2023 – Asia
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Melting statues
We awaken to another overcast day. There are whitecaps, signaling a bit of wind, but thankfully the swells are only about one meter. We hardly
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Underwear Opera House
We wake and look out the window, as always. Where are we and what’s the weather? Today we’re coming into Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. A local
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Groundhog Day, Hong Kong style
It’s our second of two days in Hong Kong. After the ship was cleared yesterday, by immigration, it’s almost like we’re in a hotel, albeit on
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Just another ‘At Sea’ day
Today is another ‘At Sea’ day, as we transition from Hong Kong to Vietnam. Being at sea, there are no excursions (wouldn’t THAT be fun!?) but
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Evacuation Anniversary
Compared with yesterday’s sleepy day at sea, today will be busy-busy, with an eight hour excursion. Looking out from our cabin balcony the sea
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Drink stick splint
Once again, for the third time this trip, it’s the first of the month. Amazing. And as habit dictates, we must say “Rabbit, Rabbit” as the first
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30 minute ear cleanse
I snap awake at 7 am and the boat is listing to one side and groaning slightly. Out the window I can see we’re in a narrow river negotiating
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Saigon River Slalom redux
Today’s our last day in Ho Chi Minh City, and in Vietnam. Our flight home, in four days, looms large. We should be living in the moment but
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Happy Star Wars Day!
Happy Star Wars Day! (May the fourth be with you and all that.) Our cruise director is a big Star Wars fan so we’re getting this joke from
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Off the boat. Up in the air.
By the time we’re awake, groggy from last night’s excess, we are already docked in Singapore. We get ready and have our last meal (our last