Category Archives: Grand Cruises

Touching Lives – Columbo, Shri Lanka – [03/24/2012]

Posted on March 30, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

“Don’t you see Becky? It is only chance that I am not you and you are not me, only chance” – Sara Crew, A Little Princess Sometimes it takes a bit to jolt you into the realization of how lucky … Continue reading →

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Summerlands and Saturdays – At Sea – [03/23/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are some things that need to be written, and yet I have no idea what to say or how to start. So I ask you to bear with me, this isn’t an easy thing to work though. One of … Continue reading →

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Splish-Splash – At Sea – [03/23/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every year during the GWV we choose at least one charity to raise funds for. Our guests are usually generous, and I really do believe people are good at heart. Present them with a worthy cause and they will step … Continue reading →

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Think of Me – At Sea – 03/22/2012

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have said that I have the opportunity to meet dozens of amazing people in my line of work. It’s true, I do. I’ve said before that I make a point of getting to know the guest entertainers. Particularly the … Continue reading →

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Down to the Nitty Gritty – At Sea – [03/22/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Since a few people have asked, and since it doesn’t fit in with any other entry, a few updates on the basic facts of where I am and where I’m going in this crazy long voyage. We are currently on … Continue reading →

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Blank – At Sea – [03/22/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

This entry really doesn’t fit here at all, since it has nothing to do with work, or the ocean, or the cruising industry, or anything to do with anything really. This is a purely personal need to share my frustration … Continue reading →

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Jam-packed – Phuket, Thailand – [03/21/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There comes a point in every contract where you must face the inevitable terror that you would do anything to avoid. The longer the contract, the more terrifying the beast is, and the more you strive to avoid it, to … Continue reading →

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Adrift – Phuket, Thailand – [03/21/2012]

Posted on March 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve heard it said, that people come into our lives For a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led, to those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return… … Continue reading →

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Silk, Sweat and Saffron – Singapore/Little India – [03/19/2012]

Posted on March 20, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

I would normally save the title for Bombay, since the phrase “silk, sweat and saffron” really is India, if you could sum India up in a phrase. But Singapore happened to come first on the itinerary, and I needed to … Continue reading →

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Ten Cents a Dance – Singapore – [03/18/2012]

Posted on March 18, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Ten cents a dance that’s what they pay me gee how it weighs me down Ten cents a dance Pansies and rough guys Tough guys who tear my gowns I’ve said before that balls are a job of work, many … Continue reading →

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