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Cape Verde, Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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