Category Archives: Alaska

History of a Shop-girl – [At Sea 07/03/2011]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

I was a shop-girl once…no, I correct myself, I was never a shop girl, I was just a girl who – at one time – happen to work in a shop. Now there are times when I’m not quite sure … 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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Mother, Mother Ocean… – [At Sea – 06/28/2011]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve watched the men who sail you Change from sail to steam In your belly you hold the treasures that few have ever seen Most of ‘em dreams… Coming back to this class of ship has been very unusual for … 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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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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