Monthly Archives: January 2016

Ensenada, Mexico ~ La Bufadora

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, January 23rd ~ Ensenada, Mexico Waking up just as the sun was emerging from behind the hills surrounding Ensenada Bay, we snapped a few sunrise photos and then waddled off to meal number 572 since we boarded. Located just 70 … Continue reading →

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Maui – The road to Hana

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, January 17th ~ Maui, Hawaii Taking the road to Hana has been on my wish list since the 1970’s when I visited Maui for the first time. I was so excited when booking an all-day tour that would pick … Continue reading →

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Kauai ~ Wiamea Canyon and beyond

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, January 16, 2016 ~ Kauai, Hawaii Known as the “Garden Isle”, Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands. We were heading out on our own today. Once we disembarked in Nawiliwili (near Lihue), we spotted … Continue reading →

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How many letters in the Hawaiian alphabet?

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Having been to Honolulu on several occasions over the years, we were looking to see something other than Waikiki beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor or the Polynesian Cultural Center. Our choice – “Monarchs and Missionaries: Hawaii’s Royal History”. Here is … Continue reading →

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Can you help us identify this place?

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hello Friends – we need your help please! This beautiful painting is hanging in our cabin on board the Ruby Princess. Each evening as we get ready to drift off to sleep I find myself staring at it. I want to … Continue reading →

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What do you do on “AT SEA” days?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Ruby Princess Cruise to Hawaii We got a last minute surprise upgrade to a balcony cabin. I’m not sure the reason, but perhaps because we are at the Platinum level of their frequent cruisers program (Captain’s Circle). This is cruise … Continue reading →

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Our travel plans for 2016 (so far)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January ~ Canoga Park and Arrowbear Lakes, California For 2016, we decided to travel on the odd months, and stay in So California on even months. We will see how that works out, but that was my starting point for mapping … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up 2015 ~ Home is where the heart is

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 2015 ~ Canoga Park and Arrowbear Lake, California We have been home bodies for the past couple of months – well kind of any way. That has become a very “relative” term. We have our tiny cabin in the … Continue reading →

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2015 in review

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 45,000 times in 2015. If it were a … Continue reading →

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