Category Archives: Below the waterline

Hideaway – Flam, Norway – [06/15/2016]

Posted on June 16, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I took the tram ride today because I had not yet had a chance to see the church, or the ocal waterfalls, and it seemed a shame to leave ton without doing so. The trip out to the church does … Continue reading →

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Stavenger, Norway – [06/14/2016]

Posted on June 14, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Respect is not a great deal to ask for. Out here we all live in a compact environment, over the years I have become adjusted to the strange hours, the fact that the ship never truly sleeps, and to the … Continue reading →

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Sleepy-Time – At Sea – [06/12/2016]

Posted on June 14, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

The closer to the end of a contract I get, the more sleep seems to avoid me. When I started on this ship I was up early enough to go to breakfast in the mornings, now…well, I have a routine, … Continue reading →

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Why? – At Sea – [06/13/2016]

Posted on June 12, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Orlando…what is there left to say about Orlando? In the coming days, we will hear everything all over again, the same arguments, the same outrage, the same speeches, but only we – as a world – can make this kind … Continue reading →

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Further Up – Geiranger, Norway – [06/07/2016]

Posted on June 7, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

When the Divine conceived of paradise, the outcome must have been Norway. There is not much to this little port at first glance: a few souvenir shops, a hot chocolate place with a view of the harbour that I make … Continue reading →

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Windswept – Hammerfest, Norway – [05/28/2016]

Posted on May 28, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I hiked a mountain. In a country far enough north and cold enough that there was still snow scattered in patches along the path near the top. It wasn’t a true hike, not in the wilderness, there was a footpath, … Continue reading →

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Ship Siblings – Flam, Norway – [05/24/2016]

Posted on May 24, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Sitting at the foot of the incredible Norwegian mountains in Flam today was the new jewel of the fleet, fresh from her inaugural voyage. She still has that ‘new car’ kind of smell. I half expected to fall in love … Continue reading →

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Snippets – At Sea – [05/23/2016]

Posted on May 24, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

In another episode of odd conversations that take place over the entertainment dinner table: I mean, what is Halloween anyway? It’s not even a holiday.. This was uttered by our newest team member, who’s a very nice young lady from … Continue reading →

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Hey Look – Kristiensand, Norway – [05/18/2016]

Posted on May 18, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Hey look no crying Though she has one foot out the door I should be crying, it ought to hurt a little more I should resent it, try to prevent it Whatever for? Hey look no cryin’, just good bye.. … Continue reading →

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Full of Grace – Malgada, Spain – [04/29/2016]

Posted on May 8, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

No one ever says how scared Mary must have been. Depictions of her are always calm, serene, accepting, even grateful. She is the ultimate symbol: relax child, everything will be fine. But she was just a girl, she must have … Continue reading →

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