Arabian Sea.  It was ruled … Continue reading →

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Sea Days on the Azamara Journey AKA Boris and the Showgirl

Posted on April 30, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Ah, sea days.  Some cruisers don’t like them.  But in my opinion, sea days are what put the vacation in a cruise.  Otherwise, you will just go home more tired and sunburned than when you left.  We have quite a … Continue reading →

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India Finally!! Kochi, the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”

Posted on April 27, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Boy what a hassle it is to get into India for American, Brits, and Australians.  First we had to get a visa before we left home; then, we had to personally present ourselves to pick up our passport on the … Continue reading →

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Galle, Sri Lanka

Posted on April 26, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today is our second day in Sri Lanka and we are going south to Galle by bus.  A new toll road has been completed in the last year that significantly shortens the trip.  (Toll road time 1 hour, 11 minutes; … Continue reading →

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

Posted on April 25, 2013 by travelbynatasha

After three straight days at sea, we docked at Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Colombo is the main port and largest city in Sri Lanka.  We had breakfast on our terrace overlooking the cranes of the busy harbor.  We tour the city … Continue reading →

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Penang, Malaysia

Posted on April 20, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We docked early at Penang, Malaysia.  Penang is an island in the Strait of Malacca with a good supply of fresh drinking water that made it a great transit point for traders.  Even today, the fresh, soft water is plentiful.  … Continue reading →

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Singapore

Posted on April 19, 2013 by travelbynatasha

After more than 30 hours of travel, all but 7 of it in the air, we arrived in Singapore. After long lines at passport control (a large group of Chinese tourists had arrived just before us) and about 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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Natasha is kicking herself today-Rangiroa in French Polynesia

Posted on February 5, 2013 by travelbynatasha

I am kicking myself today.  With no dive buddy and no diving organized on the ship, I had given up on the idea of scuba diving in French Polynesia.  We are in Rangiroa and of course the first thing you … Continue reading →

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Survivor of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Posted on February 4, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today we arrived in the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, Nuku Hiva.  Nuku Hiva was the site for the 4th installment of the popular television show Survivor and has been written of by famed authors and poets … Continue reading →

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