Tag Archives: Princess Cruise

Around the World, One Bite at a Time

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 2nd, 2026 On the ship, I normally start my day with a small serving of some kind of protein like corn beef hash with an egg on top and some fresh fruit such as chunks of cantaloupe and honeydew … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Itinerary Change ~ Just Part of Traveling

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, September 20th, 2026 ~ At sea I received a message from my sister two days before we were scheduled to leave for Seattle. “Did you see the schedule change for our cruise?” Or something like that… No, I had … Continue reading →

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Off on a New Adventure ~ Long Overdue

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hello to our friends, both old and new. Tim and I have been staying healthy and busy here in HOT Southern California. We hope you are also doing well and enjoying life to the fullest. Just a short “sneak peek” … Continue reading →

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Hilo, Hawaii ~ aka The Big Island

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We finally arrived in the islands after five days at sea from Los Angeles. You would think we would be chomping at the bit to go ashore. Strangely, this was not the case. Instead we took advantage of an almost … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires ~ Evita Tour Including Recoleta Cemetery

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 2nd, 2018 Buenos Aires is the second largest city in South America and the capital of Argentina. It is located on the Rio de la Plata, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. By the end of the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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Montevideo ~ Starting Our Year In Uruguay!

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 1st, 2018 ~ The start of a brand new year! Montevideo, is located on the bank of the Rio de la Plata. It is the capital of Uruguay. The city has a population of 1.3 million people. The entire country … Continue reading →

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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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