The Erie Canal is amazing. In fact, New York’s canal system is nearly 200 years old…and it’s been in continuous operation since 1825! So last summer, in spite of the rainy weather and foggy skies we simply had to experience a transit though Lock 18. After our morning spent prospecting for diamonds we were soaked and […]
The Reality Of Life In Havana
The Reality of Life in Cuba… Reality? There seems to be no middle class in Cuba. You are rich…or you are poor. Our walking tour of Havana (read about it HERE) ended with a bus ride along the beautiful Malecon. (That’s the wide esplanade and seawall you see in so many Havana photos.) The buildings […]
American Cars In Cuba…The Amazing Story
Vintage American cars. Mention Cuba and those old cars are probably one of the first images that come to mind. It seems like every article written about Havana or Cuba ALWAYS shows vintage American cars. So we weren’t surprised to see a near-parade of them cruising past our ship as soon as we docked in […]
Old Colonial “Habana” – A Beautifully Sad City
“Habana”…500 Years In The Making The best way to see the 500 year old city of “Old Habana” (as the locals call it) is on foot. That is if you’ve got stamina. Be ready to manage the uneven cobblestone streets and crowds of vendors and locals and tourists. So a walking tour is exactly what […]
Spanish Ship In Havana – Ninety Years After First Visit!
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 […]