Category Archives: Grand Cruises

Top O’ The Morning – At Sea – [03/17/2012]

Posted on March 17, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

May the road rise to greet you May the wind be ever at your back And may the Lady shelter you in the palm of Her hand Slightly altered traditional Irish blessing, with apologies if the slight alteration offends anyone, … Continue reading →

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Shrouded – Nha Trang, Vietnam – [03/14/2012]

Posted on March 14, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Why is it that every time we drop anchor in Vietnam it’s misty?  Possibly the same reason I always wake with aches and pains I didn’t have the night before, and why I’m slightly dazed and distracted all day long. … Continue reading →

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Ain’t No Word But…. – At Sea – [03/13/2012]

Posted on March 14, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

“Now Bangkok’s pouring rain and I’m going ‘round again and I ain’t seen my girl in 15,000 miles…and is it true it’s always happy hour here? And if it is I’d like to stay awhile, and as cliché as it … Continue reading →

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Remember! Just Believe… – Hong Kong – [03/11/2012]

Posted on March 12, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

The stars are out where dreams are born And fairy tales come true No matter who you are There’s magic in the stars Reaching out for you… I will admit I didn’t intend to go back to Hong Kong Disneyland … Continue reading →

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On the Future – At Sea – [03/09/2012]

Posted on March 10, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

“He was sure that somewhere in the future there would be questions about muddy shoes and duckweed encrusted pink dresses. But that was the future – and it lay on the other end of a long warm afternoon that contained … Continue reading →

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On Fleeting Friendships – At Sea – [03/08/2012]

Posted on March 8, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

“How do you seem to know everyone?” This was a question posed to me by a friend of mine at dinner the other day. It’s not really as general a question as it seems, the friend in question was a … Continue reading →

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Trivial Pursuits – At Sea – [03/07/2012]

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

How many time zones are there in North America? What was the world record for the number of steps climbed by a dog while balancing a glass of water on its snout? What is the world’s largest breed of terrier? … Continue reading →

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Peaks, Valleys and Escapism – Lembar, Indonesia – [03/06/2012]

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Another day in paradise…I suppose that’s what we should say. But paradise is what you make it and where you find it. Life ship-side is hard. I try to make no secret of that while at the same time trying … Continue reading →

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Dragons Ahoy! – Komodo – [03/05/2012]

Posted on March 5, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

A dragon, A dragon I swear I saw a dragon! A people-eating, fire breathing MONSTER is in sight   Well, that’s not exactly true; I – personally – didn’t see a dragon. Nor will I be. Medical reasons beyond my … Continue reading →

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Is This Home? – At Sea – [03/02/2012]

Posted on March 2, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

You are my home You make me strong And in this world of strangers I belong to someone… It’s strange how positions reverse. Once, not so very long ago, I lived in Victoria and vacationed elsewhere, or worked elsewhere. Now … Continue reading →

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