A Spanish sailing ship? In Cuba? We had no idea what a special event was unfolding in the Havana harbor…right before our eyes. And our ears! The Juan Sebastian de Elcano Tall Ship The Juan Sebastian de Elcano tall ship fired artillery salvoes as it entered the harbor. And suddenly cannonfire erupted from the ancient […]
Sunrise In Havana – Our Cuban Adventures Begin!
Welcome To Havana! Thanks to the location of our cabin onboard the beautiful Norwegian Sky I needed no wake up call as we approached Havana. Once again I was awakened by the sound of a Pilot Boat as it pulled alongside our ship. A local ship pilot climbed on board to guide our Norwegian Cruise […]
Dinner At Sea – Norwegian Sky 2019 – First Impressions
Dinner at sea has always been one of my favorite parts of cruising. I may be in the minority but I LOVE getting “dressed up” for dinner. There is such a feeling of anticipation when strolling into a beautiful dining room at sea. The crisp white tablecloths, the beautiful stemware and the gorgeous place settings […]
From Pilot To Captain – A Handoff At Sea
From the moment we walked onboard the Norwegian Sky we had been “on the go” just like my old days of cruising. My motto is “Life is NOT a dress rehearsal.” So every minute onboard is a minute to explore and to enjoy the cruising way of life. But I will admit the years have […]
Norwegian Sky – Permission To Come Aboard!
“Welcome Aboard!” That’s the greeting we heard from three crew members dressed in white as we wheeled our bags up the gangway toward the beautiful Norwegian Sky. And let me add…those words were music to this old seafaring Meemaw’s ears! It felt great to be back aboard a beautiful ship. It was shortly after Noon […]
It’s Cruising Day – The Norwegian SKY!
NCL’s Norwegian Sky? OH MY! Our sailing day finally arrived! It was time to load our bags into the trunk and head to the Port of Miami. And this old cruise specialist was raring to go! Instead of heading to the death trap known as I-95 we decided to take the SLOW road (a.k.a. Highway […]
Cruising – It’s STILL In My Blood…And I’m Glad!
Now I know…Cruising is STILL in my blood. My Cruising Background… Many years ago I earned the title of Master Cruise Counsellor through an organization called Cruise Lines International Association. To qualify for that title I completed a large number of individual ship inspections. I also set sail on many cruises on various cruise lines […]
My High School Pal Nancy’s Rhubarb Crumble Dessert- Delish!
We’re finally back in Iowa, and springtime here means it’s time to head to the back yard and pick a big batch of rhubarb. Nothing screams Springtime like a Rhubarb Crumble! What exactly is a Crumble? The sweet version of a crumble usually starts with some sweetened fruit compote that is topped with some kind […]
Two Easter Recipes Revisited – Try Them This Week!
I’m busy sorting my Cuba photos and notes from our cruise last week and I promise to share all of our adventures with you soon. But Easter is almost here so I revisited and reposted several of my holiday recipes for you to try. Click HERE to see how to make pickled eggs and beets. […]
Bon Voyage! We’re Cruising To CUBA!
Cruising was a big part of my life…in years gone by. And tomorrow I am thrilled to say I’m cruising once again! As a Master Cruise Counsellor I helped many folks plan their dream vacations, and I’ve sailed on scores of ships on many different cruise lines. But one destination has been in the forefront […]