Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Lights on the bay, originally uploaded by serdir (at home). 8 Days to Embarkation Someone else took this picture of Charlotte Amelie, St. Thomas. This will be one of our ports of call.  That may even be our ship in the foreground.  Although it is the capital of the US Virgin Islands, its population is […]

Old San Juan – Puerto Rico

9 Days to Embarkation We’ll be leaving out of Puerto Rico.  The night before embarking we will be at the Hotel Milano in Old San Juan.  Hopefully, we can find an outdoor cafe to enjoy a drink and relax before the day of our cruise.  Frommer’s recommends La Bombonera.  I checked it out their reviews […]

Where to, Mister?

12 Days to Embarkation So many places so little time. Part of the fun of a trip is to learn what we can about each port and then prioritize the activities in which we wish to engage. It used to be that one spent hours pouring over guide books and maps. My parents and my […]

Can I Go 2

16 Days to Embarkation I have a list fetish.  I make lists and tables with regard to almost every aspect of life.  But a list for outfitting a trip is certainly one of the most enjoyable to develop.  I looked here and I looked there for inspiration.  Indeed there were so many places that offered […]

Can I Go Too?

17 days to embarkation We love to cruise.  This cruise will be our fifth.  In previous episodes, I was the guy lugging a huge roller board, a smaller roller board, and a carry-on.  Here is what I think I may have possibly learned (maybe).  I take too much stuff. So I have decided to be […]

Aren't you a bit old for that?

As I see my life’s twilight twinkling on the not far distant horizon, I have decided to wobble to my feet and . . . throw on a backpack and hit the road. By the time we leave we will qualify for senior discounts.   Maybe I should be figuring out ways to make travel less […]

Anticipation

24 Days to Embarkation Anchors away!  Well, our blog is starting today.  Our cruise will be departing from San Juan, PR on Feb 28, just 24 days from now.  Once again we will be sailing with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  This will be our fifth cruise with RCCL.  We hope to update this blog while […]

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