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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.

Easy Chocolate Pistachio Cream Pie

Posted on December 25, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Recipe for Chocolate and Pistachio pudding pie with a unique graham cracker coconut crust. Simple to make, but fancy enough to serve to guests. Continue reading →

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One Night in Barcelona

Posted on December 22, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our transatlantic cruise for the new Carnival Breeze’s maiden voyage to America began in Barcelona, Spain.  While we would have liked more time to explore the area, we had just one night in Barcelona. On our cab ride to the … Continue reading →

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2012 Blog Of The Year Award

Posted on December 21, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

To commemorate the past year in blogging, The Thought Palette has created a Blog of the Year 2012 award.   Thank you to Nicole of NMNPHX  for nominating my blog. The complete rules and details of this award are available at The … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Pearl

Posted on December 15, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It all started with a random picture.  An Alaskan wilderness small-ship cruise I once took on the Safari Quest ended in Ketchikan on a beautiful sunny fall day.  Strolling through town, camera in hand, I just happened to glance at … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Safety Drill

Posted on December 8, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The news media sensationalizes any mishap involving cruise ships. Are these floating resorts safe? What do cruise ships do to insure the safety of their passengers? Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Dinosaur

Posted on December 1, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step-by-step instructions with photos on how to fold a towel dinosaur. Continue reading →

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Lilla Rose – The Perfect Hair Clip for Cruises

Posted on November 28, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I first discovered the Lilla Rose flexi clips last summer when my daughter wrote a review about them on her blog, Mommy Adventures, which no longer exists.  While her story involved keeping her baby from pulling her hair, I thought … Continue reading →

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Carnival Breeze Ship Decor

Posted on November 24, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most cruise ships portray an image of opulent elegance in the majority of their interior decorating.  The brand new Carnival Breeze has a whole new look.  Now that it is in America, it home ports in Miami for Caribbean cruises.  … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Over the North Atlantic Ocean

Posted on November 22, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Carnival Breeze and all passengers aboard got very lucky on the ship’s maiden transatlantic voyage.  Every day during our ocean crossing we had sunny skies, warm weather, and smooth sailing.  What more could anyone ask for?  How about some … Continue reading →

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Accommodations on Carnival Breeze

Posted on November 17, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Breeze makes its way just a bit closer to its permanent home in America every day.  Launched last June, it spent the summer cruising Europe.  After a transatlantic crossing it will take eager passengers … Continue reading →

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