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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.

Coconut Lime Muffins

Posted on January 16, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The best muffins ever served on Safari Quest of American Safari cruises. Recipe for coconut lime muffins. Continue reading →

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Lost at Sea Without Ever Leaving Port

Posted on January 7, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lost in the vastness of a cruise ship stuck in port with generator issues. Lots of things to do on board, too many classes and lectures to attend them all. Continue reading →

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Fort Lauderdale

Posted on December 18, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Visiting jaws at the Bass Pro Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Boarding the Westerdam for a Caribbean cruise. Continue reading →

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Does Lauren’s towel elephant REALLY trump my towel turkey?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Towel turkey vs towel elephant. Towel elephant vs hanging towel monkey. Vote for your favorites in this never-closing towel animal poll. Continue reading →

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Westerdam, Before the Cruise

Posted on November 28, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Booking a cheap cruise. Continue reading →

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Oosterdam, Mexican Riviera

Posted on November 19, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Card Player cruise to Mexican Riviera with stops at Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucus. Continue reading →

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Ketchikan, InnerSea Discoveries part 8

Posted on November 6, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Walking tour of Ketchikan Alaska Continue reading →

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Misty Fjords National Monument, InnerSea Discoveries part 7

Posted on October 30, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Kayaking in the Misty Fjords National Monument in the Alaskan wilderness. Continue reading →

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Yes Bay, InnerSea Discoveries part 6

Posted on October 23, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Catching coho salmon in Yes Bay, bear watching and sea lions at Neets Bay fish hatchery, flightseeing over Misty Fjords National Monument. Continue reading →

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Wrangle, InnerSea Discoveries Alaskan Adventure part 5

Posted on October 16, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

InnerSea Discoveries adventure cruise in Wrangell, Alaska. Jet Boat ride on the Stikine River and a visit to Chief Shakes tribal house. Continue reading →

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