Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Heated Delays – At Sea – [03/04/2020]

For those of you who may be wondering why I have been comparatively quiet this contract (especially for a Grand Voyage, I know I usually talk a lot on a Grand) there are two explanations. The first is that there … Continue reading

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My-Oh-Me-Oh – Rio, Brazil – [02/22-23/2020]

What to say about Rio during Carnival… Well, the biggest, most famous street party in the world? Is 2 parts awesome and 1 part absolutely terrifying. Seriously, you have never seen anything like this. The fun part about Carnival is … Continue reading

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For I am Ordinary, Unimportant – Buenos Aires – [02/15/2020]

And if ever I go too far It’s because of the things you are Beautiful town…I love you And if I need a moment’s rest Give your lover the very best ~ Evita You let down your people Evita You … Continue reading

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Fluffy Encounters – Gypsy Cove, Falkland Islands – [02/09/2020]

Of all the odd ports we visit, I’ve always had a soft spot for the Falkland Islands. Hotly disputed for over a century (Argentina still lays claim to them) they remain a little piece of Britain in the middle of … Continue reading

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At the Skirts of the White Lady – Antarctica – [02/03-07/2020]

And at what feels like long last, we have reached the skirts of Antarctica. There is no describing Antarctica, not really; it’s a place that defies finding words even for the best of us. Everything here is clearer, crisper – … Continue reading

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Southwards – Puerto Montt, Chile – [01/26/2020]

And so it is that we continue to slowly make our way further and further south. Perhaps contrary to expectation it doesn’t get warmer the further south we go, it gets colder. Peru was like a boiling cauldron, whereas Chile … Continue reading

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Every Breath You Take… – [01/20/2020]

And you! Don’t make a habit outta that you know there are other ways of getting attention! ~ Tarzan I am honestly not quite sure how to begin this; it feels very important that I write it down, if only … Continue reading

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Unexpected – General St Martin, Peru – [01/18/2020]

Peru is not necessarily what you expect it to be. Well, unless you’ve been there before and you expect it to be a little dodgy, a little dirty and involve a lot of very long bus rides (oh so many … Continue reading

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Old vrs New – Manta, Ecuador – [01/13/2020]

She’s sparkling clean this new-born ship But one old thing is clear The orders they propose above We execute down here We’ll watch from here as up above they catch a whiff of glory This wonderous ship may be brand … Continue reading

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The Next Chapter – Victoria Bc – [12/31/2019]

What a difference a lowly year can make. As I look back on the rollercoaster that has been 2019 – I have to admit it has been mostly ups. It’s also been laced with its fair share of sorrow and … Continue reading

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