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Category Archives: Grand World Voyage 2012
Rose Red Afterglow – At Sea – [02/15/2012]
My mother was joking yesterday that I should go to the Valentine’s Day ball dressed in purple, or black or bright yellow, as a silent rebellion against the sea of red and pink. I will admit it was a tempting … Continue reading
On Hearts and Flowers – At Sea – [02/13/2012]
Of all the holidays that we celebrate as part of general North American culture, the most sensitive one to tackle while ship-side is Valentine’s Day. Surprising isn’t it? You would think it would be Christmas or something well…religious, where you … Continue reading
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On Being a ‘Traveler’ – At Sea – [02/12/2012]
I am currently reading (while taking a much needed breather from the amazingness that is Song of Ice and Fire) Josh Gate’s biography. For those who don’t know how Josh Gates is, he’s host of a tv show called Destination … Continue reading
Steady as the Beating Drum – At Sea – [02/08/2012]
At last, the seas have calmed down, you would never know by looking out the window now that the day before yesterday was gloom and doom and white caps. Yesterday afternoon the sun broke through and painted the waves a … Continue reading
Storm Swept – At Sea – [02/06/2012]
I never thought I’d see the day when a water childe like me grew sick of the sight of the ocean. Traditionally I love the sea, she cradles me to sleep and I draw the energy from her to wake … Continue reading
Tossing and Turning – Punta Arenas, Chile – 02/04-05/2012]
Tendering in rough seas is like something out of a child’s summer day if you’re going with the wind. Meaning that it’s the kind of thing that as a child, you think nothing of, and wonder why exactly your parents … Continue reading
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Stormy Weather – At Sea/Cape Horn – [02/02/2012]
Well, what thinks ye of seein’ the world, do you still want to go ‘round Cape Horn to see any more of it!? Can’t ye see the world where ya stand? – Moby Dick Cape Horn has the reputation of … Continue reading
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Glass Slippers and Ice Tiaras – At Sea – [01/31/2012]
Last night, it snowed on board. Well sort of… When the theme of the grand ball is “Ice Blue Winter” (read: they needed to give the guests something to do while we were drifting about in Antartica), it somewhat is … Continue reading
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Heart of Ice – Antarctica Day 2 – [01/30/2012]
And like so many others, once you brave the icy facade, the Lady in White reveals her true heart, and you are dazzled by her beauty. The waters of the bay are as still as glass, and since we aren’t … Continue reading
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On the Fringes of Reality – Antarctica Day 1 – [01/30/2012]
Like small children, we cling to the edges of the White Lady’s skirts, begging an audience, begging forgiveness for disturbing her. In response, she greets us with icy fog and gusts of snow that form a thin slippery film on … Continue reading
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