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Spain and Portugal
"The Florida of Europe" - A European on Spain Malaga 4/8/2023 An adorable picturesque European town! Classic cobblestone streets,...

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Apr 13, 20237 min read


Morocco
Agadir 4/4/2023 MOROCCO!! WE ARE HERE! It was so exciting to step foot in Morocco today. After a bit of hassle, we made it. We were late...

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Apr 7, 20235 min read


Canary Islands
Sea day- April fools day 4/1/2023 “It’s a vibe…. It’s easy….” IYKYK. Life is so good. I’ve been able to get up to date on my blogs, and...

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Apr 4, 20234 min read


I spy with my little eye
3/24/2023 An imaginary red line. 0°N-S 0°E-W. I’m officially back in the northern hemisphere! There was a ceremony with king Neptune to...

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Apr 2, 20233 min read


Namibia
Luderitz 3/17 A wonderful Saint Patrick’s day! A group of us walked around luderitz for the day. It was a very small port, but we enjoyed...

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Apr 1, 20234 min read


South Africa
I don’t know what has my heart in South Africa. The people, the food, the views. Or maybe it’s all of it together. The culture, the wine,...

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Mar 31, 20233 min read
March 11
This morning we were greeted into East London, South Africa with a pod of dolphins. Typically this means you’ll see 5-6 dolphins for...

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Mar 30, 20233 min read


Halfway
Today marks halfway. I am halfway done with my cruise today. Wow. That hasn’t quite sank in yet, and there a lot of emotions that come...

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Mar 8, 20232 min read


Mauritius and La Reunion
Mauritius, Port Louis 3/2/23 This island off the coast of Africa was such a gem. We took a tour with HAL, and our tour guide Clarel was...

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Mar 3, 20233 min read


Western Australia
2/18 Kangaroo Island Funny that I titled this Western Australia but this island is actually in south Australia... regardless it's getting...

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Mar 3, 20233 min read


A Fine Wine
Similar to cheese and grapes, time and wine pair well together. “Are you still managing okay Taylor?” At 2 months into the cruise, I get...

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Mar 1, 20233 min read


Rabbit Run
Oh how things come full circle Let’s work our way through Adelaide backwards. At the end of a hike on Mt. Lofty to a waterfall- shauna...

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Feb 17, 20232 min read


Tasmania
Port Arthur 2/12 Saw everything. Jam packed. Unzoo, devils kitchen, Tasman arch, lavender park, historic site. Doo Town- a small place we...

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Feb 16, 20231 min read


The Land Down Under
Sydney 2/10 Sometimes, a city is a city is a city… But sometimes… sometimes no matter how many pictures you take, how many times you...

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Feb 13, 20234 min read


New Zealand
Quite a lot was in the air with New Zealand because of the recent flooding from the massive rain storm that hit. But, overall, we were...

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Feb 8, 20235 min read


The Kingdom of Tongatapu
1/30/2022 There really aren’t all that many places that are kingdoms anymore… so this was cool! The locals were so kind. After a tsunami,...

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Feb 4, 20232 min read


Derby night and skip a day
1/26/2023 On every Grand world voyage, there is a derby night. Guests decorate the big large hats, dress up in tuxedos and dresses, and...

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Feb 4, 20231 min read


French Polynesia
1/18/2023 Nuka Hiva A small island, with not a ton to do, but still a fun day. This is a tender port, which was a new experience! We had...

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Jan 30, 20234 min read


Complimentary wine
1/13/2023 *** Friday the 13th *** Also, just for clarification, I’m time stamping when the event occurred, not when I’m writing it… We...

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Jan 21, 20231 min read


Panama Canal and origami penguins
1/8/2023 - 1/9/2023 Holy cow the Panama Canal is amazing! It takes all day to transit the canal. We start off bright eyed and bushy...

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Jan 19, 20232 min read
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