Our days in Florida and the Bahamas flew by and it was time to return to Bayonne. Unlike the one ‘at sea’ day from Bayonne to Cape… Read more “Cruisin: At sea again…and again”
Cruisin: Meeting a dolphin
Nassau was our last port of call for our cruise. The ship docked much earlier than it did at Cape Canaveral, so we woke up at 7… Read more “Cruisin: Meeting a dolphin”
Arthur’s Seat: Basically a big hill
The books I’ve read often guide my travels. For more than 20 years, Copenhagen was on my wish list because of the the book Number the Stars… Read more “Arthur’s Seat: Basically a big hill”
Cruisin’: Where are the umbrellas?
We didn’t find umbrellas, but we still found fun on Royal Caribbean’s Coco Cay.
Cades Cove: Cable Mill
On our recent trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we took a morning to travel the Cades Cove loop. We saw some amazing well-kept houses. The… Read more “Cades Cove: Cable Mill”
Cruisin’: The good news-it wasn’t bed bugs!
Our first day at sea had its ups and downs (although the ship itself was very stable ;), and on Sunday we were ready for our first… Read more “Cruisin’: The good news-it wasn’t bed bugs!”
Cruisin’: We join the line for adventure at sea
After our blustery departure from Bayonne, New Jersey, we awoke to warm, sunny weather off the coast of North Carolina. It was a welcome relief after the… Read more “Cruisin’: We join the line for adventure at sea”
Worship: Lighting a candle
Like countless others, I was aghast at the pictures of Notre Dame in Paris up in flames. Besides my husband, none of us have visited France. It… Read more “Worship: Lighting a candle”
Cruisin’: This is June?
As mentioned in the last post, it’s difficult to coordinate travel with 17 people and their schedules. Our late June sail date from Bayonne, NJ seemed like… Read more “Cruisin’: This is June?”
Cruisin’: Our first family cruise with A LOT of family
As a teenager, my family took three cruises. At the time, they felt like THE height of luxury and adventure. We loved the food, we loved the… Read more “Cruisin’: Our first family cruise with A LOT of family”
A backpack full of rocks…
As a child, I loved gemstones and polished rocks. They were often a top pick when I was getting a souvenir. Geology was a piece of cake… Read more “A backpack full of rocks…”