Monthly Archives: October 2021

Gluten Free Nutella Sandwich Cookies

Posted on October 29, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ingredients 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour (I used Namaste) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2-5 tablespoons milk almond flour Instructions Heat oven to … Continue reading →

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Shanghai Cruise Ship Port

Posted on October 22, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Shanghai Shanghai is China’s largest city as well as a global financial hub and the place where our 4-week Canada to China cruise came to an end. The city’s population exceeds 24 million. The Chinese characters that make up the … Continue reading →

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Royal Princess Hits and Misses

Posted on October 15, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Hits and Misses  on the Royal Princess Hits and misses are usually my opinion of what I did and didn’t like on a cruise, but this time I have some input from one of my sisters as well. As usual … Continue reading →

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Salalah, Oman 4×4 Tour

Posted on October 8, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

MSC Lirica glided into Salalah, Oman as the desert view gave way to giant cranes at the container port where the ship docked.  The ship’s thrusters thundered, moving it slowly sideways as the ship neared the dock – aided as … Continue reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Do-It-Yourself Cruise

Posted on October 1, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Taking a cruise on your own rather than booking passage on a cruise ship requires access to a boat – and at least one person who knows how to operate it. Owning your own boat is of course the easiest … Continue reading →

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