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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.

Carnival Cruises Chocolate Melting Cake

Posted on November 12, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Food is a huge part of every cruise ship experience.  Of course, just about everyone loves dessert.  People love some desserts more than others.  Carnival has a dessert so popular random people talk about it on facebook.  They love it, … Continue reading →

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Carnival Liberty – Before the Cruise

Posted on November 5, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

February, 2011: We’ve tried the late booking from a cheap site, so this time we went with the early booking from Carnival cruise line’s own site.  Well actually through phone and email with cruise line personnel.  Always looking for a … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Coconut Lime Muffins

Posted on October 29, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

recipe for gluten free coconut lime muffins Continue reading →

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Bohol, Philippines

Posted on October 22, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Chris and his wife Liza continue their vacation in the Philippines, diving and snorkeling in Bohol. The morning after leaving Anilao, we flew to Bohol.  There we stayed at the Vest Pension House.  The airport was a little way away … Continue reading →

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Diving and Snorkeling, Anilao, Philippines

Posted on October 15, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

My son Chris recently took a trip to the Philippines with his wife, Liza, who is from there.  He was kind enough to share the story of his trip in a guest blog.   He sent photos from both that visit … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Pasta with Lavender Pepper

Posted on October 8, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

recipe for shrimp pasta with lavender pepper – a quick and easy dinner and tasty too Continue reading →

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White Water Rafting on the Wenatchee River

Posted on October 1, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Originally scheduled for a scenic float due to the time of year, we felt quite happy when told we could switch to white water due to the excess amount of water in the rivers this year.  Not quite the peak … Continue reading →

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Dutch Oven Cooking

Posted on September 24, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The how to’s of Dutch oven cooking, plus recipes for peach & pineapple cobbler and sheepherder’s stew (made with chicken, not sheep) Continue reading →

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High Country Pack Trip

Posted on September 17, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many ports where cruise ships stop offer horseback riding as one of the shore excursion choices.  These day rides sometimes last as little as 45 minutes.  Guests sometimes dismount wishing they had a way to ride longer. Adventurous travelers have … Continue reading →

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Leavenworth Washington – Bavaria in America

Posted on September 10, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many cruises leave from Seattle to Alaska during the summer.  Anyone who has a little extra time to spend in the area will find that Seattle has a lot to see.  With time to venture a bit farther away, there’s … Continue reading →

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