Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Emergence – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – [03/08/2018]

Posted on March 9, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

For the first time this contract, I actually went outside! Port Stanley may not be much of a stop in most people’s books, but it’s one I try not to miss. It reminds me of things. Being as how it’s … Continue reading →

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PSA: “Free Lunch”

Posted on March 5, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Public service annoucement: There is no such thing as free wi-fi. What’s that I hear you say? How can I possibly say such a thing? How could I tell such an untruth? You could give me a dozen examples of … Continue reading →

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Solitude – Montevideo, Uruguay – [03/02/2018]

Posted on March 3, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

A Canadian girl who never has adjusted to warm climates – despite her job that puts her in contact with them on a pretty constant basis – does not really have much opportunity to go outside in Brazil…or anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Anchored and Adrift – Santos, Brazil – [02/27/2018]

Posted on February 27, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been a very odd few days. I know we are somewhere in Brazil, but I honestly don’t have much idea where until I look at my itinerary. This is because I have never been the biggest fan of south … Continue reading →

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What’s New? – Buenos Aires, Argentina – [02/19/2018]

Posted on February 20, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

What’s new Buenos Aires? It still seems odd that this is actually somewhere I’ve been twice before. It seems so very strange sometimes to actually think of the places I’ve been, let alone the places I’ve actually managed to go … Continue reading →

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Hopes, Wishes, and Real Magic – Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on February 12, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You knew you were getting these No I didn’t. I hoped…but I didn’t know ~ Some Kind of Wonderful There are some moments that you think you are prepared for, that you prepare for because you think you’re supposed to, … Continue reading →

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Inanimate Friendship – Victoria – [01/28/2018]

Posted on January 28, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Let’s be clear on one thing here: a guitar star I am not. Nor am I anywhere near being one. However, I do find that just picking Strange up and fumbling through the few chords I know and the one … Continue reading →

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When You Believe – Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on January 19, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

The first thing you’ve got to remember about Disney World is to pace yourself. This is a mistake that a lotta first timers make. You’ve got all these unbelievable rides and cool stuff to do! But if you try to … Continue reading →

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Show you the World – Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/15/2018]

Posted on January 18, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I thought I was an expert at planning all things Disney…but as it turns out? Planning a few days at Disney World is pretty different than organizing a day trip to Disneyland Hong Kong. I had no idea how big … Continue reading →

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Ship of Dreams – Orlando, Florida – [01/13/2017]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

She strains at her lines the smoke from her funnels trailing.. She was so vast, so tall, so …immense and they were are so sure. I said it before, and I will say it forever: we have learned so little … Continue reading →

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