Category Archives: Grand Cruises

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

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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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Bottom of the World – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – [01/28/2012]

By something that feels like nothing short of a miracle we made it into Port Stanley today. With the ship being in code red health procedures (still, after four days), and the weather being rough it was very much a … Continue reading

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Just a Little Dizzy – At Sea – [01/27/2012]

There’s so much to do, gettin’ ready just for you Everybody’s busy bringin’ you a Disney afternoon One of the things about working on ships is that after a while you start to go a little bit…insane…just a little bit. … Continue reading

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We Shall Have A Dance – Buenos Aires – [01/23/2012]

“The Argentine Tango is perhaps one of the country’s most famous musical icons; roiling with emotion and drama that’s sure to bring heat to nearly anyone’s blood.” I wrote that for the shipboard newsletter before I had ever witnessed a … Continue reading

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Continuing Adventures – Buenos Aires – [01/23/2012]

I nearly forgot to do this since there’s been so much else going on, but I was asked what the next portion of our itinerary is going to include. Well, for the moment we’re still in South America – Argentina … Continue reading

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