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2 oceans and the Panama Canal

Posted on 27/12/2017 by Geoff

Boxing day, the first of the three sea days was quiet. We were getting over the excitement of seeing and meeting Santa yesterday, over indulging in the culinary delights and having the odd “drinky-poos” relaxing in the sun with the … Continue reading →

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Posted on 25/12/2017 by Geoff

Christmas has arrived and are pleased we are experiencing a much different acknowledgement of the festive season, here on board than we did when we spent Christmas day travelling from Los Angles to Chicago on a train back in 2015. … Continue reading →

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Corinto, Nicaragua

Posted on 24/12/2017 by Geoff

We arrived at the port early morning, another commercial port but this time full of containers, they were stacked everywhere. We suspected there was little to do or see here as we are due to leave early afternoon and what … Continue reading →

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Guatemala

Posted on 23/12/2017 by Geoff

After a day at sea we arrived pretty early in the morning here at Puerto Quetzal and when we looked out of the window we were moored next to an LPG bulk carrier. Yes, the cruise terminal here is in … Continue reading →

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Acapulco

Posted on 21/12/2017 by Geoff

The Historic playground of the rich and famous, although these days they are venturing to pastures new; Acapulco is getting a reputation for drugs and violence and we were strongly recommended not to take any jewelry or valuables ashore as … Continue reading →

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posted on 19/12/2017 by Geoff

We sailed into Puerto Vallarta after two relaxing days at sea. Whilst we were enjoying Breakfast another cruise ship, the Ruby Princess, followed us in, but as we had arrived first, space was at a premium and she had very … Continue reading →

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