Category Archives: Grand Cruises

Top o’ The Mornin’ – Cochin, India – [03/17/2015]

Top o’ the morning… And the bottom of the glass to you all. In honesty I don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day very heavily when I am not on the ship; at least, I don’t recall that I do, but since … Continue reading

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Golden Divinity – Thiwala, Myanmar – [03/10/2015]

Every crew tour is a little different, but their chaotic beginnings almost always seem to be the same. We’re never quite sure where the bus is, no one else seems to be either, and the one person who is sure … Continue reading

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Bypassed Glory – At Sea – [03/06/2015]

I can’t honestly say that the letter slipped under everyone’s door surprised me when it arrived beneath mine. In this line of work, you learn to spot an itinerary change memo before you even pick it up from the floor. … Continue reading

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Can You Read My Mind? – Singapore – [03/04/2015]

You know you have an amazing manager when she agrees to give you an extra hour off so that you can have more time for your semi-annual theme park escape. True story. I swear! There is one thing I can … Continue reading

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In Soaking Wet Tribute – At Sea – [03/03/2015]

Jump in a lake Slide in the rain When I’m dry start over again Surf on a board, sail in the wind LET’S GET SOAKED TO THE SKIN Hear ye, hear ye…’tis once again time for King Neptune to board … Continue reading

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Family Reunions – Semarang, Indonesia – [03/01/2015]

Just when the ship is getting dreary and tired, and we are near to the mid-point of the cruise which always brings a slump, something happens that brings us all back to life. We pull into Indonesia. And half the … Continue reading

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Racing, Racing, Racing – At Sea – [02/28/2015]

When you’re racing with the clock When you’re racing with the clock And the second hand doesn’t understand That your back may break And your fingers ache And your constitution isn’t made of rock It’s a losing race when you’re … Continue reading

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Little Lady – At Sea – [02/24/2015]

Every so often you get one of this instances that makes you somewhat preen, even though it’s really such a small thing and not particularly preen-worthy. You would think that in this day and age, the “little lady” attitude (as … Continue reading

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Lollipops and Roses – At Sea – [02/14/2015]

Tea? Check Chocolates? Check Roses? Check Chick Flicks? Check Operation survive ship-board valentine’s day is once again a go… Actually, Valentine’s Day has treated me exceptionally – surprisingly – well this year. Despite my love/hate relationship with the “day before … Continue reading

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Poor Butterfly – Sydney, Australia – [02/10/2015]

“She who cannot live with honour. Dies with honour” I am told that the last time I saw Madama Butterfly I was a toddler, I’m not sure how old, you would have to ask my Mum – who told me … Continue reading

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