Tag Archives: Cruise

Celebrating New Year’s Eve On The Emerald Princess

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 31st Before I talk about how New Years was celebrated, I want to mention our experience at the Platinum Photography Studio. (By the way, the professional shots on this page were NOT the ones from the Platinum Studio. Those will … Continue reading →

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 30th Puerto Madryn is another stop where seeing penguins was the number one billed attraction. But unlike other areas of Argentina that had been colonized by conquistadors, this settlement began with 150 colonists from Wales, England who were seeking … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Behind the Scenes Ship Tour on the Emerald Princess

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 29th ~ At sea Early in the cruise, I saw a notice in the daily Princess Patter that one could sign up for an optional behind the scenes tour, billed as the “Ships Ultimate Tour”. Tim had long wanted … Continue reading →

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Stanley, Falkland Islands ~ Such a Pleasant Surprise!

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 28th The Falkland Islands are still a point of contention between the British and the Argentinians. If you look at a local Argentine map, the islands are listed as Islas Malvines and as a territory of Argentina. On US … Continue reading →

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Rounding Cape Horn and Dinner at Curtis Stone’s Restaurant “Share”

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 27th ~ At sea A full day at sea which was briefly broken up as we cruised around Cape Horn, at the tip of South America, which marks where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans come together. This is another … Continue reading →

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Ushuaia, Argentina ~ Tierra del Fuego

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 26th Ushuaia, Argentina is a relatively small city, located about as far south as one can go without swimming or living on Antartica. This is the southernmost city in the world and the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Known … Continue reading →

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Puerto Montt, Chile

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, December 22nd Even though the seas were rough, Tim and I slept for twelve hours. We were both exhausted and it was wonderful to just escape into dreamland.

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A Day At Sea ~ Halifax to Brooklyn Including a Galley Tour

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday the 13th of October A full day at sea is always welcome. It gives one a chance to relax, catch up on sleep, roam/explore the ship, overeat (again), do a bit of shopping, attend a show or watch a … Continue reading →

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NOVA SCOTIA ~ Halifax, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 12th I like walking tours. I feel that I learn/see/experience a place better when I am more immersed and not just passing by in a bus. So when I spotted another walking tour option that mentioned a UNESCO site … Continue reading →

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St John, New Brunswick ~ Bay of Fundy and Reversing Falls

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 11th The tours through the cruise line that included anything to the Bay of Fundy were already sold out by the time I got around to booking our excursions. Not to be deterred, I found a local company in … Continue reading →

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