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About LBcruiseshipblogger

MyCruiseStories blog tells stories about adventures in cruising on ships big and small. Things to do onboard and in port. Anything connected to cruising. Also food, travel, recipes, towel animals, and the occasional random blog.

How to Fold a Towel Dragonfly

Posted on May 13, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step-by-step instructions with photos and video on how to make a towel dragonfly. Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Angel Food Cake

Posted on May 6, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

  This post is a guest blog from my Aunt Grace, who kindly shared her recipe.  Thanks Aunt Grace! I invited my sister, her husband and my niece to come to my place for dinner. My brother-in-law is diabetic and … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan Trolley Tour

Posted on April 30, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our large family group sailing on the Holland America Westerdam to Alaska thought it would be nice if we could all get together on at least one shore excursion during the trip. It’s hard to get so many people to … Continue reading →

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Not All Therapy is Mental

Posted on April 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I admit it, I’ve started therapy.  In my mind anyway the word therapy conjures up the Hollywood style image of a patient lying on the psychiatrist’s couch.  While I may not be quite normal by society’s standards, who is?   If … Continue reading →

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The Love Boat – For Real

Posted on April 22, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A touching story of two people who found the love of their life on a cruise. Continue reading →

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How to Make Candy Easter Eggs

Posted on April 19, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Recipe for truffles with white chocolate coconut filling and chocolate coating. Continue reading →

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How to Fold a Fire Breathing Towel Dragon

Posted on April 14, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to fold a towel dragon with photos and step-by-step instructions. Continue reading →

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Carnival Cruise’s Afternoon Tea

Posted on April 7, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the best kept secrets on Carnival cruises isn’t a secret at all.  It’s right there in the daily Fun Times schedule on sea days – Afternoon Tea.  It sure seems like a secret if you attend though.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Sitka

Posted on March 31, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many cruise ships stop in Sitka during the summer Alaska cruise season, including the Holland America Westerdam on the cruise I took with extended family.  Sitka sits mainly on Baranof Island and partly on neighboring Japonski Island, with the two … Continue reading →

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The Things We Take For Granted

Posted on March 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s kind of amazing how a moment in time can change your life forever.  You’re just going about your everyday business and BAM, something happens.  A fall, a car accident, earthquake, mudslide or fire.  Whatever the issue something will never … Continue reading →

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