Random thoughts from the sea
Day 47, Grand Asia 2017 Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 – At Sea Exotic ports and exciting adventures draw many people to cruising. When most of us look for a cruise, we start with the itinerary. Where does it go, and what will we do when we get there? If your
Continue readingDay 46, Grand Asia 2017 Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 – At Sea I’ve been on the hunt for SD cards for my Sony camera, but generally when I find them on shore, they are more than I want to pay. This is causing me to rethink my photo travel strategy.
Continue readingDay 45, Grand Asia 2017 Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 – Darwin, Australia With today’s port call of Darwin, Australia, we’ve left Asia behind. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but I feel a different vibe on the ship. Those who joined us in Hong Kong and will leave
Continue readingDay 44, Grand Asia 2017 Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 – At Sea I had a curious note on my bed tonight, asking me to set my clock ahead by 30 minutes in order to be on the local time when I wake up tomorrow morning in Darwin, Australia. Thirty minutes?
Continue readingDay 43, Grand Asia 2017 Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 – Komodo Island, Indonesia The reports from passengers returning to the ship from Komodo Island were consistent. “I don’t think I have ever been so hot.” “The rain didn’t matter because I was soaked from sweat.” “We walked so far in
Continue readingDay 42, Grand Asia 2017 Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 – Benoa, Bali, Indonesia I’m adding Bali to Vietnam on the list of countries I’m visiting that merit a land vacation someday. We traveled about an hour away from the port of Benoa, just south of the provincial capital of Denpasar,
Continue readingDay 41, Grand Asia 2017 Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 – At Sea Most sea days are about the same, with a menu of options for guest activities. Today, we had two special events. Just before noon, the culinary staff offered a buffet of tropical fruit and fresh coconut. This wasn’t
Continue readingDay 40, Grand Asia 2017 Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 – Semarang, Java, Indonesia Add Borobudur to the Great Wall of China on the list of massive world wonders that must be seen in person to truly appreciate them. You could also add it to the list of must-see destinations that
Continue readingDay 39, Grand Asia 2017 Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 – At Sea At 4:09 a.m. this morning, the Amsterdam crossed the equator and entered the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a first for me. But I must admit I didn’t wake up early for the occasion. Tomorrow marks the middle of our
Continue readingDay 38, Grand Asia 2017 Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 – Singapore While each of the great cities we have visited so far has its own must-see sights, I try to discover the feel and flavor of each port as much as possible during our short visits. I think of a
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