Monthly Archives: January 2026

Saint Lucia Cruise Port

Saint Lucia is an independent country, but also a member of the British Commonwealth. It’s a volcanic Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles with reefs, rainforests, and waterfalls. The capital is Castries, the official language English, and currency the east … Continue reading

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Food on Viking Skirnir

Some of the food on our European river cruise on Viking Skirnir was quite good, but some not so much. Partly that’s the food, but sometimes it’s a matter of opinion. For example, the veggie burgers that were on the … Continue reading

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Back on Symphony of the Seas

I was last on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas when cruise ships first started sailing again right after covid. At that time there were far less passengers onboard than what the ship can actually carry. Not so much this … Continue reading

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Punta Arenas, Chile Cruise Port

Punta Arenas, Chile Punta Arenas lies on the Strait of Magellan near the tip of southern Patagonian Chile. It’s often a starting point for those heading to Antarctica. It has a population of over 145,000 and is the coldest coastal … Continue reading

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Cartegena Cruise Port

Cartagena, Columbia Cartagena’s tourist draws include the 16th century walled old town and its beaches. Temperatures in Cartagena generally stay with lows in the mid to high 70’s F to highs in the high 80’s to low 90’s year-round. Annual … Continue reading

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