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Riding Camels in Tangier, Africa, on a Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise
Never thought in my wildest dreams that I’d be riding camels in Tangier, Africa, on a Norwegian Mediterranean cruise that included stops in Morocco at Casablanca and Tangier — but that’s just what I did!
Posted in life, travel
Tagged African cruise, cruise, cruise to Africa, cruising, Mediterranean cruise, Morocco, Morocco cruise, Norwegian cruise, riding a camel, Tangier
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Bid on Room Upgrades on Norwegian Cruise Line; You Might Win Big
Did you know that passengers can bid on room upgrades on Norwegian cruise line? I got the opportunity to bid for a room upgrade on an upcoming trip and “won” a balcony cabin for a crazy low price.
Mediterranean Cruise: A Day at the Beach in Katakolon, Greece
By the last day ashore of our Mediterranean cruise, we were pretty tired from the all-day shore excursions in the preceding days and decided to go to the beach at the port of Katakolon. (The port is also near Olympia, … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, Greece, mediterranean cruise, travel, vacation
Tagged beach, cruise, Greece, Katakolon, Katakolon Greece, Mediterranean cruise, travel, vacation
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Mediterranean Cruise — An Adventure in Montenegro
A trip to the Mediterranean has been at the top of my travel wish list for years, and I recently returned from a great seven-night Mediterranean cruise with an extra night in Venice at the end. Am now madly in … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, mediterranean cruise, Montenegro, vacation
Tagged cruise, Mediterranean cruise, Montenegro, vacation
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Highs and Lows of December
It’s time for a new year – amazing! December was really unique this year. Here’s a recap. Good things 1) Went on a week-long Carribbean cruise on Princess Cruise Lines and had a great time. Did so many fun and physically active … Continue reading
Cruisin’ Solo and Lovin’ It: My First Guest Blog Post
I wrote my first guest blog post — about the great time I have going on cruises alone. It was published Sun., July 3 on Too Timid and Squeamish, an inspiring and amusing blog that I read often. Check it out … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, fun, life, thoughts tips and tales, vacation
Tagged cruise, cruising alone, solo cruising, thoughts tips and tales, vacation
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Funny Friends: Laughter is the Best Medicine
I’ve done more laughing in the past 2 1/2 days that I have in the whole last year. My best old friend (we met 24 years ago) drove from Virginia and has been visiting for three days. She just rode … Continue reading
Posted in friends, fun, gratitude, life, memories, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged cruise, friends, fun, life, memories, Myrtle Beach, sense of humor, thoughts tips and tales
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