Category Archives: Summer Contracts

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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Light-touched Storytelling – [07/11/2011]

Posted on July 11, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m currently reading a book called “Lighthousekeeping” which I picked up for the sole reason that the main character shared a name with my best friend back home, whose name was – is – and ever shall be, Silver. When … 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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Formalities – [At Sea, 07/03/2011]

Posted on July 6, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s sometimes strange to realize how much your expectations of things have changed in what seems like so short a time. As you all know, I started on 7-day cruises. Very nearly this very route as a matter of fact. … 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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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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