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Category Archives: Grand Cruises
Another Chapter – Beijing, China – [10/24/2017]
I came to an odd conclusion yesterday when I was sitting in my cabin with Strange slung over my shoulder, cursing my clumsy fingering as I edged my way through One Tin Solider: I am at a stage where I … Continue reading
Farewell Japan – At Sea – [10/21/2017]
And so we bid farewell to the Land Of the Rising Sun and make our way instead to the Land of the Middle Kingdom. Goodbye Japan, hello China. I find myself hoping it’s not an omen that we are blowing … Continue reading
Moments with Dragons – Hososhima, Japan – [10/20/2017]
Days are made of moments all are worth exploring Many kinds of moments None is worth ignoring All we have are moments Memories for storing ~ Into the Woods Sometimes the most magical days are the ones that are not … Continue reading
Living Grace – Osaka, Japan – [10/18/2017]
I never truly had an interest in Japan, in University Japanese are was the one class I decidedly turned down enrolling in – nothing about it grabbed me, and moreover I didn’t even come close to understanding it. Then I … Continue reading
The Disneyland Club – Yokohama, Japan – [10/15/2017]
He made the Disneyland club? No one makes the Disneyland club! Even *I* am not in the Disneyland Club! That’s what Silv said, years ago when I informed her that I was inviting Amras to accompany to Cali the next … Continue reading
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Green-Gilled – At Sea –[10/05/2017]
And then there are the days when Mamma Ocean, just does not like us at all. For the most part, my birthday has been thoroughly enjoyable. I keep myself to myself, I make a point of not telling many people … Continue reading
Growing into 35 – At Sea – [10/05/2017]
When I grow up…. I will be strong enough to carry all the heavy things you have to haul around with you when you’re a grown up And when I grow up, I will be brave enough to fight the … Continue reading
Early Days – At Sea – [10/04/2017]
Working a Grand Voyage as a workshop teacher is very different from working one as a librarian. My days are considerably shorter, and the stress level? Definitely lower. While the guest expectations remain high, this is by far the most … Continue reading
Prepare for the Usual – San Diego – [10/01/2017]
I swore I would never go back. I really did. And I haven’t. Not really. But I made a promise, and promises are something I keep. So this morning’s embark day of this particular Grand Voyage found me in the … Continue reading
Goodbye Ol’ Girl – Fort Lauderdale – [04/30/2015]
Leaving a ship is always…bittersweet. You’re exceptionally glad, so very glad, to be going home, you long for home – for the ground not moving under your feet, for the sheer soothing quiet of the night without the rattle of … Continue reading
Posted in Below the waterline, Grand World Voyage 2015, Reflections, Travel
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