Category Archives: cruises

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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Hanging with the VIPs

Posted on April 20, 2012 by travelbynatasha

We are crossing the Atlantic as the world recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. Although icebergs are sometimes sighted in the areas we are sailing through, we are farther south than the Titanic’s route and icebergs are not … Continue reading →

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St. Lucia in the Caribbean

Posted on April 19, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Barbados is my favorite Caribbean island (although not for diving), but St. Lucia is one of the most beautiful with its lush landscape and volcanic peaks. We have been here before, but not since I had gotten a digital camera … Continue reading →

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No Madras, but Marrakesh aka quickly finding a new vacation

Posted on April 17, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Ah, no India. After being left hanging for four days after the fire on the Quest was reported, our cruise was cancelled by Azamara. With less than a week before our scheduled departure, we were scrambling to find an alternative … Continue reading →

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Our Last Days in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 8, 2012 by travelbynatasha

We were boarding the ship on day 4 in Buenos Aires so we took advantage of the free internet at the hotel before checking out.   Anyone that has cruised before knows that internet access is expensive on board (obviously a real … Continue reading →

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Winter in South America

Posted on February 16, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Snow birds may head to Florida, but why not South America during our winter when the southern hemisphere is enjoying its summer?  Ever been to Disney World in January or February and seen all the groups of Brazilian and Argentinian … Continue reading →

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India in April

Posted on February 15, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Continuing my quest to reach 100 foreign countries visited, we are going to India in April.  It will be the cruise approach, which hopefully will limit my health concerns.  I consider this a teaser trip.  If I love the taste of … Continue reading →

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