Tag Archives: Gus

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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Paris ~ A day in pictures

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, July 17th ~ Paris, France We wrapped up our Gate 1 tour today with an included city tour. Several of these pictures were snapped through the bus window, so the quality is not quite up to snuff with some … Continue reading →

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Belgium ~ A long anticipated return to Brugge

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, July 16th ~ Brugge, Belgium Thirty plus years ago I took one of those “Tuesday it must be Belgium”, fly through a dozen countries in as many days, kind of tours. London, plus a few days in Ireland, a … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Canal Boats, Making Cheese and Clogs, Volendam

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 14th ~ Amsterdam and Volendam We have officially started our Gate 1 tour. The Ramada Apollo Hotel offered up a decent buffet breakfast which is included in our stay. It is always nice to start the day with … Continue reading →

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Lazy day onboard, future planning, “D” and more Gus pictures

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 8th ~ A day at sea A full day on board the Ruby Princess with nothing in particular planned except to sleep-in, relax, maybe read a little, and of course eat a meal or three. We also wanted … Continue reading →

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Scotland ~ Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 5th ~ Orkney Islands There are 70 islands in the Orkney Islands chain, 20 of which are inhabited. With a population of 8,686 people, Kirkwall is the capital of the archipelago in Northern Scotland. The islands are believed … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July ~ A day at sea on board the Ruby Princess

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, “Fourth of July” ~At Sea off the coast of Scotland I love “at sea” days.  I have a chance to really relax.  But today I was more in hibernating mode.  There seems to be a pattern developing, I am … Continue reading →

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Scotland ~ Greenock, Inverclyde, Gourock, an old library, museum, vista point, and more Gus pictures

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday July 3rd ~ Greenock, the “Gateway to Glasgow” Deciding to just explore the small ports, and taking local transportation instead of taking the more expensive tours offered on board the cruise ship keeps us in town for the morning. … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland ~ Trinity College, getting connected again and more Gus

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 1st ~ Dublin, Ireland We are still on board the Ruby Princess as we make our way around the British Isles. Feeling sluggish today, we took our time getting our act together and did not leave the ship … Continue reading →

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Gus and “D”, our Cabin Steward

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 1st – Evening at sea Our first night on board the Ruby Princess, after unpacking and settling in we went off to dinner. As is normal, while we eat, our steward enters the cabin, turns back the bed … Continue reading →

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