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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 Anteater

Posted on January 27, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Towel Animal Folding Instructions – step by step directions with photos telling how to make an anteater towel animal. Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on the MSC Divina

Posted on January 20, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Accommodations on the MSC Divina. Photos include cabins and suites of all types including bunks dropped from ceiling and open sofa bed. Photos of MSC Yacht club private areas. Continue reading →

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Fortress Of The Bear

Posted on January 13, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska raises orphan bear cubs. The cubs have large enclosures with natural features. Lively happy bears entertain visitors with their antics. Continue reading →

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Carnival Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Posted on January 6, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Video cooking demonstration and recipe for Pan-Seared Sea Bass from Carnival’s Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Continue reading →

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Best Blogs of 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful 2013 and that 2014 has even better things in store for everyone. Reflecting back on the past year, I’m picking my favorite post from each month to highlight in this blog. … Continue reading →

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MSC Divina

Posted on December 29, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

General information about the MSC Divina including ship stats and dress code. Also a review about the ship and what it has to offer. Continue reading →

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How to Fold a Towel Reindeer

Posted on December 25, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to make a towel reindeer. Step by step instructions with photos on how to fold a towel reindeer. Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

Posted on December 21, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I can’t deny that I’m a chocoholic, particularly if it’s dark chocolate.  Truffles are a favorite too.  I discovered amaretto quite by accident years ago with a free taste of amaretto fudge at a county fair.  Since then I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Cruising Glacier Bay

Posted on December 16, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Holland America Westerdam spent one day of our Alaskan cruise cruising around Glacier Bay. The daily schedule included what time the ship would pass each glacier. Up in the Crows Nest they had a ranger giving a talk about … Continue reading →

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How To Find Cheap Cruises

Posted on December 9, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cheap Cruises Do Exist Whatever people enjoy doing, most like to find the lowest possible price to do it.  After all, why spend more money than necessary if you can have the same thing for less?  This goes for cruises … Continue reading →

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