Monthly Archives: December 2011

Cruising to Boston, Massachusetts October 8, 2011

     Even though our cruise officially ended in Boston, there was adequate time to take a tour of the city before our plane left.  In addition to telling us that the 3 main industries of Boston are tourism, technology … Continue reading

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Cruising to Bar Harbor, Maine October 7, 2011

     Started the day by remembering that Mark, my oldest child is 60 years old.  How can that be since I only feel 60 myself”  The reality is that I’m 82 – still a theatre devotee and travel enthusiast … Continue reading

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Cruising to Halifax, Nova Scotia(New Scotland) – October 6

      Our  tour guide for Halifax wore a kilt and explained that the term “the whole 9 yards” originated with the 9 yards of material used in a kilt.  He went on to elaborate about the tragic history … Continue reading

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Cruising to Prince Edward Island and Hurricane October 4/5 2011

     I spent a delightful afternoon on an “Anne of Green Gables and Island tour of P.E.I.”  Our knowledgeable guide told us that Charlottetown  is the birthplace of Canada and that P.E.I. is famous for its deep red soil … Continue reading

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Cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence October 3, 2011

     There’s always something special planned for each day.  Today Kathy participated in “The Race for the Cure”(of cancer) which meant that she had to walk around the outside deck 18 times = 5 K.  She not only was … Continue reading

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Cruising on St. Lawrence River October 1, 2011

     I officially started cruising with my husband in 1993; however, when he died, my partner has been my MT nurse daughter, Kathy.     Probably the major challenge when I’m on board a ship is the abundance of food.  Everything … Continue reading

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Beginning to travel

     I love to travel, experience diverse cultures and meet interesting people from all parts of the world.      Ever since my parents put me on a train from Chicago to visit my grandparents in Massachusetts when I was … Continue reading

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