Category Archives: Ports of Call

Between The Shores – [Hubbard Glacier 07/12/2011]

Posted on July 13, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

~Trying to learn from what’s behind you, And never knowing what’s in store It makes each day a constant battle, just to stay between the shores~ Since I started this blog, I’ve made constant mention to the fact that world … Continue reading →

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Silver Seas and Grey Skies – [Sitka 07/06/2011]

Posted on July 7, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s raining in Sitka. Which is no big surprise, it always rains in Sitka. The water from the sky mixes with the water from the sea and creates a misty silver haze that makes the sea and sky look all … Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice – [Hubbard Glacier – 07/05/2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s easy to become blasé about somewhere you’ve been to several dozen times, no matter how fantastic. I mean, if you live in San Diego, how often do you honestly go to the zoo? If you live in Victoria – … Continue reading →

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Liquid sunshine – [Juneau, -7/-4/2011]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

At long last I’m able to set foot off the ship. It’s raining in Juneau as always , but the rain is refreshing and more like a heavy mist. Met up with an old friend (and yes, on ships, a … Continue reading →

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Bought and Chartered – [Seattle – 07/01/2011]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

There is one definite downside to working seven day cruises out of Seattle as opposed to the longer cruises I’ve become used to.  Something I’d forgotten as I haven’t done anything less than a two week cruise for a long … Continue reading →

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In The Midnight Sun – [Alaska/Juneau 06/27/2011]

Posted on June 27, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been over a year since I last set foot in Alaska, and there were a lot of things I’d forgotten about it. I’d forgotten how it feels for one thing. The ship I’m currently working on allows for a … Continue reading →

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Flashback: On Being A Temporary Amazon (Brazil, 2010)

Posted on June 14, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

If there is one thing I can say about the Amazon rainforest, its’ that it’s hot. Hot and humid and sticky. When you see pictures of the amazon you don’t realize just how high the humidity factor is. We’ve had … Continue reading →

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Following birds, and wandering stars…(Victoria 05/29/2011)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

~Follow the birds and find an island that’s kissed by the sun ~ It’s a strange sensation, looking at the town that raised you and suddenly realizing that in some, very real ways, you’re viewing it from the outside. Part … Continue reading →

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The North Wind – (05/10/2011)

Posted on May 10, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

~ The wind called to Vianne, it spoke of places and adventures waiting to be discovered, of friends in need yet to be met, of challenges yet to be faced….by someone else…next time~ – Chocolat When a contract ends it’s … Continue reading →

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Green Water and Black Sand – Costa Rica (05/02/2011)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

No matter how far I travel, or how many ports I see, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the heat of the tropics. When I first joined the ship in Tahiti, I remember the wall of heat and … Continue reading →

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