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Tussauds</image:title><image:caption>Shrek</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/santa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Madam Tussauds</image:title><image:caption>Santa Claus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/marvel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Madam Tussauds</image:title><image:caption>wax marvel figure</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-03-17T16:46:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/03/13/panama-canal-transit/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/miraflores-opening.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Miraflores Locks</image:title><image:caption>people on the deck 5 bow and a few crew on the deck 4 bow watching the gates open in Miraflores Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/under-centennial-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Centennial Bridge</image:title><image:caption>nearly under the Centennial Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tugboats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tugboats</image:title><image:caption>tugboats behind the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slide</image:title><image:caption>slide in the Culabra Cut</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ship-and-dredger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship and dredger</image:title><image:caption>ship exiting the canal and dredger blocking our lane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/road-to-nowhere.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road to nowhere</image:title><image:caption>road to nowhere on the side of the locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pedro-miguel-locks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pedro Miguel locks</image:title><image:caption>Pedro Miguel Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/new-lane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC ship in the Panama Canal</image:title><image:caption>MSC container ship in the new lane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mystery-boxes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mystery boxes</image:title><image:caption>mystery boxes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/miraflores-old-road-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Miraflores Locks</image:title><image:caption>the little road section of the stayed flat against the wall since it is no longer in use</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-03-13T22:36:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/03/10/carnival-radiance/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/breakfast-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance buffet</image:title><image:caption>breakfast buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/atrium-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance atrium view</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the atrium from a higher deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/waterslides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance waterslides</image:title><image:caption>waterslides and splash park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/thermal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance spa</image:title><image:caption>thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater show</image:title><image:caption>production show in the theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/theater-comedy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater comedy</image:title><image:caption>comedy show in the theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shore-tenders-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance in Cabo</image:title><image:caption>shore tenders picking up passengers from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/serenity-hot-tub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Radiance serenity hot tub</image:title><image:caption>hot tub on the Serenity deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/radiance-in-cabo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>radiance in Cabo</image:title><image:caption>Radiance in Cabo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-03-10T17:56:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/03/06/nukualofa-tonga-island-tour/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-06T18:02:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/03/03/maho-beach-revisited/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/distant-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>distant plane</image:title><image:caption>distant plane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/yellow-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yellow plane</image:title><image:caption>yellow plane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/airplane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>airplane</image:title><image:caption>airplane coming in for a landing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/small-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small plane</image:title><image:caption>small plane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sand-bar-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sand bar beach</image:title><image:caption>little beach by the Sand Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maho Beach pool</image:title><image:caption>pool in the shopping area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/plane-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plane 4</image:title><image:caption>plane over the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/plane-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plane 3</image:title><image:caption>American Airlines plane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/plane-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plane 2</image:title><image:caption>once the planes get close they fly over quickly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/plane-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plane 1</image:title><image:caption>airplane approaching the beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-03-03T18:16:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/02/27/saint-lucia-segway-sightseeing-beach/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T17:30:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/02/24/carnival-splendor-spa-balcony-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/thermal-suite-ceramic-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thermal suite ceramic chairs</image:title><image:caption>thermal suite dry ceramic chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/towel-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel turtle</image:title><image:caption>the steward's towel turtle  was pretty similar to the ones I make</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/splendor-mystery-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Mystery Island</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor at Mystery Island, Vanuatu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/drop-down-bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>drop down bunk</image:title><image:caption>drop down bunk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor cabin 1114</image:title><image:caption>balcony door and window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic walls</image:title><image:caption>magnets are very useful  on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lived-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor room 1114</image:title><image:caption>with 3 people it doesn't take long for a cruise ship cabin to look lived-in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/duck-mailbox.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck exchange mailbox</image:title><image:caption>homemade duck exchange mailbox</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cabin-1114.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 1114</image:title><image:caption>spa balcony cabin 1114</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor cabin 1114</image:title><image:caption>cabin 1114</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:58:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/02/20/bamberg-walking-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/view-from-rose-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>view from the rose garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/roses-outside-the-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roses</image:title><image:caption>roses blooming in winter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/riverside-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg trail</image:title><image:caption>pathway by the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/riverside-homes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>waterfront buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/old-town-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg old town hall</image:title><image:caption>the old town hall sits in the middle of the Regnitz River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/old-slaughterhouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>old slaughterhouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/old-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg palace</image:title><image:caption>renaissance palace </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/old-court.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>small building in the inner court</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/model-of-the-church-and-palaces.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bamberg palace model</image:title><image:caption>model of the palaces and cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mismatched-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cathedral in Bamberg</image:title><image:caption>cathedral with mismatched architecture</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-02-20T17:55:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/30/nukualofa-tonga-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T18:36:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/02/03/majestic-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>show</image:title><image:caption>show with drone lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kitchen-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kitchen tour</image:title><image:caption>kitchen tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hallway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway art</image:title><image:caption>picture in one of the hallways to cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawalk</image:title><image:caption>seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pistacio-loveboat-heart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pistachio loveboat heart</image:title><image:caption>pistachio loveboat heart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piazza</image:title><image:caption>piazza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/omalleys-irish-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Irish Pub on Majestic Princess</image:title><image:caption>O'Malley's Irish Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/medallion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess medallion</image:title><image:caption>Princess medallion in a waterproof bracelet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/majestic-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>majestic princess</image:title><image:caption>Majestic 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lessons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/towel-animals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animals</image:title><image:caption>just a few of many towel animals by the Lido pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise</image:title><image:caption>sunrise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>show</image:title><image:caption>theater show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ship-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship art</image:title><image:caption>ship's art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam promenade deck</image:title><image:caption>outside promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ping-pong.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ping pong</image:title><image:caption>ping-pong tables</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/line-dancing-at-the-orange-party.jpg</image:loc><image:title>line dancing at the orange party</image:title><image:caption>line dancing at the orange party</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/library.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam 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center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/through-the-woods.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magallan's Strait Park</image:title><image:caption>hiking through the woods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/through-a-meadow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magallan's Strait Park</image:title><image:caption>hike at Magallan's Strait Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/stockade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Bulnes</image:title><image:caption>stockade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/steep-hill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>steep trail</image:title><image:caption>steep hill on the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/start-of-the-hike.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fuerte Bulnes</image:title><image:caption>boardwalk leading from the fort to the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sod-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Bulnes, Chile</image:title><image:caption>sod building at Fort Bulnes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/saggy-roof-fort-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fuerte Bulnes</image:title><image:caption>saggy roofed building at the fort</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-02-13T08:02:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/02/14/amsterdam-van-gogh-museum/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/van-gogh-starry-night-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh starry night</image:title><image:caption>The Starry Night (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/view-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh painting</image:title><image:caption>View of Auvers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vase-of-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh vase of flowers</image:title><image:caption>vase of flowers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh painting</image:title><image:caption>painting of a tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sunflowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh sunflowers</image:title><image:caption>sunflower painting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/self-portraits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh self portraits</image:title><image:caption>two self-portraits of Van Gogh</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh museum</image:title><image:caption>Van Gogh museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/farm-field.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh painting</image:title><image:caption>painting of a farm and field</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/church-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh church painting</image:title><image:caption>church painting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/central-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Van Gogh museum</image:title><image:caption>central stairway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-30T00:50:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/27/seattle-cruise-ship-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mount-rainier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mount Rainier</image:title><image:caption>Mount Rainier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/seattle-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle</image:title><image:caption>view of Seattle from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/port-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle cruise port</image:title><image:caption>the line went way out into the second shelter back when we got there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/marina-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marina view</image:title><image:caption>view of a marina next to the cruise port from our balcony on the Luminosa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cunard-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cunard ship</image:title><image:caption>Cunard ship at Pier 91 in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-27T18:32:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/23/saint-lucia-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-23T17:40:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/16/food-on-viking-skirnir/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/unpronouncable-forein-name.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir food</image:title><image:caption>potato pancakes with an unpronounceable foreign name</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pumpkin-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin soup</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/spinach-ravvioli.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spinach ravioli</image:title><image:caption>spinach ravioli</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/not-what-expected-for-bread-pudding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bread pudding?</image:title><image:caption>does not look like what to expect from bread pudding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lunch-sandwich.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled sandwich</image:title><image:caption>grilled sandwich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/coconut-mango-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coconut mango cake</image:title><image:caption>coconut mango cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chocolate-mousse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate mousse</image:title><image:caption>chocolate mousse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chicken-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken dinner</image:title><image:caption>chicken dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cake-bites.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cake bites</image:title><image:caption>little cake bites</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/breakfast-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>breakfast buffet</image:title><image:caption>breakfast buffet</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-17T18:45:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/13/back-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hiro-highwire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony Hiro Show</image:title><image:caption>highwire at the Hiro show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony promenade</image:title><image:caption>the outside promenade deck is a track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/top-of-the-abyss.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of the abyss</image:title><image:caption>top of the ultimate abyss 10-deck dry slide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/symphony-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/strange-candy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gummy bandaids</image:title><image:caption>gummy bandaids were not the only strange candy in the candy shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony promenade</image:title><image:caption>promenade on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/piano-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano stairs</image:title><image:caption>piano stairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lido-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>pool and waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/inside-balcony-cabins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the seas</image:title><image:caption>balconies on inside cabins with views of Central Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-13T18:54:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/09/punta-arenas-chile-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vans-and-taxis.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>vans and taxis for last minute tours</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tender-pier-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas tender pier</image:title><image:caption>tender pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ship-and-tenders.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam and tenders</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam and tenders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/punta-arenas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas Chile</image:title><image:caption>view of Punta Arenas from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/punta-arenas-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas Chile</image:title><image:caption>another ship at Punta Arenas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>outside of the cruise port terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-building-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas port</image:title><image:caption>outside the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-building-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>little booths selling stuff inside the terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/long-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punta Arenas port</image:title><image:caption>walking from the dock to the port terminal building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-09T15:36:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2026/01/02/cartegena-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/zoo-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cartagena cruise port</image:title><image:caption>entry to the eco-park at the Cartagena cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/toucan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toucan</image:title><image:caption>toucan </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tortoises.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tortoises</image:title><image:caption>tortoises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tamarin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tamarin</image:title><image:caption>tamarin monkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/squirrel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squirrel</image:title><image:caption>red squirrel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ship-in-cartegena.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cartagena</image:title><image:caption>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cartagena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scraggly-peacock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>peacock</image:title><image:caption>strutting his stuff when he's got no stuff to strut</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/path-blocking-peacock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>peacock</image:title><image:caption>pathway blocking peacock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/parrot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parrot</image:title><image:caption>parrot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/macaws.jpg</image:loc><image:title>macaws</image:title><image:caption>macaws at the cruise port zoo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-04T02:01:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/31/amsterdam-canal-light-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/on-shore-light-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on shore light tunnel</image:title><image:caption>light tunnel on shore</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canal boat</image:title><image:caption>canal tour boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/spoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giant spoon</image:title><image:caption>a canal boat passes the giant spoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/star-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>star light</image:title><image:caption>star light</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rock-thing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock thing</image:title><image:caption>rock thing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/people-walking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>people walking</image:title><image:caption>people walking</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/moon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moon</image:title><image:caption>Mermaid? It looks more like a moon or a shrimp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/light-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>light tunnel</image:title><image:caption>light arch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kids-at-play.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kids at play</image:title><image:caption>children at play</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/inside-the-canal-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside canal boat</image:title><image:caption>inside the canal boat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-05T22:45:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/26/nuku-island-and-swallows-cave-snorkel-excursion/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-26T22:05:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/24/european-christmas-decorations/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ship-decoration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship decoration</image:title><image:caption>decoration on the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wurzburg-market-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train booth</image:title><image:caption>train at a booth at a Christmas market in Würzburg, Germany</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wurzburg-decorated-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Würzburg street</image:title><image:caption>street in Würzburg, Germany </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vienna-market-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vienna Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Vienna Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vienna-ferris-wheel-entrance-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vienna amusement park</image:title><image:caption>Ferris wheel entrance in Vienna</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tree-at-marksburg-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Marksburg Castle</image:title><image:caption>Marksburg Castle gift shop, Germany</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/regensburg-weiner-dog-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wiener dog museum</image:title><image:caption>wiener dog museum in Regensburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/regensburg-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Regensburg, Germany Christmas Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/passau-christmas-market-decoration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau Christmas Market</image:title><image:caption>scene at Passau Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/nurmremberg-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>scene at Nuremburg Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-12-29T05:06:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/28/food-on-holland-america-oosterdam-antarctic-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/crows-nest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crows nest</image:title><image:caption>hot drink and pastry at the Crow's Nest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/when-you-order-gluten-free-pie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>not a pie</image:title><image:caption>this is what you get when ordering gluten free pie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/too-much-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken dinner</image:title><image:caption>too much chicken</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/taco-bar-nachos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nachos</image:title><image:caption>nachos from the taco bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/serving-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soup</image:title><image:caption>serving soup in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/parmesen-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parmesan crusted chicken</image:title><image:caption>parmesan crusted chicken</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mariner-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mariner Lunch</image:title><image:caption>Mariner Lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/flourless-chocolate-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flourless chocolate cake</image:title><image:caption>4 renditions of flourless chocolate cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/duck-starter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck</image:title><image:caption>duck starter in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chocolate-surprise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate surprise</image:title><image:caption>mini cupcakes at the chocolate surprise</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-30T20:13:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/19/mini-suite-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-30T18:00:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/12/hits-and-misses-on-holland-america-zaandam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tracy-arm-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alaska scenery</image:title><image:caption>sailing past the entrance to Tracy Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/thermal-suite-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam pool</image:title><image:caption>pool in the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ship-in-vancouver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ship-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ketchikan-canoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan canoe</image:title><image:caption>the lady in pink was the sole person from the Grand Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dock-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>dock in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/crows-nest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crows nest</image:title><image:caption>crows nest front window seats at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/casino-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam Casino</image:title><image:caption>the casino was open to other areas and allowed smoking which spread around the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/canada-place-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canada Place</image:title><image:caption>Canada Place</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-26T02:40:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/05/nuremberg-germany/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/skirnir-in-nuremberg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir in Nuremberg</image:title><image:caption>Viking Skirnir in Nuremberg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/road-to-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>hill by the castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/nazi-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nazi structure</image:title><image:caption>Nazi structure</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/nazi-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nazi ruins</image:title><image:caption>crumbling remains of Nazi rally grounds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg lock</image:title><image:caption>lock at the end of the path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/gingerbread-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>gingerbread booth at the Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/colorful-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>some of the buildings are colorful</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cobblestone-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg</image:title><image:caption>cobblestone street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>church</image:title><image:caption>church in Nuremberg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/church-and-spire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nuremberg</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-12-05T17:46:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/12/01/carnival-splendor-australia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cabin-1114.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 1114</image:title><image:caption>cabin 1114</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/view-from-slide-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor waterslides</image:title><image:caption>view from the stairway to the waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/splendor-in-sydney.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor in Sydney</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in Sydney, Australia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/naked-toilet-man.jpg</image:loc><image:title>naked toilet man</image:title><image:caption>naked toilet man</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lido-and-slides-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor at night</image:title><image:caption>Lido deck and waterslides at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/javablue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JavaBlue</image:title><image:caption>JavaBlue coffee bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/duck-depot-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck depot</image:title><image:caption>duck depot - a duck every time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dining-room-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor decor</image:title><image:caption>dining room ceiling decor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/atrium-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor atrium</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the atrium from many decks above</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-26T01:54:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/27/thanksgiving-on-viking-skirnir/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/vienna-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vienna Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>one of many Christmas markets in Vienna</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/turkey-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey dinner</image:title><image:caption>turkey dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/roast-turkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roast turkey</image:title><image:caption>roast turkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sachertorte.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sachertorte</image:title><image:caption>Sachertorte</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pumpkin-pie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin pie</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin pie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/potato-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>potato soup</image:title><image:caption>potato soup</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-27T14:37:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/21/aruba-by-land-and-sea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/stacked-rocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock piles</image:title><image:caption>stacked rocks </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/snuba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snuba</image:title><image:caption>snuba people exploring the wreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shipwreck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shipwreck</image:title><image:caption>a piece of the shipwreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ship-snorkeler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba snorkeler</image:title><image:caption>snorkeler from the semi-sub crew</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/semi-sub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi-sub in Aruba</image:title><image:caption>semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/natural-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>natural bridge</image:title><image:caption>Baby Natural Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>California Lighthouse in Aruba</image:title><image:caption>California Lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lighthouse-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>restaurant in Aruba</image:title><image:caption>Lighthouse Keeper's house turned restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish in Aruba</image:title><image:caption>fish outside of the semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fish-id-chart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish ID chart</image:title><image:caption>fish ID chart in the semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-23T00:06:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/14/vavau-tonga-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-11-14T17:19:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/07/grand-turk-beach-day-at-the-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-11-08T19:43:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/11/03/carnival-luminosa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>one of the better stairway art pictures on the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lido-pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Luminosa Lido deck</image:title><image:caption>Lido deck pool </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/atrium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Luminosa atrium</image:title><image:caption>atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater</image:title><image:caption>theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/towel-animal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal</image:title><image:caption>one time the daily towel animal the steward made was reading the fun times</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pork-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork dinner from the free menu in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ocean-plaza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Plaza</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Plaza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/duck-under-deck-chair.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck under deck chair</image:title><image:caption>duck under a deck chair</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/top-deck-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny track</image:title><image:caption>tiny top deck track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/thermal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thermal suite</image:title><image:caption>steamy ceramic chairs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-02T09:42:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/31/anne-frank-house/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/timeline-in-the-classroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank timeline</image:title><image:caption>timeline of Anne Frank's life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/random-person-at-the-door-to-anne-frank-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank House</image:title><image:caption>random person at the door to the Anne Frank House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/picture-in-the-wax-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank</image:title><image:caption>poster at the wax museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/museum-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank Museum</image:title><image:caption>museum entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-from-classroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>image from classroom</image:title><image:caption>photo of Anne Frank and her quote</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bookcase-in-the-wax-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank bookcase</image:title><image:caption>bookcase at the wax museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/artifacts-in-the-classroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank house</image:title><image:caption>artifacts in the classroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/annex-from-classroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>annex from classroom</image:title><image:caption>annex from the classroom window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/anne-franks-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank House</image:title><image:caption>Anne Frank House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/anne-frank-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Anne Frank House</image:title><image:caption>Anne Frank House</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-10-31T18:22:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/30/flyover-at-canada-place-vancouver-bc/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-at-canada-place.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam at Canada Place</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam at Canada Place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/waiting-to-go-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Flyover Canada</image:title><image:caption>flyover entrance where you wait to go in just before the ride starts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/view-of-vancouver-from-canada-place.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>view of Vancouver between ships at Canada Place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/vancouver-from-zaandam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vancouver from Zaandam</image:title><image:caption>view of Vancouver from the Zaandam just before docking</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-first-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Flyover Canada</image:title><image:caption>the first room </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/screen-of-stars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starry screen</image:title><image:caption>the screens on each side of the first room are a starry sky before the video starts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/flyover.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Flyover</image:title><image:caption>people on the flyover ride (internet 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Place</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-10-31T17:36:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/24/regensburg-walking-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/clock-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>Regensburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/weiner-dog-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wiener dog museum</image:title><image:caption>wiener dog museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/catfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>catfish statue</image:title><image:caption>It's a catfish?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/other-side-of-the-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>buildings on the other side of the Danube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/open-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>little open square between buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/inside-st-peters-cathedral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside St Peter's Regensburg</image:title><image:caption>inside Saint Peter's cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wiener-dog-gift-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wiener dog museum</image:title><image:caption>gift shop in the wiener dog museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/towering-cathedral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>the cathedral towers over the other buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Regensburg, Germany</image:title><image:caption>mostly empty tower</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-10-24T10:43:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/17/patagonia-nature-in-depth/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/wildflowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flowering plant</image:title><image:caption>parasitic flowering plant that hummingbirds like</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterfall</image:title><image:caption>Old Man's Beard Falls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lake</image:title><image:caption>lake view at the end of the hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/trees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aiken del Sur park in Chile</image:title><image:caption>trees along the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/trail-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Patagonia hike</image:title><image:caption>hiking on the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/standing-nurse-log.jpg</image:loc><image:title>standing nurse log</image:title><image:caption>standing nurse log</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail hike</image:title><image:caption>stairs on the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/smoking-meat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lamb smoking</image:title><image:caption>lamb smoking over a fire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plant sign</image:title><image:caption>plant sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/oostredam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam anchored near Puerto Chacabuco</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-10-17T08:46:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/10/nieuw-amsterdam-cabin-1113/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cabo</image:title><image:caption>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cabo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/towel-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel turtle</image:title><image:caption>towel turtle and ducks guarding the stewards tip</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/towel-dinosaur.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel dinosaur</image:title><image:caption>one night the stewards left us a towel dinosaur</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/seperate-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Holland America shower products</image:title><image:caption>shower products</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam room 1113</image:title><image:caption>cabin 1113</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/room-with-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam oceanview cabin</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/odd-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>odd art</image:title><image:caption>cabin art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/frigatebird.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frigatebird</image:title><image:caption>frigatebird (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/flyingfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flyingfish</image:title><image:caption>flying fish (internet photo) </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/desk-and-tv.jpg</image:loc><image:title>desk and TV</image:title><image:caption>desk and TV</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-12T20:24:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/10/03/rarotonga-cook-islands-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-14T03:28:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/09/26/enchanted-princess-penthouse-suite/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-14T02:31:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/09/19/things-to-do-on-holland-america-zaandam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-vancouver-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/view-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view seating</image:title><image:caption>chairs by windows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/teen-space.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam kid's club</image:title><image:caption>one of the kid's club rooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sports-court.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam sports court</image:title><image:caption>sports court</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>show</image:title><image:caption>production show in the main theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam shop</image:title><image:caption>sale table at one of the ship's shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/scenery-in-endicott-arm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/puzzle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puzzles on a table</image:title><image:caption>puzzle in progress on a table in the Explorer's Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam pool</image:title><image:caption>main Lido pool with sliding cover open</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ping-pong.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam ping pong</image:title><image:caption>ping pong tables on the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-09-19T09:28:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/09/12/viking-longship-below-water-level-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/main-river-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Main River view</image:title><image:caption>view on the Main River from the cabin window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/view-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir room 118</image:title><image:caption>window view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tv-and-closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TV and closet</image:title><image:caption>closet, drawers, and TV</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir room 118</image:title><image:caption>Viking Skirnir standard cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/quietvox.jpg</image:loc><image:title>quietvox</image:title><image:caption>Quietvox charger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>desk</image:title><image:caption>desk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bed-and-things.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bed and things</image:title><image:caption>bed with nightstands and above nightstands there are outlets and controls for the room's lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bathroom-shelf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bathroom shelf</image:title><image:caption>shelf of products</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-09-12T06:40:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/09/05/puerto-chacabuco-chile-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/walkway-into-the-port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco port building</image:title><image:caption>walkway into the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tender-at-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tender in Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>tender at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/shopping-tent.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>shopping booths in a canvas tent near the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/shipwreck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco shipwreck</image:title><image:caption>Viña del Mar shipwreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/scenic-anchorage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>photo from near the shipwreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view from ship</image:title><image:caption>view of Puerto Chacabuco from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-ship-fish-pens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>port building and ship at anchor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/port-building-shoreside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco port building</image:title><image:caption>port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/docks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>docks in the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/costumed-locals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chiliean traditional clothes</image:title><image:caption>costumed locals</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-09-09T12:55:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/09/01/budapest-hop-on-hop-off-bus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/viking-by-chain-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chain Bridge Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Viking ship by the Chain Bridge in Budapest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/turkish-tea-at-titiz.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Turkish tea</image:title><image:caption>Turkish tea at Titiz</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/titiz.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest cafe</image:title><image:caption>Titiz cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shoe-memorial-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shoe memorial</image:title><image:caption>shoe memorial</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/parliament-building-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest Parliament</image:title><image:caption>parliament building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/paddle-wheeler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>paddle wheeler</image:title><image:caption>paddle wheeler seen from the river cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/on-the-budapest-eye.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on the Budapest Eye</image:title><image:caption>on the Budapest Eye</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/margaret-bridge-and-margaret-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Margaret Bridge Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Margaret Bridge and Margaret Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hoho-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hop on Hop off Bus Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Hop on Hop off Bus in Budapest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hoho-bus-from-chain-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest HoHo bus</image:title><image:caption>bus by the Chain Bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-09-02T05:29:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/08/29/grand-turk-beach-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/whale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale statue at Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>whale statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/swim-up-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Margaritaville</image:title><image:caption>swim-up bar at Margaritaville</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>shops at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ship-coming-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Freedom coming into port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/margaritaville.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Margaritaville</image:title><image:caption>just a small section of the Margaritaville pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/flowrider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk FlowRider</image:title><image:caption>FlowRider when it was closed with no water running</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fish-outside-the-rope.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>fish and rock structure just beyond the rope</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/beach-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>beach with beach chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bar-and-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>whale themed bar near the statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/apollo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Apollo display in Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>Apollo display</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-08-29T16:34:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/08/22/food-on-holland-america-noordam/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-02T06:05:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/08/15/saint-thomas-two-island-snorkel-and-beach/</loc><lastmod>2025-08-15T16:12:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/08/08/rain-forest-canoe-in-ketchikan/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-ketchikan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/us-in-the-canoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>us in the canoe</image:title><image:caption>dock we paddled to</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tree-with-fungus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree with fungus</image:title><image:caption>tree with fungus on it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/snack-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snack table</image:title><image:caption>snack table at the camp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/skunk-cabbage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skunk cabbage</image:title><image:caption>skunk cabbage by the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ready-to-go.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready to go</image:title><image:caption>dock at the beginning of the journey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/other-canoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>other canoe</image:title><image:caption>the jeep group in their canoe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mushroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mushroom</image:title><image:caption>guide and a giant mushroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mouse</image:title><image:caption>cold shivering little mouse livened up after getting warm by the fire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ketchikan-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan map</image:title><image:caption>map of Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-08-11T05:24:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/08/01/passau-germany/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/towm-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau town hall</image:title><image:caption>town hall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pipe-organ-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau pipe organ</image:title><image:caption>pipe organ at St. Stephens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pink-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau pink church</image:title><image:caption>cobblestone streets and a pink church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/flood-marks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau flood marks</image:title><image:caption>each line represents a different flood</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/door-stoops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau</image:title><image:caption>doorways on a cobblestone street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/colored-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>painted cobblestones</image:title><image:caption>painted cobblestones</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cobblestone-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau Germany</image:title><image:caption>street in Passau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/church-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Stephans Passau</image:title><image:caption>inside St. Stephans cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christmas-market-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau Christmas Market</image:title><image:caption>booth at the Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/canal-houses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canal houses</image:title><image:caption>houses across the river from the bus stop in town</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-08-04T05:39:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/25/fly-fishing-patagonia-chile/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/wild-fuchsia-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wild fuchsia</image:title><image:caption>wild fuchsia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rowing-on-the-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rowing on the river</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/little-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>little fish</image:title><image:caption>little fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/getting-ready.jpg</image:loc><image:title>getting ready</image:title><image:caption>getting ready to go</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/flag-of-chile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flag of Chile</image:title><image:caption>Chilean flag</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fishing</image:title><image:caption>fly fishing on the Rio Maullin River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-raft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fishing raft</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-flies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fishing flies</image:title><image:caption>fishing flies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fish-on.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish on</image:title><image:caption>fish on</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/beached-rafts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beached rafts</image:title><image:caption>rafts on the beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-25T15:41:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/22/flamingo-gardens/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/white-peacock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white peacock</image:title><image:caption>white peacock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tram ride at Flamingo Gardens</image:title><image:caption>tram stopped by the cactus garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/strutting-peacock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>peacock</image:title><image:caption>peacock strutting his stuff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/snake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake</image:title><image:caption>snake at the wildlife demonstration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/polinator-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bee</image:title><image:caption>bee in the pollinator garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelican.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pelican</image:title><image:caption>pelican on a bridge in the aviary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/peeacock-in-a-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>peacock in a tree</image:title><image:caption>peacock in a tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pathway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>path at Flamingo Gardens</image:title><image:caption>footpath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/orchids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orchids</image:title><image:caption>orchids on a tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lizard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lizard</image:title><image:caption>lizard</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-25T15:47:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/18/raiatea-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-07-18T15:10:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/11/fun-and-games-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><lastmod>2025-07-15T10:45:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/04/endicott-arm-again/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-endicott.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Endicott</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-at-dawes-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam at Dawes Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam at Dawes Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterfall</image:title><image:caption>waterfall in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/waterfall-and-bergy-bits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>waterfall and bergy bits</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sumdum-in-the-clouds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sumdum in the clouds</image:title><image:caption>You can't see Sumdum Glacier through the fog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/scenery-near-the-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenery near the glacier</image:title><image:caption>scenery near Dawes Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fords-terror.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fords Terror</image:title><image:caption>entrance to Ford's Terror</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fords-terror-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ford's Terror</image:title><image:caption>sailing past Ford's Terror</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dirty-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dawes Glacier</image:title><image:caption>the glacier looks like it has tire tracks on it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dawes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dawes</image:title><image:caption>Dawes Glacier</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-07T06:21:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/07/03/budapest/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tower-at-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower at Buda Castle</image:title><image:caption>tower at Buda Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tallest-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tallest church</image:title><image:caption>St Stephens cathedral towers over all the buildings around it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shoe-memorial-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shoe memorial</image:title><image:caption>shoe memorial from World War 2</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/scooter-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scooter tour</image:title><image:caption>scooter tour in Budapest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/parliament-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest parliament</image:title><image:caption>parliament building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/funicular-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest funicular</image:title><image:caption>funicular</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/funicular-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest funicular</image:title><image:caption>one car of the funicular</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/elizabeth-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Elizabeth Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Elizabeth Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/city-view-from-funicular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest</image:title><image:caption>view from the funicular</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/city-view-from-budapest-eye.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Budapest</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-04T05:32:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/06/27/melk-abbey/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/waiting-to-go-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>waiting to go in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk</image:title><image:caption>view of Melk from the terrace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/terrace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>building view from the terrace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stairway-to-the-ticket-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>stairway to the ticket door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/skirner-at-boat-shaped-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir in Melk</image:title><image:caption>Viking Skirnir in Melk, Austria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/people-in-the-inner-courtyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>inner courtyard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/outside-corridor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>outside corridor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/library-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>picture of a picture of inside the library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/library-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>library from the outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/inside-the-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melk Abbey</image:title><image:caption>picture of a picture of inside the church</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-02T07:05:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/06/20/petrohue-river-rafting-adventure/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/you-get-wet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>you get wet</image:title><image:caption>you get wet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/volcano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano in Chile</image:title><image:caption>volcano in Chile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/to-the-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready to launch</image:title><image:caption>carrying rafts down to the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/through-the-waves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>through the waves</image:title><image:caption>through the waves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/that-face.jpg</image:loc><image:title>that face</image:title><image:caption>that face</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/splashdown.jpg</image:loc><image:title>splashdown</image:title><image:caption>splashdown</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/splash.jpg</image:loc><image:title>splash</image:title><image:caption>white water rafting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rafts-coming.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rafts coming</image:title><image:caption>rafts going down the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rafting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rafting</image:title><image:caption>paddling down the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/raft-removal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>done rafting</image:title><image:caption>ready to take the raft out of the water</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-06-20T16:12:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/06/13/snorkeling-in-moorea/</loc><lastmod>2025-06-16T05:55:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/06/06/rockland-estate-in-saint-martin/</loc><lastmod>2025-06-09T05:26:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/06/01/holland-america-nieuw-amsterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shuffleboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shuffleboard</image:title><image:caption>shuffleboard </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/back-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam back pool</image:title><image:caption>view of the back pool from a deck above</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/apple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>apple</image:title><image:caption>giant silver apple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tea-tray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea tray</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater show</image:title><image:caption>show in the main theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/start-of-the-journey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>start of the journey</image:title><image:caption>the first part of our journey on the Nieuw Amsterdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stairway-painting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway painting</image:title><image:caption>stairway painting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/retreat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>retreat</image:title><image:caption>it costs extra to use the retreat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam promenade</image:title><image:caption>promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nieuw-amsterdam-in-cabo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cabo</image:title><image:caption>Nieuw Amsterdam in Cabo San 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Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/parmesan-crusted-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parmesan crusted chicken</image:title><image:caption>parmesan crusted chicken</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/lobster-bread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster bread</image:title><image:caption>bread lobster decoration at the breakfast buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/lamb-chops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lamb chops</image:title><image:caption>lamb chops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/flourless-chocolate-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flourless chocolate cake</image:title><image:caption>flourless chocolate cake in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/explorations-cafe-coffee-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorations Cafe</image:title><image:caption>Explorations Cafe coffee bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dutch-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea tray</image:title><image:caption>Dutch Tea</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-06-01T02:44:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/05/26/cisternerne/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/what-the-phone-sees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>what the phone sees</image:title><image:caption>what the phone sees when the naked eye sees nothing but darkness</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stone-arch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stone arch</image:title><image:caption>stone arch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/person-on-a-path-through-an-arch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person on a path through an arch</image:title><image:caption>pathway in the dark</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pathways.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pathways</image:title><image:caption>pathway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/path-through-arches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>path through arches</image:title><image:caption>pathway through the arches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/near-the-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>near the ceiling</image:title><image:caption>near the ceiling of the outer edge of the cistern</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/geese.jpg</image:loc><image:title>geese</image:title><image:caption>geese in the park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/entry-and-exit-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>entry and exit path</image:title><image:caption>entry and exit path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cisternerne entrance</image:title><image:caption>entrance to Cisternerne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/columns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>columns</image:title><image:caption>columns in the water</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-05-27T15:59:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/05/23/viking-longship-cabins-on-viking-skirnir/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/outlet-by-the-bed-standard-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir</image:title><image:caption>outlets on one side of the bed in a standard cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/viking-french-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viking french balcony</image:title><image:caption>French balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/veranda-suite-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking suite</image:title><image:caption>Veranda suite living room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/veranda-suite-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir cabin</image:title><image:caption>bedroom of veranda suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/standard-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>standard cabin</image:title><image:caption>standard cabin - below water level except for the window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/standard-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>standard bathroom</image:title><image:caption>standard bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/expplorer-suite-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir suite</image:title><image:caption>explorer's suite living room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/explorer-suite-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer suite balcony</image:title><image:caption>wraparound balcony on the Explorer Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/balcony-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/balcony-cabin-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony from balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-05-23T18:04:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/05/16/puerto-montt-chile-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/seals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seals on the bow</image:title><image:caption>seals on the bulbous bow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volcano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano in Chile</image:title><image:caption>volcano peeking through the clouds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tender-in-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Montt dock</image:title><image:caption>tender at the dock in Puerto Montt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Montt sign</image:title><image:caption>Puerto Montt sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ship-and-tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship and tender in Puerto Montt</image:title><image:caption>ship and tender</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/painted-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>painted building in Chile</image:title><image:caption>painted building at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/inside-port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Montt port</image:title><image:caption>inside the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/city-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Montt Chile</image:title><image:caption>view of Puerto Montt from the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-05-19T05:37:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/05/09/moorea-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-05-12T06:08:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/05/02/saint-martin-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-05-02T08:10:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/04/25/skagway-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-skagway-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Skagway</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-gangway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam gangway</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam gangway in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tugboat-at-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tugboat in Skagwau</image:title><image:caption>tugboat at the next dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway train</image:title><image:caption>train ready to load passengers at the Broadway Dock in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/train-at-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train at the dock</image:title><image:caption>train by the dock in front of the Zaandam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tour-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour booth</image:title><image:caption>booth for booking last minute tours</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/streetcar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway street car</image:title><image:caption>Skagway street car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stream-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stream walk sign</image:title><image:caption>stream walk sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salmon-stream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salmon stream</image:title><image:caption>Skagway salmon creek by the cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/railroad-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>railroad dock</image:title><image:caption>Grand Princess at the Railroad Dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-04-05T19:53:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/04/20/copenhagen-river-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/st-albans-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Alban's Church</image:title><image:caption>Saint Alban's Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/river-cruise-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river cruise boat</image:title><image:caption>river cruise boat in Nyhavn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/palace-guard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palace guards</image:title><image:caption>palace guards</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/other-side-of-the-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Copenhagen</image:title><image:caption>walking across the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/on-the-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on the boat</image:title><image:caption>the rules only apply to people who follow them</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/nyhavn-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nyhavn</image:title><image:caption>Nyhavn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/nyavn-restaurant-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nyhavn</image:title><image:caption>river boat restaurant in Nyhavn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/luxury-apartments.jpg</image:loc><image:title>luxury apartments Copenhagen</image:title><image:caption>we passed by buildings the guide identified as luxury apartments</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/inside-the-canal-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside canal boat</image:title><image:caption>inside the canal boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/going-under-a-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>going under a bridge</image:title><image:caption>about to go under a bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-04-22T04:48:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/04/18/panoramic-vienna/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/no-kangaroos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>no kangaroos</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/white-horses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lipizzan mare and gelding</image:title><image:caption>Lipizzan mare and gelding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wheel-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferris wheel view</image:title><image:caption>view from the Ferris wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wheel-cabins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oldest Ferris wheel</image:title><image:caption>oldest Ferris wheel in the world that is still in operation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vienna-market-stall-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas market stall</image:title><image:caption>stall at the market near City Hall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tv-stallion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TV stallion</image:title><image:caption>stallion on the monitor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pipe-organ.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pipe organ</image:title><image:caption>pipe organ in the church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/photo-from-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>photo from bus</image:title><image:caption>bus photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/park-market-from-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vienna amusement park</image:title><image:caption>view of the little Chirstmas market at the park from the wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/palace-details.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hofburg Palace</image:title><image:caption>there are a lot of details near the roof of palace buildings</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-04-21T20:38:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/04/11/oosterdam-obstructed-view-balcony-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam bow</image:title><image:caption>deck 4 open bow on the Oosterdam with a view of Antarctica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/oosterdam-in-puerto-chacabuco-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam in Puerto Chacabuco</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/towel-elephant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel elephant</image:title><image:caption>towel elephant with chocolates for eyes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room</image:title><image:caption>room from the door end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shower-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam shower products</image:title><image:caption>separate shampoo, conditioner, and body wash </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/room-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room inside</image:title><image:caption>view of the room from the balcony end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/merpemt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>merpent</image:title><image:caption>merpent tile art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnets are useful</image:title><image:caption>magnets are useful on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/laundry-on-magnets-and-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>do it yourself cruise ship laundry</image:title><image:caption>making use of magnets and structures on the shower walls to hang lines for drying laundry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam closets</image:title><image:caption>closets</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-04-05T18:00:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/04/04/tahiti-beginners-dive/</loc><lastmod>2025-04-04T16:22:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/03/28/enchanted-princess-premium-suite/</loc><lastmod>2025-03-28T17:05:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/03/21/zaandam-vista-suite/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-vancouver-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/towel-owl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel owl</image:title><image:caption>the stewards got a towel owl and a couple ducks along with their tip</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/towel-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel bear</image:title><image:caption>the stewards made different towel animals each day including this bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sinking-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sinking ship art on a cruise ship</image:title><image:caption>a sinking ship might not be the best art choice for a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/room-looking-out.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room looking out</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam Vista Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/room-looking-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam Vista Suite</image:title><image:caption>vista suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>living room</image:title><image:caption>living room area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam vista suite desk</image:title><image:caption>desk in the vista suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam closets</image:title><image:caption>row of closets by the room entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bathtub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam jetted tub</image:title><image:caption>jetted tub in the bathroom</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-03-25T01:50:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/03/17/rosenborg-castle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/winter-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>winter room</image:title><image:caption>winter room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thrones.jpg</image:loc><image:title>throne room</image:title><image:caption>throne room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tapestry-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tapestry room</image:title><image:caption>room with fancy tapestries on the walls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/statue-in-the-rose-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>statue at Rosenborg Castle</image:title><image:caption>statue in the rose garden outside of the castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rosenborg-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rosenborg Castle</image:title><image:caption>Rosenborg Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/renovation-in-progress.jpg</image:loc><image:title>winter room</image:title><image:caption>winter room undergoing renovation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/red-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rosenborg Castle</image:title><image:caption>room in the castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/prince-and-his-cannons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>prince</image:title><image:caption>portrait of a prince hanging above toy cannons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/painted-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>painted ceiling</image:title><image:caption>ceiling art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/not-the-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rosenborg Castle</image:title><image:caption>not the entrance</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-03-19T21:10:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/03/14/danube-river-cruising/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/11-riverside-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>riverside town</image:title><image:caption>another riverside town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10-schonbuhel-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Schonbuhel Castle</image:title><image:caption>Schönbühel castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/9-spitz-au-donau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spitz au Donau</image:title><image:caption>a castle perched on the hill above Spitz au Donau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8-spitz-an-der-donau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spitz an der Donau</image:title><image:caption>Spitz an der Donau, Austria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7-weibenkirchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WeiBenkirchen</image:title><image:caption>passing by a town called Weißenkirchen  in Austria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6-mistletoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mistletoe</image:title><image:caption>mistletoe in trees on the riverbank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-danube.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Danube</image:title><image:caption>sailing past a town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge on the Danube River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3-first-lock-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>in the lock</image:title><image:caption>sunrise at the top of the locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2-first-lock-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>in the lock</image:title><image:caption>in the lock waiting for the back gate to close</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-03-17T06:19:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/03/07/san-antonio-chile-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/terminal-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>terminal building</image:title><image:caption>people walking to the terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/terminal-building-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>terminal building inside</image:title><image:caption>chairs in the terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/seagull.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seagull</image:title><image:caption>seagull by the promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sea-lions-on-the-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea lions on the beach</image:title><image:caption>sea lions on the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/san-antonio.jpg</image:loc><image:title>san antonio</image:title><image:caption>view of a hillside by the hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pulling-away-from-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam leaving the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/port-view-right.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view right</image:title><image:caption>view of the port from our hotel window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/port-view-left.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view left</image:title><image:caption>view of the port from our hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/port-snack-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Antonio Chile cruise port</image:title><image:caption>snack bar inside the cruise terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/port-location.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port location</image:title><image:caption>google maps location of the terminal building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2026-01-11T17:01:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/02/28/tahiti-van-tour/</loc><lastmod>2025-02-28T18:30:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/02/21/skagway-yukon-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/carcross-bridge-reflecrion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carcross bridge reflecrion</image:title><image:caption>footbridge in Carcross, Yukon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Skagway</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/yukon-wild-adventure-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wild Adventure Yukon</image:title><image:caption>Wild Adventure Yukon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/yukon-adventure-fals-fronts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wild Adventure Yukon</image:title><image:caption>buildings at Wild Adventure Yukon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wet-muddy-puppies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wet puppies</image:title><image:caption>wet puppies out in the mud and the rain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/train-in-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway</image:title><image:caption>train at the port in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/train-cars-full-of-gravel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train cars full of gravel</image:title><image:caption>train cars full of gravel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/suspension-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suspension bridge</image:title><image:caption>vie of the bridge from the far side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/suspension-bridge-crossing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yukon suspension bridge</image:title><image:caption>people crossing the suspension bridge in the rain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/suspension-bridge-and-gift-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yukon suspension bridge</image:title><image:caption>Yukon Suspension Bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-02-21T17:54:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/02/14/valentines-day-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><lastmod>2025-02-14T17:35:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/02/07/budapest-panoramic-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/castle-hill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>castle hill</image:title><image:caption>view of Castle Hill from Viking Skirnir</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/new-york-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>new york cafe</image:title><image:caption>New York Cafe in Budapest (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops in Budapest</image:title><image:caption>shops in the old town area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shoe-memorial.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shoe memorial</image:title><image:caption>shoe memorial on the bank of the Danube River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir in Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Viking Skirnir in Budapest from the Chain Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/parliament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Budapest parliament building</image:title><image:caption>parliament building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church Budapest</image:title><image:caption>old church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/new-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>new church Budapest</image:title><image:caption>newly restored church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/matthias-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Matthias Church</image:title><image:caption>inside Matthias Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/matthais-church-balcony-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Matthais church balcony view</image:title><image:caption>view from the balcony over the front of Matthias Church</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-02-07T15:01:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/31/back-on-the-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chilean-fjords.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chilean fjords</image:title><image:caption>Chilean Fjords from the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cabin-crawl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin crawl</image:title><image:caption>cabin crawl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bow-in-antarctica.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam bow</image:title><image:caption>viewing a penguin rookery from the bow in Antarctica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/back-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam back deck</image:title><image:caption>back deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/penguin-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penguin duck</image:title><image:caption>penguin duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dining-room-lower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dining room lower</image:title><image:caption>lower dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/crows-nest-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam crows nest</image:title><image:caption>Crow's Nest bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ugly-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam odd art</image:title><image:caption>strange art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/spa-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa view</image:title><image:caption>view from the heated ceramic bench in the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-01-31T18:08:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/24/papeete-tahiti-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2025-01-02T02:44:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/17/antigua-island-tour/</loc><lastmod>2025-01-02T02:34:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/10/decor-on-holland-america-zaandam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zaandam-in-vancouver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/statue-with-a-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horse statue</image:title><image:caption>horse statue with a duck riding it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pool-dolphins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam pool art</image:title><image:caption>dolphins at the Lido pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/piano-in-a-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano</image:title><image:caption>old piano in a glass case</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ornate-things.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam decor</image:title><image:caption>old clothes and ornate gold things</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-11-27T01:38:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/03/viking-skirnir/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mini-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir mini golf</image:title><image:caption>mini  golf and shuffleboard on the sun deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/walking-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir sundeck</image:title><image:caption>track on the sundeck with a view of the Chain Bridge in Budapest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/viking-skirner-in-budapest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir in Budapest</image:title><image:caption>Viking Skirnir in Budapest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir stairway</image:title><image:caption>top of the stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stairway-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir stairway</image:title><image:caption>stairway from the lobby to the upper deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/random-seating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Viking Skirnir</image:title><image:caption>random seating near the top of the stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pilot-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir pilot house</image:title><image:caption>pilot house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lounge-seating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir lounge</image:title><image:caption>lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lounge-piano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir lounge</image:title><image:caption>lounge with piano</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skirnir in a lock</image:title><image:caption>Skirnir in a lock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-01-02T02:09:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2025/01/01/copenhagen-denmark/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/segways.jpg</image:loc><image:title>segways at palace</image:title><image:caption>segway tour passing through at the King's Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/guard-at-kings-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palace guard</image:title><image:caption>guard at the King's Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/glass-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glass bathroom</image:title><image:caption>weird frosted glass bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/st-albans-anglican-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Alban's Church</image:title><image:caption>St Alban's Anglican Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/windmill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>windmill</image:title><image:caption>windmill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nyhaven.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nyhaven</image:title><image:caption>Nyhaven</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/merchandise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>merchandise on the street</image:title><image:caption>merchandise in front of a shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/little-mermaid.jpg</image:loc><image:title>little mermaid</image:title><image:caption>little mermaid statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cafe-seating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cafe seating</image:title><image:caption>cafe with indoor and outdoor seating</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ice-skaters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice skaters</image:title><image:caption>ice skaters in Copenhagen</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-01-01T15:38:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/12/27/hits-and-misses-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><lastmod>2025-01-01T18:27:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/12/25/european-christmas-markets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/passau-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau sign</image:title><image:caption>sign at the chimney cake booth in Passau, Germany</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/passau-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Passau Christmas Market</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market in Passau, Germany</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wurzburg-market-stall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Würzburg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Würzburg, Germany Christmas market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wurzburg-christmas-markrt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Würzburg Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market in Würzburg, Germany </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wurzburg-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Würzburg market booths</image:title><image:caption>booths at the Christmas market in Würzburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vienna-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vienna Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market in Vienna, 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market in Vienna</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-12-25T08:30:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/12/20/snorkeling-with-whales/</loc><lastmod>2024-12-20T15:25:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/12/13/antigua-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2024-11-08T19:17:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/12/06/zaandam-cabins/</loc><lastmod>2024-12-07T05:48:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/29/shows-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><lastmod>2024-11-08T18:48:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/28/afternoon-tea-at-butchart-gardens/</loc><lastmod>2024-11-08T18:38:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/22/the-photo-package/</loc><lastmod>2024-11-08T18:28:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/15/the-other-christmas-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/map-of-kiritamati.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of kiritimati</image:title><image:caption>map of Kiritimati</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-11-08T18:10:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/08/saint-kitts-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/st-georges-anglian-church-st-kitts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st Georges anglian church st kitts</image:title><image:caption>St Georges Anglican Church (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/view-stop-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view in Saint Kitts</image:title><image:caption>view in Saint Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/view-stop-busses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts tour bus</image:title><image:caption>tour busses at the viewpoint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old tree St Kitts</image:title><image:caption>old tree </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tree-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree sign</image:title><image:caption>sign by the tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ships-in-st-kitts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Saint Kitts</image:title><image:caption>ships in Saint Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sugarmill ruins St Kitts</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the sugar mill at Wingfield estate </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ruins-by-distillery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins in St Kitts</image:title><image:caption>ruins at Old Road Rum distillery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/port-courtyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Brimstone Hill fort</image:title><image:caption>courtyard at the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garden at Romney Manor</image:title><image:caption>botanical garden at Romney Manor</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-11-08T17:32:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/11/01/juneau-whale-watching/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/zaandam-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale</image:title><image:caption>whale watching on a rainy gray day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whale-tour-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale tour bus</image:title><image:caption>whale tour bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whale-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale boat</image:title><image:caption>whale watching boat at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whale-back.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale back</image:title><image:caption>one of many whales</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whale-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale back</image:title><image:caption>whale back</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/people-on-the-whale-watching-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>people on the whale watching boat</image:title><image:caption>looking for whales in the rain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau</image:title><image:caption>sailing into Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fluke.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fluke</image:title><image:caption>whale fluke</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fake-fluke.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fake fluke</image:title><image:caption>model of a whale fluke at the whale boat harbor</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-11-01T17:25:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/10/31/halloween-on-the-noordam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam cake</image:title><image:caption>Halloween cake at the Lido buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/door-witch-bird-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bird witch</image:title><image:caption>bird witch on our cabin door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/spider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween spider</image:title><image:caption>Halloween Spider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pumpkins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam pumpkins</image:title><image:caption>Halloween Pumpkin Display</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/lido-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam Lido decoration</image:title><image:caption>another decorated light at the Lido Buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/lido-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam Lido Halloween</image:title><image:caption>The Lido buffet had different Halloween characters on light fixtures </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/halloween-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween ducks</image:title><image:caption>a small sample of our Halloween ducks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/duck-witch-in-witchdoctor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck witch hiding</image:title><image:caption>witch duck hiding in a witch doctor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/door-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam doors</image:title><image:caption>Halloween decorations on cabin doors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dining-room-pumpkins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam pumpkins</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin display at one dining room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-11-01T17:28:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/10/25/food-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bistro-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum Bistro</image:title><image:caption>lunch at the Solarium Bistro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/wonderland.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonderland</image:title><image:caption>photo op by Wonderland</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/vintages-wine-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wine bar</image:title><image:caption>Vintages wine bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/turkey-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum turkey diner</image:title><image:caption>turkey dinner in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/noodle-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum noodle shop</image:title><image:caption>noodle shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster</image:title><image:caption>lobster dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lemon-tart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum lemon tart</image:title><image:caption>lemon tart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jamies-italian.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jamie's Italian</image:title><image:caption>Jamie's Italian on Quantum of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/eggs-benedict.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum breakfast</image:title><image:caption>eggs Benedict in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dog-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SeaPlex Dog House</image:title><image:caption>SeaPlex Dog House</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-25T17:08:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/10/18/things-to-do-on-holland-america-noordam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/whale-lecture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale lecture</image:title><image:caption>whale lecture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/king-neptune.jpg</image:loc><image:title>king neptune</image:title><image:caption>King Neptune</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hawaii-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hawaii show</image:title><image:caption>Hawaii show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam casino</image:title><image:caption>casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam bar</image:title><image:caption>people hanging out at a bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/afternoon-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam tea</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/xylosynth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Xylosynth</image:title><image:caption>Xylosynth show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thermal-suite-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam thermal pool</image:title><image:caption>pool at the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shop-window-display.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam shop window</image:title><image:caption>window display at a ship shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Noordam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-20T18:11:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/10/11/saint-kitts-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/welcome-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to St Kitts</image:title><image:caption>welcome sign by the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ships-at-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in St Kitts</image:title><image:caption>Enchanted Princess docked next to AidaDiva in Saint Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/port-stores.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts cruise port</image:title><image:caption>more shops at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/port-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts sign</image:title><image:caption>sign at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/port-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts cruise port</image:title><image:caption>shops at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts cruise port</image:title><image:caption>arrival building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/information-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st Kitts info booth</image:title><image:caption>information booth in the entry building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/food-court.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts food court</image:title><image:caption>food court at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts dock</image:title><image:caption>dock in Saint Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/barrier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts cruise port</image:title><image:caption>barrier around the entry building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-11T16:59:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/10/04/holland-america-zaandam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bowcam-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowcam photo</image:title><image:caption>photo of the bowcam channel view in Endicott Arm with people on the upper and lower bows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/zaandam-in-vancouver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/vista-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam Vista Suite</image:title><image:caption>Vista Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stairway-painting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art of the Zaandam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/signed-guitars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>signed guitars</image:title><image:caption>guitars signed by famous musicians</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>75% off</image:title><image:caption>75% off sale at the gift shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ship-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam Christmas ornament</image:title><image:caption>Zaandam Christmas ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/promenade-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam promenade deck</image:title><image:caption>promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lido-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zaandam Lido Pool</image:title><image:caption>main pool on the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/explorers-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer's Lounge</image:title><image:caption>The Explorer's Lounge has games, a library, a computer room, and a coffee shop</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-05T17:10:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/09/27/hits-and-misses-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/available-carousel-theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>available carousel theater show</image:title><image:caption>Carousel Theater show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/for-fb-modern-furniture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>modern chairs</image:title><image:caption>room full of chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ship-in-cozumel-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-02-17T02:34:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/09/20/four-women-in-one-cruise-ship-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/towel-frog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel frog</image:title><image:caption>the steward left us a different towel animal every day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/towel-owl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel owl</image:title><image:caption>we left the steward a towel owl along with his tip</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ship-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau cruise dock</image:title><image:caption>Quantum in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pro-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro sunset</image:title><image:caption>formal night photo of the 4 of us</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pro-colors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro colors</image:title><image:caption>4 happy cruisers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/extra-plugs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum desk</image:title><image:caption>it never hurts to have extra space to plug stuff in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cubbies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum storage</image:title><image:caption>2 of 4 storage cubbies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-13T16:29:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/09/13/kona-hawaii-taxi-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Kona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/painted-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona painted church</image:title><image:caption>inside the painted church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/painted-church-in-and-out.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona painted church</image:title><image:caption>painted church outside and inside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/painted-church-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garden at Kona painted church</image:title><image:caption>garden outside of the painted church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/making-coffee.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coffee farm</image:title><image:caption>coffee beans drying by the trail to the lava tube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lava-tube.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lava tube</image:title><image:caption>lava tube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lava-tube-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona lava tube</image:title><image:caption>lava tube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lava-tube-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona lava tube</image:title><image:caption>inside the lava tube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kona-chips.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona Kettle Chips</image:title><image:caption>Kona Kettle Chips store</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/flower-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flower in Kona</image:title><image:caption>flower in Kona</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-13T16:05:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/09/06/sky-suite-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wet-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite</image:title><image:caption>wet bar </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ship-in-st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess in St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>Enchanted Princess in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/other-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite bedroom</image:title><image:caption>bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/master-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>master bathroom</image:title><image:caption>master bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>living room</image:title><image:caption>living room </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/central-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>central area</image:title><image:caption>central area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite bedroom</image:title><image:caption>bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bathtub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite bathtub</image:title><image:caption>bathtub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/balcony-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite balcony</image:title><image:caption>sky suite balcony table</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-06T16:40:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/09/02/butchart-gardens/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/well.jpg</image:loc><image:title>well</image:title><image:caption>well at the rose garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pond.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pond</image:title><image:caption>pond</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tiny-teapots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny teapots</image:title><image:caption>tiny teapot Christmas ornaments in the gift shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/stepping-stones.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stepping stones</image:title><image:caption>stepping stones</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/japanese-garden-trees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>japanese garden trees</image:title><image:caption>trees in the Japanese garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/japanese-garden-red-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>japanese garden red bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge in the Japanese Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cove.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cove</image:title><image:caption>cove with boat dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/boar-scarer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boar scarer</image:title><image:caption>boar scarer fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/star-pond.jpg</image:loc><image:title>star pond</image:title><image:caption>star pond</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rose</image:title><image:caption>rose in the rose garden</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-02T16:44:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/08/30/kona-hawaii-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tour-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glass bottom boat in Kona</image:title><image:caption>glass bottom boat in Kona seen through the back window of a tender</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tender in Kona</image:title><image:caption>tender near the dock in Kona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise</image:title><image:caption>sunrise on the Noordam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ship-tender-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam tender platform</image:title><image:caption>tender platforms on the Noordam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ship-in-kona.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam Kona</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Kona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/port-from-tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kona, Hawaii</image:title><image:caption>Kona by the tender pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dog on a boogie board</image:title><image:caption>dog on a boogie board</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-08-30T15:58:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/08/23/ocean-cay-lighthouse-climb/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/viewpoint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viewpoint</image:title><image:caption>viewpoint window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stairway-bottom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse stairs</image:title><image:caption>getting ready to climb the lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stairs-up-and-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse stairs</image:title><image:caption>stairway up and down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stairs-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>down the stairs</image:title><image:caption>down the stairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stairs-bottom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairs bottom</image:title><image:caption>end of the tour at the bottom of the stairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ship-and-shadow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship and shadow</image:title><image:caption>view of the ship and lighthouse shadow from the top of the lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/posers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>posers</image:title><image:caption>posing between spotlights at the top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lighthouse-show-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse show</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lighthouse-show-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse show</image:title><image:caption>ship, dock, and lighthouse show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lighthouse-day-and-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse day and night</image:title><image:caption>day and night at the Ocean Cay lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-01-07T09:47:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/08/16/the-things-we-didnt-do/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/wonderland-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonderland</image:title><image:caption>Wonderland</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ship-in-juneau-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dogsledding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dogsledding</image:title><image:caption>dogsledding without dogs or a sled or even any snow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/skagway-street-car-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skagway street car tour</image:title><image:caption>Skagway street car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/butterfly-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>butterfly garden</image:title><image:caption>butterfly garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/butchart-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>butchart garden</image:title><image:caption>Butchart Garden</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-08-16T17:02:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/08/09/honolulu-scavenger-hunt/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-in-honolulu-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/maritime-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maritime museum Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>old maritime museum building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/iolani-palace-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Iolani Palace</image:title><image:caption>Iolani Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/iolani-other-side.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Iolani Palace</image:title><image:caption>also Iolani Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>statue</image:title><image:caption>clues found here</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/flower-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flower in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>flower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/first-clue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aloha Tower sign</image:title><image:caption>this sign held the information for the first clue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/egret-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>egret</image:title><image:caption>egret</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/capitol-gate-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fence art</image:title><image:caption>fence art at the capitol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/aloha-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aloha Tower</image:title><image:caption>Aloha Tower</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-08-09T16:24:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/08/02/the-baths-at-virgin-gorda/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/vg-baths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>VG baths</image:title><image:caption>pool with a view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/view-from-the-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of the baths</image:title><image:caption>view from the shelter at the top of the baths</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/trail-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of the baths trails</image:title><image:caption>map of the trails at the baths</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway at the baths</image:title><image:caption>stairway on the trail through the baths</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ships-in-the-ferry-wake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tortola</image:title><image:caption>Tortola in the wake of the ferry to Virgin Gorda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rope-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:title><image:caption>rope assisted rock crossing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:title><image:caption>Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/park-sign-down-the-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign</image:title><image:caption>sign on the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/narrow-gap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:title><image:caption>narrow gap</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/little-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:title><image:caption>little waterfall between two pools</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-08-06T16:37:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/07/05/tortola-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/two-ships-at-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tortola cruise dock</image:title><image:caption>two ships at the dock in Tortola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/things-to-do-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>things to do sign near the taxi stand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ships-in-tortola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>ships in Tortola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/row-of-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>booths in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>row of booths</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/port-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tortola cruise port</image:title><image:caption>shops at Tortola cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/local-rum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tortola liquor shop</image:title><image:caption>local rums at a shop in the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/just-off-the-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>just off the dock in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>just off the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:title><image:caption>one of many pools in the Baths at Virgin Gorda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bandstand.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tortola bandstand</image:title><image:caption>bandstand at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/approaching-tortola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>approaching Tortola</image:title><image:caption>view of Tortola from Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-08-03T01:28:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/07/26/decor-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/walls-of-glasses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia dining room</image:title><image:caption>walls of glasses</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stairway-boats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>picture from MSC Meraviglia</image:title><image:caption>stairway boats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sculpture-by-front-elevators.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia sculpture</image:title><image:caption>elevator bay sculpture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rock-grotto-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia spa</image:title><image:caption>rock grotto spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia pub</image:title><image:caption>Anchor Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/odd-scupture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia sculpture</image:title><image:caption>odd sculptures weren't everywhere on Meraviglia, but could be found if looking for them</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/glass-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia</image:title><image:caption>glass sculpture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishy-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia buffet</image:title><image:caption>fishy buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/crystal-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia stairway</image:title><image:caption>Swarovski crystal stairway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-07-26T16:05:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/07/19/port-stop-in-juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/whale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale</image:title><image:caption>posing with the whale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/whale-and-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau whale</image:title><image:caption>view of ships in Juneau from the whale statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/waiting-for-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waiting for bus in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>waiting for the glacier bus by the tram </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/visitor-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mendenhall Glacier visitor center</image:title><image:caption>visitors center at Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/vc-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mendenhall visitor center</image:title><image:caption>trail by the visitors center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/vc-glacier-view-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier viewing platform</image:title><image:caption>glacier viewing platform at Mendenhall Glacier visitors center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley</image:title><image:caption>trolley style bus stopped by the whale statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tram-in-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram</image:title><image:caption>Mount Roberts tram in the lower tram stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/new-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>new building</image:title><image:caption>new building in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mt-roberts-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram</image:title><image:caption>under the Mt Roberts tram</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-07-19T16:12:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/07/12/honolulu-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/for-my-fb-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flower in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>flower in Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pearl-harbor-memorial.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl Harbor Memorial</image:title><image:caption>Pearl Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/waikiki-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Waikiki Beach</image:title><image:caption>Waikiki Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/iolani-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Iolani Palace</image:title><image:caption>Iolani Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-in-honolulu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/japanese-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Japanese ship</image:title><image:caption>Japanese ship docked near the Aloha tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/free-shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shuttle in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>shuttle at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/diamond-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Diamond Head</image:title><image:caption>Diamond Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bikes-and-trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bikes in Honolulu</image:title><image:caption>bikes for rent and trolley</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-07-12T14:42:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/07/04/scenic-overlooks-in-australias-blue-mountains/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/under-lincolns-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lincoln's Rock remains</image:title><image:caption>remains of an old building under Lincoln's Rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lincolns-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lincoln's Rock</image:title><image:caption>on top of Lincoln's Rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lincolns-rock-on-the-edge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lincolns Rock on the edge</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lincilns-rock-pose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lincoln's rock pose</image:title><image:caption>living on the edge at Lincoln's Rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/govetts-leap-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blue Mountains</image:title><image:caption>Blue Mountains</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/govetts-leap-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Govetts Leap</image:title><image:caption>view at Govetts Leap</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/govetts-leap-lookout-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail at Govetts Leap</image:title><image:caption>trail to a viewpoint at Govetts Leap Lookout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/evsns-lookout-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Evans Lookout</image:title><image:caption>Evans Lookout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/evans-lookout-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign at Evans Lookout</image:title><image:caption>sign at Evans Lookout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/evans-lookout-sheri.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Evans Lookout</image:title><image:caption>Sheri on the rock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-28T06:01:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/06/28/solarium-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/solarium-bistro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pools-from-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>top pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pools-from-bottom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>cascading pools</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lower-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>lower pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/indoor-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum indoor pool</image:title><image:caption>indoor pool in the room next to the solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/deck-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>cruise ships love odd statues</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bar-and-bistro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium bar</image:title><image:caption>bar in front of the bistro</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-07-02T16:09:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/06/21/hits-and-misses-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ship-st-thomas-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship st thomas iguana</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-04T16:21:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/06/14/balcony-cabin-on-the-noordam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/muster-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam stateroom TV</image:title><image:caption>muster drill on the TV on boarding day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/closets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>closets</image:title><image:caption>triple closets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bring-your-own-outlets-and-usp-ports.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam outlets</image:title><image:caption>ships tend to have more outlets &amp; USB ports than they used to, but it still doesn't hurt to bring extras</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shower-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam bath products</image:title><image:caption>bath products</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/room-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam bed</image:title><image:caption>bed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam bathroom</image:title><image:caption>standard bathroom for balcony or oceanview cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/room-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam room 7020</image:title><image:caption>Noordam balcony cabin 7020</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/for-the-stewards.jpg</image:loc><image:title>for the stewards on the Noordam</image:title><image:caption>we left something extra for the stewards along with the tip when disembarking </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dolphins-in-kona.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dolphins in Kona</image:title><image:caption>we saw dolphins from our balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/docking-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam docking station</image:title><image:caption>view of the port side docking station from our balcony</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-06-20T16:17:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/06/07/balcony-cabin-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/door-pad-with-names.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess door pad</image:title><image:caption>random door pad</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/soap-and-lotion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom products</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ship-in-tortola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>Enchanted Princess in Tortola, BVI</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/safety-video.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess safety video</image:title><image:caption>cabin TV with the safety video</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/for-the-steward-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>for the steward on Enchanted Princess</image:title><image:caption>for the steward at the end of the cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/corner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>corner</image:title><image:caption>corner unit has a refrigerator and some shelves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/closet-empty.jpg</image:loc><image:title>closet empty</image:title><image:caption>large open closet and small closet with door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony on Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess cabin</image:title><image:caption>artwork above the bed</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-06-01T21:50:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/31/ardastra-garden-wildlife-centre/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ships-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>view of ships in Nassau from Fort Fincastle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/turtles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtles</image:title><image:caption>turtles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/serval-cat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>serval cat</image:title><image:caption>serval cat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/red-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red flower</image:title><image:caption>flower at Ardastra Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/raccoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raccoon</image:title><image:caption>Let me out!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pink-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pink flowers</image:title><image:caption>flowers at Ardastra Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pink-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pink flower</image:title><image:caption>pink flower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/peacock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white peacock</image:title><image:caption>white peacock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/parrot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parrot</image:title><image:caption>parrot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/goose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>goose</image:title><image:caption>goose, probably male</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-31T16:51:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/27/canopy-tours-nw/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3-between-platforms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline</image:title><image:caption>it wasn't very far between the third and fourth platforms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5-guide-ready-to-stop-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano Island zipline</image:title><image:caption>the guide has the braking system out ready to stop Chris</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5-justin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano zipline</image:title><image:caption>Justin on the 5th line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6-chris-over-leaning-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree ducking for a zipline</image:title><image:caption>Chris passing over the leaning tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1-linda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano zipline</image:title><image:caption>Linda on the first zipline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wonky-bridge-linda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonky bridge</image:title><image:caption>Linda on the wonky bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail walk</image:title><image:caption>guide talking about plants on the trail walk between ziplines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tending-to-justins-harness.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano Island zipline</image:title><image:caption>guide taking care of Justin's harness</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sign-on-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>platform sign</image:title><image:caption>part of an informational sign on one of the platforms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/refreshment-break.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline platform</image:title><image:caption>refreshment stop</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-27T22:56:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/24/ifly-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flying-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flying free</image:title><image:caption>flying free</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ready-to-fly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready for iFLY</image:title><image:caption>suited up and ready to fly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/quantum-ifly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum iFLY</image:title><image:caption>iFLY above the flowrider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jen-fly-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY</image:title><image:caption>Jen floating free</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/instructor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY</image:title><image:caption>iFLY instructor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flappy-cheeks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flappy cheeks</image:title><image:caption>flappy cheeks in the wind tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/doorway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY doorway</image:title><image:caption>doorway in the iFLY chamber</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/barbara.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY</image:title><image:caption>Barbara in the iFLY</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-27T18:03:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/17/promenade-deck-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/view-into-boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boardwalk view from track</image:title><image:caption>rehearsal for the AquaTheater show seen through the window from the track to the Boardwalk </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/track-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder track</image:title><image:caption>best cruise ship track ever</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sign-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder track</image:title><image:caption>yay, dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/side-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trackside room</image:title><image:caption>room at the side of the track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rising-tide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rising tide bar</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the Rising Tide bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rhyme-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder track</image:title><image:caption>the rest of the rhyme</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rhyme-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder track</image:title><image:caption>sometimes you have to pass several ceiling signs to read the whole thing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pirate-parade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pirate parade</image:title><image:caption>pirate parade on the Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/no-rising-tide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder Promenade</image:title><image:caption>the Rising Tide has risen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder life ring</image:title><image:caption>Life Ring</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-17T16:06:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/10/nawiliwili-bus-tour-kauai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Opaeka’a Falls</image:title><image:caption>Opaeka’a Falls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/turtles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>green sea turtles</image:title><image:caption>green sea turtles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam at Nawiliwili</image:title><image:caption>Noordam approaching Nawiliwili</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/seal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monk seal</image:title><image:caption>monk seal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rooster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooster in Hawaii</image:title><image:caption>feral rooster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wailua River</image:title><image:caption>Wailua River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/phone-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>phone booth</image:title><image:caption>phone booths still exist</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hoho-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nawiliwili bus</image:title><image:caption>bus at a tour stop and lots of feral chickens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hen-and-chicks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hen and chicks</image:title><image:caption>hen and chicks by Poipu Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hala-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hala tree in Hawaii</image:title><image:caption>hala tree</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-18T17:18:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/05/03/fort-lauderdale-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/view-from-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Lauderdale</image:title><image:caption>view from our cabin balcony on the Enchanted Princess in Fort Lauderdale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ship-leaving-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship leaving port</image:title><image:caption>view of the channel leading out to the open ocean while sailing out of Fort Lauderdale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/port-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Everglades</image:title><image:caption>forklifts at work loading supplies on Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/moving-through-the-terminal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moving through the terminal</image:title><image:caption>people making their way through the terminal to the boarding area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/marriott.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Airport Marriott Fort Lauderdale</image:title><image:caption>at the Mariott Airport hotel in Fort Lauderdale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/marriott-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mariott Fort Lauderdale</image:title><image:caption>the hotel had a really nice pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/marriott-courtyard-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mariott courtyard</image:title><image:caption>view of the courtyard from the pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/leaving-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leaving Port Everglades</image:title><image:caption>passengers leaving Port Everglades after disembarking at the end of a cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/inside-the-port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the port building</image:title><image:caption>inside a port terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/going-through-the-terminal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>going through the terminal</image:title><image:caption>after checking in you go up to the second floor before boarding</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-03T16:29:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/04/26/fort-fincastle-and-the-queens-staircase/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/walking-down-the-staircase.jpg</image:loc><image:title>walking down the staircase</image:title><image:caption>walking down the Queen's Staircase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ships-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Fincastle view</image:title><image:caption>view of ships in Nassau from Fort Fincastle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/inside-the-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside Fort Fincastle</image:title><image:caption>inside the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fort-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Fincastle</image:title><image:caption>Fort Fincastle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fort-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Fincastle entrance</image:title><image:caption>fort entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fort-back-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Fincastle</image:title><image:caption>view out the backside of the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/corridor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>corridor</image:title><image:caption>corridor at the bottom of the Queen's Staircase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cannons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Fincastle cannons</image:title><image:caption>cannons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bottom-and-top-of-staircase.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen's Staircase</image:title><image:caption>bottom and top of Queen's Staircase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/booths-at-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fort fincastle booths</image:title><image:caption>tower and booths of stuff for sale</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-04-26T16:47:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/04/19/things-to-do-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/quantum-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum casino</image:title><image:caption>casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/two-70-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Two 70 show</image:title><image:caption>show in Two 70</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/track-and-rock-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum track and rock wall</image:title><image:caption>track and rock climbing wall - and a giant pink statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater show</image:title><image:caption>show in the main theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>top deck on Quantum of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rock-climbing-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum rock climbing wall</image:title><image:caption>random people on the rock climbing wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum promenade</image:title><image:caption>Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pro-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro photo</image:title><image:caption>random pro photo from happening across a photographer - its a pose, we don't go around holding hands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum pool deck</image:title><image:caption>pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/north-star.jpg</image:loc><image:title>North Star Quantum</image:title><image:caption>North Star</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-04-24T16:22:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/04/12/nawiliwili-kauai-cruise-port-hawaii/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tug.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tug</image:title><image:caption>tugboat that helped Noordam in and out of Nawiliwili</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley in Nawiliwili</image:title><image:caption>the trolley was just another mall shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nawiliwili shuttle</image:title><image:caption>mall shuttle at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ship-to-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nawiliwili port</image:title><image:caption>port at Nawiliwili</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pilot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pilot boat Nawiliwili</image:title><image:caption>pilot boat bringing the pilot to the ship in Nawiliwili</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Nawiliwili</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-from-tug.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam from tug</image:title><image:caption>view of the Noordam from the tug</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hoho-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bus in Nawiliwili</image:title><image:caption>it said hop on hop off, but first it was a shuttle and then a tour bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flower in Hawaii</image:title><image:caption>flower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/docking-ststion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>docking station</image:title><image:caption>docking station on the Noordam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-03-19T16:47:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/04/05/cruise-ship-cabins-on-enchanted-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/penthouse-suite-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penthouse suite bathroom</image:title><image:caption>penthouse suite bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/concierge-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>concierge lounge</image:title><image:caption>the concierge lounge has snacks, seating, and a desk with a concierge </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/princess-ocean-view-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>princess ocean view cabin</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/s310-sky-suite-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>S310 sky suite table</image:title><image:caption>kitchen and living room the sky suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/s310-movie-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite balcony</image:title><image:caption>one small corner of the sky suite balcony with chairs for watching the outdoor movies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/r731-penthouse-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess penthouse suite</image:title><image:caption>penthouse suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/r325-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess interior</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mini-suite-r514-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess mini suite R514</image:title><image:caption>mini-suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/enchanted-princess-in-tortola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess in Tortola</image:title><image:caption>Enchanted Princess in Tortola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/d423-accessible-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess accessible inside</image:title><image:caption>accessible interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-04-05T17:07:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/31/cruising-ducks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/valentine-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>valentine ducks</image:title><image:caption>valentine ducks from Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/steward-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Steward duck</image:title><image:caption>duck for the steward on Enchanted Princess - with a baby owl towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ready-to-hide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready to hide</image:title><image:caption>ducks tagged and ready to hide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/on-a-railing-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on a railing duck</image:title><image:caption>duck on a railing between couches in a lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/hidden-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hidden ducks</image:title><image:caption>duck in a horn and one by a phone</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/found-in-flowerpot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>found duck on Princess</image:title><image:caption>found a duck in a pot of fake plants on Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/found-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>found ducks</image:title><image:caption>ducks we found on Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ducks-for-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ducks for Princess cruise</image:title><image:caption>a small sample of the ducks we took on Enchanted Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/behind-things-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hidden ducks</image:title><image:caption>duck behind a curtain and one behind a suggestion box</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tiny-duck-found-and-hidden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny duck</image:title><image:caption>tiny duck found in a statue and hidden in a game on the Noordam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-02-11T20:16:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/29/cococay/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/welcome-to-cococay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to CocoCay</image:title><image:caption>map and signs at the entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships</image:title><image:caption>ships in CocoCay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seagulls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seagulls</image:title><image:caption>seagulls on a beach umbrella</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/relaxing-at-the-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>relaxing at the beach</image:title><image:caption>relaxing at Chill Island beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lunch-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lunch food</image:title><image:caption>lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/grounded-balloon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grounded balloon</image:title><image:caption>the balloon stayed right there on the ground all day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/grill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grill</image:title><image:caption>food spot before it opened</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach</image:title><image:caption>some people braved the cold and wind to venture out into the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/beach-with-waterpark-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach with waterpark view</image:title><image:caption>view of Chill Grill, Captain Jack's Bar, and a waterslide tower from Harbor Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-29T17:56:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/22/things-to-do-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/waterslides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterslides</image:title><image:caption>waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stage-show-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stage show</image:title><image:caption>dancers in a stage show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia spa</image:title><image:caption>relaxing area in the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia pub</image:title><image:caption>pub on the upper level of the promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/meravglia-in-cozumel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/indoor-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indoor pool</image:title><image:caption>indoor pool and hot tubs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/duck-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruising duck</image:title><image:caption>cruising duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dome-clouds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia dome</image:title><image:caption>cloudy sky in the dome</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia casino</image:title><image:caption>casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/arcade-racecar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>racecar ride</image:title><image:caption>racecar ride in the arcade</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-09-03T22:29:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/17/australian-ninja-competition/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterslide</image:title><image:caption>kids on the waterslide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sheri-walks-on-a-rope.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sheri walks on a rope</image:title><image:caption>Sheri walks across a rope in her ninja course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sheri-on-a-rope.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sheri on a rope</image:title><image:caption>this course also involved horizontally climbing a rope across a distance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sheri-on-a-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sheri on a bar</image:title><image:caption>Sheri hangs on a bar while moving it across a marked distance on the course without letting go or touching the ground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/putting-the-cover-on.jpg</image:loc><image:title>putting the cover on</image:title><image:caption>putting a cover over the outside course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/masters-womens-podium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>masters womens podium</image:title><image:caption>masters women's podium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kid-spanning-hooks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kid spanning hooks</image:title><image:caption>kid spanning hooks in the under the sea course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kid-on-rings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kid on rings</image:title><image:caption>kid on rings in a ninja course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hannah-on-balance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hannah on balance</image:title><image:caption>Hanna on a balance beam in a coffin in a graveyard in a Halloween themed ninja course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/halloween-course.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween course</image:title><image:caption>Halloween themed course</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-17T15:00:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/15/quantum-of-the-seas-ocean-view-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/teapot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>teapot</image:title><image:caption>teapot in the cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/storage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>storage space</image:title><image:caption>2 closets and cubbies above the beds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/space-by-couch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum Cabin</image:title><image:caption>even with the bed put away there's not a lot of space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/quantum-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>quantum cabin</image:title><image:caption>cabin on Quantum of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/plugs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin desk</image:title><image:caption>electronics need somewhere to plug in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic walls</image:title><image:caption>magnets have a lot of uses on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>teapot on the desk</image:title><image:caption>desk with teapot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/couch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum couch</image:title><image:caption>couch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/clothesline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>clothesline on the wall</image:title><image:caption>clothesline on the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/beds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal</image:title><image:caption>towel animal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-15T14:59:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/08/hilo-volcano-and-garden-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nene.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nene</image:title><image:caption>nene (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/volcano-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano sign</image:title><image:caption>sign near the crater at Kilauea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/volcano-info.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano info</image:title><image:caption>volcano info at Volcanos National Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/steam-vent.jpg</image:loc><image:title>steam vent Kilauea</image:title><image:caption>steam vent on Kilauea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garden statue</image:title><image:caption>statue at the garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pathway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hilo garden</image:title><image:caption>pathway across a lake at the garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kilauea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kilauea crater</image:title><image:caption>steam in the crater at Kilauea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/japanese-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Japanese garden in Hilo</image:title><image:caption>pathway across the lake at the garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/garden-pond.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lake in Hilo</image:title><image:caption>lake at the garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/crater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kilauea crater</image:title><image:caption>steam in the crater</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-08T21:46:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/05/cruise-ship-loyalty-programs/</loc><lastmod>2024-03-02T19:14:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/03/01/enchanted-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/enchanted-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess ornament</image:title><image:caption>Enchanted Princess ship model Christmas tree ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mini-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess mini suite</image:title><image:caption>mini-suites have 2 TV's and a full-sized couch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mini-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mini golf</image:title><image:caption> mini golf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/towel-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chair hogs</image:title><image:caption>more chairs occupied by towels than by people</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess stairway art</image:title><image:caption>weird art seems to be a requirement on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spa-enclave-ceramic-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa chairs on Enchanted Princess</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the enclave at the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess shop</image:title><image:caption>one of many shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess SeaWalk</image:title><image:caption>SeaWalk with and without a person on it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Enchanted Princess Piazza</image:title><image:caption>Piazza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/medallion-bracelet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess medallion</image:title><image:caption>medallion in a waterproof bracelet </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-01T18:18:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/02/23/things-to-do-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/for-my-fb-pork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal caribbean</image:title><image:caption>pork chop dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder track</image:title><image:caption>track on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mini-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder of the seas</image:title><image:caption>sea-themed mini-golf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mini-golf-above-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/flowrider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flowrider</image:title><image:caption>flowrider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/central-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>central park</image:title><image:caption>Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder of the seas</image:title><image:caption>Boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/boardwalk-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/beach-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder pools</image:title><image:caption>beach pool</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-02-23T16:40:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/02/16/cozumel-buggy-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/vultures-on-a-roof.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vultures</image:title><image:caption>vultures on a roof at the lunch stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/view-from-lunch-stop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>ocean view from the lunch stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trail-between-beach-and-highway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>paved trail in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>paved trail between the road and the ocean</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/snorkeling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sky-reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sky Reef beach bar</image:title><image:caption>Sky Reef beach bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sky-reef-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach at Sky Reef</image:title><image:caption>beach at Sky Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/punta-langosta-exits-through-a-mall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mall at Punta Langosta</image:title><image:caption>Punta Langosta sends cruise ship passengers through a mall when they leave the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/puffer-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puffer fish</image:title><image:caption>puffer fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ocean-beach-framed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>framed beach</image:title><image:caption>ocean beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-20T21:29:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/02/14/the-tree-of-life/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life</image:title><image:caption>tree of life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-underneath.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life underneath</image:title><image:caption>view of the tree of life from underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-under.jpg</image:loc><image:title>under the tree of life</image:title><image:caption>the tree has an extensive root system on both sides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life stairway</image:title><image:caption>stairway from the day use parking lot to the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-roots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life roots</image:title><image:caption>under the tree of life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-looking-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life</image:title><image:caption>the tree of life has some massive limbs crossing the gap</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-from-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life</image:title><image:caption>lots of people taking photos of the tree of life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-driftwood.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life driftwood</image:title><image:caption>driftwood on Kalaloch Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-driftwood-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life driftwood house</image:title><image:caption>Piper in a driftwood house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tree-of-life-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree of life beach</image:title><image:caption>the tree of life is about at the middle of this photo where there's a gap in the cliff</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-02-14T23:55:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/02/09/endicott-arm/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship's wake in Alaska</image:title><image:caption>leaving Endicott Arm behind</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sumdum-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sumdum glacier</image:title><image:caption>Sumdum Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-in-endicott.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>sailing through Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/scenery-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>the scenery is great in Endicott Arm even if you don't make it to the glacier at the end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ice-berg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice berg</image:title><image:caption>there's lots of little ice bergs floating around when in the vicinity of glaciers</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-02-14T23:55:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/02/02/hilo-hawaii-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-in-hilo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam in Hilo</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Hilo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/volcano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano</image:title><image:caption>volcano erupting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/monkeypod-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkeypod tree</image:title><image:caption>monkeypod tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hula-dancers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hilo Hula</image:title><image:caption>hula dancers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hoppa-on-hoppa-off.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hoppa on Hoppa off</image:title><image:caption>Hoppa on Hoppa off bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/farmers-market-shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hilo shuttle</image:title><image:caption>Farmers Market shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/docking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hilo port</image:title><image:caption>port crew using a forklift to move the lines when the ship docked</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hilo port building</image:title><image:caption>port building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-02-02T08:04:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/01/26/food-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/wonderland.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonderland</image:title><image:caption>Wonderland has a view of the boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sorrentos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sorrentos</image:title><image:caption>Sorrentos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sorrentos-pizza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sorrentos Pizza</image:title><image:caption>pizza at Sorrentos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/solarium-buffet-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solarium bistro buffet</image:title><image:caption>lunch buffet at the Solarium Bistrp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/solarium-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Solarium Bistro</image:title><image:caption>Solarium Bistro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ship-crown-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/promenade-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>promenade cafe</image:title><image:caption>promenade cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lamb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lamb</image:title><image:caption>lamb on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck</image:title><image:caption>duck a l'orange</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-20T19:36:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/01/19/shows-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/singers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>singers</image:title><image:caption>singers in a stage show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ships-at-costa-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships at Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia and other ships in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/roller-skaters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roller skaters</image:title><image:caption>roller skaters in the COOL show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rock-show-strong-guys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock show strong guys</image:title><image:caption>strong guys at the rock show in the Carousel Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lighthouse-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse show</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse show at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/houdini-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Houdini show</image:title><image:caption>aerialists and others in the Carousel Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/houdini-show-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Houdini show</image:title><image:caption>Houdini show in the Carousel Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/happy-guy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>happy guy</image:title><image:caption>Happy Guy is on the far left</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dome-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dome show</image:title><image:caption>dome show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dome-show-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dome show 2</image:title><image:caption>dome show</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-19T18:30:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/01/12/sitka-sea-walk-and-totem-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/barbara.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barbara</image:title><image:caption>Barbara at the totem park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view from Sitka seawalk</image:title><image:caption>view from the seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/view-from-seawalk-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka volcano</image:title><image:caption>volcano view from the seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/totems.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sitka totem poles</image:title><image:caption>3 of the totem poles at Sitka Historical Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/totem-repair-crew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>totem pole repair</image:title><image:caption>totem pole repair crew</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/totem-bottom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>totem in Sitka</image:title><image:caption>bottom of a totem pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/start-of-the-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>start of the seawalk</image:title><image:caption>the start of the seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sitka-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of Sitka</image:title><image:caption>map on the seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sea-lions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea lions</image:title><image:caption>Jennifer's sea lion photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/russian-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Saint Michael's Sitka</image:title><image:caption>Saint Michael's church</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-13T18:20:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/01/05/cruise-ship-cabins-on-holland-america-noordam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pinnale-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle suite</image:title><image:caption>Pinnacle Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-neptune-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam Neptune Suite</image:title><image:caption>Neptune Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-signature-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>noordam signature suite</image:title><image:caption>signature suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-large-interior-cabin-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>noordam large interior cabin 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-large-interior-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>noordam large interior cabin</image:title><image:caption>large interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cabin-1110-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 1110 bathroom</image:title><image:caption>standard bathroom in Noordam ocean view and balcony cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/noordam-in-moorea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>noordam in Moorea</image:title><image:caption>Noordam in Moorea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ocean-view-cabin-from-phone.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view cabin</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/room-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room 9</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-05T18:36:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2024/01/01/lake-pleasant-cruise-in-arizona/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/arizona-lake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arizona lake</image:title><image:caption>Lake Pleasant, Arizona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cactus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cactus</image:title><image:caption>cactus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bird-in-flight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bird in flight</image:title><image:caption>bird in flight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/egret.jpg</image:loc><image:title>egret</image:title><image:caption>egret</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/arizona-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arizona boat</image:title><image:caption>Phoenix from Lake Pleasant Charters</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-01T19:32:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/12/29/hits-and-misses-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><lastmod>2023-12-29T18:43:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/12/25/caribbean-christmas-decorations/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rrb-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rrb park</image:title><image:caption>Railroad Bridge Park in the snow</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-22T18:16:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/12/22/saint-thomas-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tree-limin-extreme-zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree-limin-extreme-zipline</image:title><image:caption>Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/parasail-st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parasail st thomas</image:title><image:caption>parasailing at Saint Thomas (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/map-of-st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>map of Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/windmill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crown Bay windmill</image:title><image:caption>windmill at Crown Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/view-of-both-ports.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view of both ports</image:title><image:caption>ships in both ports</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tour-busses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour busses</image:title><image:caption>tour busses at a viewpoint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ship-st-thomas-with-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship st thomas with iguana</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas at Crown Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mountain-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mountaintop</image:title><image:caption>Mountaintop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/magens-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magens Bay</image:title><image:caption>Magens Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iguana</image:title><image:caption>iguana at the cruise port</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-22T21:41:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/12/16/costa-maya-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stingray-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray</image:title><image:caption>small stingray</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/snorkel-guide-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel guide</image:title><image:caption>snorkel guide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/snorkel-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>snorkel boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reef</image:title><image:caption>little reef with lots of sea life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/meraviglia-in-costa-maya-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/life-on-a-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>life on a rock</image:title><image:caption>life on a rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-back-on-the-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>getting back on the boat</image:title><image:caption>found the right boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fan-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fan coral</image:title><image:caption>fan coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dive-resort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dive resort</image:title><image:caption>view of the beach at Blue Kay Ecocabanas from the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dive-resort-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dive resort</image:title><image:caption>Mar Adentro Dive Center</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-17T19:20:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/12/08/sitka-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/map-of-sitka.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of Sitka</image:title><image:caption>map of tourist attractions in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/volcano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>volcano</image:title><image:caption>Mount Edgecumbe view by the fish hatchery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/visitors-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>visitors center</image:title><image:caption>visitor's center at the shuttle stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/view-from-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view from seawalk</image:title><image:caption>the sea walk has excellent views</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/st-michaels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka old Russian church</image:title><image:caption>Saint Michael's church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/port-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka cruise port</image:title><image:caption>view of the port from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port building</image:title><image:caption>entryway to the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/port-building-from-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port building from dock</image:title><image:caption>view of the port building from the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka playground</image:title><image:caption>playground by the sea 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art</image:title><image:caption>ship art on a ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pork-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/heated-ceramic-chairs-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa chairs</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the spa's thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/promenade-porthole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam view</image:title><image:caption>promenade deck porthole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/promenade-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam promenade</image:title><image:caption>outside promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aft-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam aft pool</image:title><image:caption>aft pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/elevator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam elevator view</image:title><image:caption>view from the glass elevator</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-01T18:15:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/recipes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mango-daquiri-for-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango daquiri</image:title><image:caption>mango daquiri</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/blueberry-tart-for-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blueberry Tarts</image:title><image:caption>Blueberry Tarts</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-10-29T02:17:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/11/23/thanksgiving-on-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/meraviglia-in-costa-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dinner-setting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>napkin turkeys</image:title><image:caption>dining table set-up on Thanksgiving</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dining-room-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Thanksgiving cake</image:title><image:caption>cake at the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/costa-maya-snorkel-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>costa maya snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>Costa Maya snorkel boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/buffet-cake-display.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buffet cake display</image:title><image:caption>cake and fruit carvings at the buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/turkey-on-the-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey on the Breeze</image:title><image:caption>turkey on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-04T17:49:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/11/17/busch-gardens/</loc><lastmod>2023-10-03T18:09:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/11/10/food-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ship-at-ocean-cay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chocolate-snail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate snail</image:title><image:caption>chocolate snail at the chocolate shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/turkey-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey dinner</image:title><image:caption>turkey dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tostada.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tostada</image:title><image:caption>tostada</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/teppanyaki.jpg</image:loc><image:title>teppanyaki</image:title><image:caption>teppanyaki place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tapioca.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tapioca dessert</image:title><image:caption>gluten and dairy free tapioca dessert with fruit sauce</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sorbet-gelato-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gelato shop</image:title><image:caption>sorbet at the gelato shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/skewer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork skewer</image:title><image:caption>pork skewer appetizer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pecan-pie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pecan pie</image:title><image:caption>Meriviglia's take on pecan pie - a normal on-menu dessert</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-10-01T18:06:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/11/03/north-star-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waiting area</image:title><image:caption>waiting area for the North Star</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/up-close-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>North Star on Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>North Star in down position</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset at sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/smoke-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>eww pollution</image:title><image:caption>disgusting smoke trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas top deck</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pod-arm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>view of the arm holding the pod from inside the pod</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/north-star-in-action.jpg</image:loc><image:title>North Star on Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>North Star on Quantum of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/looking-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>looking down</image:title><image:caption>looking down to the ship and sea from the pod</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/inside-the-pod.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum's North Star</image:title><image:caption>the guide and the other people in the pod</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>guide</image:title><image:caption>guide and his control panel inside the pod</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-12-04T17:57:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/10/27/gluten-free-mini-rum-cake-bites/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rum-cake-coconut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coconut rum cake bites</image:title><image:caption>coconut mini rum cake bites</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rum-cakes-plain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rum cakes</image:title><image:caption>mini rum cake bites</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rum-cakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pecan rum cakes</image:title><image:caption>mini pecan rum cake bites</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-10-29T18:27:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/10/20/entertainment-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><lastmod>2023-09-30T04:11:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/10/13/neighborhoods-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water show</image:title><image:caption>water show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/waterslides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterslides</image:title><image:caption>waterslides on the pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ultimate-abyss-landing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ultimate abyss</image:title><image:caption>the ultimate abyss slides end on the boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/suite-sundeck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suite sundeck</image:title><image:caption>suite sundeck (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/spa-treatment-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder spa</image:title><image:caption>spa treatment room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ship-st-martin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship st martin</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas in Saint Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Promenade</image:title><image:caption>Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/promenade-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>car on the promenade</image:title><image:caption>car on the promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach pool</image:title><image:caption>beach pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ice-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice show</image:title><image:caption>ice show</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-30T00:51:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/10/06/cruise-ship-cabins-on-quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/standard-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum balcony</image:title><image:caption>standard balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-in-icy-strait-point.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/royal-loft-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal loft suite</image:title><image:caption>royal loft suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/oceanview.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oceanview</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/oceanview-accessible.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum accessible oceanview</image:title><image:caption>accessible oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/interior-with-virtual-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum interior cabin</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin with virtual balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/inside-studio-with-virtual-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside studio with virtual balcony</image:title><image:caption>inside studio</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/balcony-accessible.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum accessible balcony</image:title><image:caption>accessible balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/accessible-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum accessible bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in accessible oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-29T23:41:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/09/29/symphony-of-the-seas-hits-and-misses/</loc><lastmod>2023-09-29T17:09:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/09/22/bars-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><lastmod>2023-09-30T20:55:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/09/15/ocean-cay/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sunset-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sunset Beach on Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>Sunset Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/snack-shack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snack shack</image:title><image:caption>snack shack at Bimini Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops</image:title><image:caption>shops at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ship-at-ocean-cay-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship at Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pathway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pathway</image:title><image:caption>pathway to the lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/north-and-south-beaches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>north and south beaches</image:title><image:caption>north and south beaches on either side of the lagoon between the two islands that make up Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lighthouse-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse show</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lighthouse-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse bay</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/island-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>view of part of the island from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fish-sunset-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish sunset beach</image:title><image:caption>fish at Sunset Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-15T18:00:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/09/08/ziprider-at-icy-strait-point/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/zipline-view-from-below.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ZipRider Icy Strait Point</image:title><image:caption>view of people coming down the zipline from the building at the bottom - and you can see the station at the top too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/zipline-on-the-way-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Icy Strait Point zipline</image:title><image:caption>view from the ZipRider on the way down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/zipline-end.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ZipRider landing</image:title><image:caption>landing area at the end of the ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/trail-to-zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to zipline at Icy Strait Point</image:title><image:caption>trail to the ZipRider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/trail-folaige.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail folaige</image:title><image:caption>trees and plants alongside the beach trail after it goes into the woods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/top-of-the-zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of ZipRider at Icy Strait Point</image:title><image:caption>top of the ZipRider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/top-of-the-mountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of the mountain</image:title><image:caption>top of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/red-gondola-from-mountaintop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red gondola icy strait point</image:title><image:caption>view of the red gondola from the top of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ready-to-go.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ZipRider Icy Strait Point</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of the ZipRider</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-08T17:46:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/09/01/olympic-national-park-in-a-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/peabody-creek-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Peabody Creek Trail</image:title><image:caption>Peabody Creek Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hurricane-ridge-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hurricane Ridge</image:title><image:caption>view from Hurricane Ridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rialto-piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rialto Beach</image:title><image:caption>Piper in a log on Rialto Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rialto-rocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rialto Beach</image:title><image:caption>Rialto Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rialto-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rialto Beach</image:title><image:caption>Rialto Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/madison-falls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Madison Falls</image:title><image:caption>Madison Falls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/lake-crescent-white-slug.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white slug</image:title><image:caption>white slug</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/lake-crescent-picnic-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Poel</image:title><image:caption>somebody already snagged the lakeside table at La Poel picnic area on Lake Crescent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hurricane-ridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hurricane Ridge</image:title><image:caption>Hurricane Ridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hoh-mossy-trees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mossy trees</image:title><image:caption>mossy trees</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-03T06:20:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/08/25/everglades-airboat-excursion/</loc><lastmod>2023-08-25T18:09:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/08/18/covered-bridge-hunting/</loc><lastmod>2023-08-18T16:08:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/08/11/shows-on-wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-shallow-dance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water shallow dance</image:title><image:caption>another dance seen from the rock wall platform</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-light-sabers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water light sabers</image:title><image:caption>light sabers?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-highwire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water highwire</image:title><image:caption>high wire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-high-dive.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water high dive</image:title><image:caption>high dive from the top of the AquaTheater structure at the end of the show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-fountain-from-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water fountain from platform</image:title><image:caption>view of fountain dancers from the rock wall platform</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-fountain-dance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water fountain dance</image:title><image:caption>dancing in the water fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-drummers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water drummers</image:title><image:caption>more drums up high in the theater structure</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-bouncers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water bouncers</image:title><image:caption>bouncers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-aeriel-and-dance-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water aeriel and dance 2</image:title><image:caption>aerialist</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/water-aerial-drum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water aerial drum</image:title><image:caption>aerial drummer</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-08-11T16:18:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/08/04/icy-strait-point-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/barbara-and-the-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>barbara and the bear</image:title><image:caption>Barbara and the bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ziprider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ziprider</image:title><image:caption>ZipRiders coming in for a landing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/whale-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale statue</image:title><image:caption>whale statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ropes-course.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ropes course icy strait</image:title><image:caption>view of Tree Top Adventure ropes course from the green gondola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/red-gondola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red gondola icy strait point</image:title><image:caption>red gondola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/port-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view from ship</image:title><image:caption>port view from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Icy Strait port map</image:title><image:caption>port map of Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/houses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>houses icy strait</image:title><image:caption>houses near the cannery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/green-gondola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>green gondola icy strait</image:title><image:caption>green gondola</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-08-09T07:43:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/07/28/walkabout-in-oranjestad-aruba/</loc><lastmod>2023-07-28T16:23:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/07/21/hits-and-misses-on-msc-lirica/</loc><lastmod>2024-09-03T15:45:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/07/14/balcony-cabin-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bathroom products</image:title><image:caption>separate shampoo and body wash, but no conditioner </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ship-at-ocean-cay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship at Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/magnetic-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic wall</image:title><image:caption>keeping the paperwork organized</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/magnetic-hook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic hook</image:title><image:caption>magnetic hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/laundry-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>drying laundry</image:title><image:caption>finishing drying on the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/garbage-can.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garbage and recycling</image:title><image:caption>good to see that this ship does recycling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/desk-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia cabin</image:title><image:caption>the hairdryer is hidden in a drawer that looks like angled trim under the desk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia cabin</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bathroom-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia bathroom</image:title><image:caption>average size cruise ship bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/balcony-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony on the deck above the one behind the lifeboats</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-07-14T15:53:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/07/07/quantum-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/two-70.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum Two 70</image:title><image:caption>Two 70</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>cascading pools in the solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sea-plex-bumper-cars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bumper cars on a cruise ship</image:title><image:caption>bumper cars in the seaplex</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rock-climbing-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum rock wall</image:title><image:caption>random people on the rock climbing wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum promenade</image:title><image:caption>a small portion of Quantum's promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/north-star.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum north star</image:title><image:caption>the North Star rising above the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mel-in-ifly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum ifly</image:title><image:caption>Melissa in the ifly skydiving simulator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elevator-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum elevator art</image:title><image:caption>animals from 3 different elevators</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum casino</image:title><image:caption>stairway from the casino to the promenade</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-07-14T15:18:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/07/04/the-awesome-mango-daiquiri/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango daiquiri ingredients</image:title><image:caption>ingredients for mango daiquiri</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ingredients-in-blender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango daiquiri unblended</image:title><image:caption>solid and liquid ingredients should come up to about the same height in the blender</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/finished-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango daiquiri</image:title><image:caption>mango daiquiri</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/finished-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango daiquiri</image:title><image:caption>ready to drink</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-07-05T17:56:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/06/30/miami-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2023-06-30T16:12:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/06/23/jay-peak-tram-and-trails/</loc><lastmod>2023-06-23T15:46:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/06/16/saint-martin-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/van-and-driver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour van</image:title><image:caption>tour van and driver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ship-from-zip.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in St. Martin</image:title><image:caption>view of the cruise dock from the bottom of the zip line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/orient-beach-parasail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orient beach parasail</image:title><image:caption>parasailers at Orient Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/orient-beach-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orient Beach bar</image:title><image:caption>little bar at Orient Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maho-beach-pool-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maho Beach pool</image:title><image:caption>there's even a pool in the shopping complex now</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maho-beach-jet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maho beach jet</image:title><image:caption>small jet at Maho Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maho-beach-flights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maho Beach plane schedule</image:title><image:caption>plane schedule for the day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maho-beach-complex.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maho Beach</image:title><image:caption>Where's the beach?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/leaving-france.jpg</image:loc><image:title>border sign</image:title><image:caption>entering France</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/island-divide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of St Martin</image:title><image:caption>map of Saint Martin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-06-16T17:30:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/06/09/bahama-barrels-winemaker-for-a-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/winery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>winery</image:title><image:caption>inside the winery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/winery-courtyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>winery courtyard</image:title><image:caption>courtyard in front of the winery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wine-class-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wine class</image:title><image:caption>the wine class gathers around a table</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/swing-tables.jpg</image:loc><image:title>swing tables</image:title><image:caption>row of swinging tables in front of the winery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ships-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>ships docked in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/j-winery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>winery</image:title><image:caption>stainless steel vats of aging wine line the back of the winery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/j-sealing-bottle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sealing bottle</image:title><image:caption>sealing the bottle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/j-other-participants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>other participants</image:title><image:caption>a happy wine blender shows off his custom blended wine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/j-no-idea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>corking</image:title><image:caption>John gets ready to cork his wine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/j-introducrion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>introducrion</image:title><image:caption>wine tasting &amp; blending note sheet and sample lables</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-10-12T00:35:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/06/02/the-family-cruise-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/solarium-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium at night when there's nobody there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sumdum-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sumdum Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Sumdum Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sitka-totem.jpg</image:loc><image:title>totem in Sitka</image:title><image:caption>totem pole in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ship-in-icy-strait-point.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Quantum of the Seas in Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/north-star-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>North Star on Quantum of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>North Star nearly up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mendenhall-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mendenhall Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/linda-and-the-whale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale statue</image:title><image:caption>Linda and the whale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/jen-in-ifly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ifly skydiving simulator</image:title><image:caption>Jen in the ifly skydiving simulator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/inside-north-star.jpg</image:loc><image:title>in the north star</image:title><image:caption>Linda, Mel, mom &amp; Jen in the North Star</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icy-strait-gondola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola at Icy Strait Point</image:title><image:caption>Gondola at Icy Strait Point</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-06-02T18:12:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/05/26/spruce-railroad-trail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-tunnel-west-end.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tunnel</image:title><image:caption>tunnel entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-tunnel-short.jpg</image:loc><image:title>short tunnel</image:title><image:caption>short tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trailhead.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spruce Railroad Trail</image:title><image:caption>sign at the trailhead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trail-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterfall</image:title><image:caption>waterfall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trail-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>kayakers on Lake Crescent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trail-lupine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lupine</image:title><image:caption>lupine just starting to bloom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trail-logs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spruce Railroad Trail</image:title><image:caption>trailside logs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-trail-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wildflower</image:title><image:caption>wildflower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-punchbowl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Devil's Punchbowl</image:title><image:caption>Devil's Punchbowl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-punchbowl-tunnel-east-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tunnel</image:title><image:caption>tunnel east entrance</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-05-26T17:13:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/05/19/snorkeling-in-aruba/</loc><lastmod>2023-05-12T16:20:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/05/12/the-inside-outside-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder cabin</image:title><image:caption>cabin from the door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/room-from-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin on Wonder</image:title><image:caption>view of the inside of the cabin from the balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall magnets</image:title><image:caption>wall magnets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnets and clothesline</image:title><image:caption>magnets and clothesline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder cabin</image:title><image:caption>some of the cabin's furnishings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/closets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder closets</image:title><image:caption>there's actually a whole couch between these two closets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/central-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder central park</image:title><image:caption>Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boardwakl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>Boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/balcony-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony over Central Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-11-05T17:22:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/05/05/nassau-chocolate-factory-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tempering-machine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate factory</image:title><image:caption>guide mixes white and dark chocolate to make milk chocolate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tempering-chocolate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate tempering machine</image:title><image:caption>tempering machine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sit-here.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate tour</image:title><image:caption>guide and other workers by a table set for one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ship-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>ships in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sample-tray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate factory</image:title><image:caption>getting some chocolate samples</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/roasted-beans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cocoa bean sheller</image:title><image:caption>shelling machine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ready-to-chill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making chocolate</image:title><image:caption>making chocolates</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/milk-chocolate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate sand dollar</image:title><image:caption>milk chocolate sand dollar from the store</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate factory entrance</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the chocolate factory at Graycliff Hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dressed-for-the-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready for a chocolate tour</image:title><image:caption>standing under a model tree, ready for the tour</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-05-09T16:17:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/04/28/cruising-the-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2023-04-30T15:30:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/04/21/pelican-peak-zip-line-saint-martin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pelican Peak zipline</image:title><image:caption>view on the way down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-top-workers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline top workers</image:title><image:caption>getting people ready for their ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-top-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of Pelican Peak zipline</image:title><image:caption>top of the zipline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-landing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip line landing</image:title><image:caption>two people with sails coming in for a landing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-going-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pelican Peak zipline</image:title><image:caption>the back of John's sail is way ahead of me</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-end.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pelican Peak zipline</image:title><image:caption>springs at the end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zipline-action.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pelican Peak zipline</image:title><image:caption>people on 2 of the 4 ziplines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/viewpoint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viewpoint</image:title><image:caption>viewpoint at the top of Pelican Peak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail</image:title><image:caption>trail to the viewpoint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ship-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder in St Martin</image:title><image:caption>view of Wonder from the top of Pelican Peak in St Martin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-04-21T15:35:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/04/14/cruise-ship-cabins-on-msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/inside-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ship-at-ocean-cay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship at Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia at Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/yacht-club-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yacht club restaurant</image:title><image:caption>yacht club dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/yacht-club-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yacht club pool</image:title><image:caption>yacht club pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/yacht-club-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yacht club lounge</image:title><image:caption>yacht club lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/yacht-club-deluxe-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yacht club deluxe suite</image:title><image:caption>yacht club deluxe suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/royal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal suite</image:title><image:caption>royal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/oceanview.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oceanview</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/inside-studio-11384.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia studio cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside studio cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/inside-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-04-15T19:33:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/04/07/garmin-solar-instinct-watch-review/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/garmin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garmin watch</image:title><image:caption>watch face in open water mode</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/coral-costa-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>coral seen while snorkeling in Costa Maya , Mexico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/running.jpg</image:loc><image:title>running</image:title><image:caption>watch display while running showing pace, time spent running, and distance traveled. Also heart rate in the little circle.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/run-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>run done</image:title><image:caption>after a run in between hitting buttons for save and done it displays stats from the run </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/watch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garmin watch</image:title><image:caption>garmin watch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/watch-in-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garmin watch</image:title><image:caption>new in the box</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/box-front.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Garmin Watch</image:title><image:caption>Garmin Instinct Solar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/box-back.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garmin box</image:title><image:caption>back of the box</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-04-12T02:56:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/03/31/no-day-in-cococay/</loc><lastmod>2023-04-01T19:04:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/03/24/jay-peak-resort/</loc><lastmod>2023-03-31T17:00:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/03/17/cedar-camp-6/</loc><lastmod>2023-03-17T17:08:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/03/10/symphony-vs-wonder/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>stern of Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder zip line</image:title><image:caption>zip line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-garden-balconies-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder central park</image:title><image:caption>Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ultimate-abyss.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ultimate abyss</image:title><image:caption>top of the Ultimate Abyss</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/symphony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>stern of Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/golden-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder golden room</image:title><image:caption>Golden Room tiny non-smoking casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ship-piano-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano stairs</image:title><image:caption>piano stairs on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-03-13T17:56:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/03/03/nassau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/queens-staircase.jpg</image:loc><image:title>queens staircase</image:title><image:caption>Queen's Staircase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/straw-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nassau straw market</image:title><image:caption>straw market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>sign to various attractions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ship-in-nassau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/old-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church Nassau</image:title><image:caption>old church in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/hill-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hill Street Nassau</image:title><image:caption>Hill Sreet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/greycliff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>graycliff</image:title><image:caption>pirate bench at Graycliff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>building in Nassau</image:title><image:caption>building in Nassau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/atlantis.jpg</image:loc><image:title>atlantis</image:title><image:caption>view of Atlantis from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ardastra-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ardastra Garden</image:title><image:caption>Ardastra Garden &amp; Wildlife</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-03-03T18:20:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/02/24/food-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tea-service.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea on Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>tea at Café al Bacio</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pork-chop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork chop on Constellation</image:title><image:caption>pork chop with surprise breading</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/la-petite-chef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Le Petite Chef on Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Le Petite Chef making bouillabaisse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/gelato.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gelato on Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>gelato</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/duck-a-la-orange-and-broiled-lobster-tail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck and lobster</image:title><image:caption>the good duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/chocolate-lava-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate lava cake</image:title><image:caption>chocolate lava cake in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cafe-el-bacio.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pastries and desserts</image:title><image:caption>pastries and desserts at the coffee bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/buffet-italian-desserts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buffet desserts</image:title><image:caption>buffet desserts on an Italian themed night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/buffet-ice-cream-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice cream and cookies</image:title><image:caption>ice cream and cookies at the buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/buffet-gf-desserts-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free desserts</image:title><image:caption>gluten free desserts at the buffet</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-24T16:22:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/02/17/wonder-of-the-seas-cabins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wonder-forward-facing-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder forward facing cabin</image:title><image:caption>forward facing oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/royal-loft-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal loft suite</image:title><image:caption>Royal Loft Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/central-park-balcony-and-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder Central Park</image:title><image:caption>window and balcony cabins above Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boardwalk-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>Boardwalk on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boadwalk-balony-and-aqua-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabins and aquatheater suites at the back of the boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-virtual-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder virtual balcony</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin with virtual balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-ultra-spacious-occeanview.png</image:loc><image:title>wonder ultra spacious occeanview</image:title><image:caption>ultra spacious ocean view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-promenade-view.png</image:loc><image:title>wonder promenade view</image:title><image:caption>promenade view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/suite-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suite deck</image:title><image:caption>sundeck for suite guests only</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/porthole-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>porthole cabin</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin with porthole</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-09-12T21:45:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/11/11/food-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/food-pork-chop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork chop dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork chop dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in St. Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-meringue-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas dessert</image:title><image:caption>dairy free desserts often came with meringue instead of whipped cream</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster on Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>lobster dinner on formal night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-johnny-rockets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas Johnny Rockets</image:title><image:caption>Johnny Rockets burger joint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-jamies-italian.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas food place</image:title><image:caption>Jamie's Italian at Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-grand-marnier-souffle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas dessert</image:title><image:caption>the photo does not do this delicious Grand Marnier Souffle justice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-el-loco-fresh.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas food</image:title><image:caption>El Loco Fresh on the pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-dragon-fruit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas fruit</image:title><image:caption>The buffet sometimes had pink or white dragon fruit at breakfast..</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/food-chocolate-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas cake</image:title><image:caption>this flourless chocolate cake showed up with our dessert course every night whether we ordered it or not</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-12T23:09:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/02/10/full-body-uv-swimsuit-review/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/snorkel-suit-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling in Aruba</image:title><image:caption>UV suit in action</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>snorkel excursion from Symphony of the Seas in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/aruba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba</image:title><image:caption>snorkel excursion from Celebrity Constellation in Aruba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-piece-suit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5 piece UV swimsuit</image:title><image:caption>5-piece UV swimsuit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-peice-plus-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>UV swimwear</image:title><image:caption>adding an additional top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-piece-suit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3 piece UV swimsuit</image:title><image:caption>3-piece UV swimsuit</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-10T18:29:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/02/03/msc-meraviglia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>carousel theater show</image:title><image:caption>Carousel Theater Show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/waterslides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia waterslides</image:title><image:caption>waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wall-art-in-the-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia wall art</image:title><image:caption>wall art in the buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stage-show-star-dancers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stage show star dancers</image:title><image:caption>star dancers and others in a stage show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sports-court.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia sports court</image:title><image:caption>indoor sports court</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shrimp-appetizer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shrimp</image:title><image:caption>shrimp appetizers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia pool deck</image:title><image:caption>main pool deck where the big screen TV often had a crowd watching soccer games</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ocean-cay-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse on Ocean Cay</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse on Ocean Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/no-deck-17.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia deck names</image:title><image:caption>elevator panel with all of the deck names and numbers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-in-cozumel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-03T20:25:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/01/27/dubai-mall/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-video-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>giant video wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-video-wall-and-aquarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>aquarium under the video wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-store-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>one store had polar bear themed decor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>walkway by the fountain outside of Dubai Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-outside-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>man made lake by Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>inside Dubai Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-inside-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>one of many hallways of shops at Dubai Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai fountain show</image:title><image:caption>fountain show by Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai Mall</image:title><image:caption>giant Christmas ornaments hanging from the ceiling </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mall-camel-milk-chocolate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camel milk chocolate</image:title><image:caption>at a sweetshop in the mall we found chocolate camels made from camel milk chocolate</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-13T18:49:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/01/20/things-to-do-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline</image:title><image:caption>Barbara all decked out in zipline gear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/slides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slides</image:title><image:caption>Ultimate Abyss 10-deck slides and rock climbing walls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ultimate abyss slide</image:title><image:caption>looking up at the Ultimate Abyss slides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in Saint Martin next to Rhapsody of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony promenade track</image:title><image:caption>running track on the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pool-deck-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas food</image:title><image:caption>Central Park, pools, and waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/piano-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano stairs</image:title><image:caption>piano stairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mini-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony mini golf</image:title><image:caption>mini golf course on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/formal-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>formal night</image:title><image:caption>all dressed up for formal night</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-27T04:07:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/01/13/wonder-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zip-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas zipline</image:title><image:caption>zipline on a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/water-slides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas waterslides</image:title><image:caption>waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder track</image:title><image:caption>best cruise ship track ever</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/splash-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder splash park</image:title><image:caption>kids splash park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/spa-heated-ceramic-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas spa</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the thermal suite at the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder solarium</image:title><image:caption>adults only solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/slides-e1670253036319.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ultimate Abyss</image:title><image:caption>looking up to the Ultimate Abyss slides from the boardwalk below</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/slide-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ultimate abyss</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the 10-deck Ultimate Abyss dry slides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ship-in-st-martin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas in Saint Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/rock-climbing-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas rock wall</image:title><image:caption>rock climbing wall</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-20T17:14:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2023/01/06/back-to-back-on-different-ships/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-garden-balconies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder central park</image:title><image:caption>Central Park view balconies on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-fried-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonder fried chicken</image:title><image:caption>gluten and lactose free fried chicken dinner on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder cabin</image:title><image:caption>Central Park view cabin on Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-boarding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder gangway</image:title><image:caption>gangway to board Wonder of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-bionic-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder Bionic Bar</image:title><image:caption>Our muster station on Wonder of the Seas was at the Bionic Bar, which has robot bartenders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony on the Wonder</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia galleria</image:title><image:caption>our muster station on Meraviglia was at one end of the promenade area, which they call the galleria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-chicken-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia roast chicken</image:title><image:caption>gluten and lactose free roast chicken on Meraviglia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia cabin</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin on Meraviglia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia balcony</image:title><image:caption>Meraviglia balcony with a view of the port building in Port Canaveral</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-06T18:47:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/12/30/lake-crescent/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/spruce-tunnel-short-east-end.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spruce Railroad Trail</image:title><image:caption>one of the tunnels on the Spruce Railroad Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-waves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>whitecaps on the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-overlook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>viewpoint next to the highway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-overlook-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>sign at the viewpoint on the highway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-lodge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent Lodge</image:title><image:caption>Lake Crescent Lodge - main building with the restaurant, bar, &amp; gift shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-lodge-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>View of Lake Crescent Lodge from the Spruce Railroad Trail on the other side of the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-kayaks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kakaks on Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>kayaks on Lake Crescent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-bench.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent</image:title><image:caption>bench by the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lake-crescent-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lake Crescent beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at Lake Crescent</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-04T18:29:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/09/16/saint-thomas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-windmill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>windmill</image:title><image:caption>windmill at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>view of the port from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in St. Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-map.png</image:loc><image:title>USVI map</image:title><image:caption>map of the main US Virgin Islands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iguana</image:title><image:caption>iguana at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-dry-docks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>view of dry docks by the island from Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port dock</image:title><image:caption>dock in St Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-crew-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifeboat</image:title><image:caption>the crew had some practice driving lifeboats around while we were docked in St Thomas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-29T20:21:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/12/23/christmas-ships/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas ornament</image:title><image:caption>nicer, but cheaper Wonder of the Seas ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-ornament-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder of the Seas Christmas ornament</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkling-santa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling Santa</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling Santa found in Carnival gift shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ruby-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess ornament</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/royal-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess ornament</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rc-symphony-of-the-seas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas - biggest ship and biggest ship model ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rc-explorer-of-the-seas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer of the Seas ornament</image:title><image:caption>Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/norwegian-sun.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Sun ornament</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Sun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/norwegian-pearl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Pearl ornament</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/leg-lamp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leg lamp ornament</image:title><image:caption>if you're a fan of A Christmas Story you will totally get this leg lamp ornament.   </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-04T18:34:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/12/16/go-port-cruise-shuttle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-port-canaveral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wonder port canaveral</image:title><image:caption>Wonder of the Seas in Port Canaveral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wonder-in-st-martin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/port-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Canaveral</image:title><image:caption>line nowhere near the actual boarding line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-port-canaveral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meraviglia Port Canaveral</image:title><image:caption>MSC Meraviglia in Port Canaveral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-in-port-canaveral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Canaveral</image:title><image:caption>MSC Meraviglia in Port Canaveral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/meraviglia-in-cozumel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orlando Marriott</image:title><image:caption>view from our room at the Marriott in Orlando</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-16T18:41:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/12/09/northeast-scenic-drive/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-tourists.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cornish-Windsor Bridge</image:title><image:caption>tourists taking photos of the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-sawblade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sawblade building</image:title><image:caption>building with a sawblade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-long-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cornish-Windsor bridge</image:title><image:caption>Cornish-Windsor bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-halloween.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skeleton horse</image:title><image:caption>skeleton horse and buggy driver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-creek.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New Hampshire creek</image:title><image:caption>roadside creek</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church</image:title><image:caption>old church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/drive-bridge-view-and-parking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge view</image:title><image:caption>view of the parking area and river through a window in the bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-21T18:04:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/12/02/things-to-do-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/speaker.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation theater</image:title><image:caption>guest lecturer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation spa</image:title><image:caption>spa treatment room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship shop</image:title><image:caption>one of the ship's shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation in Curacao</image:title><image:caption>Constellation in Curacao</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/seaview-solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solarium view</image:title><image:caption>view from the solarium loungers by the window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rubber-ducky.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise duck</image:title><image:caption>cruising duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation pool deck</image:title><image:caption>pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ping-pong.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ping pong on Constellation</image:title><image:caption>random ping-pong table</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/paper-airplane-contest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation paper airplanes</image:title><image:caption>aircraft carrier - for paper airplanes anyway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-04T17:01:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/11/25/olympic-national-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/olympic-national-forest-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>olympic national forest trail</image:title><image:caption>Olympic National Forest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/kalaloch-cabins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kalaloch cabins</image:title><image:caption>Kalaloch on the coast</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hurricane-ridge-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hurricane ridge view</image:title><image:caption>winter view from Hurricane Ridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/olympic-national-forest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Olympic National Forest</image:title><image:caption>the lighter green surrounding the park is Olympic National Forest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/olympic-national-park-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Olympic National Park map</image:title><image:caption>The dark green areas are Olympic National Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-04T17:06:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/11/18/burj-khalifa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-daytime.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj daytime</image:title><image:caption>daytime views of the Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-wings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj wings</image:title><image:caption>wings over Dubai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-video-floor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj video floor</image:title><image:caption>it looks and sounds like the floor has cracked, but the cracks are as fake as the view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-video-floor-no-crack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>video floor</image:title><image:caption>virtual fountain view through the video floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset over Dubai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-sunset-over-burj-al-arab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset view of Burj al Arab</image:title><image:caption>sunset view of Burj Al Arab from Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj khalifa stairway</image:title><image:caption>stairway between levels 124 and 125</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-sky-level.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj sky level</image:title><image:caption>sky level view table with free refreshments</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-sky-level-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burj khalifa decor</image:title><image:caption>sky level had little niches with fancy things</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/burj-sky-level-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky level burj khalifa</image:title><image:caption>sky level in the Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-11-27T11:15:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/11/05/le-petit-chef/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Qsine table</image:title><image:caption>table setting for La Petite Chef at Qsine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/steak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Petite Chef</image:title><image:caption>La Petite Chef cooking steak on a plate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bouillabaisse</image:title><image:caption>the actual bouillabaisse soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/soup-chef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Petite Chef</image:title><image:caption>La Petite Chef making soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sorbet-sundae.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mango sorbet sundae</image:title><image:caption>mango sorbet sundae</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/qsine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Qsine</image:title><image:caption>Qsine on Celebrity Constellation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Petite Chef menu</image:title><image:caption>menu for La Petite Chef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lobster-wrangler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Petite Chef</image:title><image:caption>the tiny cartoon chef bronco-busting a lobster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lobster-meal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Qsine on Constellation</image:title><image:caption>real lobster is served once the lobster portion of the show ends</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/igloo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>La Petite Chef</image:title><image:caption>the little chef emerging from a tiny igloo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-11-08T02:07:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/10/28/halloween-decorations/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_2266.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bike riding skeletons</image:title><image:caption>bike riding skeletons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pumpkin-people.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin people</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin people</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/witches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>witches</image:title><image:caption>witches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/witch-way.jpg</image:loc><image:title>witch way</image:title><image:caption>sign on the fence of a very decorated yard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/skeleton-crew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skeleton crew</image:title><image:caption>skeleton crew</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jay-peak-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jay Peak decorations</image:title><image:caption>decorations in a garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/stoddard-bnb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard, NH</image:title><image:caption>decoration on the deck at a bnb in Stoddard, New Hampshire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/skeleton-buggy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skeleton horse</image:title><image:caption>skeleton buggy in a roadside yard in Vermont</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jay-peak-golf-course.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jay Peak Resort</image:title><image:caption>decorations by the golf course at Jay Peak Resort</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-29T17:25:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/10/21/fall-colors-of-the-northeast/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trees-and-tractors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trees and tractors</image:title><image:caption>the trees are as orange as the tractors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/red.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red</image:title><image:caption>red trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/orange.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fall colors</image:title><image:caption>hills full of colorful trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/orange-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trees</image:title><image:caption>colorful trees in Vermont</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/leaves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fall colors</image:title><image:caption>several colors all on one tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/jay-peak-resort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jay Peak</image:title><image:caption>view of Jay Peak Resort from one of its ski runs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hutchins-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hutchins Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Hutchins Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hillside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fall colors</image:title><image:caption>colorful trees at Jay Peak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cornish-windsor-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cornish-Windsor Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Cornish-Windsor Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/colors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fall colors</image:title><image:caption>fall colors</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-28T18:28:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/10/14/snorkeling-in-saint-thomas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-urchins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea urchins</image:title><image:caption>spiny black sea urchins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-tubes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas Cove</image:title><image:caption>sea life in Christmas Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-staghorn.jpg</image:loc><image:title>staghorn coral</image:title><image:caption>staghorn coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-self-portrait.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling</image:title><image:caption>underwater snorkel selfie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-sea-life.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas Cove</image:title><image:caption>sea life in Christmas Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas Cove</image:title><image:caption>big rock that the top stuck out above the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel port</image:title><image:caption>Crown Bay port in St. Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-on-the-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel on the boat</image:title><image:caption>Barbara and I got the last center inside seats, and Linda got one across the aisle on the edge </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/snorkel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas Cove</image:title><image:caption>fish near the rock ledge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-23T17:18:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/10/07/bonaire-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-kiteboarders.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour kiteboarders</image:title><image:caption>kiteboarders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-windsurfers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire windsurfers</image:title><image:caption>windsurfers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-slave-huts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire slave huts</image:title><image:caption>slave huts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-slave-hut-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire slave hut</image:title><image:caption>view through the door of a slave hut</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation in Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>Constellation in Bonaire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-seahorse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour seahorse</image:title><image:caption>seahorse (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-salt-pile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salt farm in Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>salt pile and machinery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-salt-pans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire salt flat</image:title><image:caption>salt flats in Bonaire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-salt-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire salt loading bridge</image:title><image:caption>salt loading bridge and blue obelisk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tour-salt-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salt in Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>the salt farm leaves a box of salt crystals at the gate for people to take</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-08T18:12:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/09/30/global-village-in-dubai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-australia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Global Village</image:title><image:caption>Ripley's Believe It or Not next to a replica of the Sydney Opera House a</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-americas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>Americas pavilion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-teapot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>teapot snack shack</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-taj-mahal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Taj Mahal at global village</image:title><image:caption>Taj Mahal at Global Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-syria.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>Syria and other pavilions at Global Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-rides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rides at Global Village</image:title><image:caption>rides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-pavilions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>pavilions on the main walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>inside the Africa pavilion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-korea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Global Village</image:title><image:caption>Korea pavilion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/global-japan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>global village</image:title><image:caption>Japan pavilion</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-28T18:25:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/09/23/westerdam-hits-and-misses/</loc><lastmod>2022-11-20T19:38:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/09/09/seacow-snorkel-in-bonaire/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire wall</image:title><image:caption>wall of coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire turtle</image:title><image:caption>turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-tube-sponge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tube sponge</image:title><image:caption>tube sponge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation in Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>Constellation in Bonaire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-sea-cow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Cow</image:title><image:caption>Sea Cow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-return-to-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Cow snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>returning to the Sea Cow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish in Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>fish by the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire fish</image:title><image:caption>fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-fire-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire fire coral</image:title><image:caption>fire coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/snorkel-fan-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soft coral Bonaire</image:title><image:caption>soft coral</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-09-09T18:37:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/09/02/pinto-deer-of-clallam-county/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/white-deer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white deer</image:title><image:caption>white deer (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/small-deer-dungeness.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small deer Dungeness</image:title><image:caption>small deer at Dungeness</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pinto-deer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pinto deer</image:title><image:caption>yearling siblings with their mom at Dungeness Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pierbald-gig-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pierbald gig harbor</image:title><image:caption>deer in a yard in Gig Harbor on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is next to the Olympic Peninsula 
(internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/piebald-dungeness.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piebald Dungeness</image:title><image:caption>yearling piebald deer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/elwha-river-olympic-national-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Elwha River Olympic National Park</image:title><image:caption>deer by the Elwha River in Olympic National Park (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-09-03T18:05:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/08/26/kayaking-in-stoddard-nh/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-shoreline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayak</image:title><image:caption>kayaking by the shoreline of a little island in the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-party-barge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>party barge</image:title><image:caption>party barge on Highland Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-others.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks</image:title><image:caption>other kayakers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-lilipads.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lily pads</image:title><image:caption>lots of lilypads, no frogs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-lake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Highland Lake</image:title><image:caption>nice scenery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-lake-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Highland Lake</image:title><image:caption>kayaking Highland Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Highland Lake</image:title><image:caption>housed dot the shores of Highland Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-cove.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cove</image:title><image:caption>little cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-colors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks</image:title><image:caption>kayaking on Highland Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kayak-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaking by a bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge by the bnb owner's house</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-09-23T20:57:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/08/19/exploring-dubai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-wild-wadi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taxis in Dubai</image:title><image:caption>taxis by Wild Wadi water park - these are the cheap tan taxis</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-souk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Souk Madinat Jumeirah</image:title><image:caption>shop in Souk Madinat Jumeirah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-souk-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai</image:title><image:caption>view from the bridge on the way into Souk Madinat Jumeirah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-souk-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Souk Madinat Jumeirah</image:title><image:caption>Souk Madinat Jumeirah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-monorail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monorail</image:title><image:caption>on the monorail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-monorail-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monorail view</image:title><image:caption>view from the monorail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-monorail-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palm Jumeriah</image:title><image:caption>view of a beach on Palm Jumeriah from the monorail that runs up the middle to Atlantis</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-mercato-mall-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mercato Mall</image:title><image:caption>Mercato Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-mercato-mall-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mercato Mall</image:title><image:caption>inside Mercato Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ex-global-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Global Village</image:title><image:caption>Global Village</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-08-20T19:55:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/08/12/oceanview-balcony-cabin-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony on Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>standard balcony on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>ocean view balcony cabins on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the seas</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony-luggage-everywhere.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>luggage everywhere when we first got there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>ocean view balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/balcony-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>cabin bathroom </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-08-20T20:03:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/08/05/decor-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stairway-weeds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation stairway weeds</image:title><image:caption>the top of the staircase had the tallest weeds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stairway-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>odd artwork</image:title><image:caption>flower and upside down turtle-worm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stairway-earworms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>earworms</image:title><image:caption>earworms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stairway-blob.jpg</image:loc><image:title>art?</image:title><image:caption>blob art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stairway-bird.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway bird</image:title><image:caption>stairway bird</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/solarium-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ship-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boat art</image:title><image:caption>boat on a ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ship-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boat art</image:title><image:caption>top deck sailboats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rope-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation statue</image:title><image:caption>there were several sculptures similar to this one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/paper-art-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>paper trees</image:title><image:caption>paper tree picture</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-28T18:23:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/07/29/zhujiajao-chinas-canal-city/</loc><lastmod>2022-07-30T17:50:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/07/22/stoddard-new-hampshire-airbnb/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-small-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard lake house</image:title><image:caption>smaller bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard bnb</image:title><image:caption>living room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-lake-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard cabin</image:title><image:caption>lake view and backyard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard kitchen</image:title><image:caption>kitchen in the Stoddard lake house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-front-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard cabin</image:title><image:caption>front of the bnb in Stoddard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-from-lake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard lake house</image:title><image:caption>view of the house from the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-deck-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard bnb</image:title><image:caption>view from the back deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-bit-of-fall-color.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fall tree</image:title><image:caption>one tree knows it's fall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cottage-big-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stoddard lake house</image:title><image:caption>biggest bedroom</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-07-24T15:35:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/07/15/a-visit-to-saint-martin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/watertaxi-dock-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Phillipsburg water taxi dock</image:title><image:caption>water taxi dock in Phillipsburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/water-taxi-onboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water taxi onboard</image:title><image:caption>on the watertaxi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tourist train</image:title><image:caption>tourist train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Philipsburg street booth</image:title><image:caption>shopping booth on the street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Philipsburg</image:title><image:caption>ships at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ships-from-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Maarten</image:title><image:caption>ships in St Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/resting-dogs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dogs on break</image:title><image:caption>hot dogs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pro-photo-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro photo</image:title><image:caption>port stop in Philipsburg, St Maarten</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port</image:title><image:caption>at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/port-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin port</image:title><image:caption>view of the cruise port from the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-08-05T11:45:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/07/08/curacao-van-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Constellation in Curacao</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/river-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Willemstad, Curacao</image:title><image:caption>view of the little shopping booths from the pontoon bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rif-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rif fort</image:title><image:caption>Rif Fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao cruise port</image:title><image:caption>view from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/port-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao cruise dock</image:title><image:caption>stuff for sale at the cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pontoon-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen Emma Bridge</image:title><image:caption>view of the pontoon bridge while walking across it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pontoon-bridge-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen Emma Bridge</image:title><image:caption>the bridge sails open on its many pontoons to let a boat pass through</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/market-stalls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>produce stands in Curacao</image:title><image:caption>produce stands in Willemstad where the floating market used to be</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mambo-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mambo Beach</image:title><image:caption>swing chair at Mambo Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/love-locks-by-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao</image:title><image:caption>love locks by the pontoon bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-07-11T16:13:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/07/01/gluten-free-blueberry-tarts/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/blueberry-tart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blueberry Tarts</image:title><image:caption>Blueberry Tarts</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-07-28T09:29:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/06/24/dubai-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai cruise port</image:title><image:caption>view from the Lirica at the Dubai cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-traditional-clothing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Global Village</image:title><image:caption>local people in traditional clothing mingle with tourists at Global Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-terminal-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai port terminal</image:title><image:caption>inside the cruise terminal building in Dubai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-terminal-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dubai port terminal</image:title><image:caption>terminal building at the port in Dubai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Dubai</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Dubai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-mercato-mall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mercato Mall</image:title><image:caption>Mercato Mall decorated for Christmas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-mercato-mall-shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mercato mall shuttle</image:title><image:caption>shuttle to Mercato Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-info-desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>information desk</image:title><image:caption>information desk in the Dubai cruise terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-burj-kalifa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Burj Khalifa</image:title><image:caption>Burj Khalifa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/port-aquaventure-waterpark-atlantis.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aquaventure Waterpark</image:title><image:caption>Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis Hotel in Dubai</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-06-24T16:16:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/06/17/shanghai-river-cruise/</loc><lastmod>2022-06-17T15:29:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/06/10/public-spaces-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>track at the stern on the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/promenade-rising-tide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Promenade</image:title><image:caption>Rising Tide Bar on the Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/promenade-logo-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pro-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro photo</image:title><image:caption>finally a photographer willing to try different poses </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/park-tables.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>tables in the park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/park-pathway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Central Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/park-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>garden path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/park-from-above.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>view of Central Park from the pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/park-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>little bar in the park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-06-11T17:38:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/06/03/celebrity-constellation-veranda-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/towel-animal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal</image:title><image:caption>towel animal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ship-in-costa-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Constellation in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-with-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation veranda cabin</image:title><image:caption>cabin 6033</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin on Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>cabin 6033</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation veranda cabin</image:title><image:caption>the cabin had room for a small couch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnets are useful on cruise ships</image:title><image:caption>magnets are always useful on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/magnetic-hook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic hook</image:title><image:caption>the magnetic hook held stronger in the shower than on the cabin wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bring-your-own-outlets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation</image:title><image:caption>it helps to bring your own outlets and USB ports when the ship has 2 outlets and no USB ports</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship bathroom</image:title><image:caption>standard cruise ship bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/balcony-in-miami.jpg</image:loc><image:title>veranda on Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>extra large veranda with a view of the port in Miami</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-06-03T14:49:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/05/27/camano-island-state-parks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/camano-state-park-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camano state park cabin</image:title><image:caption>cabin at Camano Island State Park (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/camano-island-state-park-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camano island state park map</image:title><image:caption>Camano Island State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/camano-island-state-park-campsite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano island state park campsite</image:title><image:caption>campsite in Camano Island State Park (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cama-cabins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins at Cama Beach</image:title><image:caption>cabins at Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cama-beach-state-park-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cama beach state park map</image:title><image:caption>Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cama-beach-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cama Beach cabins</image:title><image:caption>cabins at Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-05-27T16:38:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/05/20/sailing-boston-harbor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset in Boston</image:title><image:caption>a bit of color in the sunset</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-strings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sails</image:title><image:caption>sails raised high</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-skyline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston skyline</image:title><image:caption>looking for color</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-skyline-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailing in Boston</image:title><image:caption>city view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-reflection.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reflection of a sailboat</image:title><image:caption>reflection of the sailboat in a building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-onboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Liberty sailboat</image:title><image:caption>leaving Boston's Central Wharf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-nantucket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nantucket</image:title><image:caption>Nantucket lightship replica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-john-steers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailing in Boston</image:title><image:caption>John takes a turn at the wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-hoist.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailboat</image:title><image:caption>getting ready to hoist the sails</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sail-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston wharf</image:title><image:caption>leaving Boston's central wharf</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-05-20T16:33:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/05/13/shows-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/water-pink.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water pink</image:title><image:caption>HIRO water show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/water-legs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water legs</image:title><image:caption>dancers, drummer, and legs in the pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/water-diver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water diver</image:title><image:caption>diving from the top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/water-dive.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water dive</image:title><image:caption>diver in the air</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/theater-space.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater space</image:title><image:caption>going into space on a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/theater-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater plane</image:title><image:caption>Wright brothers' airplane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/theater-martians.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater martians</image:title><image:caption>Martians</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/theater-farm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater farm</image:title><image:caption>barnstormer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/theater-aerial.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater aerial</image:title><image:caption>some of the aerialists in FLIGHT</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/skate-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas ice show</image:title><image:caption>ice show</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-05-16T08:41:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/05/06/kayaking-in-costa-maya/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bar-coras-place.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cora's Place</image:title><image:caption>little bar/restaurant at Cora's Place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tree-cactus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree cactus</image:title><image:caption>cactus hanging from a tree at the water's edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/swing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water swing</image:title><image:caption>water swing at Cora's Place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/solar-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solar powered boat</image:title><image:caption>solar powered boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships in Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity, Constellation, Caribbean Princess, and Carnival Dream in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Constellation in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Maya Cruise Port</image:title><image:caption>signs at the entry to Costa Maya Cruise Port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kayak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bacalar Lagoon</image:title><image:caption>green and blue shades in Bacalar Lagoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hearts-place-resort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cora's Place</image:title><image:caption>little private resort on Bacalar Lagoon where kayak excursion went</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>guide</image:title><image:caption>the local guide in her kayak</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-05-06T16:41:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/04/29/walking-to-town-in-khasab-oman/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/town-streetlight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road to Khasab</image:title><image:caption>streetlights on the road to Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/town-random.jpg</image:loc><image:title>random in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>looks like a pyramid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-puppy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puppy</image:title><image:caption>stray puppy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-mosque.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Khasab mosque</image:title><image:caption>bigger mosque</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-mosque-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>little mosque</image:title><image:caption>little mosque</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-lulu-hypermarket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>town lulu hypermarket</image:title><image:caption>LuLu Hypermarket</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-lirica.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>a dhow sails past the Lirica in Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Khasab Fort</image:title><image:caption>Khasab Fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-fort-boats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>museum dhows</image:title><image:caption>old dhow boats at the fort museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/town-fancy-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Khasab</image:title><image:caption>fancy gate</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-04-29T15:33:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/04/22/shanghai-tall-towers/</loc><lastmod>2022-04-29T01:25:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/04/15/coconut-lime-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/coconut-lime-cookie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coconut lime cookies</image:title><image:caption>Coconut Lime Cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/coconut-lime-cookie-flattened.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Coconut Lime Cookies</image:title><image:caption>coconut lime cookies flattened before baking</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-06-11T17:33:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/04/08/bionic-bar-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/stats-mirror.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bionic Bar</image:title><image:caption>drink data displayed on a mirror</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/robots-at-work.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robots at work</image:title><image:caption>robots at work</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/robots-at-rest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bionic Bar</image:title><image:caption>bartending robots </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/robot-eyes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robot eyes</image:title><image:caption>the robots look like they have eyes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ready-for-a-drink.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ready for a drink</image:title><image:caption>waiting for a drink</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pouring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pouring</image:title><image:caption>pouring a finished drink</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>finished</image:title><image:caption>drinks are ready</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fill-er-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fill er up</image:title><image:caption>filling up </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bottles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bionic bar</image:title><image:caption>the robot bartenders work under a canopy of upside down bottles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bionic-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bionic Bar</image:title><image:caption>Bionic Bar on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-08-07T14:58:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/04/01/cruise-ship-cabins-on-celebrity-constellation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/aqua-class-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aqua class cabin</image:title><image:caption>AquaClass</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/constelation-celebrity-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constelation celebrity suite</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/concierge-class-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>concierge class cabin</image:title><image:caption>concierge class cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sky-suite-6120.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sky suite 6120</image:title><image:caption>aquaclass sky suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Constellation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/royal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal suite</image:title><image:caption>royal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/royal-suite-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal suite door</image:title><image:caption>royal suite door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/penthouse-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penthouse suite</image:title><image:caption>penthouse suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/penthouse-suite-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penthouse suite door</image:title><image:caption>door to a penthouse suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/oceanview.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oceanview</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-04-05T01:04:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/03/25/boston-aquarium/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquaruim-penguins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>penguins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>New England Aquarium in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-whale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>whale skeleton</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>small turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>aquarium theater and amphibious duck vehicle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-stingray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>stingrays in the touch tank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-sea-dragon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>the leafy sea dragon resembles a plant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>reef exhibit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-harbor-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston harbor walk</image:title><image:caption>harbor walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aquarium-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New England Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>fish</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-03-25T16:36:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/03/18/camano-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tabu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tabu</image:title><image:caption>ancient photo of Tabu in a parade - he's the smaller of the 2 horses at the front of the photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pond-lily.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pond lily</image:title><image:caption>pond lily at Cranberry Lake in Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camano-island-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camano island map</image:title><image:caption>map of Camano Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camano-island-inn.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camano island inn</image:title><image:caption>Camano Island Inn (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cama-beach-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cama Beach</image:title><image:caption>the beach at Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-03-18T17:01:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/03/11/cabins-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-ultimate-family-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins ultimate family suite</image:title><image:caption>ultimate family suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-virtual-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins virtual balcony</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin with virtual balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins ship</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-royal-loft-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cabins Royal Loft Suite</image:title><image:caption>royal loft suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-promenade-view-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins promenade-view</image:title><image:caption>promenade view interior</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-promenade-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Promenade</image:title><image:caption>windows with a view of the Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-owners-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins owners suite</image:title><image:caption>owner's suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-oceanview.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins oceanview</image:title><image:caption>ocean view
</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-junior-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins junior suite</image:title><image:caption>junior suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cabins-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins interior</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-03-11T01:12:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/03/04/celebrity-constellation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>top deck track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation Cabin</image:title><image:caption>small cabin with a big balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/solarium-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation solarium</image:title><image:caption>solarium pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/snake-glass.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation glass</image:title><image:caption>a giant glass ceiling sculpture reminded me of either snakes or kelp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Constellation in Aruba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reflections-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Reflections Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pool-deck-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>view nook behind elevators </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/movie-screen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation movie screen</image:title><image:caption>movie screen on the top back deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-03-04T16:44:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/02/25/dhow-boat-ride-in-khasab-oman/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-bow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dhow boat</image:title><image:caption>dhow in the Musandam Fjords</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-bow-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dhow bow 2</image:title><image:caption>bow of the dhow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-urchins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea urchins</image:title><image:caption>spiny sea urchins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-snorklers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling in Oman</image:title><image:caption>snorkel stop on a dhow cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-snorkel-site.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dhow boat</image:title><image:caption>dhows anchored up at the snorkel site</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-snorkel-self-portrait.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling</image:title><image:caption>snorkel self portrait</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>view of the Lirica from the dhow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>island near Khasab</image:title><image:caption>island at the snorkel stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-fishing-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fishing</image:title><image:caption>fishing Oman style</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dhow-fishing-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman fishing</image:title><image:caption>one of the crew sets up for fishing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-02-25T17:22:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/02/18/watersports-on-symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/watersports-splash-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony splash park</image:title><image:caption>splash park for small children</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-water-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>watersports water show</image:title><image:caption>aqua theater show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas in St. Maarten</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>one of the ship's pools</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-hot-tub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>hot tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-flow-rider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>flow rider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-dry-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>the big purple slides snaking down the back of the ship are not waterslides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watersports-bowl-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>bowl slide</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-03-09T22:24:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/02/11/gluten-free-orange-cinnamon-rolls/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/orange-cinnamon-rolls-frosted.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF orange cinnamon rolls</image:title><image:caption>frosted and ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/orange-cinnamon-rolls-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF cinnamon rolls</image:title><image:caption>fresh from the oven</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/orange-cinnamon-roll.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF orange cinnamon roll</image:title><image:caption>gluten free orange cinnamon roll</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-02-18T19:17:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/02/04/the-ever-changing-itinerary/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/buffet-table-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>empty buffet tables were plentiful</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constellation</image:title><image:caption>pool deck on the Constellation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/towel-animal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>near the end of the cruise our steward made a different towel animal each day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/serenade-of-the-seas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Serenade of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/roller-coaster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busch Gardens</image:title><image:caption>roller coaster at Busch Gardens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/grand-foyer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>grand foyer on the Constellation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/flowers-busch-gardens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busch Gardens</image:title><image:caption>flowers at Busch Gardens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/flamingos-in-costa-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Maya flamingos</image:title><image:caption>flamingos at the cruise port in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/constellation.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Constellation</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Constellation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bonaire-cactus-fence.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonaire cactus fence</image:title><image:caption>cactus fences are popular in Bonaire to keep out feral donkeys</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-02-04T22:24:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/01/28/yu-garden-in-shanghai-china/</loc><lastmod>2022-03-28T18:01:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/01/21/symphony-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ship-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Christmas ornament ship</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas Christmas tree ornament ship model</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ship-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>weird art</image:title><image:caption>cruise ships sometimes have some really weird art</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-04-10T08:54:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/01/14/freedom-trail-revisited/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-alley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston</image:title><image:caption>Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Freedom Trail</image:title><image:caption>Boston Freedom Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston Freedom Trail</image:title><image:caption>Most of Boston's Freedom Trail is marked by a brick line in the sidewalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-skinny-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skinny house</image:title><image:caption>Boston skinny house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-revere-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Paul Revere's house</image:title><image:caption>Paul Revere's house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-old-south-meeting-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Old South Meeting House</image:title><image:caption>Old South Meeting House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-old-north-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Old North Church</image:title><image:caption>Old North Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-north-church-dog-tags.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dog tag memorial</image:title><image:caption>dog tag memorial at the Old North Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Freedom trail map</image:title><image:caption>Freedom Trail Map</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/freedom-locks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston Locks</image:title><image:caption>little locks in Boston - Charles River Locks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-01-16T14:22:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2022/01/07/khasab-oman-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canal in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>canal through Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Khasab, Oman</image:title><image:caption>view of the Lirica from the walk into town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-road-to-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road to Khasab</image:title><image:caption>road to town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Khasab port</image:title><image:caption>port building in front of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-lone-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lone tree</image:title><image:caption>lone tree on a hill above Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-fort-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Khasab fort</image:title><image:caption>Khasab Fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-dolphins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port dolphins</image:title><image:caption>dolphins in the Musandam fjords seen from a dhow boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-dhow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dhow boat</image:title><image:caption>dhow boat tours are very popular in Khasab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>building in Khasab</image:title><image:caption>building in Khasab</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-12-31T15:29:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/towel-animals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iguana-for-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana</image:title><image:caption>towel iguana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/whale-for-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel whale</image:title><image:caption>towel whale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/baby-shark-for-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>how to fold a towel shark</image:title><image:caption>baby shark</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-12-31T15:16:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/12/31/how-to-fold-a-towel-iguana-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel tail</image:title><image:caption>both sides rolled under</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel animal tail</image:title><image:caption>hang the very center of the towel on a hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel origami</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal folding</image:title><image:caption>Fold the center up to the other edge of the towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal folding</image:title><image:caption>flip the towel over</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making towel animals</image:title><image:caption>fold the corners down from the end where the two folds meet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel animal</image:title><image:caption>fold towel in half so the folded ends are even with each other</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>folding a towel animal</image:title><image:caption>fold the raw edge over</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making towel animals</image:title><image:caption>fold almost in half with a bit of the bottom edge visable</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iguana-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana</image:title><image:caption>finished towel iguana</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-01-17T15:06:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/12/24/the-fairy-house/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/neighbors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neighbors</image:title><image:caption>two new fairy houses perched on nearby stumps</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/third-new-neighbors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>third new neighbors</image:title><image:caption>some of the new neighbors to the fairy house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/third-missing-stuff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>third missing stuff</image:title><image:caption>a few things have gone missing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3rd-rendition-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fairy house</image:title><image:caption>in the third rendition a much smaller fairy house includes a fairy and her yard furnishings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>light</image:title><image:caption>it's not much, but enough to show people care</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/grinch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grinch sign</image:title><image:caption>there's a grinch in the woods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_1826.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fairy house</image:title><image:caption>fairy house with new painted rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/new-roof.jpg</image:loc><image:title>new fairy house roof</image:title><image:caption>new roof on the fairy house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gnome-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gnome village</image:title><image:caption>gnome village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fairy house</image:title><image:caption>new fairy house in the snow</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-01-15T05:48:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/12/17/boarding-a-cruise-ship-in-a-covid-world/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Miami cruise port</image:title><image:caption>Symphoy of the Seas in Miami</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-onboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boarding Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Finally on board!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-muster-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>our muster station was by the exit of the 10-deck slides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-line-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boarding line</image:title><image:caption>after you get through the first line you go to the line to get in the door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-line-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boarding line</image:title><image:caption>long lines outside the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-gangway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gangway</image:title><image:caption>stopping to photo the ship from the last bit of gangway </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-gangway-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gangway</image:title><image:caption>sisters on the gangway from the port building to the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony cabin Symphony</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin on Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boarding-3-maskateers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boarding 3 maskateers</image:title><image:caption>the three mask-ateers boarding the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-01-16T21:38:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/12/10/shanghai-tourist-attractions/</loc><lastmod>2022-01-21T15:21:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/12/03/muscat-oman-van-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-viewpoint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat viewpoint</image:title><image:caption>viewpoint on our tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-sultans-yachts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sultan's yachts</image:title><image:caption>sultan's yachts docked at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Muscat</image:title><image:caption>Lirica arriving in Muscat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman port</image:title><image:caption>waiting for stragglers to return to the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sultan's palace</image:title><image:caption>sultan's palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-palace-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palace gate</image:title><image:caption>gate at the sultan's palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-palace-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oman sultans palace</image:title><image:caption>Sultan's palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-opera-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat opera house</image:title><image:caption>polishing the floor outside the opera house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-mosque.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Mosque, Muscat</image:title><image:caption>Grand Mosque</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-mosque-worthy-clothes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mosque worthy clothes</image:title><image:caption>mosque worthy clothing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-12-04T16:57:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/11/26/camano-island-airbnb/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/orange-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orange bedroom</image:title><image:caption>one bedroom had an orange bedspread and free-standing nightstands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano bnb</image:title><image:caption>living room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano bnb kitchen</image:title><image:caption>kitchen in the cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hammock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hammock</image:title><image:caption>hammock in the backyard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cama-beach-cabins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cama Beach Cabins</image:title><image:caption>cabins at Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb-beach-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb beach</image:title><image:caption>beach near the cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/blue-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blue bedroom</image:title><image:caption>the other bedroom had a blue bedspread and wall-mounted shelves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano bnb</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the bnb</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-11-26T17:44:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/11/19/the-pre-cruise-covid-test/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-st-martin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin</image:title><image:caption>St Martin required vaccinations</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-results-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>test results</image:title><image:caption>the second email has a qr code, but they did not require it at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-results-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>covid results 1</image:title><image:caption>the first email you get</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-in-the-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>covid in the box</image:title><image:caption>inside the box</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-card-used.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Covid card used</image:title><image:caption>after the test you want just one pink line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-card-unused.jpg</image:loc><image:title>covid test</image:title><image:caption>before the test the card shows a blue line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/covid-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>covid test</image:title><image:caption>home covid test in a box</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-11-19T18:42:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/11/12/flying-to-boston/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-t-shirt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>t-shirt for sale</image:title><image:caption>t-shirt for sale at Quincy Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-subway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston subway</image:title><image:caption>subway in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-subway-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>subway station</image:title><image:caption>subway station at Boston Common</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-sailboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailboat</image:title><image:caption>sailboat tour in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-horse-carriage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horse carriage</image:title><image:caption>horse carriage in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-hoho-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston HoHo bus</image:title><image:caption>hop on hop off bus in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-freedom-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Freedom Trail</image:title><image:caption>the Freedom Trail goes through a lot of different areas in Boston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston Duck</image:title><image:caption>Boston duck parked by the aquarium theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-constitution.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Constitution</image:title><image:caption>USS Constitution</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/boston-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quincy Market</image:title><image:caption>looking up in Quincy Market, Boston</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-11-16T18:24:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/11/05/muscat-oman-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-view-residences.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat</image:title><image:caption>view residences above a little cove near Muscat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-sultans-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat Sultan's Palace</image:title><image:caption>Sultan's Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-ship-and-lightpost.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lamp post</image:title><image:caption>fancy light post in Muscat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-roadside-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roadside decor</image:title><image:caption>roadside decor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-oman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman</image:title><image:caption>Oman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-fort-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat fort</image:title><image:caption>fort by the harbor in Muscat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman flowers</image:title><image:caption>flowers near the Muscat Opera House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-city-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat, Oman</image:title><image:caption>view of the city from the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-arriving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman port</image:title><image:caption>coming into port in Muscat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/port-aida-prima-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Muscat port</image:title><image:caption>Lirica coming into port near Aida Prima</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-11-05T18:47:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/10/29/gluten-free-nutella-sandwich-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nutella-cookie-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nutella Cookie</image:title><image:caption>Nutella Sandwich Cookies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-10-31T12:13:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/10/22/shanghai-cruise-ship-port/</loc><lastmod>2021-12-12T04:11:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/10/15/royal-princess-hits-and-misses/</loc><lastmod>2021-11-19T05:05:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/10/08/salalah-oman-4x4-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-camels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camels Wadi Darbat</image:title><image:caption>camels in Wadi Darbat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterfall Wadi Darbat</image:title><image:caption>Waterfall in Wadi Darbat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-taqah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Taqah</image:title><image:caption>view of Taqah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica Salalah</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica approaching Salalah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-school.jpg</image:loc><image:title>school in Oman</image:title><image:caption>school in Salalah that our guide said Sultan Qaboos built</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-sand-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bay in Oman</image:title><image:caption>bay near Taqah with the entrance blocked by a sand bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-queen-of-sheba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen of Sheba ruins</image:title><image:caption>distant view of the palace of the Queen of Sheba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-mansion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman mansion</image:title><image:caption>mansion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-cars-at-taqah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Salalah 4x4 tour</image:title><image:caption>4x4 car tour parked near Taqah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tour-camel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wadi Darbat</image:title><image:caption>camel at Wadi Darbat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-10-09T11:38:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/10/01/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-do-it-yourself-cruise/</loc><lastmod>2021-11-11T01:45:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/09/24/salalah-oman-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/frankincense-tree-oman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frankincense-tree-Oman</image:title><image:caption>frankincense tree in Oman (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-ship-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Salalah</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Salalah, Oman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-queen-of-sheba-palace-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins</image:title><image:caption>view of the ruins of the palace of the Queen of Sheba from across a bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-prayer-time.jpg</image:loc><image:title>prayer time</image:title><image:caption>when it's prayer time, it's prayer time, even if you are a guide in the middle of a tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-loading-container-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Salalah loading container ship</image:title><image:caption>a line of trucks passed slowly under a large crane, which placed a container from a ship  on each truck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flowering tree</image:title><image:caption>flowering tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-docking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Salalah, Oman</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica approaches the dock in Salalah, Oman, assisted by a tug</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman cruise port</image:title><image:caption>a row of containers marked the boundry of where passengers were allowed to walk in the port </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-coast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oman coast</image:title><image:caption>Oman coast</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-camel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camel</image:title><image:caption>camel at Wadi Darbat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-09-26T16:52:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/09/17/curses-cancelled-again/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/noordam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam</image:title><image:caption>Noordam (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/symphony-of-the-seas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Symphony of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Symphony of the Seas (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-09-19T16:47:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/09/10/friday-harbor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>shops along the main street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-town-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>old buildings in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>shops in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>there's a little tiny park area at the top of the stairs to the fuel dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-fuel-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor fuel dock</image:title><image:caption>our boat at the fuel dock in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-fuel-dock-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>approaching the fuel dock in the Friday Harbor marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the dock going out to the fuel dock in the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fh-above-ferry-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>road to the ferry dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-09-14T01:55:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/09/03/camano-island-getaway/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pond-lilly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pond lilly</image:title><image:caption>pond lilly at Cranberry Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cranberry-lake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cranberry Lake</image:title><image:caption>Cranberry Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cama-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cama Beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at Cama Beach State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cama-beach-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cama Beach</image:title><image:caption>Cama Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boat-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>center for wooden boats</image:title><image:caption>Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano Island BnB</image:title><image:caption>Cabin on Camano Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb-yard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano Island bnb backyard</image:title><image:caption>backyard fire pit at the Camano Island cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view of Puget Sound</image:title><image:caption>view from the cabin on Camano Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>camano bnb kitchen</image:title><image:caption>kitchen in the Camano Island cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bnb-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Camano Island Cabin</image:title><image:caption>living room area in the Camano Island Cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-09-08T17:24:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/08/27/vancouver-by-train/</loc><lastmod>2021-08-27T16:43:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/08/20/europe-by-rail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/zurich-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich train station</image:title><image:caption>platforms at the Zurich train station are indoors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/zurich-thalwil-on-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>platform readerboard</image:title><image:caption>Thalwil on the readerboard in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/zurich-scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich scenery</image:title><image:caption>scenery on the train ride from Zurich to Lucerne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/zurich-lockers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train station lockers</image:title><image:caption>large train stations like the one in Zurich have storage lockers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/verona-to-venice-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Italian train</image:title><image:caption>lots of open seats on the train from Verona to Venice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/verona-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Verona Porta Nuova</image:title><image:caption>Verona Porta Nuova station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-station-vaporettos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vaporetto stops</image:title><image:caption>vaporetto boat stops by the train station in Venice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/thalwil.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thalwil platforms</image:title><image:caption>Thalwil platforms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/thalwil-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Thalwil station</image:title><image:caption>walkway over the tracks at Thalwil</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/readerboards.jpg</image:loc><image:title>readerboard with info</image:title><image:caption>readerboards are a lot more useful when they display information</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-08-24T00:33:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/08/13/things-to-do-on-msc-lirica/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ship-for-fb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Lirica</image:title><image:caption>Lirica life ring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica theater</image:title><image:caption>theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-splash-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica splash park</image:title><image:caption>splash park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-smoothie-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-ship-in-crete.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Liric in Crete</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Crete</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-pork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork dinner on the Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Lirica</image:title><image:caption>decks 11 and 12</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-piano-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano bar</image:title><image:caption>piano bar - with violin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-mini-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica golf</image:title><image:caption>mini golf </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/things-massage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica spa</image:title><image:caption>massage table at the spa</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-08-13T17:48:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/08/06/san-juan-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-lime-kiln-point-state-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lime Kiln Point State Park</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at Lime Kiln Point State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-roche-harbor-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roche harbor marina</image:title><image:caption>Roche Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-map-san-juan-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map san juan island</image:title><image:caption>things to do on San Juan Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-map-san-juan-island-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map san juan island</image:title><image:caption>map of San Juan Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-hotel-de-haro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hotel-de-Haro</image:title><image:caption>the historic Hotel de Haro at Roche Harbor Resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-friday-harbor-ferry-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>san friday harbor ferry dock</image:title><image:caption>ferry dock in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-english-camp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>english camp</image:title><image:caption>English Camp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-cattle-point.jpg</image:loc><image:title>san cattle point</image:title><image:caption>Cattle Point lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/san-american-camp-prarie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>san american camp prarie</image:title><image:caption>prairie at American Camp</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-08-06T17:58:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/07/30/quingdao-cruise-port/</loc><lastmod>2021-08-07T18:17:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/07/23/killing-time-in-vancouver/</loc><lastmod>2021-07-23T18:01:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/07/16/petra/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-vendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra vendor</image:title><image:caption>vendor at Petra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-treasury.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra treasury</image:title><image:caption>the Treasury at Petra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-treasury-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra ledge</image:title><image:caption>living on the edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra ledgekeeper</image:title><image:caption>guy on the ledge making tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-stuff-for-sale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra vendors</image:title><image:caption>vendors line the walkway in Petra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-siq-excursion-talk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>excursion in siq</image:title><image:caption>excursion group in the siq</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-siq-carving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra carving</image:title><image:caption>carving in the siq</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-siq-carriage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra horse carriage</image:title><image:caption>horse carriage in the siq</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-siq-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra siq</image:title><image:caption>in the siq</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/petra-siq-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>siq Petra</image:title><image:caption>the siq is a long trail through rock cliffs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-07-19T17:01:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/07/09/parks-of-the-san-juan-islands/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/parks-blind-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parks Blind Island</image:title><image:caption>Blind Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/parks-saddlebag-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parks saddlebag-island</image:title><image:caption>Saddlebag Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/parks-matia-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rolfe Cove - Matia Island State Park by Chris Teren</image:title><image:caption>Rolfe Cove on Matia Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/parks-lime-kiln.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parks lime kiln</image:title><image:caption>old lime kiln in Lime Kiln Point State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/parks-red-docks-green.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parks red docks green</image:title><image:caption>red dots are parks and green dots are docks in this San Juan Islands map</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-07-24T10:48:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/07/02/gluten-free-molasses-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/molasses-cookies-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>molasses cookies</image:title><image:caption>molasses cookies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-07-02T16:44:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/06/25/3-island-tour-in-venice/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-for-my-fb-m-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murano Island</image:title><image:caption>Murano Island canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall of artifacts</image:title><image:caption>mosaic throne and other oddities</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-round-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>older church</image:title><image:caption>older church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-path-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Torcello Island</image:title><image:caption>there's a few little shops and eateries along the walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-path-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Torcello Island</image:title><image:caption>It's a bit of a walk from the dock to anything on Torcello Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-old-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church</image:title><image:caption>old church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-t-church-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside old church</image:title><image:caption>inside one of the old churches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-onboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alilaguna boat</image:title><image:caption>inside the Alilaguna tour boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-m-walkway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murano Island</image:title><image:caption>walkway on Murano Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3i-m-glass-blower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glass blower</image:title><image:caption>Murano Island glass blower</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-06-30T02:51:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/04/23/summer-palace-in-beijing/</loc><lastmod>2021-06-19T17:04:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/06/18/the-great-wall-of-china/</loc><lastmod>2021-06-18T17:01:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/05/28/seabrook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_1743.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seabrook</image:title><image:caption>first impressions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seabrook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seabrook</image:title><image:caption>houses in Seabrook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seabrook-town-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seabrook town center</image:title><image:caption>Seabrook town center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seabrook-tiny-houses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seabrook tiny houses</image:title><image:caption>tiny houses in Seabrook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seabrook-birdhouses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seabrook birdhouses</image:title><image:caption>these people must really like birds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seabrook-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seabrook 2</image:title><image:caption>Seabrook houses</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-06-17T21:29:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/06/11/aqaba-jordan-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-view-from-ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aqaba port</image:title><image:caption>view from the ship in Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-view-from-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jordan</image:title><image:caption>view from tour bus in Jordan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-view-from-bus-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aqaba, Jordan</image:title><image:caption>Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-treasury.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Petra treasury</image:title><image:caption>treasury in Petra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aqaba cruise port</image:title><image:caption>port view from the ship while docked in Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship in Aqaba</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-jordan-near-petra.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jordan</image:title><image:caption>town in Jordan near Petra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-gangway-and-busses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aqaba cruise port</image:title><image:caption>gangway from the ship and tour busses at the port in Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-aqaba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aqaba, Jordan</image:title><image:caption>Aqaba</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-06-11T16:13:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/06/04/cabins-at-decatur-head/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-totem-pole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>totem pole</image:title><image:caption>totem pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8</image:title><image:caption>cabin 8 has a deck shaped like the bow of a boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway cabin 8</image:title><image:caption>top of the stairway in cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-loft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8</image:title><image:caption>loft bedroom cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-loft-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8 loft view</image:title><image:caption>view from the loft in cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8</image:title><image:caption>living room in cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8 kitchen</image:title><image:caption>cabin 8 kitchen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8 interior</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-8-firepit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 8</image:title><image:caption>outside cabin 8</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cabins-cabin-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin 6</image:title><image:caption>cabin 6</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-06-04T15:59:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/05/21/a-couple-days-in-vancouver/</loc><lastmod>2021-05-21T17:08:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/05/14/coral-beach-in-eilat-israel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dry-snorkel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dry snorkel</image:title><image:caption>a dry snorkel has a plug inside of a vented end piece that seals the tube when submerged</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-trail-markers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eilat snorkeling</image:title><image:caption>the snorkel trail at Coral Beach is a narrow strip of water between ropes and floats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-trail-beach-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral beach</image:title><image:caption>beach entrance to the snorkel trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Eilat</image:title><image:caption>somewhere on the way back from the snorkel beach we got a view of the ship in the distance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reef at coral beach</image:title><image:caption>the reef runs parallel to the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-observatory.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral world</image:title><image:caption>Coral World Observatory</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-kite-surfers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel kite surfers</image:title><image:caption>you can see Aqaba, Jordan across the gulf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-kite-surfers-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kite surfers</image:title><image:caption>kite surfers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-for-fb-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Eilat</image:title><image:caption>walking past the ship on the way into town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/snorkel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sergeant major</image:title><image:caption>sergeant major</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-05-14T16:46:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/05/07/decatur-head/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view of James Island</image:title><image:caption>view of James Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree</image:title><image:caption>tree on Decatur Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail</image:title><image:caption>little trail going up Decatur Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-tombolo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>head tombolo</image:title><image:caption>almost a view of the mainland from up on the head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playground</image:title><image:caption>pirate ship and merry-go-round</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-lagoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur Head</image:title><image:caption>view of Decatur Head from the other end of the tombolo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-dragon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragon log</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the dragon log</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-dock-distant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur Head</image:title><image:caption>looking down over a couple cabins to the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-dock-close.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur dock</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the dock at low tide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/head-cliff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>low tide beach</image:title><image:caption>at high tide there's no beach here</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-05-07T17:15:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/10/09/innsbruck-austria/</loc><lastmod>2021-04-30T17:47:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/04/30/venice/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-small-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge and canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-walkways.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raised walkways</image:title><image:caption>raised walkways left out from previous flooding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-view-from-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice</image:title><image:caption>view of the grand canal from the train station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-vaporetto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice grand canal</image:title><image:caption>vaporetto in the grand canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-vaporetto-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vaporetto station</image:title><image:caption>public boats stop at the yellow and white vaporetto stations along the grand canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-vaporetto-and-stations-grand-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice grand canal</image:title><image:caption>there's lots of boat traffic in the grand canal and yellow and white vaporetto stations dot its banks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-tree-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice</image:title><image:caption>walkway with trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice train station</image:title><image:caption>Venice Santa Lucia train station is one plain low modern building among tall old buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-st-marks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Mark's Square</image:title><image:caption>Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/venice-st-marks-waterfront.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Mark's waterfront</image:title><image:caption>waterfront by St. Mark's Square</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-30T17:40:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/04/16/eilat-isreal-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view Eilat</image:title><image:caption>port view from the ship in Eilat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-view-from-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>promenade view</image:title><image:caption>view from the seaside promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-town-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eilat</image:title><image:caption>view from the ship looking towards town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-shop-downstairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shop downstairs</image:title><image:caption>when the store entrance is an escalator </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-ship-and-cranes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Eilat</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Eilat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Lirica</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Eilat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-seaside-seating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seaside seating</image:title><image:caption>seaside seating on the promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-promenade-fruit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fruit stand</image:title><image:caption>fruit stand on the promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-promenade-beach-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port promenade beach</image:title><image:caption>promenade beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/port-promenade-beach-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port promenade beach</image:title><image:caption>seaside promenade beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-16T17:14:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/04/09/hiking-around-decatur-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-school.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hike school</image:title><image:caption>Decatur Island one-room schoolhouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-wonky-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wonky house</image:title><image:caption>wonky old house with new kayaks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-underwater-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hike underwater beach</image:title><image:caption>the beach is underwater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starfish</image:title><image:caption>starfish clinging to a big rock at the water's edge at low tide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-solar-panels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solar panels</image:title><image:caption>solar panels on Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-piper-on-log.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper on a log</image:title><image:caption>Piper on a log at the beach on Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-kelp-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kelp</image:title><image:caption>small piece of kelp in the sand - they grow much bigger than this one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-heron.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heron</image:title><image:caption>Heron and seagull on a sandbar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur Head</image:title><image:caption>Decatur Head from the road that ends there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hike-head-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur Head</image:title><image:caption>up on Decatur Head where there would be a view if we hadn't been shrouded in smoke</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-12T16:52:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/04/02/bnb-in-moclips/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips beach</image:title><image:caption>seemingly endless beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb</image:title><image:caption>stairway to the loft</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-porch-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb</image:title><image:caption>sign on the house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-patio.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb yard</image:title><image:caption>patio and back yard with ocean view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-master-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb Moclips master bed</image:title><image:caption>master bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-master-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb</image:title><image:caption>master bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-loft-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb view</image:title><image:caption>view from the loft</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-loft-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb loft</image:title><image:caption>loft bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb living room</image:title><image:caption>living room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bnb-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips bnb</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-02T17:46:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/03/26/cruising-the-suez-canal/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tug.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tug</image:title><image:caption>tug following our ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/trucks-waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trucks waiting to cross the Suez Canal</image:title><image:caption>trucks on the desert side waiting to cross</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>city by the Suez canal</image:title><image:caption>city on the shores of the canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tower-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower</image:title><image:caption>tower near the canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tower-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower</image:title><image:caption>tower near the canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suez sunrise</image:title><image:caption>sunrise in the Suez Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sandy-side.jpg</image:loc><image:title>building in the sand</image:title><image:caption>building in the sand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/msc-second-channel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC container ship</image:title><image:caption>MSC container ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lone-desert-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lone building in the sand</image:title><image:caption>one lone building in the sand on the desert side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/greenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oasis of green</image:title><image:caption>oasis of greenery on the other side</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-01T08:59:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/03/19/weekend-in-moclips/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-pizza-makers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pizza makers</image:title><image:caption>Linda, Vicki, &amp; John making pizza in the large, well-equipped kitchen </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-woods-furniture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rustic forest furniture</image:title><image:caption>rustic forest furniture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-seabrook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seabrook</image:title><image:caption>Seabrook is a few miles down the road from Moclips</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Moclips River</image:title><image:caption>Moclips River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-pumpkin-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin sunset</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin at sunset</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-pilings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pilings</image:title><image:caption>old railroad pilings crossing the Moclips River are all that remain of a once-busy beach resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-moclips-at-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips at sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunlight reflecting in the sky  and from the windows in Moclips as the sun sets over the beach in the opposite direction of where the houses are</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Moclips house</image:title><image:caption>Moclips Airbnb</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-burl-bowl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trip burl bowl</image:title><image:caption>burl bowl made by Alaskan carver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trip-beach-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips beach</image:title><image:caption>sunset on the beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-03-19T18:14:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/03/12/odlin-county-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Odlin park trail</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the trail at Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wear your mask</image:title><image:caption>during a pandemic ewe should wear a mask says the masked sheep to the unmasked cow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-picnic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Odlin park</image:title><image:caption>picnic area at Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-phone-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez Island phone booth</image:title><image:caption>rustic phone booth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-log-piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper's log</image:title><image:caption>Piper investigates a log</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez dock</image:title><image:caption>boat dock at Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lopez-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Odlin Park</image:title><image:caption>cannon war monument by the bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sea-otter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea otter</image:title><image:caption>sea otter in the San Juan's - internet photo, the otters I saw were not cooperative for getting their picture taken</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/odlin-park-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Odlin Park Map</image:title><image:caption>Odlin County Park map from San Juan County website</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-03-12T19:03:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/03/05/vancouver-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/vancouver-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess in Vancouver</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess at Canada Place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-stanley-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stanley Park</image:title><image:caption>walking on the seawall in Stanley Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-stanley-park-grouse-mtn3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stanley park</image:title><image:caption>seawall in Stanley Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-stanley-park-grouse-mtn2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vancouver bridge</image:title><image:caption>view of bridge and Grouse Mountain from the seawall in Stanley Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-stanley-park-geese.jpg</image:loc><image:title>geese</image:title><image:caption>geese at Stanley Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-lookout.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vancouver Lookout</image:title><image:caption>Vancouver Lookout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-lookout-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view from Vancouver Lookout</image:title><image:caption>city view from Vancouver Lookout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-canada-place-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canada Place</image:title><image:caption>view of Canada Place from Vancouver Lookout</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-03-05T16:50:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/03/26/coconut-lime-muffins-sugarless-version/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:27:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/05/21/how-to-speak-australian/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:26:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/05/28/sydney/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:25:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/06/04/a-saddle-goes-to-sea/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:21:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/06/18/pavlova/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:20:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/06/25/cairns/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:17:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/08/27/comedy-cruise-2/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:14:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/09/10/leavenworth-washington-bavaria-in-america/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:12:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/07/28/how-to-win-a-fantastick-hair-clip-great-for-cruises-and-everything-else/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:10:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/31/the-land-yacht/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:08:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/28/the-things-we-take-for-granted/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/splint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>splint</image:title><image:caption>the supposedly temporary splint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/isabelles-best-costume.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Isabelle's best costume</image:title><image:caption>the culprit Isabelle in her best-ever facebook costume</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-03-04T02:07:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/08/03/fort-casey-inn/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shell-from-fort-worden-at-curiosity-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shell from Fort Worden at Curiosity Shop</image:title><image:caption>This shell sits in front of Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle under this sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ft-flagler-by-ryan-mcnamee.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ft Flagler by Ryan McNamee</image:title><image:caption>Fort Flagler (photo by Ryan McNamee of Un-Cruise Adventures)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-bird-glass.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS bird glass</image:title><image:caption>stained glass window ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>Lighthouse at Fort Casey State Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-gun.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS gun</image:title><image:caption>One of the guns on display at Fort Casey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-gun-battery-seaside-turret-with-tracks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS gun battery seaside turret with tracks</image:title><image:caption>this seaside gun turret still has tracks running through it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-gun-battery-from-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS gun battery from lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>small gun battery viewed from the lighthouse tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-fort-casey-inn-living-room-in-the-mirror.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS Fort Casey Inn living room in the mirror</image:title><image:caption>Living room in the duplex through a wall mirror - notice the cozy fire in the stove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-fort-casey-inn-duplex.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS Fort Casey Inn duplex</image:title><image:caption>Duplex at Fort Casey Inn with comfy chairs on the porch.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cs-firepit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CS firepit</image:title><image:caption>It stopped raining in time to sit around the fire pit in the evening and make 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CSC</image:title><image:caption>Hannah and friend lounging on a deck chair</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-03-04T01:54:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/28/lilla-rose-the-perfect-hair-clip-for-cruises/</loc><lastmod>2023-07-19T21:41:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/05/26/cruising-to-alaska-from-vancouver-b-c-canada/</loc><lastmod>2021-03-04T01:46:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/02/26/alpenzoo/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-for-fb-funicular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>funicular</image:title><image:caption>the Nordekette funicular has one blue car and one yellow car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-wildcat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wildcat</image:title><image:caption>she looks like a cuddly kitty, but so not</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zoo view</image:title><image:caption>view from the Alpenzoo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-otter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alpenzoo</image:title><image:caption>otter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-moose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moose at the Alpenzoo</image:title><image:caption>moose in the rain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-funicular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nordkette funicular</image:title><image:caption>Nordkette funicular coming down to the Alpenzoo stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Austrian church</image:title><image:caption>walk by this church while going from the funicular to the zoo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-chamois.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alpenzoo</image:title><image:caption>chamois</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alpenzoo</image:title><image:caption>apparently this bear doesn't know it is supposed to hibernate in the winter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zoo-aviary.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alpenzoo</image:title><image:caption>walk-through aviary</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-26T18:28:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/02/19/msc-lirica-ocean-view-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ship-in-crete-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Crete</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Crete, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-window-blocked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica room 9077</image:title><image:caption>moving the beds apart in this room just meant nightstands instead of beds were in the way of standing by the window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view</image:title><image:caption>view from the cabin window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-one-bed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica room 9077</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin 9077</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-laundry-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>not much hanging space</image:title><image:caption>a small shower means not much laundry hanging space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-laundry-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica room 9077</image:title><image:caption>making use of the wall bunk to hang a shirt while it finishes drying</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin 9077</image:title><image:caption>besides the beds, this cabin has a vanity and a cabinet with a mini fridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9077-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica ocean view cabin</image:title><image:caption>magnetic walls are handy for keeping paperwork organized</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9-deck-plan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica deck 9 plan</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica deck 9 deck plan</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-19T18:43:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/02/12/moclips/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-seabrook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mo seabrook</image:title><image:caption>Seabrook, a planned community near Moclips</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-town-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Moclips</image:title><image:caption>view of Moclips from the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-town-above.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Moclips</image:title><image:caption>looking down on Moclips beach houses from the general store parking lot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-pilings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pilings</image:title><image:caption>old pilings are all that remain from a once busy beach resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-old-hotel-falling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mo old hotel falling</image:title><image:caption>old postcard of the hotel falling in a storm </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-grocery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moclips store</image:title><image:caption>Moclips general store</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mo-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Moclips beach</image:title><image:caption>beach near Moclips</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-12T19:05:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/02/05/another-one-gone/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/noordam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Noordam</image:title><image:caption>Noordam - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-15T18:48:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/01/29/tianjin-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-eye-62.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin</image:title><image:caption>Tianjin (Internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-summer-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Summer Palace</image:title><image:caption>Summer Palace in Beijing, China</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-squat-toilet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squat toilet</image:title><image:caption>the port building in Tianjin offers a choice of sit or squat toilets so you don't have to use the squat toilet if you don't want to</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-smoggy-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin smoggy view</image:title><image:caption>smoggy view of Tianjin from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-ship-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship model</image:title><image:caption>model of Costa cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-port-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin cruise port</image:title><image:caption>inside the port building in Tianjin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin port building</image:title><image:caption>view of the port building in Tianjin from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-port-building-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin port building 2</image:title><image:caption>Tianjin International Cruise Port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-great-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin great wall</image:title><image:caption>Great Wall of China near Beijing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tianjin-great-wall-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tianjin great wall 2</image:title><image:caption>Great Wall near Beijing, China</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-01-29T18:18:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/01/22/cruising-the-west-coast/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-pro-dual.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pro photo</image:title><image:caption>pro photo with the original on the left and a different picture photoshopped in on the right</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-sf-chinatown.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Francisco China Town</image:title><image:caption>statue for sale in Chinatown in San Francisco</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-seattle-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess in Seattle</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess docked at pier 66 in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-seattle-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle</image:title><image:caption>view of Seattle from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-san-fran-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Golden Gate Bridge</image:title><image:caption>sailing toward San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on a misty morning</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-san-diego-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Diego beach</image:title><image:caption>beach on Coronado Island in San Diego</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-san-diego-balboa-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Balboa Park</image:title><image:caption>Botanical Building at Balboa Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>promenade balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony area that is the excuse for a promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-promenade-from-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawalk</image:title><image:caption>view of what little bit of promenade deck Royal Princess has from the seawalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coast-piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piazza</image:title><image:caption>the piazzz is a hub of activity on Princess ships</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-01-24T18:50:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/01/15/lopez-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/lopez-treehouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lopez treehouse</image:title><image:caption>Treehouse Airbnb - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-village-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez Island village market</image:title><image:caption>Lopez Village Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>big log</image:title><image:caption>fallen tree next to the trail at Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-spencer-spit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lopez island spencer spit</image:title><image:caption>Spencer Spit State Park (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-picnic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez Island picnic</image:title><image:caption>picnic at Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-odlin-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Odlin County Park</image:title><image:caption>Odlin County Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez Island map</image:title><image:caption>map of Lopez Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lopez island ferry</image:title><image:caption>Lopez Island ferry dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lopez-island-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lopez dock</image:title><image:caption>Odlin County Park dock on Lopez Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-01-16T19:16:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/01/08/limassol-cyprus-sea-walk-and-old-town/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old town Cyprus</image:title><image:caption>street in old town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Cyprus</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Limassol, Cyprus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach sculpture</image:title><image:caption>sculpture on the beach next to the seawall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cyprus playground</image:title><image:caption>playground in the park by the seaside walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-pathways.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol seawalk</image:title><image:caption>pools next to the walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-paths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol seawalk</image:title><image:caption>seawall walk and parallel path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-old-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ancient buildings</image:title><image:caption>ancient buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-old-town-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old town Limassol</image:title><image:caption>street in old town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-mosaic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mosaic</image:title><image:caption>mosaic on the walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/walk-french-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>French themed stores</image:title><image:caption>row of French themed stores leading into old town</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-01-11T22:21:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2021/01/01/how-to-fold-a-towel-whale/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-tail-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale tail</image:title><image:caption>insert the tail into the back of the whale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whale tail</image:title><image:caption>tuck up the center with the folded triangle underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel whale</image:title><image:caption>finished towel whale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel whale</image:title><image:caption>put one towel on top and tuck the edges under</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal folding</image:title><image:caption>roll two towels with one a bit narrower than the other</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a whale towel</image:title><image:caption>roll the folded end and the sides </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel whale</image:title><image:caption>fold towel over across the short side, leaving a bit of single layer at the end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>folding a towel whale</image:title><image:caption>fold over towel across short side, roll in from corners of folded edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whale-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel whale</image:title><image:caption>towel whale</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-01-08T18:21:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/12/25/a-virtual-christmas-vacation/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/top-of-mt-pilatus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Pilatus</image:title><image:caption>at the top of Mount Pilatus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ship-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica decorations</image:title><image:caption>stairway in the theater on MSC Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ship-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Lirica decorations</image:title><image:caption>gingerbread village under a stairway on the MSC Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mercato-mall-dubai.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mercato mall</image:title><image:caption>Mercato Mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/limassol-santa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol santa</image:title><image:caption>Santa has a bike in Limassol, Cyprus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/limassol-reindeer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>santa in cyprus</image:title><image:caption>Santa has reindeer and his sleigh in Limassol too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/limassol-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol Christmas market</image:title><image:caption>Christmas market in Limassol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/innsbruck-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Insbruck tree</image:title><image:caption>giant tree in Innsbruck, Austria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/innsbruck-santa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Innsbruck santa</image:title><image:caption>Santa pays a visit to Innsbruck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/innsbruck-christmas-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Innsbruck decorations</image:title><image:caption>decorations at a Christmas market in Innsbruck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-04-03T17:06:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/12/18/nordkette/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Austrian mountain town</image:title><image:caption>town at the Hungerburg station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-ski-bikes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snow bikes</image:title><image:caption>snow bikes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-seegrube.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seegrube station</image:title><image:caption>Nordkette Seegrube station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-seegrube-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nordkette</image:title><image:caption>view of the Seegrube station from the cable car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-people-in-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snow</image:title><image:caption>people in the snow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seegrube restaurant</image:title><image:caption>lunch at Restaurant Seegrube by DoN</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-hungerburg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hungerburg</image:title><image:caption>you have to go from one building to another to get from the funicular to the cable car at Hungerburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-hafelekar-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hafelekar</image:title><image:caption>cable car coming into the Hafelekar station at the top of Innsbruck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-funicular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nordkette funicular</image:title><image:caption>Nordkette funicular coming to the Hungerburg station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/top-funicular-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>funicular inside</image:title><image:caption>rainy day view from the funicular</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-26T17:54:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/12/11/limassol-cyprus-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Cyprus</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Limassol, Cyprus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol, Cyprus</image:title><image:caption>building in Limassol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-old-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old boat</image:title><image:caption>the marina was full of fancy expensive yachts, and then there was this boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-marina-jet-skis.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jet skis</image:title><image:caption>view from the shuttle stop in Limassol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-marina-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marina walkway</image:title><image:caption>walkway at the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-castle-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol Castle</image:title><image:caption>Limassol Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-carousel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>carousel</image:title><image:caption>carousel in Limassol, Cyprus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-bus-stop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shuttle bus</image:title><image:caption>shuttle stop in Limassol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Limassol port</image:title><image:caption>the port terminal building is a series of oval pods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-building-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside Limassol port</image:title><image:caption>inside one of the pods at Limassol's cruise terminal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-12-16T19:12:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/12/04/decatur-island-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-map-2-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decatur map 2</image:title><image:caption>Map of Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decaturmap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DecaturMap</image:title><image:caption>map of Decatur Island and Decatur Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-transport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decatur transport</image:title><image:caption>Island charter picking up passengers on Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-store.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decatur store</image:title><image:caption>Decatur Island Store - the upstairs is a bnb</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-school.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decatur school</image:title><image:caption>Decatur School</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper on the beach</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the beach at Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-limpits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>limpets</image:title><image:caption>limpets on a rock at low tide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-landslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>landslide</image:title><image:caption>landslide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur Head</image:title><image:caption>Decatur Head at low tide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/decatur-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>driftwood fort</image:title><image:caption>driftwood fort</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-12-16T19:16:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/11/27/ifly-luggage-review/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-lock-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY lock</image:title><image:caption>iFLY is easy to lock. There's just one central zipping area with zippers from each end that come together with a built-in spot for placing a lock.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-both-standing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY</image:title><image:caption>iFLY luggage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zurich-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train station</image:title><image:caption>platform at Zurich train station - some of these stations are vast, like a giant shopping mall, but with trains</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY wheels</image:title><image:caption>wheels on my iFLY bag after our trip where we put several miles on them</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-lucerne-in-rain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY in the rain</image:title><image:caption>walking to the train station in the rain in Lucerne with iFly luggage and Skechers boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-both.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iFLY</image:title><image:caption>iFLY large and carry-on bags</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ifly-big-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>open iFLY bag</image:title><image:caption>inside the iFLY bag</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-27T17:58:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/11/20/28-days-on-a-cruise-ship-with-no-guest-laundry/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-shore-excursion-clothes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Wall of China</image:title><image:caption>John's clothes needed washing too after our visit to the Great Wall </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-shore-excursion-clothes-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry shore excursion clothes 2</image:title><image:caption>clothes worn on shore excursions might get sweaty - like when you walk on the Great Wall of China</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-ship-in-beppu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Beppu</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Beppu, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-more.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry drying</image:title><image:caption>adding more laundry on the cruise ship line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-less.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry drying</image:title><image:caption>laundry hanging on lines tied to metal fixtures on the tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-in-sink.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sinkful of laundry</image:title><image:caption>sink full of laundry on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam dinner</image:title><image:caption>dinner - it's all good unless you spill it on your clothes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry drying</image:title><image:caption>when there's less laundry you can spread it out so it dries faster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry 2</image:title><image:caption>sometimes there is a lot of laundry crowding the line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/laundry-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry 1</image:title><image:caption>view of laundry lines from above</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-20T18:05:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/13/friday-harbor-san-juan-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friiday-harbor-bb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friiday Harbor B&amp;B</image:title><image:caption>floating Bed &amp; Breakfast</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor</image:title><image:caption>Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor-wa-and-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor WA and ferry</image:title><image:caption>State Ferry Passes By Wilderness Adventurer in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor-small-private-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor small private ferry</image:title><image:caption>this small private ferry travels to islands not served by the state ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor plane</image:title><image:caption>sea plane docked at the Friday Harbor Marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor-painting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor painting</image:title><image:caption>crew of the Wilderness Adventurer touching up the paint </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/friday-harbor-old-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Friday Harbor old boat</image:title><image:caption>old historic boat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-18T18:16:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/11/13/rhodes-castle-and-walled-city/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-whatsit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>whatsit</image:title><image:caption>these whatsits were around the walls of an entire room as well as in some hallways, but it never said what they were for</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rhodes shops</image:title><image:caption>shops in the walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room in Knights castle</image:title><image:caption>one room in the Knights castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-road-to-moat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>castle road</image:title><image:caption>road between the castle and the moat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rhodes Castle</image:title><image:caption>Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-ornate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ornate furnishings</image:title><image:caption>ornate furnishings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-open-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rhodes Greece</image:title><image:caption>open square in the walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-mosaic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mosaic</image:title><image:caption>one of many mosaics</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-moat-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moat park</image:title><image:caption>the former moat is now dry and turned into a park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/castle-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>knights castle</image:title><image:caption>this light fixture definitely does not look original</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-27T17:50:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/11/06/san-juan-islands/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/map-of-orcas-island.png</image:loc><image:title>map-of-orcas-island</image:title><image:caption>map of Orcas Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-piper-on-the-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper on the beach</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-orca-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI orca ferry</image:title><image:caption>orca and Washington State Ferry (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-obstruction-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI obstruction island</image:title><image:caption>Obstruction Island (internet photo) our beach was all rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI map</image:title><image:caption>map of the San Juan Islands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-map-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI map 2</image:title><image:caption>map of the San Juan Islands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-juan-de-fuca-plate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI juan de fuca plate</image:title><image:caption>Juan de Fuca plate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-hanging-plants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hanging plants</image:title><image:caption>plants hanging onto the edge of an eroding cliff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-friday-harbor-old-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old car</image:title><image:caption>old car in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sji-english-camp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SJI english camp</image:title><image:caption>English Camp on San Juan Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-07T19:42:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/10/30/halloween-on-a-cruise-ship-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-witch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blow up witch</image:title><image:caption>witch on Carnival Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-pumpkin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin</image:title><image:caption>blow up pumpkin on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-pumpkin-carving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin carving</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin carving on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-pirates.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween pirates</image:title><image:caption>pirates on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-door-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>halloween doors</image:title><image:caption>decorated cabin doors on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-doghouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>halloween dog</image:title><image:caption>blow-up dog on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-desserts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween desserts</image:title><image:caption>ghostly goodies and chocolate death for Halloween dessert on Carnival Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vista-costumes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween costumes</image:title><image:caption>even the dog dressed up for Halloween</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/visa-photo-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vista photo shop</image:title><image:caption>a ghost haunted the photo shop on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/explorer-pumpkin-coach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween on a ship</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin coach on the Explorer</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-11-06T06:23:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/10/23/things-to-do-on-the-royal-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/royal-princess-tea.png</image:loc><image:title>royal princess tea</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea on Royal Princess (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-ship-shops-and-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops and casino</image:title><image:caption>ship's shops and casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-ship-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship model Christmas ornament</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess ship model Christmas tree ornament</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-piazza-dance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess piazza</image:title><image:caption>people dancing in the piazza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-photos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>do photos</image:title><image:caption>pro photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-paper-airplane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>paper airplane contest</image:title><image:caption>paper airplane contest with hoop, runway, and airplane marshall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-medal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>medal</image:title><image:caption>medal for a perfect landing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-galley-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>galley tour</image:title><image:caption>galley tour with potatoes prepared 100 different ways</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-champagne-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>do champagne fountain</image:title><image:caption>champagne fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/royal-princess-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawalk</image:title><image:caption>seawalk on the Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-12-16T19:13:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/10/16/rhodes-greece-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>shops in the walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-ship-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Rhodes, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-ship-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rhodes port</image:title><image:caption>ruins by the ship in Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-seawalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawalk</image:title><image:caption>seawalk outside the old town city walls by the port in Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-ruins-of-14th-century-church-of-the-virgin-of-the-burgh.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rhodes ruins</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the 14th century Church of the Virgin of the Burgh inside the walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-open-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>town square in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>open square in old-town Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gate to Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>one of the gates into the walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>door in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>another fancy doorway in old town Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-door-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>door in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>door in old town Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/port-dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dog</image:title><image:caption>there's a few dogs in Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-10-17T17:50:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/10/02/the-micro-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-transport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>micro transport</image:title><image:caption>the small island transport boat picks people and luggage up or drops them off at docks or boat ramps</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-sun.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sun in smog</image:title><image:caption>the sun making a brief appearance through the smoke </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>micro piper</image:title><image:caption>Piper on the boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>micro marina</image:title><image:caption>at the launch ramp dock in a marina getting ready to go to the San Juan's</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-island-transport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>big island transport</image:title><image:caption>the big island transport boat can drop cargo or vehicles on a boat launching ramp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-crabs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>got crabs?</image:title><image:caption>Got crabs? After pulling a crab pot any that aren't legal keepers go back into the water.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>micro cabin</image:title><image:caption>cabin on Decatur Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>micro boat</image:title><image:caption>outboard underway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/micro-boat-moored.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decatur dock</image:title><image:caption>our boat on a mooring bouy by the Decatur Head dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-10-15T17:19:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/09/25/crete-venetian-fort-and-sea-wall/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-wave-power.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wave generators</image:title><image:caption>wave generators</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fort view</image:title><image:caption>viewport in the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-upper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Koules fort</image:title><image:caption>some stairways are still open to access the walkway at the top of the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-upper-level.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Koules Fortress</image:title><image:caption>fort upper level</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-top-of-seawall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of seawall</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of the seawall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Koules fort</image:title><image:caption>upper level of the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-skylights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fort upper level</image:title><image:caption>upper level of the fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wave power</image:title><image:caption>one of the signs about the wave power project</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica from seawall</image:title><image:caption>Lirica through a mermaid sculpture on the seawall, and in the mermaid's hand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fort-seawall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawall</image:title><image:caption>seawall</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-25T16:29:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/09/18/vaduz-liechtenstein/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge in Vaduz</image:title><image:caption>bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/view-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vaduz view</image:title><image:caption>mountain view in Vaduz</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/vaduz-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vaduz Castle</image:title><image:caption>Vaduz Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vaduz, Liechtenstein</image:title><image:caption>residential street in Vaduz</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/stadtle-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stadtle</image:title><image:caption>Städtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/random-cafe-seating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cafe Vaduz</image:title><image:caption>random seating outside a café in Vaduz included a gondola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ice-arena-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skating rink</image:title><image:caption>view of the skating rink at night from our hotel balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hotel-vaduzerhof.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hotel Vaduzerhof</image:title><image:caption>Hotel Vaduzerhof in Vaduz, Liechtenstein</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hotel-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hotel room Vaduz</image:title><image:caption>room in Hotel Vaduzerhof</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/giant-stamp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Liechtenstien sidewalk</image:title><image:caption>there are giant postage stamps painted on the sidewalk in Städtle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-18T17:00:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/09/11/the-6-95-shore-excursion/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-xinghai-square-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 Xinghai Square 2</image:title><image:caption>Xinghai Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-xinghai-square-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 Xinghai Square 1</image:title><image:caption>Xinghai Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-xinghai-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 Xinghai park</image:title><image:caption>looking into the amusement park near the open book sculpture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-xinghai-footprint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horizontal</image:title><image:caption>horizontal sculpture commemorating the return of Hong Kong to China after 100 years of British rule</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-windmill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 windmill</image:title><image:caption>windmill seen from Beida Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-tv-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 TV tower</image:title><image:caption>Dalian TV Tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-street-cleaner-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chinese street cleaner</image:title><image:caption>street cleaner on the coastal highway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-shell-museum-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 shell museum 2</image:title><image:caption>giant shell near the shell museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-round-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>circular square</image:title><image:caption>Is it really a square when it's round?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-695-peoples-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian 695 peoples square</image:title><image:caption>People's Square</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-11T13:40:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/09/04/packing-light/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-these.jpg</image:loc><image:title>luggage</image:title><image:caption>packing for a month-long journey on land and sea in a carry-on size bag, backpack, and travel purse (plus waist wallet)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-shorts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>for warmer climates the same t-shirt without long johns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-running.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>running clothes that can be worn for other things besides running</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-running-other-uses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>non-running outfits made by pairing running clothes with other things - even black &amp; white night on the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-formal-to-casual.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>a t-shirt turns into a long-sleeved shirt with long johns, and the formal night shirt turns casual paired with jeans while the pants go casual with the t-shirt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-boots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>boots go with warm clothes for Europe and formal enough clothes for the cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pack-all-fits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing light</image:title><image:caption>one side for clothes, the other for shoes and everything else - and this bag has a flap that will zip over that side keeping it all secure</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-04T17:37:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/07/31/covid-19-its-not-over-when-its-done/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masks-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>masks</image:title><image:caption>masks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper</image:title><image:caption>Who me?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>masks</image:title><image:caption>these days everyone needs a good collection of masks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-01T17:45:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/08/28/seattle-center/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sc-for-my-fb-space-needle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle Center</image:title><image:caption>Space Needle and MoPOP from a nearby playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-virtual-ride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>virtual ride</image:title><image:caption>bungee jump off the space needle in this virtual ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view from the space needle</image:title><image:caption>view from the space needle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-space-needle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Space Needle</image:title><image:caption>the Space Needle is the highlight of the Seattle Center and the symbol of Seattle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-space-needle-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Space needle</image:title><image:caption>Seattle's iconic Space Needle lit up for nighttime</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-singing-bowls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>singing bowls</image:title><image:caption>Hannah checks out the singing bowls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playground</image:title><image:caption>playground next to MoPOP</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-mopop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside MoPOP</image:title><image:caption>doorway to the fantasy exhibits</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-mopop-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MOPOP</image:title><image:caption>Hannah, Chloe, and Daniel posing with MOPOP in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sc-monorail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monorail</image:title><image:caption>monorail at the Seattle Center</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-08-28T18:59:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/08/21/knossos/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-urns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>large urns</image:title><image:caption>large urns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-tourists.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>tourists at the ruin of Knossos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-tourist-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>tourist path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>minotaur sign</image:title><image:caption>minotaur informational sign at Knossos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Crete</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Crete</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>the ruins at Knossos cover quite a large area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-ruins-and-restoration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>ruins and restorations</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-ruins-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>Knossos stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-rock-and-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock and ruins</image:title><image:caption>big rock in the ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/knossos-restoration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>room at Knossos with restorations done</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-08-28T17:40:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/07/17/crete-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venetian wall</image:title><image:caption>Venetian wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>street corner in the Heraklion city center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Heraklion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anchor Crete</image:title><image:caption>old anchor by the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-marina-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marina Crete</image:title><image:caption>marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>HOHO bus map</image:title><image:caption>HOHO bus route map</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-knossos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Knossos</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the Minoan palace at Knossos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-jesus-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jesus gate</image:title><image:caption>Jesus gate in the Venetian wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-happy-store.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bee happy store</image:title><image:caption>if you're easily amused store names can be entertaining</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoho-drive-by.jpg</image:loc><image:title>corner</image:title><image:caption>random corner on the bus route</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-08-21T18:29:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/08/14/social-distance-vacationing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rv-camping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rv camping</image:title><image:caption>RV camping - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bnb-supplies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb supplies</image:title><image:caption>not the usual bnb supplies, but you gotta go with the times</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bnb-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb outside</image:title><image:caption>tiny houses are great for a free-standing Airbnb</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bnb-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb inside</image:title><image:caption>inside a tiny house bnb</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bnb-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bnb bedroom</image:title><image:caption>there's an elephant in the bedroom</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-08-21T17:38:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/08/07/dalian-china-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-xinghai-open-book.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian hotel</image:title><image:caption>view from the open book monument of a former Russian castle, now the most expensive hotel in town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-x-square-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port X square view</image:title><image:caption>view from Xinghai Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-windmill-from-b-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port windmill from B Bridge</image:title><image:caption>windmill in Dalian</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-street-cleaner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port street cleaner</image:title><image:caption>a bus passs a street cleaner </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Dalian</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at the end of the cruise ship dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-excursion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port excursion</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship excursion enjoying the view from Beida Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-city-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian port city from ship</image:title><image:caption>view of Dalian from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-port-beida-bridge-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beida Bridge view</image:title><image:caption>view near Beida Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dalian-city-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dalian city map</image:title><image:caption>Dalian city map</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-09-04T16:14:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/07/24/mount-pilatus-cable-car-and-gondolas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Pilatus trail</image:title><image:caption>trail on the side of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-top-of-pilatus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viewpoint Mt Pilatus</image:title><image:caption>viewpoint on the top of Mount Pilatus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-stairs-to-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>icy stairway</image:title><image:caption>icy stairway to a viewpoint on Mt. Pilatus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-snowline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Pilatus gondolas</image:title><image:caption>gondolas passing over the snowline on Mt. Pilatus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-lower-gondola-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Pilatus gondola station</image:title><image:caption>lower gondola station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-highest-peak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of Mt Pilatus</image:title><image:caption>it was too windy and cold to go to the higher peak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-gondolas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Pilatus gondolas</image:title><image:caption>gondolas at Mount Pilatus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-gondola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola view</image:title><image:caption>looking back up the mountain from the gondola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-gondola-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>resort Mt Pilatus</image:title><image:caption>the gondolas passed over this place that looked like a resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/down-gondola-view-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>house on Mt Pilatus</image:title><image:caption>view from the gondola of a house with a giant pile of wood</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-07-24T17:48:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/07/10/sasebo-japan-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-temple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo temple</image:title><image:caption>one of the buildings at the Buddhist temple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-temple-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo temple path</image:title><image:caption>pathway at a Buddhist temple near the cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-stage-by-ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo dance festival</image:title><image:caption>dance festival performance area by the shopping mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-stage-by-church-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo stage by church</image:title><image:caption>stage view from the church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-shopping-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo, Japan mall</image:title><image:caption>shopping mall on the wharf in Sasebo, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo ship</image:title><image:caption>a dance group practices on the walkway along the edge of the bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo cruise port</image:title><image:caption>Sasebo cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-parasols.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sasebo parasols</image:title><image:caption>some of the dance groups performed with parasols - these were rehearsing near the mall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-kid-performers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kid performers in Sasebo</image:title><image:caption>dance group that includes kid performers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sasebo-hitchhiker.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hitchhiker</image:title><image:caption>hitchhiker on the promenade deck while the Westerdam is docked in Sasebo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-07-10T14:55:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/07/03/baby-shark-towel-animals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/baby-shark-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>baby shark 5</image:title><image:caption>baby shark decorated with googly eyes and felt teeth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-tail-alternate-all.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark tail</image:title><image:caption>hand towel tail folded the same way as the washcloth tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-tail-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel shark tails</image:title><image:caption>tuck the tail into the shark body and tuck any excess body towel underneath or wrap the ends of the body towel around the middle of the tail and then tuck the tip of each bit of excess towel into the other side </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-tail-4-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark tail</image:title><image:caption>once both rolls are formed fold over the leftover bit at the middle before folding the tail in half at the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-tail-1-2-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark tail</image:title><image:caption>fold the hand towel over across the short side so that it becomes a square. Fold the square in half diagonally turning it into a triangle. With a finger holding down the center of the long side of the triangl, roll each end nearly to the middle.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel shark body</image:title><image:caption>if it's easier just roll the entire without the extra fold at the back and then pull out the whole bit for the top and side fins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/baby-tail-alternate-all.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark tail</image:title><image:caption>to make a washcloth tail fold washcloth in half diagonally, fold the point to the center of the long fold, and then fold over again. Fold the whole thing in half and then insert it into the back of the main body and either tuck the body towel ends around the tail or wrap the ends through the middle of the tail and tuck each one into the other side of the body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/baby-shark-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>baby shark tail</image:title><image:caption>roll each side into a tail fin and then cross the longer one over the shorter as you place it on top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/baby-shark-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark tail</image:title><image:caption>to make baby shark's tail find both ends at the back of the body towel, and separate them, </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shark-underside-all.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark body underside</image:title><image:caption>to make the underside of the shark fold a hand towel in half then roll down from the folded edge as well as in from both sides</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-07-03T16:37:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/06/26/seattle-waterfront/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/seattle-for-my-fb-viaduct.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viaduct</image:title><image:caption>tearing down the viaduct</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-science-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Science Center</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the Science Center from the Space Needle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-for-my-fb-argosy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>onboard argosy</image:title><image:caption>onboard the Argosy Cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-wheel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pier 57 Seattle</image:title><image:caption>Seattle's Pier 57 Miner's Landing and Great Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-wheel-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pier 57</image:title><image:caption>Pier 57</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-starbucks-pig.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coffee bean pig</image:title><image:caption>coffee bean pig climbing out of a coffee sack above the door at Starbucks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-skyline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle skyline</image:title><image:caption>Seattle skyline view from Argosy cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-pike-place-pig.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pike Place pig</image:title><image:caption>kids on the Pike Place Market pig</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-pike-place-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish throwing</image:title><image:caption>flying fish at Pike Place Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/seattle-gumball-machine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giant gumball machine</image:title><image:caption>Daniel at the giant gumball machine at Miner's Landing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-07-14T14:52:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/06/19/mount-pilatus-cogwheel-train/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-yellow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yellow train</image:title><image:caption>yellow train at the passing zone</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cogwheel train</image:title><image:caption>the train car has a steering wheel at each end - this one is empty because it is for going down and we were going up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train tunnel</image:title><image:caption>looking back to a tunnel we passed through</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of Mt Pilatis</image:title><image:caption>buildings at the top of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-top-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cogwheel train</image:title><image:caption>at the top there's a stairway where the train stops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cogwheel train station</image:title><image:caption>cogwheel train station at the bottom of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-start.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cogwheel train</image:title><image:caption>when the car going down gets to the bottom it will move over to the stairway so people can get on</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-start-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cogwheel train</image:title><image:caption>leaving the station and heading up the hill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snow</image:title><image:caption>snowy mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/up-sliding-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sliding track</image:title><image:caption>the bit of track at the very bottom slides over from the outside track to the inner row to move the train cars from the down side to the up side of the tracks at the station</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-20T17:32:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/06/12/heraklion-cruise-port-crete/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-yellow-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>follow the yellow line</image:title><image:caption>follow the yellow line from the port to the city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-wall-arch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venetian wall</image:title><image:caption>arch in the Venetian wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heraklion stores</image:title><image:caption>stores in the city center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Heraklion, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-ship-containers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heraklion port</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica docked by shipping containers in Heraklion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-random-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins in Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>random ruins </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-parking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Greek parking</image:title><image:caption>parking is often scarce in Greek cities so small vehicles are popular</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>park in Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>park in Heraklion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-old-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old buildings</image:title><image:caption>old building by the waterfront, which was next to some random ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heraklion</image:title><image:caption>city view from the marina</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-15T20:17:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/06/05/westerdam-thermal-suite/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-steam-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa steam room</image:title><image:caption>steam room by the ceramic chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Hakodate, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-scenic-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa scenic view</image:title><image:caption>scenic view from the heated ceramic chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa port view</image:title><image:caption>port view from the thermal suite in Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool</image:title><image:caption>spa pool on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-pool-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool stairs</image:title><image:caption>spa pool has built-in stairway, fountains, and rack to sit on</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-pool-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool chairs</image:title><image:caption>loungers in the spa pool room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spa-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa chairs</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the Westerdam's thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-05T16:40:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/05/29/enclave-at-the-spa-on-royal-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-waterbed-linda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa waterbed Linda</image:title><image:caption>waterbed in the enclave with the towel station in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-tour-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa treatment room</image:title><image:caption>treatment room on the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-tour-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess spa</image:title><image:caption>treatment room at the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa entrance</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool</image:title><image:caption>pool in the enclave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-pool-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool</image:title><image:caption>relaxing in the enclave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spa-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>heated ceramic chairs</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-07-17T17:19:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/05/22/fort-worden/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/triangle-of-fire-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>triangle of fire map</image:title><image:caption>map showing the locations of the 3 forts that made up the triangle of fire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/science-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Worden science museum</image:title><image:caption>Fort Worden Science Museum - there's an aquarium across the street at the end of a dock out in the water and the admission fee covers both.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/officers-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>officer's living room</image:title><image:caption>living room in the officer's house museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/officers-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Officer's house</image:title><image:caption>homes in officer's row are mostly vacation rentals, but one is a museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/officers-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>officer's dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room in the officer's house museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/officer-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bedroom in officer's house</image:title><image:caption>bedroom in the officer's house museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/officer-and-a-gentleman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>officer and a gentleman</image:title><image:caption>scene from An Officer and a Gentleman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Point Wilson lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at Point Wilson</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lighthouse-disrepair.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Point Wilson Lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at Point Wilson</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fort-worden-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fort Worden overview full color Map FINAL 07-30-14</image:title><image:caption>map of Fort Worden State Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-05-24T16:16:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/05/15/hits-and-misses-on-royal-caribbean-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hits-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hits-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reserved seats</image:title><image:caption>although the reserved seats were nicer chairs than others on the pool deck, they were next to the smoking platform and had no cover and were empty most of the time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/decor-for-my-fb-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>casino</image:title><image:caption>casino on Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/decor-for-fb-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>casino</image:title><image:caption>floor in the casino entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ship-for-my-fb-promenade-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal promenade</image:title><image:caption>overlooking the promenade café end of the Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-05-17T16:17:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/05/08/pireaus-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/stray-dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dog</image:title><image:caption>stray dog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ship-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Piraeus</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small ruins</image:title><image:caption>ruins in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piraeus port</image:title><image:caption>Lirica at the dock by a port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/piraeus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piraeus view</image:title><image:caption>scenic view in Pireaus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>park</image:title><image:caption>little park in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/orange-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orange tree</image:title><image:caption>orange tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/lion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lion statue</image:title><image:caption>sadly, most places in the world have litter, graffiti, stray animals, and homeless people. Piraeus is no exception.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flowers</image:title><image:caption>flowers by a building in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ferries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry</image:title><image:caption>ferries in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-05-12T22:07:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/05/01/will-cruising-change-post-covid-19/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/room-7045-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oosterdam room 7045 bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the Pinnacle Suite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-30T15:45:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/04/24/cruise-ship-cabins-on-msc-lirica/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica hanging space</image:title><image:caption>a bunk not used for sleeping works for laundry hanging space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica ocean view</image:title><image:caption>view through the window of an ocean view cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/suite-10041.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC Lirica suite 10041</image:title><image:caption>suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ship-in-split-croatia-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Split</image:title><image:caption>Lirica in Split, Croatia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/oceanview-9077.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin 9077</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/obstructed-view-7097.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin 7097</image:title><image:caption>Some obstructed view cabins like this one have a view.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin</image:title><image:caption>when more sleeping space is needed, the bunk folds down from the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica bathroom</image:title><image:caption>standard bathroom on MSC Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/balcony-with-bunk-9141.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica cabin 9141</image:title><image:caption>Balcony cabin with bunk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-24T17:55:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/04/17/busan-tower-and-gujke-market/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-view-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower view 2</image:title><image:caption>tower view of the monument on the hillside above Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-tall-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower view</image:title><image:caption>tower view of very tall building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-street-workers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower street workers</image:title><image:caption>people at work on the fashion street in Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan stairway</image:title><image:caption>stairway down to the shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower ship</image:title><image:caption>view of the Westerdam from Busan Tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-painting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower painting</image:title><image:caption>tower mural painted on a wall near the building's exit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-market-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gukje market view</image:title><image:caption>view from the tower of Gukje Market sprawling through Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-market-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>alleyway to Gujke market</image:title><image:caption>alleyway leading to Gujke Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-love-locks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower love locks</image:title><image:caption>We saw love locks in several places in Asia, like these love lock trees at Yongdusan Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-tower-lights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan tower lights</image:title><image:caption>light show on the way out of the tower building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-20T16:57:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/04/12/easy-gluten-free-vegan-maple-pecan-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/maple-pecan-cookies-soft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maple pecan cookies</image:title><image:caption>maple pecan cookies - soft, unchilled dough</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/maple-pecan-cookies-crunchy-flat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maple pecan cookies</image:title><image:caption>maple pecan cookies - crispier cookies with dough chilled and flattened</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/maple-pecan-cookies-crunchy-drop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maple pecan cookies</image:title><image:caption>maple pecan cookies - drop cookies with chilled dough, longer baking</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-14T21:00:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/04/10/the-benefits-of-cruise-line-stocks/</loc><lastmod>2020-04-12T17:29:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/04/03/the-cruise-that-wasnt/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sunset-on-the-strait.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset over the Strait of Juan de Fuca</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/celebrity-eclipse-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>celebrity eclipse</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Eclipse (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-24T22:12:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/09/07/seattle-tourist-attractions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel fish</image:title><image:caption>fish statue at Miner's Landing near the Great Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-argosy-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel Argosy 2</image:title><image:caption>Argosy cruises sail multiple times daily from Seattle's waterfront piers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/starbucks2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starbucks2</image:title><image:caption>Seattle's original Starbucks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sculpture-garden-post-alley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sculpture garden Post Alley</image:title><image:caption>metal flowers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-space-needle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel space needle</image:title><image:caption>view of Seattle and the Space Needle seen from Seattle's Great Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/aquarium1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aquarium1</image:title><image:caption>fish at the Seattle Aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gum-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gum wall</image:title><image:caption>gum oozes off the windowsill of this old theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gum-wall-tourists.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gum wall tourists</image:title><image:caption>tourists flock to the gum wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pike-place-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pike place 3</image:title><image:caption>Pike Place Market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0367-skylight-to-underground-in-sidewalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0367 skylight to underground in sidewalk</image:title><image:caption>skylight in the sidewalk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-28T21:58:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/03/27/seattle-underground-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-gift-shop-toilet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fancy toilet up close</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-wooden-pipe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wooden pipe</image:title><image:caption>remains of an old wooden pipe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-walkway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>underground tour</image:title><image:caption>others not so much</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-walkway-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle walkway 2</image:title><image:caption>some of the walkways built for the underground tour are flat, level, and easy walking</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-toilet-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>underground toilet</image:title><image:caption>abandoned toilet in the underground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-street-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wooden street signs</image:title><image:caption>even the street signs were made of wood</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-store.jpg</image:loc><image:title>underground seattle gift shop</image:title><image:caption>underground memorabilia in the gift shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-skylight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seattle underground tour</image:title><image:caption>under the sidewalk skylights on the underground tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-skylight-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle skylight 2</image:title><image:caption>from below they still provide some light in spite of aging to a purple color</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-sidewalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sidewalk skylights</image:title><image:caption>from above the little glass squares just look like fancy sidewalk decor</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-28T21:50:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/03/20/lucerne-switzerland/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Taube restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Taube restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lucerne</image:title><image:caption>street in Lucerne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lucerne town wall</image:title><image:caption>trail outside the town wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-wall-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall view</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of the lower wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-wall-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>archway</image:title><image:caption>archway through the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-wall-end.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lucerne wall tower</image:title><image:caption>tower at the end of the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-riverwalk-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lucerne riverwalk at night</image:title><image:caption>Riverwalk at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lucerne</image:title><image:caption>old town Lucerne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-guesthouse-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rosli guest house</image:title><image:caption>inside the guest house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/city-guesthouse-.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roesli Guest House</image:title><image:caption>Rosli Guest House - the tunnel next to the door leads to the river</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-05T23:53:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/03/17/scrubba-washbag-review/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/scrubba-washboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubba wash bag</image:title><image:caption>one side of the bag works as a washboard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/scrubba-package-front.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubba wash bag</image:title><image:caption>scrubba wash bag </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/scrubba-package-back.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubba wash bag</image:title><image:caption>directions are on the back of the package</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/scrubba-filling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubba</image:title><image:caption>easy to fill with a hose, or a showerhead on a hose</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/scrubba-bag.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubba wash bag</image:title><image:caption>the directions are also on the bag</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-02T18:08:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/10/31/how-to-fold-a-towel-spider/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-legs-together.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal 8 legs</image:title><image:caption>tuck one body into the other</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-legs-roll-ends.jpg</image:loc><image:title>folding a towel animal body</image:title><image:caption>fold rolled towel in half and pull the tips out from the center of each roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-legs-2-bodies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal bodies</image:title><image:caption>two towel animal bodies, 1 with rolls up and the other with rolls down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-finished-side.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel spider</image:title><image:caption>finished towel spider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-finished-front.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel spider</image:title><image:caption>towel spider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-finished-back.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel spider</image:title><image:caption>towel spider</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-body-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel spider</image:title><image:caption>set the head and body on the legs with folds on the underside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel spider</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides of the end just past the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel spider</image:title><image:caption>fold down the center of the other end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spider-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel spider</image:title><image:caption>fold towel into thirds across the short side. Fold both sides of one end diagonally to the middle so two little triangles make a point</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-14T23:31:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/03/13/split-croatia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/waterfront-walkway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split promenade</image:title><image:caption>seaside promenade outside the old walls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wall-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split Wall</image:title><image:caption>the old walls in Split range from ruins to intact to parts of buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/walk-to-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailboat in Split</image:title><image:caption>walking past a sailboat on the way into town from the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/walk-to-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>walk to Split</image:title><image:caption>it's a short walk to town along the waterfront</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/train-ride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split train ride</image:title><image:caption>little train ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tower-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower and statue</image:title><image:caption>tower and statue of Bishop Gregory of Nin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/street-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split, Croatia</image:title><image:caption>street in Split</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/split-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split</image:title><image:caption>in case you are wondering where you are...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Split</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Split</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ruins-in-good-shape.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Split tallest tower</image:title><image:caption>the tallest tower in old town Split</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-03T01:14:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/02/28/glowworm-tunnel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-worms.png</image:loc><image:title>glow worms</image:title><image:caption>internet photo of glow worms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glow worm tunnel</image:title><image:caption>looking for dry ground in the glow worm tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-tunnel-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glow worm tunnel</image:title><image:caption>walking on the dry ledge through the glow worm tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-tunnel-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>entrance to the tunnel</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the glow worm tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-tunnel-entrance-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tunnel entrance</image:title><image:caption>Hannah at the tunnel entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to glow worm tunnel</image:title><image:caption>parts of the trail still have remnants of the old railway like this old pipe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to glow worm tunnel</image:title><image:caption>hiking to glow worm tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail stairs</image:title><image:caption>stairway on the trail to the glow worm tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trailhead sign</image:title><image:caption>signs at the trailhead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/glow-sign-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glow worm tunnel sign</image:title><image:caption>sign near the opening on the far end of the tunnel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-07T05:20:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/03/06/busan-south-korea-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-welcome-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port welcome 2</image:title><image:caption>Korean dancer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Busan, South Korea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-monument-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port monument</image:title><image:caption>Korean war memorial on a hill above Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-money-exchange.jpg</image:loc><image:title>korean money exchange</image:title><image:caption>money exchange bus at the port in Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-campground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port campground</image:title><image:caption>campground next to the cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-b-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port B tower</image:title><image:caption>entrance to Busan Tower </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan cruise port</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship dock in Busan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/busan-port-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Busan port</image:title><image:caption>Busan cruise ship dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-06T18:14:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/02/21/royal-princess-balcony-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess in Vancouver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-floorspace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin A111</image:title><image:caption>the one bit of floorspace big enough for exercising</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>medallion door entry</image:title><image:caption>door entry on medallion class ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-closet-space.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise cabin closets</image:title><image:caption>big open closet and small closet with shelves and a door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-bunk-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin A111</image:title><image:caption>not the biggest cruise ship cabin, but it worked</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-bunk-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin with bunk</image:title><image:caption>cabin with the bunk down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-bunk-down-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin with bunk</image:title><image:caption>the bunk took up a good chunk of space when it was down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin bathroom</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess standard bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a111-balcony-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony cabin A111</image:title><image:caption>balcony view</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-02-22T05:10:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/02/14/gondola-ride-in-venice/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-under-rialto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>passing under the Rialto Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-start.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>heading toward the Rialto Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-stand.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola stand</image:title><image:caption>gondola stand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-stand-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola stand</image:title><image:caption>gondola stand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-scenic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>gondola in a small canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-rialto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>gondola about to go under the Rialto Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-passing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>approaching a small bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-gondolier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondolier</image:title><image:caption>gondolier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-going-back.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>gondola in the Grand Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gondola-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>going under a small bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-02-15T00:29:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/02/07/ohori-park-in-fukuoka-japan/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-wildlife.jpg</image:loc><image:title>no fishing</image:title><image:caption>wildlife at the no fishing sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-turret.jpg</image:loc><image:title>castle turret</image:title><image:caption>castle turret in Ohori Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sculpture</image:title><image:caption>sculpture on the side of the trail on the island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-rain-arch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>arch</image:title><image:caption>we found a handy arch to hide under and escape a torrential downpour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-pagoda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pagoda</image:title><image:caption>pagoda on the island at Ohori Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map Ohori Park</image:title><image:caption>map of Ohori Park at the park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-homeless.jpg</image:loc><image:title>homeless camp</image:title><image:caption>homeless camp in Ohori Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-bridge-pagoda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge across the center of the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-ohori-bride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ohori Park Brides</image:title><image:caption>brides like to pose for pre-wedding photos in Ohori Park, in traditional or modern clothing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-02-09T20:46:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/31/exploring-zurich/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich train</image:title><image:caption>short train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich train station</image:title><image:caption>Zurich main train station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich</image:title><image:caption>Zurich old town city view from riverside path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich trail</image:title><image:caption>riverside trail in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-no-sleeping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>no sleeping</image:title><image:caption>apparently sleeping is not allowed in the park in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich marina</image:title><image:caption>marina in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-luggage-storage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>luggage lockers</image:title><image:caption>one of many luggage locker bays at the Zurich train station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-light-rail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich light rail</image:title><image:caption>Zurich light rail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-donor-box.jpg</image:loc><image:title>doner box</image:title><image:caption>meal in a box</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-2-christmas-baubles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich</image:title><image:caption>Christmas bobbles on a light fixture by the river</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-01-31T18:34:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/24/jenolan-caves/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave view</image:title><image:caption>the pathway in and out of the cave has a narrow ledge with a great view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave stairs</image:title><image:caption>there's a lot of stairways in Lucas Cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-sparkles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave sparkles</image:title><image:caption>cave rock sparkling like snow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-sparkles-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave formations</image:title><image:caption>everything throughout the cave is similar yet different</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-road.jpg</image:loc><image:title>drive through cave</image:title><image:caption>drive through cave and tour meeting spot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave bridge</image:title><image:caption>the water is a long way down from the bridge-path on the cave tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-metropole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>metropole hotel</image:title><image:caption>one of the sitting rooms at the Metropole Hotel in Katoomba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-ladder.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave ladder</image:title><image:caption>one small portion of a very tall spindly ladder</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Caves House Hotel</image:title><image:caption>Caves House Hotel at Jenolan Caves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jen-cave-colors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unnatural lighting</image:title><image:caption>very unnatural cave lighting</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-02-04T23:44:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/08/18/taking-a-twilight-tour-in-forks-washington/</loc><lastmod>2020-01-24T18:06:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/17/touring-san-francisco/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-union-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Union Square</image:title><image:caption>Union Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-street-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Francisco Streetcar</image:title><image:caption>one of San Francisco's historic streetcars</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess San Francisco</image:title><image:caption>sailing in and out of San Francisco means crossing under the Golden Gate Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-lombard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF tour Lombard</image:title><image:caption>Lombard Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-lombard-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lombard street stairs</image:title><image:caption>stairway for pedestrians on Lombard Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-lombard-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lombard Street</image:title><image:caption>Lombard Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-fishermans-wharf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fisherman's Wharf</image:title><image:caption>Fisherman's Wharf </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-fish-wharf-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF tour fish wharf sign</image:title><image:caption>Fisherman's Wharf sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-ferry-building-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shop in San Francisco</image:title><image:caption>shop in the ferry terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-tour-ferry-building-and-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry building</image:title><image:caption>ferry terminal building and little booths across the street</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-01-28T18:17:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/10/wheres-the-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-gondola-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>gondola</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-well.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice well</image:title><image:caption>a lot of the open squares in Venice have an old well</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-vaporetto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vaporetto</image:title><image:caption>Vaporetto public transport boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-trieste.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trieste</image:title><image:caption>view of Trieste from the deck of MSC Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-trieste-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port of Trieste</image:title><image:caption>looking down from the ship to stuff getting loaded onboard in the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-small-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canal in Venice</image:title><image:caption>canal in Venice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-rialto-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rialto Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Rialto Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-murano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>morano glass factory</image:title><image:caption>Morano Island glass factory</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-grand-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Venice grand canal</image:title><image:caption>Venice Grand Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/port-gondola.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gondola</image:title><image:caption>gondola in Venice</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-01-15T04:46:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/03/hakata-cruise-port-in-fukuoka-japan/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bayside-place-fukuoka.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bayside Place Fukuoka</image:title><image:caption>Bayside Place (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-welcome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to Fukuoka</image:title><image:caption>welcome crew in the port building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fukuoka</image:title><image:caption>Fukuoka near the shuttle drop-off</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-subway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>subway</image:title><image:caption>subway in Fukuoka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakarta Port</image:title><image:caption>Port of Hakarta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-port-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakarta Port</image:title><image:caption>view of the Port of Hakarta  from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-ohori-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ohori Park</image:title><image:caption>Ohori Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuk-port-ferries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fukuoka Ferries</image:title><image:caption>the ferry terminal is at a nearby wharf, visible from the cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-01-03T16:08:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2020/01/01/skechers-boot-review/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sketchers-tag.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers box</image:title><image:caption>label from skechers  boot box</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sketchers-sole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers boots</image:title><image:caption>sole of the skechers boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sketchers-on-side-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers boots</image:title><image:caption>skechers on-the-go joy boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sketchers-boots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers boots</image:title><image:caption>skechers boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/skechers-top-of-innsbruck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers top of Innsbruck</image:title><image:caption>top of Innsbruck in a blizzard in skechers boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/skechers-liechtenstein.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers Liechtenstein</image:title><image:caption>wearing skechers boots in Vaduz, Liechtenstein</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/skechers-in-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers boots</image:title><image:caption>skechers boots in the  snow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/skechers-in-lucerne.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skechers in Lucerne</image:title><image:caption>crossing a covered bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-01-17T11:44:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/12/27/flying-to-zurich/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich river</image:title><image:caption>river in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich</image:title><image:caption>building in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-swan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>swan</image:title><image:caption>swan in the river in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich</image:title><image:caption>riverside scenery in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-grossmunster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grossmunster</image:title><image:caption>Grossmunster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-fraumunster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fraumunster</image:title><image:caption>Fraumunster church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich</image:title><image:caption>building in Zurich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-apartment.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich Apartment</image:title><image:caption>other than a small table between the wall and bed, this is it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/zurich-1-apartment-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zurich apartment</image:title><image:caption>this is what they called a kitchen in the Zurich apartment</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/british-airways-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>british airways plane</image:title><image:caption>British Airways plane</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-12-27T15:41:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/12/24/capilano-suspension-bridge-at-christmas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-tree-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>treetop weather station</image:title><image:caption>weather station in the  trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-tree-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge between trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-tree-bridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge between trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-tree-bell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bell lights</image:title><image:caption>bell light high in the trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-sleigh.jpg</image:loc><image:title>photo sleigh</image:title><image:caption>photo op sleigh</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-lights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red tree lights</image:title><image:caption>red tree lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-lights-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree lights</image:title><image:caption>trees in different areas were strung with lights of different colors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-lights-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lights at Capilano</image:title><image:caption>lights near the entrance at Capilano Bridge Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-daniel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Capilano park</image:title><image:caption>Daniel in a tree at Capilano Bridge Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/capilano-bridge-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Capilano Suspension Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Capilano Suspension Bridge lit up at Christmastime</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-28T17:13:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/12/20/msc-lirica/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/watermelon-carving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>watermelon carving</image:title><image:caption>watermelon carving in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica stairway</image:title><image:caption>the fanciest stairway on the Lirica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/spa-womens-steam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica steam room</image:title><image:caption>women's steam room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/spa-towels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swans</image:title><image:caption>towel swans in a massage room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/spa-couple-massage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lirica massage tables</image:title><image:caption>couple's massage tables</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC show</image:title><image:caption>production show in the theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ship-in-trieste.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MSC  Lirica in Trieste</image:title><image:caption>Lirica in Trieste, Italy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ship-in-piraeus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Piraeus</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica in Piraeus, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ship-in-khasab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica Khasab</image:title><image:caption>MSC Lirica approaching Khasab, Oman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ship-in-heraklion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lirica in Crete</image:title><image:caption>Lirica in Heraklion on the island of Crete in Greece</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-12-25T02:41:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/01/beppu-japan-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-umi-jigoku.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Umi Jigoku</image:title><image:caption>Umi Jigoku, one of the hells of Beppu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu</image:title><image:caption>Beppu - a city of steam (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-ropeway.png</image:loc><image:title>beppu ropeway</image:title><image:caption>ropeway at Mount Tsurumi (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-welcome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to Beppu</image:title><image:caption>welcome sign at Beppu cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu, Japan</image:title><image:caption>Beppu, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam in Beppu</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Beppu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-monkey-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu port monkey park</image:title><image:caption>monkeys at Takasakiyama Monkey Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu bridge</image:title><image:caption>footbridge between Beppu's aquarium and monkey park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-port-aquarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu Aquarium</image:title><image:caption>Umitamago Aquarium near Beppu, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu.gif</image:loc><image:title>Beppu</image:title><image:caption>unfortunately this map of Beppu does not give distances, but it's about a 3K walk between the 2 spots marked as hells and 8k from the farthest hell to the cruise dock by way of the lower hells</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-12-15T16:16:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/15/beppu-monkey-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-water.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP water</image:title><image:caption>monkeys in a little stream running by the playground at the monkey park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey slide</image:title><image:caption>monkey slide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Beppu</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Beppu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-playground-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP playground 2</image:title><image:caption>baby monkey at the playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-playground-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP playground</image:title><image:caption>monkeys at play</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-monorail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP monorail</image:title><image:caption>monorail at Beppu monkey park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-mom-and-baby.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mother monkey</image:title><image:caption>mother monkey with a baby on her back</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-grooming-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP grooming</image:title><image:caption>grooming time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-feeding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu MP feeding</image:title><image:caption>monkeys of all ages scramble for scattered wheat at feeding time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-mp-feeding-time.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu monkey feeding</image:title><image:caption>monkey feeding area</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-19T17:37:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/29/the-seven-hells-of-beppu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H view</image:title><image:caption>view of the steaming city of Beppu from the walk between upper and lower hells</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-umi-red-pool-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Umi lesser pool</image:title><image:caption>small red hot spring pool at Umi Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-umi-footbath.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H Umi footbath</image:title><image:caption>footbath at Umi Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-umi-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H Umi flower</image:title><image:caption>flower at Umi Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-umi-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H Umi bridge</image:title><image:caption>pathway to Umi Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-umi-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Umi Jigoku</image:title><image:caption>Umi Jigoku </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-tatsumaki.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H Tatsumaki</image:title><image:caption>Tatsumaki Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-tatsumaki-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tatsumaki viewing area</image:title><image:caption>the viewing area around Tatsumaki Jigoku is bigger than the geyser itself</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-street-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beppu 7H street food</image:title><image:caption>Beppu naturally steamed street food - and one of Japan's ever-present vending machines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beppu-7h-shiraike.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Shiraike Jigoku</image:title><image:caption>Shiraike Jigoku</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-11-05T15:08:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/12/13/san-francisco-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-street-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>streetcar</image:title><image:caption>one of San Francisco's historic streetcars</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-seagulls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seagulls</image:title><image:caption>seagulls flock around the ship in hopes of an easy meal from all the  bait fish that get disturbed while the ship sails into port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-sailing-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Francisco cruise port</image:title><image:caption>almost to the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-pier-27.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF port pier 27</image:title><image:caption>pier 27 in San Francisco</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-maasdam-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maasdam in San Francisco</image:title><image:caption>view of the Maasdam from the top of Lombard Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-ferry-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry terminal building</image:title><image:caption>ferry terminal building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-embarcadero.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Francisco Embarcadero</image:title><image:caption>San Francisco's Embarcadero is an area along the waterfront</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-coit-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF port coit tower</image:title><image:caption>view of Coit Tower from the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-bridge-helicopter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF port bridge helicopter</image:title><image:caption>a helicopter flew under the Golden Gate Bridge when we sailed out of San Francisco</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sf-port-bridge-during.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SF port bridge during</image:title><image:caption>what do you know - the ship does fit under the bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-11-03T00:34:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/12/06/sydney-australia-cruise-ship-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer in Sydney</image:title><image:caption>Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas at Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-quay-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Circular Quay</image:title><image:caption>outdoor restaurant at Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-paddys-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Paddy's Market</image:title><image:caption>Paddy's Market at Haymarket in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-luna-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Luna Park</image:title><image:caption>Luna Park under the far side of Sydney Harbour Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-icons-from-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge and opera house</image:title><image:caption>Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the botanical garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-garden-pond.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garden pond</image:title><image:caption>pond at the botanic garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-garden-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>garden path</image:title><image:caption>pathway through the botanical garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-ferries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferries</image:title><image:caption>ferries at Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-china-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Emperor Puffs</image:title><image:caption>waiting for the Emperor Puffs window to open</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sydney-centrepoint-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Centrepoint Tower</image:title><image:caption>View of Sydney with Centrepoint Tower seen from the botanical garden</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-12-14T14:39:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/28/hiking-the-dungeness-spit/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/deer-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>deer 4</image:title><image:caption>deer at the bottom of the trail just before it gets to the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sign-to-lighthouse-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign to lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>when you see this sign you have arrived - you actually don't see the lighthouse from the beach at this point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trailhead.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trailhead kiosk</image:title><image:caption>kiosk at the trailhead to the spit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trail-to-spit-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to the spit</image:title><image:caption>Sheri and the Aussie kids on the trail to the spit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/spit-overlook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lookout with spit view</image:title><image:caption>one of the lookouts on the trail to the spit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/spit-info-sign-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign at spit trailhead</image:title><image:caption>sign at the trailhead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/spit-from-bluff-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dungeness Spit</image:title><image:caption>view of the spit from the bluff trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/seagull-beggar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seagull begger</image:title><image:caption>young seagull begging for food - you can tell he's young by his coloring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ranger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rangermobile</image:title><image:caption>rangermobile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ranger-tracks-linda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spit hike</image:title><image:caption>Linda walking by the tire tracks on the beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-11-02T23:44:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/22/cruising-gluten-free-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-turkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey dinner</image:title><image:caption>turkey dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-surf-and-turf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>surf &amp; turf</image:title><image:caption>surf &amp; turf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-seafood-skewer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seafood skewer</image:title><image:caption>seafood skewer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-pina-colada-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pina colada soup?</image:title><image:caption>one night the appetizer menu had pina colada soup - which was a half-full pina colada served with a spoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-meat-and-fries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>meat and potatoes</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster</image:title><image:caption>lobster on formal night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-flourless-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flourless chocolate cake</image:title><image:caption>sometimes the regular desserts had a gluten free choice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess dining room</image:title><image:caption>table ready for guests in a dining room on Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-custom-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship dessert</image:title><image:caption>off-menu special gluten and dairy free dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/food-chicken-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken dinner</image:title><image:caption>winner, winner, chicken dinner</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-11-02T22:51:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/11/08/surviving-22-days-on-a-cruise-ship-with-no-guest-laundries/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-suite-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suite bathroom</image:title><image:caption>suites like this one with both tub and shower have lots of hanging space, but aren't likely to need it since suites usually get free laundry service</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-washing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry in the sink</image:title><image:caption>handwashing clothes in cabin bathroom sink</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-ships-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny shower</image:title><image:caption>Explorer's tiny round shower with a clothesline where even a couple swimsuits are crowded</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer in Mare</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Maré, New Caledonia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-more-hanging-space.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry line</image:title><image:caption>when you need more space to hang clothes you find more places to tie the clothesline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-hanging.jpg</image:loc><image:title>doing laundry on a ship</image:title><image:caption>the bar under the towel rack added hanging space for clothes that need more drying time, but were done dripping</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-clothesline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>clothesline</image:title><image:caption>adding more clothesline to the tiny shower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laundry-closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lower closet bar</image:title><image:caption>the lower fold-down bars in the closet made space for final drying</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-04-01T17:23:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/10/18/osaka-aquarium-and-giant-ferris-wheel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-for-my-fb-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Osaka wheel</image:title><image:caption>Osaka Ferris Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-wheel-clear-car-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka aw wheel clear car 2</image:title><image:caption>clear car on the Osaka great wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-wheel-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka aw wheel 3</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of the wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-wheel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka aw wheel 2</image:title><image:caption>giant ferris wheel in Osaka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tunnel of fish</image:title><image:caption>tunnel of fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Osaka</image:title><image:caption>view of the Westerdam from the great wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-aquarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka aw aquarium</image:title><image:caption>Osaka Aquarium - at the opposite end of Tempozan Plaza from the giant ferris wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-aquarium-pacific-ocean-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka aw aquarium pacific ocean 3</image:title><image:caption>pacific ocean tank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-aquar-jellyfish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jellyfish</image:title><image:caption>jellyfish </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-aw-aquar-crab-between-exhibits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab in Osaka</image:title><image:caption>little crab between exhibits at the Osaka Aquarium</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-06-22T17:15:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/10/25/san-diego-trolley-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-seaport-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seaport Village Marina</image:title><image:caption>marina at Seaport Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-embarcadero.jpg</image:loc><image:title>embarcadero</image:title><image:caption>old sailing ship on the embarcadero</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Diego trolley</image:title><image:caption>people waiting to board the trolley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-trolley-2.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Old Town Trolley at Seaport Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess in San Diego</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-seaside-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seaport village</image:title><image:caption>a walkway in Seaport Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-pipe-organ.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley pipe organ</image:title><image:caption>giant pipe organ in Balboa Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Diego trolley</image:title><image:caption>inside the trolley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-hotel-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hotel del Coronado</image:title><image:caption>inside the Hotel del Coronado</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trolley-hotel-coronado.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley hotel coronado</image:title><image:caption>Hotel del Coronado sprawls across a lot of beachfront property</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-25T18:12:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/10/11/mare-natural-aquarium/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maré shoreline</image:title><image:caption>shoreline view on the way to the natural aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>natural aquarium</image:title><image:caption>trail into the natural aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crumbling stairway</image:title><image:caption>crumbling stairway to the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-snorkel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling near the crumbling stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-snorkel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish</image:title><image:caption>the sea on Maré is crystal clear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aquarium sign</image:title><image:caption>don't turn just yet even though the sign points that way</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship in Mare</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Maré </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-road-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road sign</image:title><image:caption>road sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-natural.jpg</image:loc><image:title>natural aquarium</image:title><image:caption>natural salt water aquarium in the woods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aquarium-hut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>native hut</image:title><image:caption>native hut</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-12T05:24:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/10/04/osaka-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-welcome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka welcome</image:title><image:caption>Welcome to Osaka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-universal-through-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka universal through bridge</image:title><image:caption>you can see Universal Studios theme park through the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-toilet-instructions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toilet instructions</image:title><image:caption>instructions on how to use a sit-toilet for tourists accustomed to squat toilets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Osaka cruise pier</image:title><image:caption>Tempozan Cruise Pier in Osaka, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka port</image:title><image:caption>Osaka near the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-plaza-aquarium-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>osaka plaza aquarium 2</image:title><image:caption>Tempozan Plaza and Osaka Aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>park in Osaka</image:title><image:caption>park at the end of the pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-lego-giraffe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lego giraffe</image:title><image:caption>lego giraffe on the plaza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/osaka-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canal in Osaka</image:title><image:caption>view of a canal in Osaka from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-04T17:02:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/09/27/san-diego-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess in San Diego</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-seaside-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SD Seaport Village</image:title><image:caption>walkway in the Seaport Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-scooter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scooter</image:title><image:caption>scooter rider on the waterfront walkway passing by the Seaport Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-san-diego.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Diego</image:title><image:caption>San Diego, California</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-navy-base.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SD navy base</image:title><image:caption>view of the navy base from the bridge to Coronado</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-military-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>military plane</image:title><image:caption>military plane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-hotel-coronado.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hotel del Coronado</image:title><image:caption>Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-coronado.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SD coronado</image:title><image:caption>street in Coronado</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-coronado-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sand castle</image:title><image:caption>sand castle on Coronado Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sd-balboa-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Balboa Park</image:title><image:caption>the Botanical Building at Balboa Park is like a giant cage full of plants</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-08T17:50:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/09/20/hits-and-misses-on-holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam theater</image:title><image:caption>balcony seats in the theater on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam salad buffet</image:title><image:caption>salad station at the Lido buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>passenger laundry</image:title><image:caption>self-serve passenger laundry on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-empty-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam empty deck</image:title><image:caption>empty deck on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hits-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam casino</image:title><image:caption>smoke from the casino drifts through the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-11-17T07:03:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/09/13/mare-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mare</image:title><image:caption>we saw several dogs wandering near the road in Maré</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mare town</image:title><image:caption>it's a tiny town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-water-access.jpg</image:loc><image:title>swimming hole</image:title><image:caption>swimming hole or snorkeling area close to the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny town</image:title><image:caption>people hike the road into town while others found water access in the rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-tours.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tours</image:title><image:caption>tours available in Maré</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-stairway-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway to the sea</image:title><image:caption>stairway to the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer in Mare</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Mare</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-scooter-rental.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scooter rentals</image:title><image:caption>scooters and things for rent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-old-ramp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boat ramp?</image:title><image:caption>old ramp </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mare-monument.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monument</image:title><image:caption>monument in a roundabout</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-09-13T18:07:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/09/06/exploring-shimizu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-for-my-fb-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ex shim canal</image:title><image:caption>canal with painted wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-yellow-temple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yellow temple</image:title><image:caption>yellow temple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-yellow-temple-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>temple doorway</image:title><image:caption>Can we or can we not pass through this gateway?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-yellow-temple-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>temple in Shimizu</image:title><image:caption>temple in Shimizu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-wheel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ex shim wheel 2</image:title><image:caption>port area in Shimizu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-wheel-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ex shim wheel 1</image:title><image:caption>Ferris wheel in Shimizu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-vending.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Shimizu vending machines</image:title><image:caption>Japan loves vending machines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Shimizu trail</image:title><image:caption>walking and biking trail </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-toilet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squat toilet</image:title><image:caption>this is what a squat toilet looks like</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ex-shim-tiny-machines.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mini machines</image:title><image:caption>miniature construction equipment</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-09-09T18:06:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/09/02/how-to-fold-a-towel-owl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl head 4</image:title><image:caption>fold rolled head in half with the roll to the outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl head 3</image:title><image:caption>roll from the long side until there is just enough point left for a beak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl head 2</image:title><image:caption>fold the towel in half diagonally making a triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl head 1</image:title><image:caption>fold over both short ends of the hand towel to make it square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>finished towel owl</image:title><image:caption>finished towel owl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl finished 1</image:title><image:caption>Towel Owl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel owl</image:title><image:caption>lay the body at the center of the long side of the wings with the head above the towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl body 3</image:title><image:caption>wrap the towel around the extra bits below the head </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel owl</image:title><image:caption>lay the folded hand towel over the head bits like a blanket</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owl-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owl body 1</image:title><image:caption>fold 1/3 of a hand towel over, then fold the remaining unfolded third over that</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-25T17:12:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/08/30/aquarium-bar-in-cozumel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>under the sea</image:title><image:caption>there were some bits of structure with sea life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aquarium Bar</image:title><image:caption>sea view from across the pool and through the bar at the Aquarium Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-pelican.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pelican</image:title><image:caption>pelican fishing in the surf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish</image:title><image:caption>fish at the Aquarium Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-fan-coral-or-seaweed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seaweed or coral</image:title><image:caption>coral or seaweed?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-bottomfish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bottomfish</image:title><image:caption>a bottomfish at the Aquarium Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aquarium Bar</image:title><image:caption>boats often speed past the beach at the Aquarium Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/a-bar-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aquarium Bar</image:title><image:caption>beach chairs at the Aquarium Bar</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-28T23:06:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/08/23/cruise-ship-cabins-on-royal-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ship-in-san-diego.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship in San Diego</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess in San Diego</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rp_stateroombathroom-1-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suite Bathroom</image:title><image:caption>Suite Bathroom (photo courtesy of Princess cruises)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/royal-princess_suit-1-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Princess suite</image:title><image:caption>suite (photo courtesy of Princess cruises)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/royal-princess_princessluxurybed-1-2-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen Size Princess Luxury Bed in Suite and Stateroom</image:title><image:caption>Princess Luxury Bed in Suites (photo courtesy of Princess cruises)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/royal-princess_interior-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal/Regal Interior Stateroom</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin, Photo courtesy of Princess cruises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/royal-princess_balcony-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal/Regal Balcony Stateroom</image:title><image:caption>Standard Balcony cabin with beds set as 1 photo courtesy of Princess cruises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a205-mini-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>A205 mini suite</image:title><image:caption>cabin A205 mini suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a203-interior-with-bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>A203 interior with bunk</image:title><image:caption>cabin A203, interior with bunk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a201-deluxe-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>A201 deluxe balcony</image:title><image:caption>cabin A201 deluxe balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a201-deluxe-balcony-closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal princess closet</image:title><image:caption>typical closet in Royal Princess staterooms</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-27T11:27:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/08/16/decor-on-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-viking-crown-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glass ball</image:title><image:caption>looks like it ought to be a globe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-stairway-art1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-stairway-art-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art commemorating stars - and not the sort in the sky</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hot tun</image:title><image:caption>hot tub in the solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-ship-model1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship model</image:title><image:caption>model of one of Royal Caribbean's other ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-schooner-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Schooner Bar</image:title><image:caption>Schooner Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-royal-promenade-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal promenade</image:title><image:caption>Royal Promenade view from the back atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-outside-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawall</image:title><image:caption>it may not touch the sea, but it could be called a sea wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-odd-sculptures.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sculptures</image:title><image:caption>if the sea is rough these sculptures dance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-magnet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>door magnet</image:title><image:caption>a cruise line smart enough to use a magnet for their clean/don't disturb door sign</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-20T19:10:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/08/09/hits-and-misses-on-carnival-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hits-misses-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vista casino</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the casino through the plexiglass on the deck above</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-07-11T20:01:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/08/02/shimizu-japan-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim wheel</image:title><image:caption>Ferris wheel in Shimizu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim view from ship</image:title><image:caption>view of Shimizu from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail view from wheel</image:title><image:caption>a bit of the trail seen from the wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-shrine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim shrine</image:title><image:caption>the red shrine had a series of arches leading up to its main building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-ship-from-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim ship from wheel</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Shimizu - photo taken from the giant wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-port-performance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim port performance</image:title><image:caption>performance on the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map  of Shimizu</image:title><image:caption>map hanging on the fence at the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-kids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Japanese kids</image:title><image:caption>daycare kids in Shimizu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-fuji.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim fuji</image:title><image:caption>Mount Fuji</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shim-fuji-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shim fuji from ship</image:title><image:caption>view of Mount Fuji from the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-02T16:16:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/07/26/boarding-the-royal-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-sisters-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>board sisters</image:title><image:caption>formal night on the Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-pro-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>board pro</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship commemorative cruise photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>check in at the cruise terminal and waiting area until boarding time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-spa-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess spa tour</image:title><image:caption>my sisters having a sample massage at the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-ships-in-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships docked in LA</image:title><image:caption>Golden Princes and Royal Princess docked in LA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>board ship</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess in LA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-sea-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA cruise port</image:title><image:caption>view from our cabin balcony in the LA cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA view</image:title><image:caption>view of LA from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piazza</image:title><image:caption>Royal Princess Piazza is a hub of activity during the cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/board-lido.jpg</image:loc><image:title>board Lido</image:title><image:caption>Lido deck movie screen</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-01T18:10:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/07/19/north-pacific-crossing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-promenade-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam promenade view in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-for-fb-wheel-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yokohama</image:title><image:caption>Yokohama, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-test-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>America's test kitchen</image:title><image:caption>America'a Test Kitchen on Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-window-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam window view</image:title><image:caption>sightseeing through the cabin window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean train</image:title><image:caption>train in the rain at the station in Vancouver, BC</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-lecture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean lecture</image:title><image:caption>port talk about exploring on your own</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-kodiak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak</image:title><image:caption>looking from the boat harbor toward Kodiak's Fisheremen's Terminal where the cruise ship docked</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam at the Juneau cruise ship port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-hallway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam hallway</image:title><image:caption>public hallway on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ocean-food-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam soup</image:title><image:caption>soups in the Westerdam's dining room were all served with bits of stuff in an otherwise empty bowl and then the waiter poured broth over it</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-25T16:53:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/07/12/lifou-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign on Lifou</image:title><image:caption>this sign lies - it's longer than 5 minutes to either place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-real-hut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>native hut on Lifou</image:title><image:caption>real native hut on Lifou where someone actually lives </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-j-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road into Jinek Bay</image:title><image:caption>pathway down to the water at Jinek Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flowers on Lifou</image:title><image:caption>flowers growing by the roadside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lifou fish</image:title><image:caption>even among fish you find posers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hilltop church in Lifou</image:title><image:caption>last bit of the pathway up to Notre Dame de Lourdes church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>booth</image:title><image:caption>massage booth at Lifou cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lifou-2-bay-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jinek Bay sign</image:title><image:caption>good to see people protecting their coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/lifou-coral-brown.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral</image:title><image:caption>Jinek Bay had lots of big brown flower-like corals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/lifou-trail-to-hilltop-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pathway to Lifou church</image:title><image:caption>pathway to the church at the top of the hill on Lifou</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-22T02:36:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/07/05/exploring-yokohama/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top of the wheel</image:title><image:caption>at the top of the ferris wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-wheel-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Yoko wheel at night</image:title><image:caption>night view from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Yoko ship</image:title><image:caption>view of the ship and port area from the ferris wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-scary-snacks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scary snacks</image:title><image:caption>can't say that I'd want to eat anything called Death Mix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-ped-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on the pedestrian bridge</image:title><image:caption>on the pedestrian bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-ped-bridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pedestrian bridge</image:title><image:caption>raised circular pedestrian bridge for crossing a busy street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-making-noodles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Yoko making noodles</image:title><image:caption>kids making ramen at the Cup Noodle Museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-fake-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fake food</image:title><image:caption>one of many fake food displays in a market stall that sold only fake food</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-elephant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blue elephant</image:title><image:caption>Funny little blue elephants dot the sidewalk by a seaside park. The yellow stripe with raised bumps and strips is for the blind to feel with their canes so they can find their way.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-yoko-diving-coaster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diving coaster</image:title><image:caption>diving coaster at Cosmoworld</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-05T18:04:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/07/04/how-to-fold-a-towel-skunk/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-tail-towels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk tail</image:title><image:caption>fold black washcloth into a triangle, roll white washcloth and set in triangle's peak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-tail-folded.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skunk tail</image:title><image:caption>fold the sides of the triangle over the roll. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-stripe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skun</image:title><image:caption>put the stripe between the folds of black towel on the back of the body with the tail hanging out between the back legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-head-triangle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk head</image:title><image:caption>with both sides folded over it looks like a triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-head-long-fold.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk head</image:title><image:caption>fold over the long edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-head-initial-folds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk head</image:title><image:caption>fold each corner down from the center of the folded end of the washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-head-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk head</image:title><image:caption>fold in half with previous folds to outside, secure with a rubber band, and shape ears and nose</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk</image:title><image:caption>finished towel skunk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk</image:title><image:caption>towel skunk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/skunk-body-roll-ends.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel skunk body</image:title><image:caption>fold with rolls to the outside and pull tips out of the center of the end of each roll</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-07T15:25:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/08/sitting-towel-dog/</loc><lastmod>2019-06-29T05:24:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/06/28/los-angeles-cruise-ship-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-san-pedro-cruise-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA San Pedro cruise-center</image:title><image:caption>aerial view of the World Cruise Center in San Pedro (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-sailboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailboat in LA</image:title><image:caption>watching a sailboat go by</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-port-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Golden Princess in San Pedro</image:title><image:caption>Golden Princess in San Pedro, taken from Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-long-beach-cruise-terminal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA long beach cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>aerial view of Long Beach Cruise Terminal (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-golden-p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Golden Princess</image:title><image:caption>Golden Princess leaving LA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-city-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA view</image:title><image:caption>city view from the Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-check-in.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LA cruise terminal</image:title><image:caption>people checked in and waiting for boarding to start at the cruise terminal in San Pedro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-bumper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giant bumper</image:title><image:caption>big bumper for a big ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-boarding-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>almost onboard</image:title><image:caption>almost onboard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-boarding-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boarding in LA</image:title><image:caption>people on the way to board and stuff waiting to get loaded on the Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-06-28T16:14:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/06/21/intrepid-aircraft-carrier-museum/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista New York</image:title><image:caption>Vista from the Intrepid Museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-star-trek-enterprise-shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shuttle craft</image:title><image:caption>shuttlecraft from the Enterprise on the original Star Trek show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-space-shuttle-enterprise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>space shutle Enterprise</image:title><image:caption>space shuttle Enterprise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-space-capsule.jpg</image:loc><image:title>space capsule retrieval</image:title><image:caption>retrieval of an apollo era space capsule</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-soyuz-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soyuz capsule</image:title><image:caption>looking inside a Russian soyuz space capsule</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-mess-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mess hall on an aircraft carrier</image:title><image:caption>mess hall display on the Intrepid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-liberty.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Statue of Liberty</image:title><image:caption>sailing past the Statue of Liberty in the middle of the night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-intrepid.jpg</image:loc><image:title>intrepid</image:title><image:caption>Intrepid Museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-hanger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>airplane hanger</image:title><image:caption>airplane with folding wings in the hanger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/intrepid-growler-torpedo-bunks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bunking with torpedos</image:title><image:caption>bunking with torpedoes on the Growler submarine</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-28T20:51:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/06/14/cozumel-cruise-ship-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coz-port-for-fb-puerta-maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops in Puerta Maya</image:title><image:caption>shops in Puerta Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-duty-free-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duty free shop</image:title><image:caption>long narrow duty free shop on the pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>in Cozumel near Atlantis Submarine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-puerta-maya-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerta Maya</image:title><image:caption>shops in Puerta Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-puerta-maya-exit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerta Maya</image:title><image:caption>sign at the entryway to Puerta Maya cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-pier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Veendam at Puerta Maya dock in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-meeting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerta Maya</image:title><image:caption>meeting area for ship's excursions in Puerta Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel ferry</image:title><image:caption>ferry to Playa del Carmen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-coastline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel coastline</image:title><image:caption>most of the coastline near the cruise port is rocky</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coz-port-coast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel shoreline</image:title><image:caption>shoreline near the cruise docks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-06-20T10:38:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/06/07/yokohama-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-sea-bass-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yokohama Sea Bass Boat</image:title><image:caption>Sea Bass Boat in Yokohama</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yoko wheel</image:title><image:caption>Cosmoworld Amusement Park is in walking distance from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-wheel-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yokohama at night</image:title><image:caption>Yokohama skyline at night taken from our cabin window on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-waterbus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yoko waterbus</image:title><image:caption>amphibious waterbus in Yokohama</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-toilet-instructions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toilet instructions</image:title><image:caption>Sit-down Japanese public toilets often have instructions on how to use a sit-down toilet because squat toilets are common there and in China. Some tourists there  have never seen a sit toilet before. Some restrooms in Japan had both styles.       </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yoko ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Yokohama, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-red-brick-warehouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red brick warehouse</image:title><image:caption>red brick warehouse shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-port-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yoko port park</image:title><image:caption>the port terminal building has greenspace and walking areas on top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-port-loading.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship supply</image:title><image:caption>resupplying the ship in Yokohama</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/yoko-port-fueling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yoko port fueling</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-15T16:42:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/31/new-caledonia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/new-caldonia-mare.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mare</image:title><image:caption>Maré, New Caledonia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/new-caldonia-lifou-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifou</image:title><image:caption>Lifou cruise ship port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/new-caldonia-lifou-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lifou beach</image:title><image:caption>beach by the tender dock in Lifou</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/new-caledonia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New Caledonia</image:title><image:caption>New Caledonia</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-06-07T17:02:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/27/james-island-state-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island-mooring-bouys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>James Island mooring bouys</image:title><image:caption>mooring buoys </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>James Island 4</image:title><image:caption>dock on James Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>James Island 3</image:title><image:caption>beach at James Island by the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>James Island 2</image:title><image:caption>view of James Island dock from shore</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>James Island 1</image:title><image:caption>beach near the hiking trail </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/island-transport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>island transport</image:title><image:caption>island transport from Anacortes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-island.png</image:loc><image:title>james island</image:title><image:caption>map showing location of James Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-27T16:07:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/24/royal-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-forward-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RP forward view</image:title><image:caption>view from the sea walk, which is the closest to an unobstructed forward view the ship had</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princess jogging track</image:title><image:caption>misty morning wet jogging track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal princess theater</image:title><image:caption>almost all the seats in the Royal Princess theater are good seats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa waterbed</image:title><image:caption>heated waterbed in the Enclave (spa thermal suite)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-shops-and-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RP shops and casino</image:title><image:caption>shops and casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-seawalk1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RP sea walk</image:title><image:caption>view to the sea and life boats from the sea walk, a unique feature of royal class Princess ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-seawalk-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawalk</image:title><image:caption>view of the sea through the floor of the sea walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>excuse for a promenade</image:title><image:caption>this is one of 4 unconnected deck sections that are all Royal Princess has an for outside promenade deck </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Princes piazza</image:title><image:caption>piazza on the Royal Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ship-movie-screen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RP Lido</image:title><image:caption>outside area of the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-26T16:21:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/17/hits-and-misses-on-carnival-magic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/magic-05.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magic-05</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic deck 5</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-20T12:38:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/10/new-york-city/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-water-taxi-brooklyn-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water taxi</image:title><image:caption>water taxi by the Brooklyn Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in New York</image:title><image:caption>Vista in New York - photo taken on the Intrepid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-vista-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sailing into New York</image:title><image:caption>Vista sailing into New York</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-times-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Times Square</image:title><image:caption>Times Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-street-performers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NY street performers</image:title><image:caption>street performers at Times Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-liberty-from-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Statue of Liberty</image:title><image:caption>closer view of the Statue of Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-liberty-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>statue of liberty</image:title><image:caption>Statue of Liberty taken from the ship as it passed by in the middle of the night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-liberty-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Statue of Liberty</image:title><image:caption>Statue of Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-helicoptor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>New York at night</image:title><image:caption>helicopter buzzing around at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ny-empire-state-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Empire State Building</image:title><image:caption>Empire State Building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-06-01T21:20:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/05/03/exploring-hakodate/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-welcome-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Hako welcome boat</image:title><image:caption>Hakodate welcoming boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-tour-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Hako tour boat</image:title><image:caption>tour boat for Harbor cruises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-squid-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Hako squid boat</image:title><image:caption>commercial squid fishing boats like these, strung with lights for attracting squid keep the market well supplied</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-signpost.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate signpost</image:title><image:caption>the sign points the way</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Hakodate</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam from the harbor tour boat in Hakodate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-rickshaw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Hako rickshaw</image:title><image:caption>rickshaw in Hakodate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-red-brick-warehouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Hako red brick warehouse</image:title><image:caption>red brick warehouse markets from the harbor tour boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-puddings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate puddings</image:title><image:caption>fancy puddings in a shop in the red brick warehouses</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate sidewalk</image:title><image:caption>seemingly abandoned sidewalk with a view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-hako-morning-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stall at the morning market</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-03T17:59:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/04/26/mariner-lunch/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-tiles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ML tiles</image:title><image:caption>tiles from several Mariner lunches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salad</image:title><image:caption>salad from a Mariner lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-panna-cotta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panna cotta dessert</image:title><image:caption>fancy panna cotta dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-flatbread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spinach flatbread</image:title><image:caption>vegetarian option</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish entree</image:title><image:caption>fish entrée option</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ml-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cookies</image:title><image:caption>cookie plate at the Mariner lunch</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-04-26T16:03:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/04/21/product-review-americas-test-kitchen-gluten-free-cookbook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-waffle-recipe-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free waffle recipe</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen whole grain gluten free waffle recipe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-whole-grain-flour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ATK wg GF flour blend</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen's whole grain gluten-free flour blend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-waffles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF waffle</image:title><image:caption>gluten free waffle cookbook page</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-waffle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF waffle</image:title><image:caption>waffle made with America's Test Kitchen's whole grain gluten free waffle recipe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-orange-chicken-recipe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orange chicken recipe</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen gluten free orange chicken recipe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-orange-chicken-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-orange-chicken-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ATK orange chicken</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen cookbook orange chicken </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-flour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ATK GF ap flour</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen's all-purpose gluten free flour blend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-flour-comparison.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ATK GF flour comparison</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen compares recipes made with their flour blend to the same thing made with store-bought blends</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gf-cookbook-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cookbook</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen gluten free cookbook</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-29T02:25:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/04/19/food-on-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-trifle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trifle</image:title><image:caption>English trifle dining room dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster</image:title><image:caption>lobster dinner on formal night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-johnny-rockets-sandwich.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sandwich</image:title><image:caption>sandwich at Johnny Rockets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-johnny-rockets-fries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fries</image:title><image:caption>fries and onion rings served with a ketchup smile at Johnny Rockets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-giovannis.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Giovanni's</image:title><image:caption>Giovanni's restaurant on Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-buffet-gluten-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship buffet</image:title><image:caption>gluten free corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/food-buffet-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buffet dinner</image:title><image:caption>dinner at the buffet</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-04-19T16:30:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/04/12/cocoa-beach/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-tornado-warning.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tornado warning on TV</image:title><image:caption>tornado warning on TV</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-tornado-warning-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cocoa Beach tornado warning 2</image:title><image:caption>cell phones give tornado warnings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-sheri-drives.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cocoa beach Sheri drives</image:title><image:caption>Sheri driving on the left - something this Aussie hasn't done since she was an American teen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cocoa Beach house</image:title><image:caption>pool by the river at the vacation rental house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-house-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vacation house</image:title><image:caption>vacation house in Cocoa Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-house-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vacation rental</image:title><image:caption>inside the vacation rental house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach-house-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cocoa Beach house</image:title><image:caption>The fence just starting to blow down. The palapa roof blew off too.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cocoa-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cocoa beach</image:title><image:caption>Cocoa Beach - internet photo, but this is how it looked, nearly deserted</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-04-16T17:05:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/05/19/cruising-with-kids/</loc><lastmod>2019-04-11T20:41:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/04/05/hakodate-japan-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-vending-machines.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate vending machines</image:title><image:caption>vending machines are a thing all over Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate street</image:title><image:caption>Hakodate street decoration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Hakodate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-red-brick-warehouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate red brick warehouse</image:title><image:caption>red brick warehouse shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-red-brick-squid-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid decor</image:title><image:caption>squid décor at the red brick warehouse shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate port</image:title><image:caption>port view from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-port-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate port booth</image:title><image:caption>information booth at Hakodate cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-mt-hakodate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Hakodate</image:title><image:caption>Mount Hakodate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-morning-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate morning market</image:title><image:caption>market stall inside Hakodate's morning market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hakodate-morning-market-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hakodate morning market 2</image:title><image:caption>local shopper at the morning market</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-04-05T11:33:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/29/strange-happenings-on-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Vista</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-for-my-fb-athens-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Athens cruise port</image:title><image:caption>Athens cruise port - actually in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-faros-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Faros hotel</image:title><image:caption>Faros 1 hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-door-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decorated door</image:title><image:caption>passenger cabin door decorated for Halloween</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-bed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/strange-athens-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-29T16:56:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/22/snorkeling-in-belize/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-starfish-island-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starfish island</image:title><image:caption>dock on Starfish Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fire-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fire-coral</image:title><image:caption>fire coral (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-swings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Starfish Island swings</image:title><image:caption>swings in the water and on the dock at Starfish Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-stingray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray</image:title><image:caption>stingray partly buried in the sand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-starfish-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Starfish Island</image:title><image:caption>beach chairs on Starfish Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-snorklers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkelers</image:title><image:caption>snorkelers in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-snorkel-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>snorkel boat in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam in Belize</image:title><image:caption>snorkel boat returning to the Veendam in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-palapa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palapa</image:title><image:caption>picnic table with palapa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belize-hammocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hammocks</image:title><image:caption>hammocks on Starfish Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-22T17:26:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/10/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise/</loc><lastmod>2019-03-20T17:45:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/17/which-cruise-lines-are-the-most-kid-friendly/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cunard-qm2.png</image:loc><image:title>cunard qm2</image:title><image:caption>Play Zone on Queen Mary 2 (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/costa-peppa-pig.jpg</image:loc><image:title>costa peppa pig</image:title><image:caption>Peppa Pig in Costa Squok Club (Costa Cruise Lines photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/aqua-lab-006.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterslide Disney</image:title><image:caption>Disney waterslide for people 38-64 inches tall (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/disney-kids-club-copy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disney kids club</image:title><image:caption>one play area at Disney Oceaneers Club for kids 3-12 (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kids-leaving-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kids leaving legend</image:title><image:caption>kids on Carnival Legend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/aidabella.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aidabella</image:title><image:caption>Aida ships have a face - Aidabella, internet photo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-17T14:48:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/15/vanuatu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mystery-island-vanuatu-underwater-sea-life.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mystery-island-vanuatu-underwater-sea-life</image:title><image:caption>Mystery Island snorkel photo from Royal Caribbean's website</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/vanuatu-rescue-tender-at-lifou.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vanuatu rescue tender at Lifou</image:title><image:caption>a lone tender evacuates a passenger at Lifou</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mystery-islands.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mystery-ISLANDS</image:title><image:caption>welcome sign - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mystery-island-from-air.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mystery island from air</image:title><image:caption>Mystery Island from the air</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/survivor-vanuatu.png</image:loc><image:title>survivor vanuatu</image:title><image:caption>Survivor Vanuatu logo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/vanuatu.gif</image:loc><image:title>vanuatu</image:title><image:caption>maps Vanuatu and its location in the world</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/vanuatu-underwater-post-office.png</image:loc><image:title>vanuatu underwater post office</image:title><image:caption>Vanuatu's underwater post office on Hideaway Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-17T09:37:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/08/kennedy-space-center/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-visitors-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kennedy Space Center</image:title><image:caption>entrance to Kennedy Space Center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-space-toilet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>space toilet</image:title><image:caption>space shuttle 0 gravity toilet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slide</image:title><image:caption>shuttle landing simulator slide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-shuttle-whole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Atlantis</image:title><image:caption>Atlantis Space Shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-shuttle-fuel-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rocket boosters</image:title><image:caption>life size shuttle launching rocket statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-rocket-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rocket garden</image:title><image:caption>rocket garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-rocket-garden-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rocket</image:title><image:caption>rocket in the rocket garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-mars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mars</image:title><image:caption>one of the Mars vehicles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-launch-ride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shuttle launch experience</image:title><image:caption>shuttle launch experience motion simulator ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ksc-kids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rocket</image:title><image:caption>some things in the rocket garden are open to climb in and take photos</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-08T18:25:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/03/01/exploring-kodiak/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-willdlife-fish-display.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish display</image:title><image:caption>fish display at the wildlife center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Kodiak</image:title><image:caption>looking over boats in the ship harbor toward the Westerdam in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-ship-cannery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boat turned cannery</image:title><image:caption>old factory ship turned into shoreside cannery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-photo-op.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Kodiak photo op</image:title><image:caption>fun with a bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-marina-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Kodiak marina 2</image:title><image:caption>Kodiak marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-harbor-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>info at the boat harbor</image:title><image:caption>informative display on the fence above the docks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-garbage-can-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak Garbage Can</image:title><image:caption>public garbage cans around Kodiak look like cans of salmon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EX Kodiak church</image:title><image:caption>Kodiak "tour" bus near the Russian Orthodox church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-church-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside Kodiak church</image:title><image:caption>inside the Russian Orthodox church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ex-kodiak-church-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak church</image:title><image:caption>Russian Orthodox church in Kodiak, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-02T11:15:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/02/22/hits-and-misses-on-holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-towel-animal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam towel</image:title><image:caption>towel elephant in our cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-spa-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa pool</image:title><image:caption>spa pool in the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-smoking-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam back deck</image:title><image:caption>back Lido deck with covered smoking area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam promenade</image:title><image:caption>sunrise on the Oosterdam's promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-pool-dome-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>covered pool</image:title><image:caption>pool with the dome closed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam life ring</image:title><image:caption>life ring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-inside-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cruise ship cabin</image:title><image:caption>the curtain over nothing but wall makes the room feel smaller</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken dinner</image:title><image:caption>chicken dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hits-ceramic-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>heated ceramic chairs</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-02-22T19:18:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/02/15/kodiak-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-walk-to-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>walking to town</image:title><image:caption>walking from the ship to town in Kodiak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-visitors-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak Visitor's Center</image:title><image:caption>Kodiak Visitor's Center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak</image:title><image:caption>Kodiak boat harbor and houses </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak ship</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Kodiak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermens terminal</image:title><image:caption>docking at Fishermens Terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-port-crab-pots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak port crab pots</image:title><image:caption>crab pots stacked near the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map of Kodiak</image:title><image:caption>map of Kodiak, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at Kodiak boat harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>school bus tours</image:title><image:caption>Kodiak uses school busses for cruise ship tours</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kodiak-boat-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kodiak harbor</image:title><image:caption>sign by the dock at Kodiak boat harbor</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-03T01:07:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/02/14/surprisingly-good-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/surprisingly-good-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Surprisingly good cookies</image:title><image:caption>Surprisingly Good Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-31T17:40:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/02/08/food-on-holland-america-veendam-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-tacos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bean tacos</image:title><image:caption>not your average taco</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-taco-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taco bar</image:title><image:caption>taco bar on the Veendam pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-pork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork dinner</image:title><image:caption>pork dinner in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-pasta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pasta shells</image:title><image:caption>pasta shells in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-gf-pizza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free pizza</image:title><image:caption>gluten free pizza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-fruit-plate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fruit plate</image:title><image:caption>the fruit plate is always a dessert option for dining room dinners</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-double-surf-no-turf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobsters</image:title><image:caption>double surf no turf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-chocolate-tart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate tart</image:title><image:caption>there's always fancy desserts to top off a cruise ship meal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/food-chicken-burger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken burger</image:title><image:caption>Where's the chicken?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-02-12T07:58:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/02/01/double-glacier-visit-to-glacier-bay/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-bay-ship-route-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier bay ship route map</image:title><image:caption>we went farther down the inlet to Johns Hopkins Glacier than what this map shows.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier spa</image:title><image:caption>all the view and none of the cold - glacier watching from the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pea Soup on the Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Crew member serving pea soup on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-seal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier seal</image:title><image:caption>seal on ice near Margerie Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-reflections.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier reflections</image:title><image:caption>reflections of Margerie Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-pacific.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier Pacific</image:title><image:caption>passengers on the bow near Grand Pacific Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-now-and-then.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Margerie Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Margerie Glacier 2018 on the left and 2013 on the right</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-margerie-and-pacific.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier Margerie and pacific</image:title><image:caption>The little gray bit that looks something like a road coming down the mountain to the right of Margerie Glacier is what remains of Grand Pacific Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier bay</image:title><image:caption>arm of Glacier Bay visited by our ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/glacier-johns-hopkins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>window to the glacier</image:title><image:caption>Johns Hopkins Glacier through an opening near the bow of the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-13T17:06:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/01/25/dinner-at-the-captains-table/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>captain's table</image:title><image:caption>the captain's table set up for dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-scallop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pan seared scallops</image:title><image:caption>pan seared scallops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-place-setting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>captain's table</image:title><image:caption>even the napkins are special at the captain's table - and resemble a shirt and jacket</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-goat-cheese.jpg</image:loc><image:title>goat cheese souffle</image:title><image:caption>goat cheese soufflé and salad</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>captain's table dessert</image:title><image:caption>dessert at the captain's table</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/captain-table-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roulade of chicken</image:title><image:caption>roulade of chicken</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-26T19:17:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/01/18/decor-on-carnival-magic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-strange-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>odd painting</image:title><image:caption>there are some rather odd paintings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-spotlight-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spotlight lounge</image:title><image:caption>lights are part of the décor here in the Spotlight Lounge as well as in the main theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Magic</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-red-frog-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red frog pub</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Pub on Carnival Magic looks the same as on other Carnival ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-magical-way.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magical way</image:title><image:caption>it's only fitting that a hallway on the Magic is named Lower Magical Way</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-lights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-hallway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway art</image:title><image:caption>hallway art in a cabin area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-dining-room-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magic Dining Room</image:title><image:caption>some of the dining room décor is done with lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/decor-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hat Trick Casino</image:title><image:caption>Hat Trick Casino...where they make passenger's money disappear </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-18T17:46:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/05/26/carnival-vista-family-harbor-cabins/</loc><lastmod>2019-01-18T02:18:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/02/18/towel-origami-how-to-fold-a-towel-frog/</loc><lastmod>2019-01-17T01:05:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/01/01/how-to-fold-a-giant-towel-alligator/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-leg-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel alligator lets</image:title><image:caption>the rolled towel stands in an arch to make one pair of alligator legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-leg-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel alligator legs</image:title><image:caption>lay towel out flat, fold over edges of long sides an roll from one short end to the other</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-holland.jpg</image:loc><image:title>alligator Holland</image:title><image:caption>giant alligator made from beach towels on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel alligator</image:title><image:caption>finished towel alligator made with bath towels eating a small snake made from a hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel alligator body</image:title><image:caption>roll the last towel around the head and tail towels</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alligator-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel alligator assembly</image:title><image:caption>assembling 4 towels into the alligator's head, body, and tail</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-16T19:24:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/06/22/whats-inside-the-leaning-tower-of-pisa/</loc><lastmod>2019-01-15T18:05:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/01/11/victoria-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/victoria-seawall-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seawall walk</image:title><image:caption>view from the Oosterdam of Victoria and the seawall walk along the breakwater at Victoria Harbour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/victoria-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Victoria lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse at the end of the seawall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/victoria-emerald-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Emerald Princess</image:title><image:caption>Emerald Princess in Victoria taken from the deck of the Oosterdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/victoria-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>victoria map</image:title><image:caption>map of Victoria with walking routes from the cruise terminal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-20T05:25:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2019/01/04/juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mount Roberts Tram</image:title><image:caption>Mount Roberts Tram in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>street in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>street in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to Juneau</image:title><image:caption>welcome to Juneau sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-sign-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau sign</image:title><image:caption>Juneau map sign on the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-red-dog-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Red Dog Saloon</image:title><image:caption>Juneau's famous Red Dog Saloon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>juneau map</image:title><image:caption>Juneau walking map</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock decoration</image:title><image:caption>decoration in the boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-dock-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>boardwalk in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juneau-crab-shack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab shack</image:title><image:caption>crab shack in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-10T19:42:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/12/28/bermuda/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bermuda</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Bermuda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tourist train</image:title><image:caption>Bermuda tourist train shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-stuff-to-do.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour building</image:title><image:caption>fun for sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-snorkel-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel beach</image:title><image:caption>snorkel beach a short walk from the cruise ship dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-moon-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moon gate</image:title><image:caption>the sign by this moon gate into the port area says walking through it brings good luck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-hamilton-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bermuda view</image:title><image:caption>view from the ship while docked at King's Wharf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-hamilton-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hamilton Ferry</image:title><image:caption>ferry to Hamilton</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-footprint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>footprint</image:title><image:caption>follow the green footprints from the cruise ship dock to fun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bermuda-dockyards-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dockyard ruins</image:title><image:caption>ruins in the dockyards area</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-06T03:25:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/12/25/leavenworth-at-christmastime/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-campfire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>campfire in snow</image:title><image:caption>campfire between the tents</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Leavenworth Lights</image:title><image:caption>Leavenworth Christmas Lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-sleigh-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sleigh sign</image:title><image:caption>Icicle Outfitters sleigh ride sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-sleigh-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2-mule open sleigh</image:title><image:caption>riding in the 2-mule open sleigh</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-sleigh-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sleigh ride</image:title><image:caption>kids climbing into a sleigh the hard way - it had a step on the other side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-sleigh-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sleigh ride near Leavenworth</image:title><image:caption>another sleigh we saw in passing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-mules-tarped-sleigh.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mule team</image:title><image:caption>mule team with tarped sleigh</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-lights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lights in Leavenworth</image:title><image:caption>Christmas lights in Leavenworth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-kids-make-ornaments.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Icicle Outfitters tent</image:title><image:caption>kids making Christmas ornaments for the tree in the tent building after the sleigh ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Leavenworth-kids-in-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kids playing in snow</image:title><image:caption>Australian kids having their first snowball fight</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-12-27T15:32:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/12/21/chacchoben-mayan-ruins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chacchoban trail</image:title><image:caption>one of the trails between ruins at Chacchoban</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-small.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chacchoban</image:title><image:caption>the taller of the two small ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-small-me.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins small me</image:title><image:caption>we found some small ruins with no other people around</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-small-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small ruin</image:title><image:caption>the top of the small ruin looks like it might have once been rooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chacchoban sign</image:title><image:caption>map of the ruins on the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-roofed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pyramid with a roof</image:title><image:caption>you can walk along the edge of the roofed side of this pyramid - on a narrow ledge  above more pyramid steps. The ground is a long way on that side.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-roofed-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins roofed 2</image:title><image:caption>this pyramid atop a plateau had a roof hanging off the back</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-plateau-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pyramid steps</image:title><image:caption>steps at the edge of the plateau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-plateau-first-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins plateau first stairs</image:title><image:caption>walking up the ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ruins-plateau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins plateau</image:title><image:caption>side view of the bigger pyramid on the plateau</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-16T04:52:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/12/14/suva-fiji-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-upper-pools.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva upper pools</image:title><image:caption>upper pools at Colo-I-Suva nature park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva trail</image:title><image:caption>the trails at Colo-I-Suva pass over all sorts of terrain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>woods trail</image:title><image:caption>sometimes the trail passed over rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva ship</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Suva</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-rope-swing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva rope swing</image:title><image:caption>swinging and dropping into a pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-parliament-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fiji parliament</image:title><image:caption>parliament buildings in Suva, Fiji</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva park</image:title><image:caption>creek running through Colo-I-Suva park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-park-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva park pool</image:title><image:caption>no idea what the little roofed area is for</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-park-crazy-roots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crazy roots tree</image:title><image:caption>some of the trees at Colo-I-Suva park had crazy roots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/suva-park-changing-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>changing room</image:title><image:caption>changing room just off the trail near the upper pools</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-12-09T21:10:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/12/07/westerdam-ocean-view-cabins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-window-w-towel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin window w towel</image:title><image:caption>usually towel animals sit on the bed, but the monkey hangs in the window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-window-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin window 2</image:title><image:caption>view of the ocean through the ocean view window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-usb-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>USB port</image:title><image:caption>USB ports are becoming more common on cruise ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-under-closet-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>under closet light</image:title><image:caption>light under the closet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin ship</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam in Beppu, Japan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-magnetic-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic walls</image:title><image:caption>magnetic walls are useful</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin laundry</image:title><image:caption>laundry hanging to dry in the tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-artwork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>artwork on the cabin wall</image:title><image:caption>cabin artwork</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-1115-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam cabin 1115</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin 1115</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cabin-1115-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view cabin 1115</image:title><image:caption>the door on the side wall connects to the room next door</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-12-07T17:52:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/links/</loc><lastmod>2018-11-30T18:33:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/30/grand-turk-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-umbrellas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>Carnival provides beach chairs and green umbrellas at their private beach on Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-umbrellas-pay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>watch out for non-cruise line umbrellas - you may get charged to sit there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-snorkeling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>you can snorkel free at Grand Turk if you have your own gear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>ships in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Margaritaville pool</image:title><image:caption>Margaritaville pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-full-face-mask.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling at Grand Turk</image:title><image:caption>full face snorkel mask for people who don't like the tube in their mouth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grand-turk-daniel-snorkeling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Daniel snorkeling</image:title><image:caption>Daniel snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-01-16T04:54:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/23/decor-on-holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-ugly-statues.jpg</image:loc><image:title>headless statues</image:title><image:caption>headless statues</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>one stairway shows different renditions of Holland America's ships throughout the years</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-stairway-art-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>one stairway has engraved plaques</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-ship-nature-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sunrise</image:title><image:caption>sometimes nature provides all the décor a cruise ship needs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-ship-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship model</image:title><image:caption>ship model in a case</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-ocean-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Bar</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-hallway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decorated hallway</image:title><image:caption>hallway decor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-hallway-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway</image:title><image:caption>hallway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-hallway-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway</image:title><image:caption>hallway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-globe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>globe</image:title><image:caption>a crystal globe is the centerpiece of the Oosterdam's atrium</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-23T15:46:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/22/product-review-running-buddy-pouch/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/running-buddy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>running buddy</image:title><image:caption>it's easy to sew an applique onto the running buddy if you want to personalize it or just be able to tell yours apart from someone else in the family who has the same color</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-22T15:21:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/16/holland-america-westerdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship spa</image:title><image:caption>spa pool in the thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-elevator-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elevator</image:title><image:caption>if you forget what day it is just go in an elevator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-crows-nest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crow's Nest lounge</image:title><image:caption>Crow's Nest Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-crows-nest-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>view from the Crow's Nest</image:title><image:caption>view from the Crow's Nest Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-art-gallery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship art</image:title><image:caption>art display on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-art-gallery-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>art bar</image:title><image:caption>Art Gallery Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-swirly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Atrium</image:title><image:caption>atrium on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ship-stage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam stage</image:title><image:caption>lecture on the main stage</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-03-30T17:29:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/09/bermuda-triangle-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-for-my-fb-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish on the reef</image:title><image:caption>reef fish </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bermuda-shipwreck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shipwreck</image:title><image:caption>shipwrecks make good structure for sealife</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Bermuda</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Vista from the snorkel boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bermuda</image:title><image:caption>resort in Bermuda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-s-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>snorkel boat at the reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>snorkel boat captain and tour guide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish</image:title><image:caption>fish near the snorkel boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-concrete.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shipwreck cargo</image:title><image:caption>shipwrecked cargo - undersea bags of concrete</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>Bermuda is a series of islands connected by bridges</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/b-snorkel-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunken ship</image:title><image:caption>part of a sunken ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-13T03:21:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/11/02/costa-maya-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-swing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>swing chairs</image:title><image:caption>swing chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa maya port</image:title><image:caption>walkway at Costa Maya cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Costa Maya</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-pyramid-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pyramid fountain</image:title><image:caption>pyramid fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Maya cruise port</image:title><image:caption>Costa Maya cruise port from the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pool at Costa Maya</image:title><image:caption>Pool at Costa Maya Cruise Port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-pole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mayan   Pole</image:title><image:caption>Mayan Pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-painter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spray paint art</image:title><image:caption>talent with spray paint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-malecon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahahual malecon</image:title><image:caption>Malecon (seaside walkway) in Mahahual</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cmcp-mahahual.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahahual sign</image:title><image:caption>sign near the lighthouse in Mahahual</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-28T18:41:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/10/31/gluten-free-chocolate-orange-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/chocolate-orange-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate orange cookies</image:title><image:caption>gluten free chocolate orange cookies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-28T18:35:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/10/26/lautoka-fiji-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-tifajek-massage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>massage hut</image:title><image:caption>the natural spa had massage huts with floor mats as well as massage tables outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-sugartrain-tracks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sugar train tracks</image:title><image:caption>narrow gage tracks bringing sugarcane to the mill at harvest time ran through Lautoka and alongside a lot of the roads</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-smugglers-cove-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka smugglers cove</image:title><image:caption>Outside seating at Smuggler's Cove </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-smugglers-cove-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Smuggler's Cove beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at Smuggler's Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-sleeping-giant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka sleeping giant</image:title><image:caption>the sleeping giant is a rock formation at the top of a small mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Exlporer in Lautoka</image:title><image:caption>Explorer at the dock in Lautoka, Fiji</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka Fiji cruise ship port</image:title><image:caption>we could see the little booths from the ship so we knew there would be things to do</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-natural-spa-mud.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka Natural Spa mud</image:title><image:caption>this guy got out of the mud pool just before we got there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-hindu-temple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hindu Temple</image:title><image:caption>Hindu Temple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lautoka-garden-plants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka garden plants</image:title><image:caption>there were all sorts of different plants at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-02T16:28:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/10/19/the-inside-upper-lower-accessible-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-shower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>accessible shower</image:title><image:caption>shower in the accessible cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Magic</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-regular-inside-w-bunks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin with bunks</image:title><image:caption>regular inside cabin with bunks has 2 lower beds that can go together for a queen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-hallway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway</image:title><image:caption>hallway in the cabin area on Carnival Magic</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-11268-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin bathroom</image:title><image:caption>sink in the accessible cabin bathroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-11268-accessible.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside upper lower</image:title><image:caption>inside upper lower accessible room 11268</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/in-up-lo-1340-accessible.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside upper lower 1340</image:title><image:caption>inside upper lower cabin 1340</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-28T18:20:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/10/12/oosterdam-galley-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-veggies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>veggie prep</image:title><image:caption>preparing veggies for lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>galley tour</image:title><image:caption>the galley takes up a large area and employees a good portion of the crew</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-rack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>baked goods</image:title><image:caption>rack of baked goods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-plates.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crazy plates</image:title><image:caption>table in the Pinnacle Grill set with crazy plates</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-plate-names-and-more.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crazy plate names</image:title><image:caption>names of crazy plates and instructions for dessert service in the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-pies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert station</image:title><image:caption>dessert station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-mexico-menu-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>galley postings</image:title><image:caption>new menu </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-mexico-and-plating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plating instructions</image:title><image:caption>how to plate things</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-grill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food prep</image:title><image:caption>everything has its own prep and cooking areas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/galley-crew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>galley tour</image:title><image:caption>each prep or cooking station had dividers separating it from other prep or cooking areas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-28T18:11:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/10/05/ponta-delgada-azores/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/azores-for-my-fb-riviera-grande.jpg</image:loc><image:title>homes by the river</image:title><image:caption>houses by the river in Riberia Grande</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/azores-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Ponta Delgada</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Ponta Delgada, Azores</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/azores-topiary.jpg</image:loc><image:title>topiary</image:title><image:caption>topiary - plants or animals?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/azores-steam-vent.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hot spring</image:title><image:caption>steaming crater</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-03T20:48:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/09/28/things-to-do-on-holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam theater</image:title><image:caption>main theater on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Costa Maya, Mexico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam pool</image:title><image:caption>the main pool on the Veendam has a retractable roof</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-hot-tub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam hot tub</image:title><image:caption>hot tub on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-chess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giant chess set</image:title><image:caption>giant chess set</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam bar</image:title><image:caption>bars on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/things-to-do-b-ball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam b ball court</image:title><image:caption>basketball court on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-03T21:21:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/09/21/fiji-cruise-ship-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-sugar-mill-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fiji Lautoka sugar mill 2</image:title><image:caption>sugar mill in Lautoka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-suva-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva</image:title><image:caption>view of Suva from a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-suva-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva cruise ship port</image:title><image:caption>photo of a welcoming warehouse from a ship docked in Suva</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-suva-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Suva cruise dock</image:title><image:caption>booth at the Suva cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka, Fiji</image:title><image:caption>Lautoka near the shuttle and tour bus stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-train-tracks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>railroad tracks</image:title><image:caption>narrow-gauge railroad tracks run through Lautoka to take sugarcane to the mill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer in Lautoka</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Lautoka, Fiji</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-dancers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fijian dancers</image:title><image:caption>dancers on the dock greet arriving ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-cruise-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lautoka cruise port</image:title><image:caption>booths at the dock by the ship in Lautoka, Fiji</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fiji-lautoka-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fiji beach</image:title><image:caption>beach near Lautoka, Fiji</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-03T20:49:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/09/14/paradise-point-skyride-in-saint-thomas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-for-my-fb-skyride-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride</image:title><image:caption>lower skyride station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-top-station-bare-hill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>restaurant</image:title><image:caption>restaurant view from the skyride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-skyride-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride</image:title><image:caption>skyride coming up to the top station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-skyride-top-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top station</image:title><image:caption>top station with new road and bare hill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-skyride-road.jpg</image:loc><image:title>road to Paradise Point</image:title><image:caption>skyride over the new road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-skyride-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the skyride</image:title><image:caption>inside the skyride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-skyride-best.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride</image:title><image:caption>Paradise Point Skyride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-shipwreck-merchandise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shipwreck salvage</image:title><image:caption>shipwreck salvage for sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/st-thomas-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Paraduse Point</image:title><image:caption>view of skyride, cruise port, ships, and beyond from Paradise Point</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-29T19:32:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/09/07/ketchikan-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/downtown-ketchikan-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>downtown-ketchikan-map</image:title><image:caption>map of downtown Ketchikan showing all 4 cruise ship berths</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ketchikan-map-e1505011943986.png</image:loc><image:title>ketchikan map</image:title><image:caption>Ketchikan Walking Tour Map</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-08T16:33:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/09/03/san-antonio-texas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-river-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river walk</image:title><image:caption>bridge across the River Walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-river-walk-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river walk</image:title><image:caption>River Walk pathway leading under a road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-hyatt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hyatt Hotel</image:title><image:caption>walkway into the Hyatt Hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-horse-carriage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horse carriage</image:title><image:caption>horse carriage ride in San Antonio</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river walk</image:title><image:caption>water feature on the River Walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-ducks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ducks</image:title><image:caption>ducks in the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-dam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Antonio dam</image:title><image:caption>flood gate dam in San Antonio's River Walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-cactus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>prickly pear</image:title><image:caption>prickly pear cactus in bloom at the Alamo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river boat</image:title><image:caption>San Antonio is nowhere near the ocean, but you can still take a cruise! River boats cruise the loop in the River Walk.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sa-alamo-gift-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alamo gift shop</image:title><image:caption>gift shop at the Alamo built in 1936 to commemorate 100 years</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-09-04T14:07:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/08/31/the-rock-of-gibraltar/</loc><lastmod>2018-09-05T16:46:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/08/24/americas-test-kitchen-cuban-recipies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-working.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam test kitchen</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen demonstration on Holland America Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-ship-in-coumel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Veendam in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-recipes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>recipes</image:title><image:caption>recipes from Veendam's Test Kitchen demonstration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-plantains.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fried sweet plantains</image:title><image:caption>fried sweet plantains</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-picadillo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>picadillo</image:title><image:caption>Cuban-Style Picadillo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-making-mojitos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making mojitos</image:title><image:caption>mojito making demonstration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/test-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>test kitchen</image:title><image:caption>picadillo and pineapple salad at the end of the demo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-08-24T16:58:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/08/17/crossing-the-pacific/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ship-for-my-fb-florider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boogie board</image:title><image:caption>John on the boogie board</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-life-pods.jpg</image:loc><image:title>life pods</image:title><image:caption>ocean view through life pods - which pop up into rafts that the crew use instead of life boats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-cooking-demo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cooking demo</image:title><image:caption>sort of a cross between a game show and the cooking demo it was supposed to be</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-bow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bow into the waves</image:title><image:caption>people on the bow watching the ocean go by</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view</image:title><image:caption>watching the ocean go by from the window of our deck 2 cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater</image:title><image:caption>the main theater had lectures, dance classes, and sometimes movies as well as the nightly shows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-sydney.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sydney harbor bridge</image:title><image:caption>view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the ship in Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise</image:title><image:caption>sunrise over the Pacific Ocean</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solarium</image:title><image:caption>one of two hot tubs in the solarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer of the Seas</image:title><image:caption>view of the Pacific Ocean from deck 4 of Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-08-17T18:26:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/08/10/fun-on-the-magic/</loc><lastmod>2018-08-10T16:36:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/08/03/birds-bears-barnacles/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-tiny-owls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tiny owls</image:title><image:caption>tiny owls sat on little perches by the help desk at the raptor center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starfish</image:title><image:caption>starfish at the science center  aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam in Sitka</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam at the cruise dock in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-seagulls-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seagulls</image:title><image:caption>seagulls feasting on salmon that spawned and died</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-dead-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salmon carcass</image:title><image:caption>the creek at the raptor center and trail to it were littered with the carcasses of salmon who completed their life cycle at the spawning grounds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-crab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab</image:title><image:caption>crab in one of the aquariums at the science museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-brown-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear cave</image:title><image:caption>the bear habitat includes hiding places like this cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-brown-bear-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brown bear</image:title><image:caption>brown bear at Fortress of the Bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-black-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>black bear</image:title><image:caption>black bear at Fortress of the Bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbb-bird-talk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bird talk</image:title><image:caption>presentation at the raptor center with young flightless eagle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-08-03T18:26:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/07/27/marseilles-france/</loc><lastmod>2018-07-27T17:44:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/07/20/havana-walking-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-for-my-fb-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset over Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-walk-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba tour walk park</image:title><image:caption>2 kilometer long walking park in the center strip of a busy road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba tour statue</image:title><image:caption>giant Christ statue in Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba tour ship</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Havana from the fort across the channel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-rev-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba tour rev square</image:title><image:caption>building in Revolutionary Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba tour restaurant</image:title><image:caption>restaurant at Cathedral Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-rapping-grannies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rapping grannies</image:title><image:caption>rapping grannies at the front of a crowd</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-quisicuaba-com-proj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quisicuaba</image:title><image:caption>Quisicuaba museum building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-plaza-by-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>plaza in Cuba</image:title><image:caption>Plaza across the street from the cruise ship terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-tour-open-roof.jpg</image:loc><image:title>open roof house</image:title><image:caption>open area of the roof in the Cuban house</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-22T01:38:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/07/13/behind-the-scenes-tour-on-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-booze-cooler-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>booze cooler</image:title><image:caption>a whole giant refrigerator just for alcohol</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-for-fb-engine-control-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>engine screen panels</image:title><image:caption>monitors showing what the engine cameras see</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-deck-plans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>deck plans</image:title><image:caption>deck plans to the lowest decks on Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-storage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>storage area</image:title><image:caption>storage area on a lower deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-security.jpg</image:loc><image:title>security check</image:title><image:caption>security officer checking one of the women on the tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-recycling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>behind recycling</image:title><image:caption>recycling area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-laundry-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>behind laundry 4</image:title><image:caption>towel folding machine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-laundry-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>behind laundry 2</image:title><image:caption>when you wash a lot of clothes you need a big machine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-i95.jpg</image:loc><image:title>behind I95</image:title><image:caption>I-95 is a long corridor for the crew on deck 1 </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/behind-i95-crew-info.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall display</image:title><image:caption>one of many displays for the crew along the walls of I-95</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-29T15:37:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/07/06/castillo-san-felipe-del-morro/</loc><lastmod>2018-09-24T19:02:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/07/04/houston-texas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-for-fb-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wildflowers</image:title><image:caption>wildflowers near Houston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-wa-on-brazos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>historical building</image:title><image:caption>historical building where the Texas declaration of independence was signed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-space-work-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Johnson Space Center</image:title><image:caption>looking down into a work area for the Orion project at the Johnson Space Center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-space-shutle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>space shuttle</image:title><image:caption>space shuttle on 747 at Johnson Space Center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-space-lunar-lander.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lunar lander</image:title><image:caption>lunar lander display at the space center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-saturn-rocket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>saturn rocket</image:title><image:caption>Saturn rocket</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-sam-houston-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sam Houston statue</image:title><image:caption>statue of Sam Houston in Houston park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>geode</image:title><image:caption>geode at Houston's science museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-rock-crystals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock crystals</image:title><image:caption>rock crystals at the museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/houston-rabbit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rabbits</image:title><image:caption>rabbits like the gardens at the park near the museum</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-04T16:49:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/06/29/food-on-holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-eggs-benedict-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buffet eggs benedict station</image:title><image:caption>Eggs Benedict station at the buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-test-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>test kitchen</image:title><image:caption>America's Test Kitchen salmon demonstration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-sundae.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sundae</image:title><image:caption>even the sundaes are fancy on the Oosterdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-soup-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fancy soup</image:title><image:caption>fancy soups start out with a bit of food in the bottom of a bowl, over which they pour the soup at the table</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-pinnacle-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soup at the pinnacle grill</image:title><image:caption>soup at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-pinnacle-ravioli.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ravioli</image:title><image:caption>ravioli at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>surf and turf</image:title><image:caption>formal night lobster came with steak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-halibut-and-chips.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food halibut and chips</image:title><image:caption>halibut and chips</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-fruit-appetizer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fruit appetizer</image:title><image:caption>at dinnertime in the dining room there are all sorts of appetizer options, including fruit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-coconut-curry-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken coconut curry</image:title><image:caption>chicken coconut curry from the dining room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-06-29T18:02:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/06/15/hits-and-misses-on-po-arcadia/</loc><lastmod>2018-06-20T17:21:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/06/08/havana-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-terminals-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cuba port terminals</image:title><image:caption>Cuba cruise terminal with derelict terminals in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-terminal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port terminal</image:title><image:caption>Cuba cruise ship terminal building from a plaza across the street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-terminal-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port terminal</image:title><image:caption>Havana cruise ship terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port sunset</image:title><image:caption>sunset over Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port ship</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Veendam in Cuba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-plaza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port plaza</image:title><image:caption>plaza across the street from Havana cruise terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-plaza-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port plaza 2</image:title><image:caption>church at the plaza across the street from the cruise terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-malecon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port malecon</image:title><image:caption>Malecon in Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-havana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuba port Havana</image:title><image:caption>old Havana near the cruise dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cuba-port-harbor-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cuba Harbor entrance</image:title><image:caption>Harbor entrance in Havana</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-06-08T17:08:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/06/01/maui-cruise-ship-port-lahaina/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-view-from-tender-pier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tender pier</image:title><image:caption>view from the tender pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-tender-loading.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tender view</image:title><image:caption>watching the tender load from our deck 2 window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do</image:title><image:caption>things to do sign near the stores</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-shopping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shops in Lahaina</image:title><image:caption>shops in Lahaina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maui ship</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas and its tenders in Maui</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>park in Maui</image:title><image:caption>small park near the docks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-fort-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ruins</image:title><image:caption>these ruins have a sign saying they were part of an old fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>excursion booths</image:title><image:caption>booths offering last minute excursions line the shore</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-banyan-tree-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>banyan tree</image:title><image:caption>the main trunk branches off in many directions with large limbs connecting to multiple smaller trunks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/maui-banyan-tree-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>banyan tree</image:title><image:caption>large horizontal branches connect to many smaller trunks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-06-01T17:27:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/05/28/how-to-fold-a-towel-iguana/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana tail</image:title><image:caption>roll until entire towel is one roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana tail</image:title><image:caption>from one corner roll hand towel diagonally</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana head</image:title><image:caption>fold in half with open space between triangles to the outside and fold on long edge to the inside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana head</image:title><image:caption>fold long edge under</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana head</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides down into triangles from the open end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana head</image:title><image:caption>fold towel at the center with the edges of the prior folds to the inside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana head</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides to the middle from the short ends</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana</image:title><image:caption>finished towel iguana with claws added</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-finished-no-claws.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana</image:title><image:caption>finished towel iguana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/iguana-finished-glasses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel iguana</image:title><image:caption>Towel Iguana</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-31T17:30:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/05/25/hubbard-glacier/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/map-hubbard-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>map-hubbard-glacier</image:title><image:caption>Hubbard Glacier near Yakutat is north of Glacier Bay, which is north of Tracy Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-vast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hubbard vast</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-vast-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hubbard vast 2</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam approaching Hubbard Glacier which is so vast it extends farther than we could see beyond the rocky outcropping leading to Russel Fjord </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-mountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leaving Hubbard Glacier</image:title><image:caption>sailing away leaving Hubbard Glacier in the Oosterdam's wake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-ice-floes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hubbard Glacier</image:title><image:caption>several ice floes feed into this immense tidewater glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-ice-floes-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-glacier-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hubbard glacier 2</image:title><image:caption>up close you can see blue ice and different layers in the glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hubbard-glacier-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hubbard glacier 1</image:title><image:caption>Hubbard Glacier</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-26T00:09:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/16/cruising-glacier-bay/</loc><lastmod>2018-05-24T18:06:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/05/18/rome-in-a-day/</loc><lastmod>2018-05-19T23:20:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/11/06/ketchikan-innersea-discoveries-part-8/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/snorkelalaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Snorkel Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Sea Creatures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/creekstreet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Creek Street</image:title><image:caption>Creek Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ketchikantunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Tunnel</image:title><image:caption>House Above a Tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ketchikanmayor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikanmayor</image:title><image:caption>Ketchikan Tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/questwalkercove.jpg</image:loc><image:title>questwalkercove</image:title><image:caption>Safari Quest in Walker Cove</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-11T17:18:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/06/16/a-rainy-rainforest-hike-in-ketchikan-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/snorkelalaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkelalaska</image:title><image:caption>things that live under the sea in Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pict2819rainforest-rootball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rootball</image:title><image:caption>giant rootball of fallen tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pict2821rainforest-hike-boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Boardwalk Trail into the Rainforest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pict2832.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Justin's pet slig</image:title><image:caption>Justin's new friend - the banana slug</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eagle7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eagle7</image:title><image:caption>Bald Eagle in Flight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eagle8sm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eagle8sm</image:title><image:caption>Bald Eagles in Ketchikan, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_2015.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_2015</image:title><image:caption>Bears fishing at Neets Bay Fish Hatchery</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-11T17:15:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/30/ketchikan-trolley-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-creek-street-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley creek street 2</image:title><image:caption>Ketchikan's famous Creek Street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-shaming-pole-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley shaming pole Linda's</image:title><image:caption>William Seward painted in a mocking manner atop the shaming pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-in-ketchikan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley in Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>trolly in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-lincoln-pole-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley lincoln pole linda's</image:title><image:caption>Abraham Lincoln on a totem pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-graces.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Trolley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-clan-house-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley clan house Linda's</image:title><image:caption>clan house at Saxman Village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-bear-pole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley bear pole</image:title><image:caption>Kats bear pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trolley-at-saxmans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley at Saxman's</image:title><image:caption>trollies parked at Saxman Village</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-11T17:10:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/06/24/ketchikan-alaska-dollys-house/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam photo taken from the Married Man's Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketichan-dollys-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketichan Dolly's kitchen</image:title><image:caption>modern appliances - when Dolly bought them</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-things.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's things</image:title><image:caption>some of Dolly's things</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-shower-curtain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's shower curtain</image:title><image:caption>Dolly's shower curtain with decorative flowers made of silk condoms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-house-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's house tour</image:title><image:caption>not the real Dolly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-house-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's House, Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Dolly's House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-house-reflections.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's house reflections</image:title><image:caption>reflections of Dolly's House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-dishes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's dishes</image:title><image:caption>Dolly's table and china</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-dollys-bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Dolly's bedroom</image:title><image:caption>Dolly's bedroom..um office...the place she made her money</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ketchikan-creek-street-dollys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Creek Street Dolly's</image:title><image:caption>Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-07-17T01:53:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/23/ketchikan-duck-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-town-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>welcome to Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>Ketchikan photo taken from the Ruby Princes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>Leaving Ketchikan - view of the town as the ship pulls away from the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-in-the-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the duck</image:title><image:caption>Inside the duck - with quack whistles overhead "in case of emergency"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-floating-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ket floating house</image:title><image:caption>floating house going by</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ketchikan Duck Tour</image:title><image:caption>Ketchikan Duck in the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-duck-ramp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck on the boat launch</image:title><image:caption>duck driving down the boat launch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-duck-from-dollys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>duck at creek street</image:title><image:caption>photo of the duck taken from Dolly's house - while people on the duck took photos of Dolly's house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-dollys-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dolly's lamps</image:title><image:caption>lamps in Dolly's bedroom </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-dolly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>"Dolly"</image:title><image:caption>She's not really Dolly, and her job in this house is nothing like what Dolly's was</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-11T17:05:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/05/11/snorkeling-in-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-pearl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Pearl</image:title><image:caption>Norweigan Pearl on a rainy day in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-urchins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea urchin</image:title><image:caption>sea urchin under the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-urchin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea urchin</image:title><image:caption>snorkeler with a sea urchin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-truck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel gear</image:title><image:caption>passing out the snorkel gear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trolley in Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>trolley at the cruise ship docks in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-starfish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starfish</image:title><image:caption>starfish under the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam in Ketchikan</image:title><image:caption>Trolley by Oosterdam in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-seastar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white sea star</image:title><image:caption>white sea star</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-group-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starfish</image:title><image:caption>snorkeler with a starfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/snorkel-get-ready-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel alaska</image:title><image:caption>sitting at the edge of the water putting on fins and masks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-12T17:17:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/05/04/cruising-to-cuba/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cuban-organic-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cuban organic garden</image:title><image:caption>organic gardens in Cuba often have flowers or other plants that repel insects at the end of each row (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-statue-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C statue view</image:title><image:caption>View of Havana's Christ statue from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam in Cuba</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Veendam in Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-pilot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C pilot</image:title><image:caption>pilot boat following the Veendam in front of the Malecon on Havana's shoreline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-not-so-nice-apts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C not so nice apts</image:title><image:caption>other people's homes are not so nice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-nice-apartments.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C nice apartments</image:title><image:caption>some of the people in Havana have nice apartments</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-havana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C Havana</image:title><image:caption>old Havana view from ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-havana-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana view</image:title><image:caption>Havana view seen in passing as the ship came into port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C fort</image:title><image:caption>fort at the entrance to the port in Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c2c-cruising-into-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C2C cruising into port</image:title><image:caption>view of Havana from the Veendam as it sails into port</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-10T05:25:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/06/29/seattle-great-wheel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tall-ship-plaque.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tall ship plaque</image:title><image:caption>plaque on the tall ship shows what it looks like with the sails up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tall-ship-onboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tall ship onboard</image:title><image:caption>on board the tall ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-piers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel piers</image:title><image:caption>Pier view from the Great Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ferries-from-great-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferries from great wheel</image:title><image:caption>Seattle Ferries cross Puget Sound to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-tall-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel tall ship</image:title><image:caption>tall ship at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Wheel 2</image:title><image:caption>looking up at the great wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Wheel 1</image:title><image:caption>Seattle through the Great Wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-and-city.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel and city</image:title><image:caption>Seattle waterfront with the Great Wheel in the distance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/great-wheel-cruise-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>great wheel cruise ships</image:title><image:caption>Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise ships in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-27T16:59:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/04/27/cruising-to-honolulu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-ships-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hono ships 2</image:title><image:caption>sailing ship passing the cruise ship on its way into the harbor </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-ships-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hono ships 1</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-paint-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>painting the ship</image:title><image:caption>painting when the ship docks - just like a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-galley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cuauhtemoc galley</image:title><image:caption>galley staff on the Cuauhtemoc were busy preparing lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-dingy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hono sail dingy</image:title><image:caption>lifeboat on the Cuauhtemoc</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-crowd.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shoreside greetings</image:title><image:caption>welcoming the Cuauhtemoc to Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-classroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>classroom on a ship</image:title><image:caption>one of the sailing ship's two classrooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hono sail 3</image:title><image:caption>Cuauhtémoc arriving in Honolulu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-sail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hono sail 1</image:title><image:caption>people wandering about the deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hono-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old museum</image:title><image:caption>closed maritime museum with derelict ships</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-04T11:39:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/12/26/staying-in-puerto-rico/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/el-morro-dad-and-john-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>El Morro Dad and John 2</image:title><image:caption>Dad and John check out a garita at El Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/el-morro-justin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>El Morro Justin</image:title><image:caption>Justin investigates a tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-iguana1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico Iguana</image:title><image:caption>Iguana at El Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-san-cristobol-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico San Cristobol map</image:title><image:caption>one of a series of maps</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-san-cristobol-dungeon-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico San Cristobol dungeon wall</image:title><image:caption>ship on a dungeon wall from an artistic prisoner sometime in the past</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-free-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico free tram</image:title><image:caption>free tram at El Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-el-morro-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico El Morro view</image:title><image:caption>view from El Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-el-morro-view-graveyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico El Morro view graveyard</image:title><image:caption>View of old San Juan across graveyard at El Morro where Ponce de Leon is buried</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-el-morro-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico El Morro lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>Lighthouse on top El Morro </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/puerto-rico-el-morro-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Puerto Rico El Morro entrance</image:title><image:caption>entrance to El Morro</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-20T17:40:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/02/13/puerto-rico/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pigeon-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon wall</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/puerto-rico-pidgeons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puerto rico pidgeons</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-approaching-puerto-rico11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam-approaching-puerto-rico1</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam approaching San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-from-san-cristobal1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam-from-san-cristobal</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam from San Cristobal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/me-cat-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me cat chairs</image:title><image:caption>cat chairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/johns-lizzard-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>john's Lizzard 1</image:title><image:caption>iguana lawn mower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/puerto-rico-johns-garita-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puerto rico johns garita 2</image:title><image:caption>garita</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/me-san-juan4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me san juan4</image:title><image:caption>Castillo San Cristobal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/el-morro-graveyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>el Morro graveyard</image:title><image:caption>cemetery with Ponce de Leon's grave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/el-morro-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>El Morro 4</image:title><image:caption>el Morro</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-20T17:35:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/16/san-juan-paseo-de-la-princesa-and-diving-pelicans/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/puerto-rico-pelican.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puerto-rico-pelican</image:title><image:caption>between dives the pelicans rested on top the garitas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-wall1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>City above the wall and a playground below it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>giant rainforest tree in the middle of the pathway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Typical narrow blue brick road with colorful buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-spikes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Spikes alongside the path</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-segway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>we would have rented these if they'd been there on our way out instead of our way back</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-red-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Red Gate or San Juan Gate leads from the walkway into Old San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-paseo-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>waterfront paseo or walkway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-garita.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Garitas once held lookouts keeping a watchful eye for pirates or other enemies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/puerto-rico-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Raices Fountain</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-20T17:30:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/10/06/bicycling-in-old-san-juan-puerto-rico/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/san-juan-p1030322.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John biking through park</image:title><image:caption>Riding through a little park in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/san-juan-p1030409.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parrot begger</image:title><image:caption>What kind of pigeon is that green one?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/san-juan-p1030383.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan Gate</image:title><image:caption>The San Juan Gate on Paseo Del Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/san-juan-p1030483.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan P1030483</image:title><image:caption>El Morro with the sea resembling a moat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/san-juan-dsc_0822.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan DSC_0822</image:title><image:caption>Colors of San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-p1030399.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan P1030399</image:title><image:caption>Spikey Sculpture on Paseo de la Princesa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-dsc_0645.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan DSC_0645</image:title><image:caption>Bike Riding in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-dsc_0611.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan DSC_0611</image:title><image:caption>Bike Riding on San Juan's Blue Brick Roads</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-dsc_0565.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan DSC_0565</image:title><image:caption>biking in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-p1030403.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan P1030403</image:title><image:caption>Segway on Paseo de la Princessa.  Looks like fun, might try a Segway tour sometime.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-20T17:27:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/10/13/the-cats-of-old-san-juan/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-cats-p1030497.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan Cats P1030497</image:title><image:caption>We even found a cat in our stateroom after visiting San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-cats-p1030376.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan Cats P1030376</image:title><image:caption>cat in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-cats-p1030371.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan Cats P1030371</image:title><image:caption>Cat near the Paseo Del Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-cats-p10303731.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan Cats P1030373</image:title><image:caption>cat at a Save A Gato feeding station in a garita</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-p1030401.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan P1030401</image:title><image:caption>One of San Juan's Cats on the Paseo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/san-juan-p1030378.jpg</image:loc><image:title>San Juan P1030378</image:title><image:caption>Paseo Del Morro, seen through the window of a Garita tower on the city wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/puerto-rico-cat-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>puerto rico cat 2</image:title><image:caption>Cats sleeping in the doorway of a home in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/me-cat-chairs-e1349050549208.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me cat chairs</image:title><image:caption>Puerto Rico even has chairs shaped like cats</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-20T17:22:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/04/20/in-search-of-cats-in-old-san-juan/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cats-for-my-fb-cat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat in Puerto Rico</image:title><image:caption>one of Puerto Rico's feral cats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Magic</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic in San Juan, Puerto Rico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-red-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red gate</image:title><image:caption>red gate from the paseo into the city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playground</image:title><image:caption>playground on the paseo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-path.jpg</image:loc><image:title>path</image:title><image:caption>pathway near a playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iguana</image:title><image:caption>iguana by El Morro</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-hermit-crab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hermit crab</image:title><image:caption>hermit crab along the paseo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raices fountain</image:title><image:caption>Raices Fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-fort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>paseo del Morro</image:title><image:caption>The paseo goes all the way to El Morro fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cats-first-cat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat</image:title><image:caption>Daniel with the first cat we saw that day</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-09T12:34:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/04/06/spaces-and-places-on-carnival-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-tube-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista tube slide</image:title><image:caption>Vista's kaleid-o-slide tube slide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-sport-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista sport square</image:title><image:caption>Sport Square and ropes course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-spa-thermal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista spa</image:title><image:caption>thermal suite at the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-skyride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista skyride</image:title><image:caption>skyride on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-ship-in-naples.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Vista</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Naples, Italy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista promenade deck</image:title><image:caption>promenade deck spaces for Cherry On Top, Library Bar, Red Frog Pub, and Bonsai Sushi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-photo-display.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista photo gallery</image:title><image:caption>Vista's Pixels Photo Gallery displays photos digitally</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-havana-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Havana pool</image:title><image:caption>Havana pool and hot tubs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista dining room</image:title><image:caption>Horizon's Restaurant - one of two main dining rooms on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spaces-brewery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista brewery</image:title><image:caption>brewery in the Red Frog Pub</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-02T19:31:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/04/13/obstructed-view-cabins-on-holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-deck-plan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>deck plan</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam deck plan for deck 4</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-hh4114.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO HH4114</image:title><image:caption>fully obstructed room 4114 is behind the bow of a tender and has a hint of a view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4120-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4120</image:title><image:caption>cabin 4120 is designated as fully obstructed, but has a better view than some partial view cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4120-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4120</image:title><image:caption>The Oosterdam's obstructed view cabins behind the lifeboats have nearly the full outside wall of glass </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4118.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4118</image:title><image:caption>Cabin 4118 is designated as fully obstructed and has a tender boat completely blocking the window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4118-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4118</image:title><image:caption>from cabin 4118 you get a great view of the inside of a tender</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4110.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4110</image:title><image:caption>Cabin 4110 is between tenders. Though designated fully obstructed, it has a partial view.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4090-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4090</image:title><image:caption>Cabin 4090 is between a lifeboat and the glass elevator. It has a pretty good view for a cabin designated fully obstructed.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4086-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OVO H4086</image:title><image:caption>Cabin 4086 is designated as fully obstructed, but you can see over the top of the lifeboat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ovo-h4086-promenade-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>promenade view</image:title><image:caption>looking down under the lifeboat to the promenade deck from cabin 4086</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-07-18T15:37:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/04/01/lamingtons/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lammingtons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lammingtons</image:title><image:caption>lamingtons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lammingtons-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lammingtons 2</image:title><image:caption>lots of lamingtons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lamingtons-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lamingtons</image:title><image:caption>lamingtons from the Royal Promenade café on Explorer of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-02T04:18:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/30/penrith-australia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-wake-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cables</image:title><image:caption>Cables wake park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-wake-park-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playground</image:title><image:caption>playground with jumping pillow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-kangaroos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kangaroos</image:title><image:caption>grey kangaroos at the uni</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-bushwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bushwalk</image:title><image:caption>bushwalking in a park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-boat-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>riverboat restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Bennett's on the River - restaurant on a boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/penrith-arcadia-in-sydney.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia in Sydney</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-07T22:39:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/23/the-suite-life/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-tub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jetted tub</image:title><image:caption>jetted tub in the Vista Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-towel-and-chocolates.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel and chocolate</image:title><image:caption>towel animal and chocolates</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruie ship cabin</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Vista Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suite ship</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Havana</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Suite</image:title><image:caption>Vista Suite on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-pillows.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pillow collection</image:title><image:caption>pillow collection on the bed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnets for organization</image:title><image:caption>magnets keep paperwork organized on a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall art</image:title><image:caption>artwork in the room consisted of maps in a foreign language</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship balcony</image:title><image:caption>Vista Suite balcony on the Veendam is more than double the size of a standard cruise ship balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-balcony-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony view</image:title><image:caption>view from the balcony while sailing into Havana</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-23T17:54:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/17/booking-a-cruise-by-category-guarantee/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suite-full-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Suite</image:title><image:caption>Vista Suite on Holland America Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/room-7132-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oosterdam 7132</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin 7132</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-18T05:20:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/16/the-great-alaska-sportsman-show/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hotel pool</image:title><image:caption>indoor pool and hot tub at the Clarion Hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-main-floor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>show booths</image:title><image:caption>looking down to the booths on the main floor of the Sullivan Arena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-hotel-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Clarion hotel room</image:title><image:caption>room in the all-suites hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-clarion-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Clarion Hotel</image:title><image:caption>Clarion Suites Downtown Hotel, Anchorage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>show booth</image:title><image:caption>show booth with books and tackle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-bb-booth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BB booth</image:title><image:caption>our fishing tackle booth at The Great Alaska Sportsman Show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ak-arena.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sullivan Arena</image:title><image:caption>Sullivan Arena in Anchorage</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-16T18:51:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/09/swedish-massage-on-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>couples massage room</image:title><image:caption>couples massage room on the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-tour-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa tour</image:title><image:caption>spa people tell you what they do in each room on the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-relaxation-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa waiting room</image:title><image:caption>relaxation room - spa speak for waiting area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-massage-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa room</image:title><image:caption>another view of the spa treatment room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-massage-room-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa room</image:title><image:caption>spa room set up ready for a massage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/spa-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa ship</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Maui</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-09T14:56:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/03/02/the-5-person-deluxe-ocean-view-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>window</image:title><image:caption>the window built up a collection of animals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-towel-curtain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel curtain</image:title><image:caption>towel curtain around the lower bunk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-room-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5 person cabin</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship cabin sleeps 5</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-power.jpg</image:loc><image:title>power bar</image:title><image:caption>power strips come in useful on a cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-nightlight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nightlight</image:title><image:caption>the kids were happy that Carnival's platinum gift this cruise was a nightlight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnets</image:title><image:caption>without these magnets we never would have found things like excursion tickets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-magic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Magic</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic in Amber Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-hallway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway art</image:title><image:caption>the Magic had nice art in the hallways between guest cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-extra-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>extra bathroom</image:title><image:caption>extra bathroom with sink and tub - and another clothes line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mess</image:title><image:caption>there's a desktop under there somewhere</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-02T18:54:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/02/23/whats-at-the-top-of-mount-roberts-in-juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-wingspan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wingspan</image:title><image:caption>still can't fly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-view-misty.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tram station</image:title><image:caption>looking down from the upper tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>carved tree</image:title><image:caption>carved tree on the short loop trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ships in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>view of cruise ships from the tram car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>loop trail</image:title><image:caption>another bit of the short loop trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-trail-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tram trail view</image:title><image:caption>view from the trail </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail</image:title><image:caption>short loop trail near the tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-station-upper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mount Roberts Tram</image:title><image:caption>One tram car goes up while the other goes down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-station-lower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lower tram station</image:title><image:caption>view of the lower tram station from an approaching tram</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tram-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tram ship</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam from the tram</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-01T15:48:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/02/16/herculaneum/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-for-fb-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>painted wall in Herculaneum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-bakery1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>there were a lot of basins like this around the town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-wood-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>two story building with wooden shutters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>looking down on Herculaneum </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-tub-or-trough-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>these tub-like fixtures along the streets could have been horse troughs or where people got their water. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-street.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>street and buildings in Herculaneum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-ship-in-naples.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Naples</image:title><image:caption>Naples view from the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>archway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-fancy-tile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>fancy tile floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/herculaneum-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Herculaneum</image:title><image:caption>brick doorway in Herculaneum</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-16T18:19:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/02/14/how-to-fold-a-towel-swan-heart/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swan-heart-wings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swans with wings</image:title><image:caption>the wings on these swans are made with hand towels</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swan-heart-close.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan heart</image:title><image:caption>set the two swans chest to chest, at a point where their beaks reach the same height</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swan-heart-above.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kissing towel swans</image:title><image:caption>these swans have googly eyes, but felt or paper works too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swan-heart-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan heart</image:title><image:caption>towel swan heart</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-17T06:09:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/08/04/how-to-fold-towel-swans/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swans-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swans</image:title><image:caption>finished towel swans</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swans-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swans</image:title><image:caption>towel swans with and without wings spread</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan</image:title><image:caption>finished towel swan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan</image:title><image:caption>tuck the center fold of the wings into the lower curve of the S</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan</image:title><image:caption>shape the back end into a tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swan</image:title><image:caption>form the head and neck from the narrow end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rolled towel</image:title><image:caption>roll as tightly as you can</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel art</image:title><image:caption>hang or tuck center of one long side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>swan wings</image:title><image:caption>fold in half at the center and set aside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/swan-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel with accordian folds</image:title><image:caption>fold over one end, then fold back and forth making same size fold each time until entire towel resembles the pleats of an accordian</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-14T16:03:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/02/09/scenic-world-in-katoomba/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-sw-skyway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyway</image:title><image:caption>Skyway at Scenic World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-scenic-world-skyway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyway</image:title><image:caption>Scenic World Skyway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-scenic-world-skyway-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the skyway</image:title><image:caption>inside the skyway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-scenic-world-railway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>railway</image:title><image:caption>world's steepest railway at Scenic World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-scenic-world-fern-tree-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fern trees</image:title><image:caption>fern trees at Scenic World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-scenic-world-3-sisters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3 sisters</image:title><image:caption>3 sisters rock formation from Scenic World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-sceni-scender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cableway</image:title><image:caption>cableway at Scenic World</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-11T23:13:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/02/02/maui-trilogy-discover-lanai-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trilogy sunset</image:title><image:caption>Trilogy returning to Maui at sunset</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-snorkel-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish on Lanai</image:title><image:caption>one of the many fish we saw snorkeling on Lanai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-snorkel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish on Lanai reef</image:title><image:caption>it was easy to find fish and coral when snorkeling off the beach in Lanai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-snorkel-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>underwater fish</image:title><image:caption>lots of different kinds of fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trilogy ship</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Maui</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-sailing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trilogy sailing</image:title><image:caption>if you sit on the net you get wet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-sail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trilogy</image:title><image:caption>putting up the sails on the Trilogy catamaran</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-maui-trilogy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trilogy</image:title><image:caption>Trilogy docking in Lahaina Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lunctime</image:title><image:caption>lunchtime</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trilogy-lanai-turkeys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trilogy Lanai turkeys</image:title><image:caption>wild turkeys on the roadside</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-06T23:29:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/01/26/amber-cove-ocean-world/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-snorkel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel tank</image:title><image:caption>snorkel tank at Ocean World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magic in Amber Cove</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic in Amber Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-sea-lion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea lion</image:title><image:caption>sea lion show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-dolphin-jumping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dolphin jumping</image:title><image:caption>dolphin show at Ocean World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-dolphin-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dolphin platforms</image:title><image:caption>platforms for the dolphin encounter - we got the roofed one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-dolphin-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AC dolphin 3</image:title><image:caption>Daniel gets a kiss</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-dolphin-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AC dolphin 2</image:title><image:caption>Hannah feeding the dolphin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-dolphin-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AC dolphin 1</image:title><image:caption>dolphin encounter at Ocean World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-display.jpg</image:loc><image:title>display</image:title><image:caption>display at Amber Cove cruise port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ac-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Amber Cove cruise por</image:title><image:caption>Amber Cove cruise ship port</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-30T06:10:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/01/19/ziplining-in-juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-bridge-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip bridge 2</image:title><image:caption>suspension bridge in the zipline course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-tree-base.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree platform</image:title><image:caption>everyone is clipped to a tree on the platforms between ziplines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-target.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip target</image:title><image:caption>guides demonstrating the axe throwing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip sign</image:title><image:caption>The first guide leaving the first platform. Each platform had a tree sign with a different name.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip ships</image:title><image:caption>View of ships in Juneau from across the channel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-robert-i-think.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip robert I think</image:title><image:caption>ziplining in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-platform-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>creek view</image:title><image:caption>some of the zipline platforms had great views</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip guide</image:title><image:caption>once all the people had gone the second guide zipped to the next platform</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-daring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zip daring</image:title><image:caption>hands free ziplining allows for creative positions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/zip-clipping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>clipping in</image:title><image:caption>before each zip the guide clips the person to the line</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-04-25T17:28:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/15/juneau-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mount Roberts Tram</image:title><image:caption>Mount Roberts tram has 2 cars - Eagle and Raven</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau</image:title><image:caption>tourist shops in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Juneau in town near the cruise docks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-ships-p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cruise Ships in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>When there's more than the 4 ships Juneau has dock space for somebody has to anchor out and tender passengers in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-ships-ha.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Holland America ships</image:title><image:caption>looking down on Holland America ships from the upper tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-princess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>boardwalk from the Princess dock to town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-mendenhall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier view from the glacier's Visitor's Center </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/juneau-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>booths</image:title><image:caption>booths near the tram station offer an assortment of tours</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/juneau-map.png</image:loc><image:title>juneau map</image:title><image:caption>map of downtown Juneau</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T19:15:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/02/mendenhall-glacier-juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-wash-and-dry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wash and dry</image:title><image:caption>you can dry your hands when you finish washing without ever leaving the sink</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-visitor-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>visitor's center</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier visitor's center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to Mendenhall glacier</image:title><image:caption>trail from the visitor's center to the waterfall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>boardwalk by Ruby Princess in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river</image:title><image:caption>river by the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-ice-berg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice berg</image:title><image:caption>a small ice berg floats by Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>glacier</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/juneau-falls-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nugget Falls</image:title><image:caption>Nugget Falls near Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T19:13:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/08/24/mendenhall-glacier-in-juneau-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/westerdam-in-juneau-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Juneau 3</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam anchored in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier from the end of the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall waterfall</image:title><image:caption>the spray off the waterfall almost makes it look like it connects to the glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-waterfall-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall waterfall trail</image:title><image:caption>the trail ends at a beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-visitor-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall visitor center</image:title><image:caption>Glacier view at the visitor's center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-trail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall trail 2</image:title><image:caption>waterfall by the glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-my-jacket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall my jacket</image:title><image:caption>the jacket keeps what it covers dry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-linda-rain-poncho.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall Linda rain poncho</image:title><image:caption>It may look like a garbage bag, but the cheap rain poncho actually works.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-bergy-bits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall bergy bits</image:title><image:caption>bergy bits floating in Mendenhall Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-mendenhall-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau Mendenhall 4</image:title><image:caption>trail to Mendenhall Glacier</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T19:11:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/08/04/visiting-glacier-gardens-in-juneau-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-lifeboats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG lifeboats</image:title><image:caption>lifeboats on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG tram</image:title><image:caption>on the Glacier Gardens tram</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG view</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of Thunder Mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-lindas-flower-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG Linda's flower tower</image:title><image:caption>top of a flower tower on an upside down tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-lindas-creek.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG Linda's creek</image:title><image:caption>the creek meanders slowly through Glacier Gardens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-lindas-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG Linda's 3</image:title><image:caption>flowers at Glacier Gardens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG</image:title><image:caption>view of Juneau from the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Tender to the Westerdam shares the harbor with a float plane in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-view-airport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG view airport</image:title><image:caption>Visitors to the top of Thunder Mountain can watch airplanes and helicopters land at this airport below</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/juneau-gg-upside-down-trees-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG upside down trees 1</image:title><image:caption>Upside Down Flower Towers at Glacier Gardens</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T19:07:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/07/21/mount-roberts-tramway-in-juneau-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict2900tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Mt. Roberts Tramwway in route</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict2926juneau-from-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau from tram</image:title><image:caption>view of Juneau from inside the Mt. Roberts tramway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict2934tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tram over Holland America ship</image:title><image:caption>Mt. Roberts tram over Holland America Cruise Ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict2920mt-roberts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowy trail</image:title><image:caption>Justin in the snow on top of Mount Roberts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict2903tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts Tram</image:title><image:caption>Mt Roberts Tram</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2916sun-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Sun in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Sun in Juneau viewed from Mount Roberts</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T19:00:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/07/14/juneau-river-rafting-shore-excursion/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2887river-raft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>bridge on the scenic river float</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2889river-raft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenic river float</image:title><image:caption>river raft</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2871river-raft-ice-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice duck</image:title><image:caption>bergy bit looks like a duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2861rafting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mendenhall Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Mendenhall Glacier looks closer through the camera</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2906sun-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sun in Juneaul, Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Sun in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-19T18:54:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/10/06/disney-hollywood-studios/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/star-tours-00.jpg</image:loc><image:title>star-tours</image:title><image:caption>Star Wars has quite a presence at Disney World's Hollywood Studios</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-hollywood-studios-walt-disney-world.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Twilight Zone Tower of Terror</image:title><image:caption>Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror towers over Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-squirrel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squirrel</image:title><image:caption>squirrels like peanut butter sandwiches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-sofia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sofia the First</image:title><image:caption>Hannah is a fan of  the Sofia the First cartoon show and enjoyed meeting her</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-olaf-pro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hollywood-olaf</image:title><image:caption>Olaf had his very own character spot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-mickey-pro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hollywood-mickey</image:title><image:caption>Mickey as the sorcerer's apprentice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-cowboy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cowboy at Hollywood Studios</image:title><image:caption>the kids got to participate in a random street show with a cowboy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hollywood-chip-dale-pro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hollywood chip &amp; dale</image:title><image:caption>the kids found Chip &amp; Dale at Disney's Hollywood Studios</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-13T21:14:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/08/25/disney-world-epcot/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-soarin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-soarin</image:title><image:caption>on Soarin your feet dangle over fast-moving scenery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-us.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-us</image:title><image:caption>visiting Epcot with the family</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-test-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-test-track</image:title><image:caption>Test Track ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-stink-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-stink-2</image:title><image:caption>Figment makes a big stink - and the ride did too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-squirrel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Squirrel at Epcot</image:title><image:caption>Squirrel at Epcot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-norway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-norway</image:title><image:caption>Norway in the World Showcase area has the Frozen Ever After ride and a place to meet Elsa and Anna</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-nemo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nemo at Epcot</image:title><image:caption>near the entrance to the Nemo ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-monorail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-monorail</image:title><image:caption>Epcot ball and monorail (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-mission-space-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-mission-space-2</image:title><image:caption>Mission Space Ride (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/epcot-joy-and-sadness.jpg</image:loc><image:title>epcot-joy-and-sadness</image:title><image:caption>meeting Joy and Sadness from Inside Out</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-13T21:07:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/07/21/disney-world-magic-kingdom/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-minnie-mouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disney-mk-minnie-mouse</image:title><image:caption>Minnie Mouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-tree-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tree house</image:title><image:caption>the Swiss Family Robinson tree house is a walk-through rather than a ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-small-world-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small world</image:title><image:caption>It's A Small World is a classic Disney ride which has been at Disney World since it first opened</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-toy-story.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Buzz Lightyear</image:title><image:caption>ride lines are often indoors with things to see, like Buzz Lightyear in the line for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-toy-story-pro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disney-mk-toy-story-pro</image:title><image:caption>John and Daniel on Buzz Lightyear's Toy Story ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-rapunzel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rapunzel</image:title><image:caption>meeting Rapunzel </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-dumbo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dumbo ride</image:title><image:caption>Dumbo ride at Disney World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-dumbo-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playground in the Dumbo line</image:title><image:caption>kids spend part of their wait time in the Dumbo ride line at this indoor playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-mk-castle-pro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disney-mk-castle-pro</image:title><image:caption>Cinderella's Castle nightly fireworks show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/disney-for-fb-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cinderella's castle</image:title><image:caption>Cinderella's Castle from the back side</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-13T21:05:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/06/09/disney-world-animal-kingdom/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pandora-e1496508426212.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pandora</image:title><image:caption>new World of Avatar - Pandora at Animal Kingdom (internet photo)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-giraffe1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giraffe</image:title><image:caption>giraffe on the Kilimanjaro Safari</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-triceratops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TriceraTop Spin</image:title><image:caption>TriceraTop Spin ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-trek.jpg</image:loc><image:title>animal trek</image:title><image:caption>animals on the animal trek</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-treater-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>treater</image:title><image:caption>The Treater - showpiece of Animal Kingdom housing the It's Tough to Be a Bug show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-rhino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rhino</image:title><image:caption>rhino on the safari</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-petting-zoo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>petting farm</image:title><image:caption>Hannah brushing sheep at the petting farm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-monkeys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkeys</image:title><image:caption>monkeying around at Disney World</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-jungle-safari.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jungle safari</image:title><image:caption>Kilimanjaro Safari ride was in actual trucks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ak-gators.jpg</image:loc><image:title>alligators</image:title><image:caption>Florida has lots of alligators and some live in Animal Kingdom's safari</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-13T20:04:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/02/14/interview-with-john-heald-quick-fire-questions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/john-heald.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Spokesperson, John Heald</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jh-3-vista-in-bermuda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Bermuda</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Vista in Bermuda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jh-3-ship-on-a-stick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship on a stick</image:title><image:caption>ship-on-a-stick</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jh-3-night-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival night light</image:title><image:caption>platinum gift - night light</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jh-3-croc-hats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>croc hats</image:title><image:caption>croc hats and a towel bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/yak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yak</image:title><image:caption>yak photo courtesy of</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T20:00:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/01/01/interview-with-john-heald-rescue-at-sea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter over Carnival Vista</image:title><image:caption>helicopter coming to the rescue on Carnival Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-underside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter</image:title><image:caption>the helicopter came in and out of view from the balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-looking-down.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter rescuer</image:title><image:caption>rescuer looks down from the helicopter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter leaving</image:title><image:caption>the helicopter leaves with the patient on board</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-drop-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter</image:title><image:caption>the helicopter drops a line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rescue-arrival.jpg</image:loc><image:title>helicopter</image:title><image:caption>rescue helicopter</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:59:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/11/24/interview-with-john-heald-gratuities/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/john-heald-vista-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista New York</image:title><image:caption>Vista in New York from the deck of the Intrepid, underneath the Concorde</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/john-heald-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald</image:title><image:caption>Carnival spokesperson John Heald</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:55:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/05/26/interview-with-john-heald-left-behind-on-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/canary-get-on-the-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary get on the boat</image:title><image:caption>When our Canary Island Tour arrived at the dock late they hurried everyone aboard and pulled in the gangplank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/antigua-breeze-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>antigua Breeze 1</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze in Antigua</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:49:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/03/interview-with-john-heald-life-on-a-cruise-ship-and-carnival-funships-2-0/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/john-heald-2-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald 2.0</image:title><image:caption>Hard-Working stewards got up early one morning and covered the whole Lido Pool area with towel animals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/john-heald-2-0-red-frog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald 2.0 Red Frog</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Rum Bar - one of Carnival's Funship 2.0 upgrades</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/john-heald-2-0-on-stage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald 2.0 on stage</image:title><image:caption>John Heald on stage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/john-heald-2-0-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Heald 2.0 Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:45:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/05/25/interview-with-john-heald-best-places-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heald1-o2-johns2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heald1 O2 john's</image:title><image:caption>Club O2 on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heald1-john-heald2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heald1 john heald</image:title><image:caption>John Heald on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heald1-breeze-in-malaga.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Heald1 Breeze in Malaga</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze in Malaga, Spain</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:35:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/02/carnival-breeze-things-to-do-and-best-kept-secrets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-taste-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do taste bar</image:title><image:caption>Taste Bar on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do spa</image:title><image:caption>Gym at Cloud 9 Spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-shows.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do shows</image:title><image:caption>singer on the Breeze stage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do Serenity</image:title><image:caption>Serenity Deck on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-john-heald2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do John Heald2</image:title><image:caption>John Heald - the one in the suit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-breeze-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do Breeze John's</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/things-to-do-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>things to do balcony</image:title><image:caption>balconies at the front of decks 6 &amp; 7 are little known and uncrowded</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:31:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/01/12/interview-with-john-heald-carnivals-american-table/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/american-table-sub-veggie-for-side.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ham dinner</image:title><image:caption>the American Table includes side dish options like the veggies with this ham dinner which originally came with Brussel sprouts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/american-table-seafood.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seafood dinner</image:title><image:caption>seafood dishes are popular with cruise ship passengers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/american-table-pasta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penne pasta</image:title><image:caption>penne pasta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/american-table-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish dinner</image:title><image:caption>fish dinner on Carnival's American Table menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/american-table-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista American Table</image:title><image:caption>Vista Dining Room set up for dinner</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-12T19:19:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/01/05/australias-blue-mountains/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jenolan-caves-australia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jenolan-Caves-Australia</image:title><image:caption>Jenolan Caves - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-blue-mtn-fern-tree1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fern tree</image:title><image:caption>Prehistoric looking fern tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bristlecone tree</image:title><image:caption>big bristlecone on a tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-red-hands-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Red Hands Cave</image:title><image:caption>Red Hands Cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-red-hands-cave-skink.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skink</image:title><image:caption>skink on the trail to Red Hands Cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-random-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>random cafe</image:title><image:caption>birds invited themselves to the leftovers at this outdoor cafe in the middle of nowhere</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-leura-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toy museum</image:title><image:caption>Leura toy  &amp; railroad museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-leura-cascades-picnic-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Leura Cascades</image:title><image:caption>picnic shelter at Leura Cascades</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-hassans-walls-reserve.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hassans Walls Reserve</image:title><image:caption>Hassans Walls Reserve</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bm-emu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>emu</image:title><image:caption>wild emu</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-24T18:19:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/29/cruise-ship-cabins-on-royal-caribbean-explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-superior-balcony-corner-1688.jpg</image:loc><image:title>superior balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>superior balcony corner cabin 1688</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms ship</image:title><image:caption>Explorer of the Seas in Hawaii</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-royal-family-suite-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms royal family suite balcony</image:title><image:caption>Royal Family Suite balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-royal-family-suite-9694.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal family suite</image:title><image:caption>Royal Family Suite room 9694</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-owners-suite-1320.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owners suite</image:title><image:caption>owner's suite room 1320</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-owners-suite-1320-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>owners suite bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the owner's suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-ocean-view-2564-bunks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view cabin with bunks</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin 2564 sleeps 4 with drop-down bunks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-junior-suite-rear-1694.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms junior suite rear 1694</image:title><image:caption>rear-facing junior suite room 1694</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-interior-virtual-balcony-1275.jpg</image:loc><image:title>virtual balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin 1275 with virtual balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rooms-interior-vb-decorated-1279.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decorated cabin</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin 1279 with decorations</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-29T19:29:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2018/01/01/how-to-make-a-towel-snowman/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-with-arms-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman with arms 1</image:title><image:caption>towel snowman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-snowballs-stacking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman snowballs stacking</image:title><image:caption>snowballs stacked and ready to decorate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-snowball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman snowball</image:title><image:caption>use some of the fake cotton snow for the snowman to stand on</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-snowball-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman snowball</image:title><image:caption>finished towel snowball</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-rolling-snowball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman rolling snowball</image:title><image:caption>roll a towel into a ball</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-no-arms-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman no arms 2</image:title><image:caption>towel snowman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-no-arms-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman</image:title><image:caption>towel snowman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman-covering-snowball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snowman covering snowball</image:title><image:caption>wrap fake cotton Christmas snow around the towel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-06T19:23:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/19/how-to-make-candy-easter-eggs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-toppings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter eggs toppings</image:title><image:caption>topping options include candy sprinkles, shredded coconut, and finely chopped nuts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-in-basket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Eggs in basket</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Coconut Truffle Easter Eggs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter eggs open</image:title><image:caption>White chocolate coconut truffle filling inside dark chocolate shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-filling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter eggs filling</image:title><image:caption>Easter egg filling made into egg shapes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter eggs done</image:title><image:caption>finished  candy Easter egg truffles</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-25T14:20:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/21/dark-chocolate-amaretto-truffles/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/truffles-unfinished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truffles unfinished</image:title><image:caption>unfinished truffles rolled into balls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/truffles-toppings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truffles toppings</image:title><image:caption>truffle toppings - for better coating chop the nuts smaller and use finely shredded coconut - I just had flaked and it is really too big</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/truffles-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truffles finished</image:title><image:caption>Dark Chocolate Amaretto Truffles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/truffles-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truffles finished 2</image:title><image:caption>16 this batch, but they're big</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/truffles-amaretto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truffles amaretto</image:title><image:caption>Amaretto</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-25T14:18:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/25/easy-chocolate-truffles/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/easy-truffles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easy truffles</image:title><image:caption>easy chocolate truffles</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-06-29T20:32:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/22/gatorland/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-zipline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline</image:title><image:caption>zipline over the alligator swamp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-wrestling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>alligator wrestling</image:title><image:caption>alligator wrestling show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-white.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gator white</image:title><image:caption>leucistic alligator - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-petting-farm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>petting farm</image:title><image:caption>the petting farm had mostly goats - and one little cow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-jumparoo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jumparoo</image:title><image:caption>jumparoo show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-gator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>alligator in the breeding swamp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gatorland entrance</image:title><image:caption>Entrance to Gatorland - just walk right in the alligator's mouth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-egret-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>egret on alligator</image:title><image:caption>egrets like to hitch rides on the alligators</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-buzzards.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buzzard fight</image:title><image:caption>buzzard fight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gator-breeding-swamp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gatorland</image:title><image:caption>Gatorland breeding swamp</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-22T19:40:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/08/food-on-carnival-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-sushi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bonsai Sushi</image:title><image:caption>Bonsai Sushi on deck 5 - you can get a little taster or a whole boatload</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-steakhouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>steakhouse</image:title><image:caption>looking into the steakhouse through the glass</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-spinach-dip.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spinach di[</image:title><image:caption>spinach and artichoke dip appetizer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-seafood-shack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seafood shack</image:title><image:caption>Seafood Shack is a new pay-extra food station on the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-pork-tart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork and kale tart</image:title><image:caption>appetizer in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-pork-chop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork chop</image:title><image:caption>pork chops are on the dining rooms every day menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-ice-cream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food-ice-cream</image:title><image:caption>making homemade ice cream at lunchtime in the Lido buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-guys-veggie-burger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>guys burgers</image:title><image:caption>Guy's veggie burger - not on the menu, but available on request</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/food-bitter-blanc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bitter &amp; blanc</image:title><image:caption>one of Carnival's dessert favorites - Bitter &amp; Blanc</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-11T18:56:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/30/coral-safe-sunscreens/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>mineral sunscreen out of the tube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens-stick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens-goddess-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Coral Safe sunscreen is available online</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens-coral-safe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Biodegradable Sunscreens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sunscreens-alba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Alba Botanica goes on as easily as regular sunscreen</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-03T21:24:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/12/01/cruising-to-sydney-australia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-opera-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sydney Opera House</image:title><image:caption>Sydney Opera House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-circular-quay-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Circular Quay</image:title><image:caption>the train station at Circular Quay is so close you can see trains from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-china-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chinatown</image:title><image:caption>Sydney's Chinatowm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-central-station-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Central Station Sydney, Australia</image:title><image:caption>from Central Station you can take trains all over the Sydney area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-cathedral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cathedral</image:title><image:caption>Cathedral in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-bridge-luna-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sydney Harbor Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Sydney Harbour Bridge with Luna Park across the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-arcadia-in-circular-quay-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia in Sydney</image:title><image:caption>bridge view from the stern of the Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sydney-arcadia-in-circular-quay-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia in Circular Quay</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia in Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-13T18:35:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/11/24/explorer-of-the-seas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship sculpture</image:title><image:caption>sculpture on the top deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Explorer cafe</image:title><image:caption>café on the Royal Promenade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-wayfinder-e1511230002921.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wayfinder</image:title><image:caption>digitally find anything on board</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>only one of tile art series the tides on the back stairs that actually resembles beach and ocean </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-solarium-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>solarium pool</image:title><image:caption>solarium pool is open to outside, but hot tubs and most popular deck chairs are covered</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-rock-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock climbing wall</image:title><image:caption>rock climbing wall on Explorer Of The Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-promenade-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royal promenade</image:title><image:caption>overlooking the Royal Promenade from the front end of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-pool-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pool deck</image:title><image:caption>main pool deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship model</image:title><image:caption>the ship's artwork included models of different Royal Caribbean ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ship-johnny-rockets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Johnny Rockets</image:title><image:caption>Johnny Rockets burger place up on an outside deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-11-24T19:16:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/11/23/gluten-free-crepes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/gluten-free-crepe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free crepe</image:title><image:caption>gluten free crepe with blueberry filling and whipped cream</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-22T16:25:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/11/03/cruise-ship-cabins-on-holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><lastmod>2017-11-19T20:24:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/11/17/coconut-shrimp/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/coconut-shrimp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coconut shrimp</image:title><image:caption>Coconut Shrimp</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-12-03T21:06:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/11/10/universals-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-weasleys1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Weasleys</image:title><image:caption>Weasley's Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-triwizard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beauxbatons girls</image:title><image:caption>Beauxbatons girls dancing with ribbons at the Triwizard show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-train-at-kc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hogwarts Express</image:title><image:caption>Hogwart's Express at the King's Cross station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-quibbler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Quibbler</image:title><image:caption>even the Quibbler magazine is for sale in Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-knight-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>knight bus</image:title><image:caption>the Knight Bus sits near the entrance to Diagon Alley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-honey-dukes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Honeydukes</image:title><image:caption>Honeydukes sells all sorts of sweet treats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-hogwarts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hogwarts</image:title><image:caption>Hogwarts castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-hogsmeade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hogsmeade</image:title><image:caption>Hogsmeade perpetually in winter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-gringotts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gringotts</image:title><image:caption>Gringotts Bank has the Escape from Gringotts ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hp-frog-choir.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frog choir</image:title><image:caption>even the frogs sing in this frog choir</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-30T19:58:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/10/27/halloween-on-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-witch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>witch</image:title><image:caption>witch in the atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-pumpkin-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin soup</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin soup - perfect for Halloween dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-pumpkin-carving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin carving</image:title><image:caption>pumpkin carving</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-door-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween door decorations</image:title><image:caption>some passengers go all out decorating their cabin doors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-desserts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween desserts</image:title><image:caption>Halloween desserts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-decorations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween decorations</image:title><image:caption>blow-up decorations in the public hallways</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-decorations-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween</image:title><image:caption>there were blow-up decorations all around the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-costumes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Halloween costumes</image:title><image:caption>costumed passengers entering the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/halloween-atrium-witch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Atrium</image:title><image:caption>Halloween decorations in the Atrium started with a witch - more came later</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-30T18:48:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/10/20/bay-of-islands-new-zealand/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-waitangi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Waitangi treaty grounds</image:title><image:caption>canoe shed at Waitangi Treaty Grounds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-waitangi-canoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maori canoes</image:title><image:caption>Maori Experience shore excursion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-tenders.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tenders</image:title><image:caption>ready to lower the tenders into the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-tender-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock on Arcadia</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia's tender dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-russell-sundial.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sundial</image:title><image:caption>mosaic sundial on Flagstaff Hill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-russell-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Russell museum</image:title><image:caption>museum in Russell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-russell-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Russell ferry</image:title><image:caption>ferry from Paihia to Russell </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-russel-from-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>russell from ferry</image:title><image:caption>coming into Russell on the ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/boi-arcadia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia Bay of Islands</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia from Waitangi</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-10-23T18:48:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/10/13/real-lemon-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lemon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lemon</image:title><image:caption>squeeze the juice out of the lemon after zesting it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lemon-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lemon cookies</image:title><image:caption>lemon cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lemon-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lemon</image:title><image:caption>use a grater with small holes to zest the lemon</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-30T18:17:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/29/holland-america-oosterdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mainstage theater</image:title><image:caption>Mainstage Theater has nightly production shows or guest entertainers and movies and other entertainment during the day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-ocean-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Bar</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Bar window seating</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/decor-floor-tile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tile floor</image:title><image:caption>fancy mosaic tile in one of the public hallways</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-test-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>America's test kitchen</image:title><image:caption>salmon demonstration at America's Test Kitchen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art on the Oosterdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-spa-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam's Spa Mineral Pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship ship</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam promenade deck</image:title><image:caption>smoke free promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-lido-domed-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam pool</image:title><image:caption>pool under the sliding dome - which stayed shut in Alaska for an indoor pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ship-globe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam atrium</image:title><image:caption>centerpiece of the Oosterdam's atrium</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-10-03T10:39:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/15/italy-messina-and-taormina/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Taormina buildings</image:title><image:caption>no fresh air between the tall buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Messina, Italy</image:title><image:caption>Messina from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Messina</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Messina, Italy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Taormina view</image:title><image:caption>view from Taormina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train station</image:title><image:caption>we spent a long time waiting for the train at this station in Taormina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-station-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>near Taormina</image:title><image:caption>abandoned building across the street from the train station in Taormina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-pizza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pizza in Italy</image:title><image:caption>one of many pizza places in Taormina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church</image:title><image:caption>old church in Taormina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-cable-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cable car</image:title><image:caption>Taormina cable car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/messina-taormina-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at the bottom of the cable car</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-16T04:11:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/22/food-on-po-arcadia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/food-lido-buffet-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buffet station</image:title><image:caption>buffet station on the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/food-breakfast-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia breakfast menu</image:title><image:caption>Breakfast Menu on P&amp;O Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>table in the dining room set for afternoon tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-sindhu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sindhu</image:title><image:caption>display from Sindhu restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia</image:title><image:caption>P&amp;O Arcadia leaving Valparaiso, Chile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-ocean-grill-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Grill menu</image:title><image:caption>menu from Ocean Grill restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-meridian-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia dining room</image:title><image:caption>Meridian Dining Room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diner menu</image:title><image:caption>one night's dinner menu in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert</image:title><image:caption>berry dessert at dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/food-bw-night-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>menu</image:title><image:caption>dining room menu from black tie black &amp; white night</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-15T18:12:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/01/weather-or-not/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/texas-highway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>texas highway</image:title><image:caption>a highway in Texas - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ships-at-galveston-port-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships at Galveston port photo</image:title><image:caption>Ships at Galveston in better times - photo from Port of Galveston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hurricane-harvey-nasa-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hurricane-harvey NASA photo</image:title><image:caption>Hurrican Harvey - NASA photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/houston.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Houston</image:title><image:caption>people rescuing others in the Houston flooding - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Harvey+(6)</image:title><image:caption>stormy seas in Hurricane Harvey - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/galveston-i-think.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Galveston I think</image:title><image:caption>Galveston (I think) - photo found on google search for Hurricane Harvey photos of Galveston</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-dogs-saved-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>21-dogs-saved-1</image:title><image:caption>people rescuing dogs from Hurricane Harvey's floods - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-12T16:58:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/08/naval-undersea-museum/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-sub-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy sub inside</image:title><image:caption>submarine control room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-missile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy missile</image:title><image:caption>missiles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-trieste.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy trieste</image:title><image:caption>Trieste II  bathyscaphe - mostly it's a tank of lighter-than-water gas for buoyancy and ballast for sinking. The 2-man crew sits in the little ball hanging from the tank.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-sub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy sub</image:title><image:caption>submarine sail from the USS Sturgeon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-mystic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy mystic</image:title><image:caption>Mystic deep see rescue vehicle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy museum</image:title><image:caption>Naval Undersea Museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/navy-deep-quest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>navy deep quest</image:title><image:caption>Deep Quest</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-08T16:15:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/09/04/hits-and-misses-on-ruby-princess/</loc><lastmod>2017-09-04T23:35:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/08/18/auckland-new-zealand/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-skyline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Auckland skyline from the ship on approach to the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-ferry-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Auckland ferry dock</image:title><image:caption>Auckland ferry dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-shark.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sharks</image:title><image:caption>divers in the shark tank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-shark-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shark bus</image:title><image:caption>shark bus free aquarium shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-penguins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penguins</image:title><image:caption>penguins had water and ice in their habitat at the aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-octopus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>octopus</image:title><image:caption>octopus at the aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster</image:title><image:caption>lobster at the aquarium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-ferry-devonport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Devonport ferry dock</image:title><image:caption>ferry dock in Devonport</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-devonport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Devonport</image:title><image:caption>Devonport is just a ferry ride away from Auckland</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/auckland-dev-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>massive tree</image:title><image:caption>massive tree in Devonport</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-18T17:49:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/08/11/whats-new-on-the-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista dining room</image:title><image:caption>dining room on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ship-for-mcs-fb-atrium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista atrium</image:title><image:caption>Vista atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-vista-messina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Messina - the sign in the right hand corner is the best part of this photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-skyride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista SkyRide</image:title><image:caption>SkyRide on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>outdoor seating</image:title><image:caption>outdoor seating area for Bonsai Sushi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-ice-cream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice cream</image:title><image:caption>free homemade ice cream at lunchtime in the Lido buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-havana-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana pool</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the Havana pool and hot tubs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway on Vista</image:title><image:caption>decor on the Vista is minimal in the hallways</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-11T18:54:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/07/28/hits-and-misses-on-celebrity-infinity/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/do-for-fb-lido.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity Lido deck</image:title><image:caption>Lido deck on Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bistro-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity soup</image:title><image:caption>French onion soup in Infinity's bistro</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-07-28T19:16:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/03/24/chankanaab-park-in-cozumel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cozumel-for-my-fb-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reef in Chankanaab</image:title><image:caption>lots of fish hung around this reef at Chankanaab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>a little sergeant major fish swims at the stairway into the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-sea-lion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sea Lion show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-mayan-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Replica Mayan village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-lagoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chankanaab lagoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-hammocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>hammocks at the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flowers in the garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>here some fish swim to you instead of away</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-croc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>crocodile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cozumel-chankanaab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chankanaab Park</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-07-27T00:10:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/07/14/tea-with-the-brits/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/03englishteacakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>englishteacakes</image:title><image:caption>I neglected to take photos of the tea cakes so I had to find one online</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-sweets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>tea sweets in the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-server.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waiter</image:title><image:caption>waiter with bread baskets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea menu</image:title><image:caption>tea menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-lido-snacks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lido snacks</image:title><image:caption>tea sandwich and other afternoon tea snacks on the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-jelly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jelly jars</image:title><image:caption>different jelly flavors to choose from</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>crumpet, egg salad tea sandwich, and scones</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-crumpet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crumpet</image:title><image:caption>crumpet and tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tea-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea on P&amp;O Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-07-14T17:58:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/07/07/malta/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall</image:title><image:caption>wall by the cruise ship dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Malta</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Valetta, Malta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-valetta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Valetta</image:title><image:caption>Valetta, Malta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-mdina-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mdina entrance</image:title><image:caption>entrance to Mdina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-mdina-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mdina street</image:title><image:caption>traveling through Mdina's narrow streets in a horse carriage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>lighthouse coming into Malta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-hagar-qim.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hagar Qim</image:title><image:caption>one of the ancient temples at Hagar Qim</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-elevator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elevator</image:title><image:caption>elevator to the top of the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-church-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mosta cathedral</image:title><image:caption>inside the cathedral in Mosta</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/malta-bomb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>replica bomb</image:title><image:caption>replica of the bomb that hit the church and didn't explode</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-05T16:46:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/06/30/tribord-easy-breathe-full-face-snorkel-mask/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tribord snorkel mask</image:title><image:caption>Tribord - the original full-face snorkel mask</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel mask</image:title><image:caption>Tribord Easy Breath snorkel mask</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkeling in Bermuda</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling in Bermuda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tribord snorkel mask</image:title><image:caption>Tribord below the surface</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tribord snorkel mask</image:title><image:caption>Tribord above the surface</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel-regular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel regular</image:title><image:caption>traditional mask and snorkel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/snorkel-grand-turk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel grand turk</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-30T18:17:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/06/23/hits-and-misses-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><lastmod>2017-06-24T16:29:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/06/16/cruise-ship-decor-on-the-ruby-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-share-restaurant1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Share</image:title><image:caption>Share - one of Ruby Princess' premium restaurants</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ruby-princess-in-skagway-photo-available-for-any-blog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea turtles</image:title><image:caption>sea turtle statue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-speakeasy-cigar-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cigar bar</image:title><image:caption>Speakeasy Cigar Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-spa1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-skywalkers-nightclub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skywalkers Night Club</image:title><image:caption>Skywalker's Night Club is out of this world - or at least decorated that way.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-salty-dog-gastropub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Salty Dog Gastropub</image:title><image:caption>Salty Dog Gastropub had model ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-piazza-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piazza</image:title><image:caption>Piazza</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-piazza-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piazza cafe</image:title><image:caption>seating area for the Piazza cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-lido-tile-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wall art</image:title><image:caption>sea life wall art on outside Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-22T08:34:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/06/02/tauranga-cruise-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pohutu-geyser-in-whakarewarewa-thermal-valley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pohutu-geyser-in-whakarewarewa-thermal-valley</image:title><image:caption>Pohutu Geyser in Whakarewarewa thermal valley - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia from a kayak</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia from the kayak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-rentals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach rentals</image:title><image:caption>sailboats and other fun things for rent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia in Tauranga</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia in Tauranga</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-ice-cream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice cream shop</image:title><image:caption>ice cream shop at the pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>beachside boardwalk to the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tauranga-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mount Maunganui</image:title><image:caption>Mount Maunganui from a dock near the ship - and seagulls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-port-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>port view</image:title><image:caption>view of Mount Maunganui from the ship's stern</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-hole-open1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hobbiton</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship passengers on the Hobbiton tour wait to see inside the open hobbit hole</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-20T16:54:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/02/24/celebritys-bistro-on-five/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bistro-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bistro soup</image:title><image:caption>french onion soup at Bistro on Five</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bistro-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bistro menu</image:title><image:caption>menu for Bistro On Five</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bistro-crepe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicken crepe</image:title><image:caption>chicken crepe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bistro-crepe-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert crepe</image:title><image:caption>dessert crepe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bistro-crepe-chef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crepe maker</image:title><image:caption>you can watch them make your crepe</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-05-20T19:57:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/05/19/is-your-sunscreen-reef-safe-deter-natural-mineral-sunscreen-is/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bermuda-shipwreck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bermuda shipwreck</image:title><image:caption>Shipwreck in Bermuda provides structure for coral and other sealife</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sunscreen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunscreens</image:title><image:caption>Deter and Alba Botanical out of the package</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sunscreen-deter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deter</image:title><image:caption>Deter reef safe sunscreen</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-05-19T17:56:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/05/12/things-to-do-on-celebrity-infinity/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rooftop-terrace-992x744.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooftop-terrace-992x744</image:title><image:caption>rooftop terrace photo from Celebrity's website</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-top-chef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>top chef</image:title><image:caption>Top Chef on Celebrity Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity theater</image:title><image:caption>theater on Celebrity Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-sunset.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>watching the ship go under the Golden Gate bridge in the setting sun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-specialty-restaurants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crepes</image:title><image:caption>chicken crepe at Bistro on Five</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-special-events.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice carving</image:title><image:caption>one night Infinity had ice carving </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity</image:title><image:caption>Sometimes people gather by the railing to watch the scenery go by</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-ship-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>strange art</image:title><image:caption>odd or ugly statues seem to be a requirement of cruise ship decor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indoor pool</image:title><image:caption>Infinity has a free indoor spa-type pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/do-lido.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lido deck</image:title><image:caption>pools and loungers on the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-05-26T00:29:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/05/05/a-princess-in-victoria/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-totem.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Victoria</image:title><image:caption>totem pole by the inner harbour in Victoria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-tally-ho.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tally ho</image:title><image:caption>blurry picture of the tally-ho taken through a rainy bus window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Victoria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-pearl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Pearl</image:title><image:caption>Pearl in Victoria, docked next to Ruby Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-parliament-buildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Victoria Parliament buildings</image:title><image:caption>Parliament Building in Victoria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-empress.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Empress Hotel</image:title><image:caption>Empress Hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-empress-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gardens at the Empress</image:title><image:caption>gardens at the Empress</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-chocolate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate journeys</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess had different special chocolate desserts each day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-chocolate-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rogers Chocolates</image:title><image:caption>no chocolates today, the shop is closed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victoria-carriage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horse carriage</image:title><image:caption>little horse carriages roam the streets of Victoria looking for passengers</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-05-05T19:53:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/04/28/rundisney/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wdwrundisney_wdwmarafinishline1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>runDisney finish line</image:title><image:caption>jumping over the finish line at Epcot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wdwrundisney_wdwmaracourseaction10_.jpg</image:loc><image:title>runDisney</image:title><image:caption>running through Epcot's world showcase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cinderella's castle</image:title><image:caption>typical Disney World - kids at Cinderella's Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-shirts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>run-disney-shirts</image:title><image:caption>runDisney shirts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-medals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disney medals</image:title><image:caption>runDisney Dopey Challenge medals - one for each race plus Goofy and Dopey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-marathon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marathon</image:title><image:caption>tired near the end of the marathon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-marathon-pro-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>run-disney-marathon-pro-2</image:title><image:caption>Sheri has a Minnie Mouse skirt too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-marathon-after.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marathon finishers</image:title><image:caption>marathon finishers with medals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-espn-posers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>posers</image:title><image:caption>posers at ESPN - before they ran any races</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/run-disney-espn-medals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>posing with medals</image:title><image:caption>posing with medals at EPN</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-29T04:41:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/10/turning-tragedy-into-triumph-making-the-most-of-getting-left-behind-on-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/staghorn-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Staghorn Coral at Australia's Great Barrier Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ship-leaving-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship leaving port</image:title><image:caption>When your ship leaves port you want to be on it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/queen-mary-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Queen Mary 2</image:title><image:caption>Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-27T18:06:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/04/21/hobbiton-new-zealand/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/hobbit-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hobbit garden</image:title><image:caption>vegetable patch between hobbit holes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hobbiton trail</image:title><image:caption>trail through Hobbiton</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hobbiton sign</image:title><image:caption>sign at the trail leading into Hobbiton</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-sams-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sam's house</image:title><image:caption>Sam's home on Bagshot Row</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-mill-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hobbit mill and bridge</image:title><image:caption>mill and bridge across the lake from hobbit holes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-hole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hobbit hole</image:title><image:caption>cozy home for a hobbit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-hole-with-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hobbit hole</image:title><image:caption>hobbit hole behind flowers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-hole-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>open hobbit hole</image:title><image:caption>not much inside the open hobbit hole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-hole-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hobbit hole</image:title><image:caption>hobbit hole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hobbit-green-dragon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Green Dragon</image:title><image:caption>The Green Dragon Inn is a fully functional restaurant</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-26T03:35:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/12/how-to-make-a-towel-bear/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin finished</image:title><image:caption>my towel penguin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear finished 3</image:title><image:caption>position and decorate as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear 2</image:title><image:caption>bring arm rolls together and pull bear up into sitting position</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear</image:title><image:caption>place head between leg rolls of body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 9</image:title><image:caption>shape features as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 8</image:title><image:caption>pick towel up and fold in half while inverting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 6</image:title><image:caption>fold down center point of triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 5</image:title><image:caption>flip towel over so folded parts of triangles are on the underside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 3</image:title><image:caption>with finger holding down edge, fold corners of towel down the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bear-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear head 2</image:title><image:caption>fold in half again</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-16T01:18:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/28/one-towel-teddy-bear/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>one towel teddy bear</image:title><image:caption>one towel teddy bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel teddy bear</image:title><image:caption>towel teddy bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel teddy bear</image:title><image:caption>finished per the video</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>small rubber bands around he upper edges make ears and a ribbon finishes the teddy bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>gather in the sides of the towel above the arms and put a rubber band on it to make the head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>push the arms off to the sides and unroll any part of the towel that remains rolled so no rolls are left on top the leg portion of the towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold over the end of the towel with the rolls still facing down so that they are facing up on top of the other rolls that were turned up when the towel was twisted</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>twist the towel so the end with the original fold has the rolls facing upward</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>towel flipped over so the rolls are on the underside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teddy-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>both sides rolled to the center</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-16T01:11:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/04/14/how-to-fold-a-towel-bear/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-head-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear hear</image:title><image:caption>fold at the center with the rolled part on the outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel folding</image:title><image:caption>fold the straight end over two more times</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel bear folding</image:title><image:caption>flip towel over so folds are underneath, then turn up straight end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel bear folding</image:title><image:caption>fold down corners from center of folded end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>starting a towel bear head</image:title><image:caption>fold the hand towel in half short way across the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal folding</image:title><image:caption>after rolling both ends to the center fold at the middle with these rolls on the outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel bear</image:title><image:caption>fold over long sides of towel, then fold over short ends</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bears-assembly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>assembled towel bear</image:title><image:caption>assembled towel bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bear-finished-polar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel bear</image:title><image:caption>towel bear on Carnival Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bear-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>finished towel bear</image:title><image:caption>finished towel bear</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-14T14:48:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/04/07/rhodes-greece/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Vista in Rhodes, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-stadium-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old building</image:title><image:caption>this building has restrooms and a pictorial display of various ancient sports</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-semi-sub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi-sub</image:title><image:caption>semi-sub in Rhodes, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-semi-sub-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub</image:title><image:caption>inside the semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-semi-sub-diver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diver</image:title><image:caption>diver from the semi sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-olympic-stadium-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>olympic stadium</image:title><image:caption>looking down on the Olympic stadium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-old-town-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old church</image:title><image:caption>church in old-town Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-hoho-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>HOHO Bus</image:title><image:caption>Hop On Hop Off bus in Rhodes, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>city gate</image:title><image:caption>gate into the old-town walled city</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rhodes-church-of-the-virgin-of-the-burgh-14c.jpg</image:loc><image:title>church ruins</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the Church of the Virgin of the Burgh, a 14th century church inside the old walled city on Rhodes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-27T04:11:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/03/31/the-oceanview-obstructed-room/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-windows.jpg</image:loc><image:title>above the lifeboats</image:title><image:caption>windows above the smaller lifeboats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>obstructed view</image:title><image:caption>view between the lifeboats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-room-e520.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oceanview obstructed cabin E520</image:title><image:caption>oceanview obstructed cabin E520</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-room-104-lido-bow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cabin L104, one of 4 oceanview obstructed rooms at the bow on the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic walls</image:title><image:caption>magnetic walls make organizing paperwork easy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-e520-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifeboat view</image:title><image:caption>one of those little tanks had people working on it for several days</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-e520-mirror.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin E520</image:title><image:caption>from the window end of the room you see the desk and TV</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>closets</image:title><image:caption>big open closet and small closet with door and shelves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ovo-bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin with bunk</image:title><image:caption>at night the steward put a bunk down</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-06T03:32:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/03/17/cruise-ship-cabins-on-carnival-magic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-spa-ocean-view-accessible-11203.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view spa cabin</image:title><image:caption>the extra-larvge curved accessible ocean view spa cabin sits in a front corner of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Magic</image:title><image:caption>Magic in Puerto Rico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-premium-vista-balcony-7459.jpg</image:loc><image:title>premium balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>Premium Balcony cabin in aft corner has wraparound balcony and unusual shape</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-premimum-vista-balcony-7459.jpg</image:loc><image:title>premium vista balcony</image:title><image:caption>just part of the premium wrap-around balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-ocean-view-2223.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean view cabin</image:title><image:caption>standard ocean view cabins are rare on the Magic</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-ocean-suite-7279.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ocean suite</image:title><image:caption>ocean suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-interior-upper-lower-1340.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside upper lower cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside upper lower cabin - top bunk drops down from ceiling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-interior-2245.jpg</image:loc><image:title>interior cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin sleeps 4</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-grand-suite-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suite bathroom</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the grand suite has double sinks and whirlpool tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rooms-grand-suite-7297.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grand suite</image:title><image:caption>grand suites are the biggest staterooms on the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-18T00:39:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/03/10/cruise-ship-decor-on-po-arcadia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater</image:title><image:caption>inside the theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa</image:title><image:caption>heated ceramic chairs in the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-sindhu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sindhu Indian restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Sindhu Indian restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-odd-statues.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ugly statues</image:title><image:caption>What is the thing with cruise ships and ugly statues?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-mural.jpg</image:loc><image:title>all about P&amp;O</image:title><image:caption>history lesson in wall art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-intermezzo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>intermezzo</image:title><image:caption>intermezzo area </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-hallway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hallway art</image:title><image:caption>hallway art by passenger cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-egg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>giant egg</image:title><image:caption>giant egg in a little alcove by the lower floor theater entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/decor-east-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>East Bar</image:title><image:caption>East Bar</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-05T03:59:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/03/03/carnival-vista-havana-cabins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vista-deck-05.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vista-deck-05</image:title><image:caption>Vista deck plans deck 5. The Havana area is at the stern.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-vista-in-rhodes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Rhodes</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Vista in Rhodes, Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Pool</image:title><image:caption>Havana Pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-pool-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana pool</image:title><image:caption>Havana pool at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-inside-5214.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana inside cabin</image:title><image:caption>Havana inside cabin 5214</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana hallway</image:title><image:caption>hallway in the Havana cabin area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-cabanas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Cabanas</image:title><image:caption>Cabanas and private promenade deck area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-cabana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana cabana</image:title><image:caption>Havana Cabana </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-cabana-cabin-5232.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Cabana cabin</image:title><image:caption>Havana Cabana cabin 5232</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/havana-bathrobe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana bathrobe</image:title><image:caption>Havana rooms have special logo bathrobes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-09T01:49:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/02/17/skagway-train-ride/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway</image:title><image:caption>Skagway shops near the cruise docks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway Train</image:title><image:caption>White Pass &amp; Yukon Railway in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway train tunnel</image:title><image:caption>the train enters a tunnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-oldl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway train old</image:title><image:caption>steam engines like this one one pulled the trains</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-old-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old bridge</image:title><image:caption>The current track bypasses this old bridge. Once an engineering marvel, now a deteriorating wreck.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the train</image:title><image:caption>inside the White Pass &amp; Yukon Railway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-derailed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dead engine</image:title><image:caption>old rusty engine lying on its side at the train yard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-cars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway train cars</image:title><image:caption>the tail end of the train crossing over a bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-train-canada-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Skagway train Canada 2</image:title><image:caption>there was still snow at the top of the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/skagway-ship-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess in Skagway</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-19T13:04:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/02/03/carnival-magic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ship-lifejackets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifejackets</image:title><image:caption>life jackets on the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-towel-takeover.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>towels take over the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-toucan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>hallway art in passenger cabin areas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-sport-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sports Square</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-slides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>water slides and splash park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hammocks on the Serenity Deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-red-frog-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-marbles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stairway art included this painting of marbles on one stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-magic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Magic in Saint Thomas</image:title><image:caption>Magic in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>life ring</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-11T19:13:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/08/17/vacationing-in-hell/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-snorkling-with-tarpon-johns-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC snorkling with tarpon John's 2</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling with tarpon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-tarpon-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC tarpon Johns</image:title><image:caption>tarpon photographed from above the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-georgetown-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC Georgetown 2</image:title><image:caption>there's lots of shops near the tender piers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-ships-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC ships Johns</image:title><image:caption>there's no ship attached to the anchor on the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-dolphin-rider-johns1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC Dolphin rider Johns</image:title><image:caption>riding on a dolphin looks like fun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-rum-cake-factory.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC rum cake factory</image:title><image:caption>inside the rum cake factory</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-hell-sign-2-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC hell sign 2 Johns</image:title><image:caption>When you see signs of Hell does it mean the end is near?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-historic-house-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC historic house John's</image:title><image:caption>Historic House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-hell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC hell</image:title><image:caption>Who did you expect to find here?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gc-hell-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GC hell Johns</image:title><image:caption>the limestone formations that gave Hell its name</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-05-05T18:01:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/03/03/uss-kittiwake-wreck-and-reef-snorkel/</loc><lastmod>2017-02-10T18:11:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/02/25/grand-cayman/</loc><lastmod>2017-02-10T18:06:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/22/snorkeling-with-tarpon-at-grand-cayman/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-tarpon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tarpon swimming through the bubbles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-for-fb-tarpon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tarpon up close</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/grand-cayman-guy-harvey-picture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Guy Harvey Picture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-tarpon-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman tarpon 2</image:title><image:caption>tarpon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-spotts-bay-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman Spotts Bay table</image:title><image:caption>trees growing through a very long picnic table</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-spotts-bay-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman Spotts Bay beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at Spotts Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-splendor-spotts-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman Splendor Spotts Bay</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor in Spotts Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-paradise-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman paradise restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Paradise Restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-merchandise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman merchandise</image:title><image:caption>inside the Big Black Dick's rum store</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cayman-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cayman fish 2</image:title><image:caption>Sargent Majors</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-10T18:00:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/02/10/cucina-del-capitano/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-tiramisu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Tiramisu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-spaghetti.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>spaghetti carbonara</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>this soup and the bread could have made a meal, but it's just a starter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-menu-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Menu at Cucina del Capitano</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-menu-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dessert menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-menu-closed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Fancy menu from Cucina del Capitano</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>A little bit of Italy inside Cucina del Capitano</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-calamari.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>if you like squid you can order calamari</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze outside view of oceanview and cove balcony rooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cucina-bread-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>slices of toasted bread double as serving dishes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-11T05:01:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/01/27/you-cant-control-the-weather-and-neither-can-the-captain/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/arcadia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Arcadia</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia found more mist in New Zealand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bora-bora1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bora Bora</image:title><image:caption>island in the mist - all we saw of Bora Bora</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bora-bora-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bora Bora</image:title><image:caption>leaving Bora Bora</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bora-bora-reef-channel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bora bora reef channel</image:title><image:caption>narrow passage into Bora Bora - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bora-bora-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bora Bora 2</image:title><image:caption>Bora Bora surrounded by lagoon and motus - internet photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bora-bora.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bora bora</image:title><image:caption>What we missed in Bora Bora - internet photo obviously</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/breeze-jamaica-horse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>horse swim</image:title><image:caption>Swimming on horseback at Montego Bay, Jamaica</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-29T04:42:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/01/20/athens-and-piraeus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Athens Acropolis</image:title><image:caption>Acropolis looms high over Athens with the Parthenon visible for miles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-vista.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista in Athens</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Athens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>happy train</image:title><image:caption>Happy Train takes people around Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piraeus</image:title><image:caption>touristy shopping area near the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-running-man.jpg</image:loc><image:title>running man statue</image:title><image:caption>running man statue in Athens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-piraeus-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piraeus City Walk</image:title><image:caption>map for the city walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-piraeus-follow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>follow me</image:title><image:caption>follow the little yellow guys to the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-piraeus-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piraeus</image:title><image:caption>seaside walkway in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-palace-guard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palace guard</image:title><image:caption>guard at the presidential palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/athens-marina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marina</image:title><image:caption>marina in Piraeus</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-01-30T14:59:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/01/13/cartagena-colombia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartegena-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>metal sculpture</image:title><image:caption>this city square had a row of metal sculptures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartegena-old-and-new.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cartagena old and new</image:title><image:caption>Looking from the old part of Cartagena to the new</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartegena-emerald-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>emerald mine replica</image:title><image:caption>fake miner outside the fake mine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartegena-emerald-museum-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>emeralds</image:title><image:caption>emeralds in the mine exhibit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-vulture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>vulture</image:title><image:caption>vulture in Cargagena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-toucan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toucan</image:title><image:caption>toucan in the aviary at Cartagena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-street-vendors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cartagena street vendors</image:title><image:caption>peddlers with carts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old barracks</image:title><image:caption>it's a barracks...it's a dungeon...it's tourist shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-parrot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parrot</image:title><image:caption>parrot in the aviary at the port in Cartagena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cartagena-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity in Cartagena</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Infinity in Cartagena, Colombia</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-31T16:40:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2017/01/06/food-on-the-ruby-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-tea-time.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>waiter serving treats at afternoon tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-surf-turf-gf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>surf and turf</image:title><image:caption>surf and turf gluten free version</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princesss in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-share-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>share menu</image:title><image:caption>menu from Curtis Stone's SHARE, a premium restaurant on Ruby Princess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dining room menu</image:title><image:caption>one night's menu from the dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-gastropub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>salty dog</image:title><image:caption>Salty Dog Gastropub, one of the premium restaurants</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-crown-grill-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crown Grill menu</image:title><image:caption>Menu from Crown Grill premium restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/food-chocolate-dome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate dessert</image:title><image:caption>fancy chocolate</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-31T16:27:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/28/grand-cayman-turtle-farm/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>from the bridge you can see turtles and fish in the salt water swimming lagoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-turtle-swim.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>turtle in the snorkel lagoon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-turtle-swim-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>several turtles stayed near this reef just beyond the turtle and fish crowd</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-turtle-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>turtle in the snorkel lagoon at the turtle farm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>freshwater pool and slide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-shark.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Shark in the Predator Tank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>wild iguanas sunned themselves on rocks around the ponds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-georgetown.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>marine park stairway to the sea in Georgetown</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the saltwater snorkel lagoon has lots of fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-cayman-breeze-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze at Georgetown from the marine park where people snorkel with tarpon</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-19T13:20:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/25/how-to-make-a-towel-grinch/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel Grinch head</image:title><image:caption>tuck the pointy end in between the rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making towel Grinch head</image:title><image:caption>set towel rolled side down, fold loose ends over top and roll from wide end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rolling the towel head</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides together - you can keep both hands on the towel if you're not taking photos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towe; Grinch</image:title><image:caption>finished towel Grinch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel grinch</image:title><image:caption>towel Grinch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>headless towel Grinch</image:title><image:caption>place towel Grinch body in seated position and drape with red hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel animal body</image:title><image:caption>towel Grinch body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel body folding</image:title><image:caption>take the tips of both ends of one roll in one hand and both ends of the other roll in the other hand and pull</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grinch towel art</image:title><image:caption>fold the rolled towel in half rolled side out and pull the inside tips out of the end of each roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grinch-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel grinch body</image:title><image:caption>tightly roll both ends of bath towel to the center</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T11:13:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/11/11/carnival-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-for-my-fb-atrium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Atrium</image:title><image:caption>Vista Atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-vista-in-naples.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Naples</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-vista-in-bernuda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista</image:title><image:caption>Vista in Bermuda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-theaters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theaters</image:title><image:caption>Theater entrance for Imax and Thrill Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista stairway art</image:title><image:caption>stairway art from the aft staircase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship-slide</image:title><image:caption>Waterslides and splash park. The orange one is the new tube slide. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-skyride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride</image:title><image:caption>Skyride on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fresh Creations Salad</image:title><image:caption>Fresh Creations salad from the Serenity Deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-red-frog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Red Frog Pub</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Pub &amp; Brewery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ship-promenade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Promenade Deck</image:title><image:caption>outside seating for Cherry On Top on the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-24T19:38:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/16/cruise-ship-cabins-on-carnival-vista/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cabins-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vista Launderette</image:title><image:caption>launderette on the Vista</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-spa-suite-11205.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa suite</image:title><image:caption>spa suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-spa-ov-14201.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa oceanview cabin</image:title><image:caption>spa oceanview cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-spa-balcony-14225.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>spa balcony cabin is the same as a regular one except the colors and the perks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-pt-ul-2217.jpg</image:loc><image:title>porthole cabin</image:title><image:caption>this porthole cabin is called upper lower because it has one real bed and one couch bed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-inside-6328.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin 6328 is more square than the average cabin and accessed from a third hallway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-inside-4-2303.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside cabin sleeps 4</image:title><image:caption>Low budget cruising - inside cabin that sleeps 4</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-havana-cabanas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Cabanas</image:title><image:caption>Havana Cabanas have a walkway on the promenade deck gated off for just those cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-havana-cabana-suite-5234.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Cabana Suite</image:title><image:caption>Havana Cabana Suite 5234</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cabins-havana-cabana-5234.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Havana Cabana</image:title><image:caption>Havana Cabana</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-24T19:36:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/23/tahiti-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-water-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>biggest of the water caves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-temple-pyramid.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>this back of a pyramid was the only part of the temple still standing any higher than the platform at the lowest level</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-temple-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>small statue and platform in front of the pyramid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-rooster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>rooster in Tahiti</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>map of Tahiti</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lighthouse at Point Venus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-garden-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>waterfall at the botanical garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-garden-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flowers from Tahiti's botanical garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>View of Papeete, Tahiti from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tahiti-blowhole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the blowhole was more mist than water while we were there</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-23T15:45:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/12/09/celebritys-lobster-murano-recipe/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-waiter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cooking lobster tableside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>places set at a table for 2</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Spinach Salad</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>menu at SS United States</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-lobster-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lobster dinner plated and ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Cartagena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-flambe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lobster flambé</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>entrance to the SS United States restaurant on the Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ss-us-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the waiter adds sauce to the soufflé</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-11-09T15:21:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/11/25/swimming-with-horses-for-real/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Leaving the Water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-beach-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>View from the horse's back</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-stable-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Half Moon Equestrian Center at Half Moon Bay Resort - Montego Bay, Jamaica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-water-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Heading out into the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-swim.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Wesley Swimming</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-ride-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Riding to the beach with the guide.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-beach-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Riding on the Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-beach-corral-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Horse Corral on the Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-horse-arena.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>John on Romeo in the arena</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jamaica-dolphin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Dolphin Jumping</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-17T07:25:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/04/02/half-moon-cay-horse-ride/</loc><lastmod>2019-02-27T20:57:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/07/carnival-cruises-afternoon-tea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sea-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea tea</image:title><image:caption>Afternoon Tea on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-liberty-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea Liberty John's</image:title><image:caption>sweet treats at afternoon tea on Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-liberty-johns-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea Liberty John's 2</image:title><image:caption>waiter serving afternoon tea treats on Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-breeze-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea Breeze 2</image:title><image:caption>tea sandwiches on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-01-10T18:22:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/06/15/dunns-river-falls/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-26T03:14:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/06/01/mystic-mountain-ocho-rios-jamaica/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-26T03:07:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/24/jamaica-zip-line-at-good-hope-estate/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-whizzing-by.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline whizzing by</image:title><image:caption>zipliners zip by quickly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-water-stop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline water stop</image:title><image:caption>end of the line with water jugs on the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline waiting</image:title><image:caption>a rider waits for the person ahead to reach the next platform</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-traveling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline traveling</image:title><image:caption>not quite Tarzan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline platform</image:title><image:caption>zipliners attached to the cable on the platform while waiting for their turn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-no-brakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline no brakes</image:title><image:caption>no brakes needed this zip</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-low-platform.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline low platform</image:title><image:caption>low platform on a steep hillside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-jungle-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline jungle flower</image:title><image:caption>flower at Good Hope Estate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-john-videos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline John videos</image:title><image:caption>rider on the zipline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/zipline-harnessing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zipline harnessing</image:title><image:caption>harnessing up for the zip-line</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-26T02:56:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/02/24/jamaica-river-tube-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-swimmer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube swimmer</image:title><image:caption>the first swimmer braves the chilly water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-rapid.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube rapid</image:title><image:caption>passing through a small rapid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-rapid-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube rapid 2</image:title><image:caption>just a little drop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube guide</image:title><image:caption>river tubing guide on a blow-up kayak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-cutting-bamboo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube cutting bamboo</image:title><image:caption>cutting bamboo to make a raft</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube bridge</image:title><image:caption>approaching a bridge which we later crossed on foot after the zip line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-bridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube bridge 2</image:title><image:caption>under the old stone bridge made from ballast off colonial ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-bamboo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube bamboo</image:title><image:caption>locals call this bamboo the suicide plant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-air-plant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube air plant</image:title><image:caption>air plants live in the trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/river-tube-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river tube 3</image:title><image:caption>Having Fun River Tubing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-26T02:49:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/12/26/staterooms-on-carnival-ecstasy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Interior stateroom has a curtain with a light over it, but no window behind the curtain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-m22.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Porthole Cabin M22</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-ocean-view-m60.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ocean View Cabin M60</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-r2-crib-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>portable crib for the youngest cruise ship passengers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-junior-suite-v18.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Junior Suite room V18</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-interior-upper-lower-r52-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Interior Upper/Lower Room R52</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-interior-m54-sleeps-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>One bunk is down, but the bulky frame of the other over the bed takes up a lot of space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-grand-suite-u94.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Grand Suite room U94</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-grand-suite-balcony-u98.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Extended balcony from the Grand Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-ecstasy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy in Key West</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:57:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/02/unique-staterooms-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-spa-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Special Spa Products come with Spa Cabins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-view1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ledge in front of the portholes with 2 weeks of towel animals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-ov-back-corner-slightly-odd-shaped-2493.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin 2493 is one of the odd shaped rooms at the stern corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-ocean-view-1223-crib.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ships have portable cribs for the youngest cruisers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-junior-suite-bow-corner-9206.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Junior Suite 9206, bow corner deck 9</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-inside-window-bow-accessible-7208.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>accessible inside room with window 7208, bow deck 7</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-deluxe-ov-back-l-shape-2485.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>L-shaped Deluxe Ocean View Cabin near the stern is bigger than other cabins in the same category</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-cove-balcony-2285.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cove Balcony from cabin 2285</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-connecting-73827384.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>connecting cabins 7382 and 7384</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-01-11T22:53:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/02/11/choosing-your-cruise-ship-cabin/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:51:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/06/29/accomodations-on-holland-america-westerdam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/westerdam-in-sitka-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Sitka Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Westedam in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-suite-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms suite 2</image:title><image:caption>Superior Suite adds more space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-verandah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms verandah</image:title><image:caption>Verandah rooms give passengers their own outside space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-penthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms penthouse</image:title><image:caption>The Penthouse suite is so big it doesn't all fit in the picture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-penthouse-bed-cupboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms penthouse bed cupboard</image:title><image:caption>there's a bed hiding in these cabinets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-penthouse-hot-tub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms penthouse hot tub</image:title><image:caption>private hot tub on Penthouse balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rooms-penthouse-bath.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms penthouse bath</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the penthouse</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:49:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/17/accomodations-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:46:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/29/accommodations-on-the-norwegian-pearl/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:43:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/07/28/the-awesome-cruise-ship-cabin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 view</image:title><image:caption>cabin door opens onto atrium view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 living room</image:title><image:caption>living room area </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-divina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 Divina</image:title><image:caption>MSC Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-courtyard-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 courtyard 2</image:title><image:caption>courtyard area just outside of room 9145 </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-bedroom-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 bedroom 2</image:title><image:caption>bedroom area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9145-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>9145 balcony</image:title><image:caption>Double length balcony</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:38:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/01/20/cruise-ship-cabins-on-the-msc-divina/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-standard-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms standard balcony</image:title><image:caption>Divina standard balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/divina-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina John's</image:title><image:caption>MSC Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-suite-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms suite bathroom</image:title><image:caption>suite bathroom with tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-standard-shower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms standard shower</image:title><image:caption>standard shower with doors inward to make more bathroom space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-yacht-club-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms yacht club stairs</image:title><image:caption>Swarovski crystal staircase in the MSC Yacht Club private area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-yacht-club-library.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms yacht club library</image:title><image:caption>MSC Yacht Club Library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-yacht-club-hot-tubs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms yacht club hot tubs</image:title><image:caption>Hot tubs in the Yacht Club pool area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-yacht-club-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms yacht club bar</image:title><image:caption>Drinks are on the house at the MSC Yacht Club bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-sophia-loren-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms Sophia Loren suite</image:title><image:caption>Sophia Loren Royal Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rooms-le-muse-yacht-club-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms Le Muse yacht club restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Le Muse, the MSC Yacht Club private dining room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:36:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/23/cruise-ship-cabins-on-carnival-splendor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-accessible.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms accessible</image:title><image:caption>view into accessible room from bathroom shows low set hook on bathroom door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-accessible-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms accessible door</image:title><image:caption>wheelchair accessible rooms have wider doors - and note the low placement of the mailbox</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-accessible-shower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms accessible shower</image:title><image:caption>shower in wheelchair accessible stateroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-accessible-clotheslines.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms accessible clotheslines</image:title><image:caption>double clotheslines - and longer too since the shower is bigger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-spa-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms spa products</image:title><image:caption>spa products come with the spa room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-spa-chair.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms spa chair</image:title><image:caption>If you've never tried a heated ceramic chair, you have no idea what you are missing.  Pure Bliss.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-spa-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms spa balcony</image:title><image:caption>Spa Balcony Cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-suite-ocean-7269-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms suite ocean 7269 bathroom</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Suite bathroom has double sinks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-suite-grand-7291.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms suite grand 7291</image:title><image:caption>Grand Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rooms-suite-grand-balcony-7291.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms suite grand balcony 7291</image:title><image:caption>the balcony on the grand suite has fancy furniture</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:33:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/02/27/cabins-on-the-wilderness-adventurer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-hallway-storage1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins hallway storage</image:title><image:caption>even the hallway has storage - especially nice for wet coats and boots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins window</image:title><image:caption>Fishermen's Terminal through the cabin window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-trailblazer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins Trailblazer</image:title><image:caption>Trailblazer cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-trailblazer-sink-tv.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins trailblazer sink &amp; tv</image:title><image:caption>sink in the cabin next to the mirrored bathroom door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-storage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins storage</image:title><image:caption>plenty of room for passenger's things on these shelves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-pathfinder-with-window-seat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins Pathfinder with window seat</image:title><image:caption>Pathfinder room with outside entry.  This one has a window seat.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-navigator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins Navigator</image:title><image:caption>Navigator Cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wa-anchored.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA anchored</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:27:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/01/cruise-ship-cabins-on-carnival-legend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-deck-6-deck-plan1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms deck 6 deck plan</image:title><image:caption>deck plan to deck 6 where most of the photos are from</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-window-1-233.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>window room 1-233 with the couch made into a third bed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-with-bunks-6-181.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Suite with bunk down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-big-6-217-dressing-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dressing room in the grand suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-big-6-217-with-bunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Grand Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-big-6-217-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>balcony on the grand suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-6175-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Legend in Sydney, Australia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-suite-6175-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in the grand suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rooms-inside-7-278.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Inside room 7-278 has a different arrangement.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:24:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/07/10/cruise-ship-cabins-on-holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/veendam-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-vista-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Vista Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-porthole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Porthole Cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-pinacle-spare-bed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold-down spare bed in the Pinnacle Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-pinacle-living-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pinnacle Suite Living Room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-pinacle-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dining room in the Pinnacle Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-pinacle-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pinnacle Suite Balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-oceanview.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Ocean-View Cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-neptune-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Neptune Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cabins-lanai.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam Lanai Cabin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-10-29T11:56:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/12/18/cruise-ship-cabins-on-celebrity-infinity/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-8104-celeb-bedroom1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Bedroom in Celebrity Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-penthouse-suite-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>penthouse has full sized refrigerator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-penthouse-suite-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Foyer at the penthouse makes a grand entry into the suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-ocean-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ocean View Stateroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-infinity-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Cabo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-closet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the two bars at the back of the closet near the bottom of the picture pull down for more hanging space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-blu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Blu Restaurant for the Aqua Class Guests</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-9100-aqua.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Aqua Class room comes with spa privledges - room 9100</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-8104-celeb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The spacious Celebrity Suite has separate living area and bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-8104-celeb-bathroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>bathroom in Celebrity suite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:19:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/29/cruise-ship-cabins-on-po-arcadia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-tea-service-regular.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tea tray in the cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>P&amp;O Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-rdj-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Rio de Janeiro Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-rdj-suite-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Balcony on the Rio de Janeiro Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-d166-balcony-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabins D166 balcony John's</image:title><image:caption>Balcony Cabin D166</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-d165-interior.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>interior cabin D165</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-binoculars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>binoculars from the cabin </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-b80-mini-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Mini-Suite Room B80</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-accessible-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>door to accessible cabin at the end of the hallway is much larger than regular door on the side</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:16:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/06/porthole-cabins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/portholes-ecstasy-ledge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Portholes open upward over big ledge on the Ecstasy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/portholes-breeze-ledge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The ledge on the Breeze held two weeks of towel animals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/portholes-breeze-ledge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Portholes on the Breeze Open To The Side And Are Secured With Hooks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/portholes-breeze-1219.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Porthole Cabin on the Breeze is Spacious</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/portholes-breeze-1219-spacious.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze Porthole Cabin 1219 </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-r4-steward-opens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Stateroom Steward Opens the Portholes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-r4-closed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Portholes closed for stormy weather</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-big-r41.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy Cabin R4 Has Lots of Open Space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rooms-porthole-view2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Miami Through the Ecstasy's Porthole</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-04-14T17:06:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/01/cruise-ship-cabins-on-ruby-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-for-my-fb-e520.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bunk in use</image:title><image:caption>ocean view obstructed cabin E520 with bunk in use</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r749-balcony-aft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>R749 aft balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony to R749, aft facing premium balcony cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r747-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sheltered balcony</image:title><image:caption>balcony to cabin R747 is bigger than normal with lots of sheltered space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r507-interior-rotated-90.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rotated interior cabin</image:title><image:caption>Interior cabin R507 has more space on the side of the shelves not visible in the picture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r415-ada-penthouse-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ADA suite</image:title><image:caption>ADA penthouse suite room R415</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r411-suite-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penthouse suite</image:title><image:caption>entrance to penthouse suite R411</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r402-suite-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Suites have better balcony furniture and bigger balconies. room R402</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r402-princess-cays-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cabin R402, the Princess Cays Penthouse Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-r306-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>balcony cabin</image:title><image:caption>balcony cabin R306</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cabins-p230-ocean-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ocean view cabin P230 has full window view</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-22T06:11:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/11/18/cruising-across-the-pacific-ocean/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pacific-sunrise-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pacific sunrise</image:title><image:caption>Sunrise over the ship's wake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-whitewater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>whitewater churned up by the ship's passage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-valparaiso.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>view of Valparaiso from one of its funiculars</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>sunrise through one of the openings near the bow of the Promenade deck </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-sunday-roast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sunday roast by the pool on the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>hydrotherapy pool which is part of the thermal package from the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-new-zealand-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>New Zealand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>menu from one night's dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-horisnt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Horizn't - spoof of the daily newsletter Horizon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pacific-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Meridian Restaurant (aka the dining room)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-19T18:04:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/20/prince-edward-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam at Prince Edward Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-st-peters-anglican-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Saint Peter's Anglican Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-st-dunstans-cathedral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Saint Dunstan's Cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-red-soil.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>PEI's red soil shows on this beachside cliff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-racetrack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Harness Racers are Standardbred Horses </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-providence-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Providence House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-oldest-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Oldest Church on the Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-old-homestead.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Old Homestead </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-old-homes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Historic Homes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pei-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cove Head Lighthouse</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-13T21:03:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/11/04/cruising-through-the-panama-canal/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-ship-leaves-road-gate-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Panama ship leaves road gate open</image:title><image:caption>ship leaving Gatun Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-new-lock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>work on the new locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-new-cut-joins-after-pedro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>where the new and old channels join past Pedro Miguel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-new-channel-at-pedro-miguel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The higher new channel bypasses Pedro Miguel Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-navigational-aids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>line of sight navigational aids on the hillside help guide ships through the canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-new-channel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Panama new channel 2</image:title><image:caption>Panama Canal scenery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>canal watching from the Infinity's Constellation Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-lock-rowboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Panama lock rowboat</image:title><image:caption>rowboat attaches the lines from the locomotives to the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-lock-pedro-miguel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pedro Miguel Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panama-lock-dam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dam and spillway at Mira Flores Locks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-06T14:07:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/10/31/how-to-make-a-towel-scorpion/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-leg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Leg for Towel Scorpion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>after folding the two corners into triangles it forms one big triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>after folding the towel in thirds, fold each end over in a triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>how to fold a towel scorpion head</image:title><image:caption>Fold over 1/3 of the hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-finished-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Scorpion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Finished Towel Scorpion</image:title><image:caption>Finished Towel Scorpion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-claws-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>roll two washcloths for claws</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Set towel down with rolled side underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The rolls should be tighter than this.   It's hard to keep them tight while doing photos.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/scorpion-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Tightly roll the far side of the towel on both ends. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-09T05:51:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/10/28/cruising-through-endicott-arm/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>obstructed view</image:title><image:caption>view from the oceanview obstructed room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-sumdum-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sumdum Glacier</image:title><image:caption>We went to Alaska and saw Sumdum Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruising Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>cruising through Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-scenery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Endicott Arm</image:title><image:caption>scenery in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-dawes-sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise at Dawes Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Sunrise over Dawes Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-dawes-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leaving Dawes Glacier</image:title><image:caption>leaving Dawes Glacier under the rising sun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-dawes-glacier-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Endicott Dawes Glacier Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Dawes Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/endicott-bergy-bits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bergy bits</image:title><image:caption>bergy bits - very small icebergs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-28T19:57:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/10/21/grand-turk-power-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-snorkel-resort.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Beach Resort with Power Snorkel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-sealife5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>looking down to the bottom of the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-sealife3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fish and coral seen on our excursion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-scooters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Power scooters on a boat, but they just handed them out from there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-scooter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Power unit on the dock at the snorkel shack for the demo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-scooter-me.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>I don't usually take selfies, but what the heck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-scooter-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>John on his power snorkel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-guide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The guide down at the sea floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-guide-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The guide used his scooter to dive down to the bottom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grand-turk-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cruise port from the ship with the Margaritaville pool</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-19T13:34:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/10/14/sailing-past-easter-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/easter-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Island</image:title><image:caption>Easter Island has some variety in its terrain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/easterispetroglyph2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easterispetroglyph2</image:title><image:caption>Petroglyphs on Easter Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-trees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Easter Island has trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>As we approached the island, the sun rose behind us.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-original-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Easter Island's original head?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-moai.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Island Moai</image:title><image:caption>A row of moai from the inland side. Not my photo, found online.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-moai-small.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Island Moai small</image:title><image:caption>A row of Moai on a platform</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-moai-hillside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Island Moai hillside</image:title><image:caption>Moai statues on a hillside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-moai-backs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Easter Island Moai backs</image:title><image:caption>backsides of Moai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/easter-island-approaching.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Approaching Easter Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-23T20:48:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/10/07/train-boat-and-bus-excursion-in-puntarenas-costa-rica/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>bus parked at the boat place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Rica boat</image:title><image:caption>river boat ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-boat-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside the river boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-bird-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Rica bird 2</image:title><image:caption>river bird with stilts for legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-vendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cart selling coconuts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Costa Rica train</image:title><image:caption>last car on the train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-train-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>view out the back of the train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-train-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside the train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-train-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>view out the back while train crosses bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/costa-rica-train-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>train ride in progress</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-01T21:00:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/30/splendor-behind-the-fun-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-fun-pearl-laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Behind fun Pearl laundry</image:title><image:caption>Laundry on the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-fun-pearl-i-95.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Behind fun Pearl  I-95</image:title><image:caption>I-95 central hallway through crew area on Norwegian Pearl runs the entire length of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-fun-liberty-crew-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Behind fun Liberty crew lounge</image:title><image:caption>Crew Lounge from the Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-fun-liberty-cooler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Behind fun Liberty cooler</image:title><image:caption>one of many food storage coolers on Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-the-fun-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Behind the fun Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-the-fun-crew-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Behind the Fun on the bow of the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/behind-the-fun-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Behind the Fun tour visits the bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-17T13:03:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/29/mahogany-bay-boss-underwater-scooters/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-shipwreck1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan shipwreck</image:title><image:caption>the bigger of the two wrecks at Mahogany Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor behind the Magic Flying Beach Chair</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-sea-floor-snorkeling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan sea floor snorkeling</image:title><image:caption>sea floor snorkel photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-riders.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter riders</image:title><image:caption>people riding BOSS scooters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-riders-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter riders 2</image:title><image:caption>people on scooters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-rider-diver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter rider diver</image:title><image:caption>diver with a scooter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-ready.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter ready</image:title><image:caption>diver waiting for scooter riders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-demo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter demo</image:title><image:caption>demonstration on how to ride a scooter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-buoys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter buoys</image:title><image:caption>buoys show where the scooters are</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/roatan-scooter-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roatan scooter boat</image:title><image:caption>tour boat at the dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-09T06:13:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/09/valparaiso-chile/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/valparaiso-stairway1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>painted stairway</image:title><image:caption>a very colorful stairway takes a shortcut between buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-dry-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ship having work done in the dry dock anchored in the harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-street-high-curb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>curb way above street level</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-street-art-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Valparaiso street art John's</image:title><image:caption>Valparaiso street art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-slum-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stairway in a sort of dodgy-looking area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-slum-cars.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cars parked on unsound looking building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-skinny-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the houses are colorful even without murals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-ruin-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Valparaiso ruin John's</image:title><image:caption>looking through the shell of a ruin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-regent-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Regent's ship in clear view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/valparaiso-pablo-neruda-house-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pablo Neruda's House</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-09-09T17:59:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/03/17/towel-art-how-to-make-a-towel-gorilla/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gorilla-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel gorilla</image:title><image:caption>set the head on the body tucking it between the arms and decorate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gorilla-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel gorilla head</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides together with everything that was on top staying on the outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gorilla-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel gorilla head</image:title><image:caption>fold over the towel across the long edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gorilla-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making a towel gorilla head</image:title><image:caption>before folding the triangle parts make sure the loose end is underneath the towel on the side where the point will be</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-05-02T11:19:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/09/02/puerto-quetzal-guatemala-cruise-ship-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-weaver-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>girl weaving</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-store-merchandise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>things for sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-jade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>jade Mayan artifacts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-jade-store.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>shades of jade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-internet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Internet!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity at Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatemala-cruise-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the cruise port looks like an oasis of green in an industrial area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatamala-volcanoes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Volcanoes on the horizon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/guatamala-hammocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>comfy </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-09-02T16:26:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/23/quebec-city/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-ruins1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Under Dufferin Terrace </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Quebec City</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-upper-city.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Shops in the upper part of old town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-upper-city-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-ruins-artifacts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-ruins-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>storage area of the old cellar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-old-post-office-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Old Post Office Building which is next to the Chateau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-lower-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Quebec has a lot of interesting old buildings and even one with a mural of buildings painted on one side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/quebec-lower-town-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>street that leads to the funiculaire</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-08-31T16:54:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/17/gluten-free-cruising/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-surf-n-turf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>surf n turf</image:title><image:caption>my sisters ate well with meals like surf &amp; turf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-steak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>steak</image:title><image:caption>on the last night they had steak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>view from the Promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster</image:title><image:caption>lobster was on the menu one night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-floating-islands-in-vanilla-sauce-caramel-drizzle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free dessert</image:title><image:caption>floating islands with vanilla sauce and caramel drizzle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-escargo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>escargo</image:title><image:caption>one day both sisters tries the escargot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-crab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab</image:title><image:caption>crab dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gf-baked-alaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baked Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Baked Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-08-17T17:30:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/11/how-to-fold-towel-ducks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ducks-finished-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brown towel duck</image:title><image:caption>towel duck </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duckling-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>washcloth duckling</image:title><image:caption>fold edge over to turn a square into a rectangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ducks-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel ducks</image:title><image:caption>towel ducks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ducks-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel ducks</image:title><image:caption>towel ducks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duckling2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>washcloth duckling</image:title><image:caption>fold corners down into a triangle same as with duck towels</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duck-small-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel folding cheat</image:title><image:caption>if the duck head and neck don't stay put flatten them with a book</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duck-small-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel duck</image:title><image:caption>the neck needs to curve back a bit to hold up the head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duck-small-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel duck folding</image:title><image:caption>shape the wide end to look like the tail end of a duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duck-big-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel duck folding</image:title><image:caption>tuck the loose ends between the folds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/duck-big-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel duck folding</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides to the middle from the folded edges</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-08-18T21:11:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/08/05/chile-vina-del-mar/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tree near the flower clock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-toys-for-rent.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fun for rent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Park and Historic Building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-paints.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>kids painting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-horses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>horses taking a break</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flower in Vina del Mar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-flower-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flower on a tree near the casino</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-clock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Reloj de Flores</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>old church in Vina del Mar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vina-del-mar-castle-splash.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>waves splashing over the rocks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-12T20:22:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/29/the-ever-growing-van-tour-in-puerto-vallarta/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-malecon1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Malecon beachside walkway through the touristy area of town</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-tequila-tasting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tequila tasting area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-tequila-factory.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>guy at the tequila place explains how they make it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>sculpture on the Malecon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-rock-islands.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Islands or rocks?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>playground at the jungle restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-jungle-swing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>rope swing in the jungle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-jungle-restaurant2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>front entrance to the jungle restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-jungle-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>terrace at a jungle restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puerto-vallarta-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Puerto Vallarta</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-10-12T20:23:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/22/back-to-belize-for-more-cave-tubing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-tiki-hut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize tiki hut</image:title><image:caption>tiki hut</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-river-crossing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize river crossing</image:title><image:caption>river crossing to get to the trail to the caves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-ready-for-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize ready for cave</image:title><image:caption>getting people loaded on tubes to get ready to into the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize port</image:title><image:caption>Shops at the Tender Port in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-park-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize park building</image:title><image:caption>Building at the Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-in-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize in cave</image:title><image:caption>cave tubers in the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-cohune-palm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize cohune palm</image:title><image:caption>Cohune Palm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize cave</image:title><image:caption>rock formation inside the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/belize-cave-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize cave waterfall</image:title><image:caption>waterfall in the cave</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-29T01:36:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/15/food-on-holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Sydney, Nova Scotia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>biscuit with jam and cream, fruit tart, and tea sandwich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-quail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Quail from a special chef's night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-pinnacle-pork-chop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pork Chop at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-pinnacle-halibut-and-shrimp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>shrimp and halibut at Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-chocolate-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>chocolate cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-canaletto-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cake and gelato at Canaletto</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/food-black-forest-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Even the sugar-free desserts are fancy</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-17T17:23:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/08/carnival-breeze-fahrenheit-555-steakhouse/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-spinach-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>spinach and bacon salad with surprise mushroom center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Steakhouse Menu</image:title><image:caption>Steakhouse Menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lobster dinner in the steakhouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-chocolate-sampler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Sampler</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-cheesecake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cheesecake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steakhouse-appetizer-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the raw lobster and caviar thing</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-13T14:02:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/07/04/very-easy-ice-cream-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ice-cream-cake-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice cream cake</image:title><image:caption>ice cream cake decorated for the 4th of July with m&amp;m flag</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ice-cream-cake-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice cream cake</image:title><image:caption>ice cream cake made with chocolate truffle ice cream, chocolate chip ice cream, oreo cookies, and hot fudge sauce. Topped with m&amp;m's.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-07T17:04:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/27/cozumel-beaches-on-your-own-sky-reef/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-sky-reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sea view and a worker cleaning out seaweed from the after effects of a hurricane</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-sky-reef-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sky Reef from under the beach umbrellas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>sea life at Sky Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fish at Sky Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-fan-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fan coral at Sky Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-ecstasy-from-sky-reef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy from Sky Reef in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cozumel-cuttlefish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cuttlefish at Sky Reef</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-01T03:59:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/22/santiago-chile/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santiago-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>old church in Santiago, Chile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-j4-condor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Santiago J4 condor</image:title><image:caption>condor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-j3-condor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Santiago J3 condor</image:title><image:caption>Condor at the ski resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-j1-goats-and-snow-stick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Santiago J1 goats and snow stick</image:title><image:caption>goats cross the road near a snow depth measuring pole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-16-street-dogs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>street dogs barking at a cab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-15-farellones-burnt-stone.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>probably should have built the whole house from stone</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-14-farellones-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>view of ski lifts and tubing are from window of Farellones restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-13-farellones.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Farellones, Chile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-12-andes-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Andes Mountains with road winding to the top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/santiago-11-lizard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lizard at the ski resort</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-07T02:55:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/19/packing-for-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-waterproof-case.jpg</image:loc><image:title>card case</image:title><image:caption>keep cash, ID, and credit cards safe at the beach in a waterproof case</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-small-shoes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shoes</image:title><image:caption>save weight and space with small streamlined shoes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-power.jpg</image:loc><image:title>power</image:title><image:caption>there's often just one outlet in cruise ship cabins so bring your own</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>magnetic walls</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship cabins often have magnetic walls so a few magnets keep paperwork organized</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-liquids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pack liquids in a bag</image:title><image:caption>pack your liquids in a plastic bag in case one leaks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-laundry-soap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>laundry soap pods</image:title><image:caption>laundry soap pods make washing easy - just throw one in with the dirty clothes when you head to the launderette. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-junkmail-necklace-card.jpg</image:loc><image:title>packing necklaces</image:title><image:caption>Junk mail and a plastic bag make great necklace holders. Cut slits on both ends to hold the chain and it won't get tangled.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-hat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunhat</image:title><image:caption>a sunhat that folds down flat or rolls up small then pops back into shape is great for cruising</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-coral-safe-sunscreen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral safe sunscreen</image:title><image:caption>bring coral safe sunscreen when swimming in tropical waters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pack-clothespins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>clothespins</image:title><image:caption>a few clothespins come in handy with the clothesline in the cabin shower</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-26T17:20:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/15/celebritys-qsine-where-fun-meets-food/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-taj-mahal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Taj Majal AKA "Barbie House"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-spring-rolls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Spring Rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Qsine on Celebrity Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-popcorn-shrimp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Popcorn Shrimp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-place-setting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Place Setting at Qsine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-persian-kebob.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Persian Kebob served on a sword</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>At Qsine the fun starts with the menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-menu-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Dessert Menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-disco-shrimp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Disco Shrimp served over disco lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/qsine-chocolate-tombstone.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Tombstone</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-26T17:45:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/12/would-you-want-bad-news-on-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/air.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canned air</image:title><image:caption>this can of air stops misbehaving dogs right in their tracks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ket-duck-ship1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Would you want to know bad news if you were on a cruise?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/piper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Piper</image:title><image:caption>We found a dog named Piper at the doggy jail (animal shelter) wearing an orange collar - which is pretty funny if you've ever seen Orange Is the New Black</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/isabelle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Isabelle</image:title><image:caption>Isabelle 2002 - 2016</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ship-for-fb-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Ketchikan</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-26T01:14:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/09/the-secret-rooms/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rooms-accessible-inside-window-9202.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>accessible cabin from the Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-view4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room view</image:title><image:caption>view through the secret room window cabin 7202</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-splendor1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in St. Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-deck1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room deck</image:title><image:caption>deck in front of the secret rooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-deck-stairs1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room deck stairs</image:title><image:caption>deck at the bow of the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-7207-mirror-window1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room 7202 mirror window</image:title><image:caption>room 7202 from the window side of the room with the window in the mirror</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-7207-entry1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room 7202 entry</image:title><image:caption>secret room 7202</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/secret-room-bow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>secret room bow</image:title><image:caption>looking down to the bow from the secret deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-12T16:05:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/10/10/a-very-british-cruise-on-p-and-o/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sail-away-edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sail-away edited</image:title><image:caption>Sail Away Party</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/games-edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>games edited</image:title><image:caption>fun and games on board</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/arcadia-edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>arcadia edited</image:title><image:caption>P&amp;O Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/afternoon-tea-edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon-tea edited</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea on the P&amp;O Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-07T16:48:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/06/03/how-to-win-a-ship-on-a-stick/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Legend in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-sheri-basketball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>Sheri with her basketball medal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-scavenger-decks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>For one item on the list in the digital scavenger hunt the kids had to have a photo of them on each deck. We started at the bottom so by deck 8 they were a bit bored with posing by the deck numbers.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-lido-game-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>I can't remember what they called this game of trying to throw very small discs into a little can in a box. We did not win at it, but the more things you try the better chance of winning something.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-ladder-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>John won a medal in Ladder Golf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-hanna-with-sos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah with her Ship on a Stick</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sos-bean-bag.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Bean Bag Toss</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-05T02:02:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/10/12/playa-mia-beach-park/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/playa-mia-beach-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playa Mia Beach 3</image:title><image:caption>Playa Mia beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/playa-mia-paddleboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia paddleboat</image:title><image:caption>people in a paddleboat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/playa-mia-paddleboat-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia paddleboat view</image:title><image:caption>It's a long way back to the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/playa-mia-kayak-trampoline-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia kayak &amp; trampoline John's</image:title><image:caption>kayak and water trampoline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/playa-mia-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia beach</image:title><image:caption>sailboat at Playa Mia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/playa-mia-water-toy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia water toy</image:title><image:caption>slide at Playa Mia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/playa-mia-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia restaurant</image:title><image:caption>restaurant at Playa Mia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/playa-mia-pool-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia pool John's</image:title><image:caption>pool at Playa Mia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/playa-mia-parasail-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia parasail John's</image:title><image:caption>We saw people parasailing near the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/playa-mia-beach-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Playa Mia beach 4</image:title><image:caption>Palancar snorkel boat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-28T07:19:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/12/03/tulum-mayan-ruins/</loc><lastmod>2021-02-19T00:37:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/11/28/cozumel-cave-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-divina-from-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel Divina from ferry</image:title><image:caption>Divina from the ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-playa-del-carmen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel Playa del Carmen</image:title><image:caption>Playa del Carmen shopping area near the ferry dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-map-turquoise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel map turquoise</image:title><image:caption>Map Turquoise at a shop in Playa Del Carmen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-stalactites.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave stalactites</image:title><image:caption>looking up at the cave ceiling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-stairway-to-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave stairway to lunch</image:title><image:caption>Stairway to the lunch cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-random-dark-pic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave random dark pic</image:title><image:caption>random dark picture of cave wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-random-dark-pic-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave random dark pic 2</image:title><image:caption>random dark picture across the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-path-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave path 2</image:title><image:caption>barely submerged path at the edge of the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave lunch</image:title><image:caption>lunch in a dry cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cozumel-cave-entrance-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel cave entrance 2</image:title><image:caption>a slightly submerged wooden path leads into the cave</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-28T07:09:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/11/26/cozumel-mexico/</loc><lastmod>2022-07-31T18:36:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/27/ruby-princess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-rugs1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - carpets</image:title><image:caption>carpets in hallways by passenger cabins had different colors for each side of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-turtles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - turtles</image:title><image:caption>sea turtle and coral sculpture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-ship-in-skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - Ruby Princess</image:title><image:caption>Ruby Princess in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - serenity</image:title><image:caption>passengers who want to sit outside in luxury can pay extra to use the serenity area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-puppies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - puppies</image:title><image:caption>Puppies visit Ruby Princess in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-playground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - trike track</image:title><image:caption>the kids area had outdoor space with riding toys</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-piazza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - piazza</image:title><image:caption>the piazza was open to 3 levels with lots of entertainment on the lowest floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-movie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - movies</image:title><image:caption>lounge in deck chairs and watch movies by the pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-horse-race.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship - horse racing</image:title><image:caption>a roll of the dice says which horse gets to move</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ship-formal-portrait.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship formal portrait</image:title><image:caption>Formal night portrait with my sisters</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-09-09T18:28:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/13/carnival-live-concert-series-heart-in-cozumel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-ticket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>waiting for the concert to start</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-standers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Typical rules don't apply to me person - standing through the whole show and recording it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-standers-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>a few people seemed to think the concert was just for them and nobody else mattered</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-poster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>In case anyone didn't know there was a concert this sailing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-concert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Heart in Concert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-concert-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ann and Nancy Wilson on screen - and on stage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-concert-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>at the end of the show everybody stood up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-concert-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>in case anybody in the audience doesn't know what band this is....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-concert-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The screen behind the band changed for every song</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/heart-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-30T01:05:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/05/05/cruising-to-cabo/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-arch-at-lands-end1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cabo's Famous Arch at Land's End</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-snorkel-area-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Boats drop off passengers in the snorkel area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-seals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sea Lions On The Rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-pelicans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pelicans On The Rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-neptunes-finger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Neptune's Finger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-lovers-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lover's Beach </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Circling the Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-infinity-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Cabo San Lucas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-glass-bottom-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>John in the Glass Bottom Boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cabo-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fish under a glass bottomed boat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-31T02:48:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/28/why-cant-cruise-ships-wait-for-passengers-past-all-aboard-time-in-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cruise Ships in Ports</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-29T22:20:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/22/cozumel-atlantis-submarine/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cozumel-dock-extension.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel dock extension</image:title><image:caption>construction at the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-view-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine view 6</image:title><image:caption>underwater view through submarine porthole</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-view-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine view 5</image:title><image:caption>what to see at the bottom of the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-under-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine under boat</image:title><image:caption>see under the boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-sunken-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine sunken ship</image:title><image:caption>boat under the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine inside</image:title><image:caption>inside the submarine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-down-the-hatch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine down the hatch</image:title><image:caption>down the hatch - the way in and out of the sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-depth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine depth</image:title><image:caption>the digital depth display</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-submarine-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel submarine 2</image:title><image:caption>Atlantis Submarine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cozumel-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cozumel Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Splendor next to the Ecstasy in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-04-19T13:53:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/25/key-west/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Old Town Trolley </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Shops in Key West</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-sponge-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sponge Market with sponge man out front</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-south-point-line.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>People line up to take photos of themselves at the Southernmost Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-rooster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Rooster wandering down the sidewalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-manatee-mailbox.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>manatee mailbox near the southernmost point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-end-of-road.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>End of the Road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-egret.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Egret</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-ecstasy-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy in Key West</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/key-west-conch-train-shipwreck-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The Conch Train is a popular tourist attraction and has a stop by the Shipwreck Museum</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-19T04:50:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/15/cruise-ship-decor-on-the-carnival-legend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-stairway-vase.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>every corner of every stairway had a different vase</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-medusas-lair.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Medusa with her hair of snakes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>light from firebird lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-tile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tile floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pool at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-hallway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>public seating area </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-enchanted-forest1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the enchanted forest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-enchanted-forest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/decor-firebird-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flying carpet</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-09-27T21:32:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/08/sydney-nova-scotia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-st-patricks-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside St. Patrick's Cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-st-patricks-church-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>St Patrick's church museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-sacred-heart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sacred Heart - where the congregation moved to</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-fiddle-no-scaffolding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>giant fiddle almost scaffolding-free</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-fiddle-in-scaffolding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>giant fiddle in scaffolding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sydney's boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sydney-architecture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sydney has a lot of interesting buildings</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-19T04:38:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/04/01/saint-kitts-scenic-railway/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-mill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>old sugar mill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts train</image:title><image:caption>Double Decker Cars of the Saint Kitts Scenic Railway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-upstairs1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the upper open sided seating on a train car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-town1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>seaside village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-singers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>singers on the train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>riding on the St Kitts scenic railway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-houses.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>houses big and small</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-downstairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside of the lower compartment of a train car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-crossing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>this guy has to manually open and close the crossing arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-kitts-train-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Kitts train bus</image:title><image:caption>bus takes passengers to the train and back to the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-19T04:43:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/27/chocolate-pudding-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chocolate-pudding-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Pudding Cake</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-19T04:43:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/11/21/carnival-splendor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-pink-dots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pink pearl dots adorn walls throughout the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-steakhouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Steakhouse</image:title><image:caption>Steakhouse Chefs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor waterslide</image:title><image:caption>waterslide on Carnival Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-steamship-decor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor steamship decor</image:title><image:caption>decor inside the Lido restaurant resembles an old steamship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-splendor-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Splendor 3</image:title><image:caption>Splendor at the dock on a port stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-splash-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>splash park for small children</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-sky-dome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor sky dome</image:title><image:caption>Lido pool area with the sky dome closed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-movie-screen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor movie screen</image:title><image:caption>movie screen on Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-model-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>model of old steamship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-25T18:09:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/02/14/how-to-fold-kissing-towel-fish/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kissing Towel Fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-finished-one-eye.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Add one eye to each fish to resemble one side of an upright fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Folding more of the towel in the initial fold makes a shorter fatter fish like this pink one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>use two eyes to resemble top of flatfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Repeat all steps with second towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Scrunch in the middle to make the towel fish-shaped</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold down both corners of the folded end under the towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lay towel out flat and fold one end down about 1/3 the length of the towel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-21T00:15:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/18/po-arcadia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-pando-history1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>History of P&amp;O</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-pando-fleet1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>P&amp;O Fleet from wall poster on Arcadia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-deck-quoits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>people playing deck quoits</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cabins-tea-service-regular-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The cabins have an electric teapot and a wooden box with tea bags, instant coffee, milk and biscuits (which in the USA would be called cookies)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/decor-atrium-for-fb-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Atrium Sculpture, Holland America Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-spa-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia Spa Sculpture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-piano-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Piano Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia life ring on the promenade deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Arcadia launderette</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ship-hall-picture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>picture of waterfall in Dominica from the hallway on Dominica deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-09-29T11:27:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/17/pinwheel-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pinwheel-mint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Mint Green Pinwheel Cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinwheel-roll.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>cookie roll after slicing off some cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinwheel-dough.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>roll chocolate and white dough on separate pieces of wax paper</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinwheel-dough-assembly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>put the white dough on the chocolate dough and roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinwheel-dk-choc-orange.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Dark Chocolate Orange Pinwheel Cookies make a great Halloween treat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinwheel-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pinwheel Cookies</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-09T02:31:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/06/22/you-can-do-your-own-laundry-on-a-cruise/</loc><lastmod>2017-05-23T16:53:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/11/celebrity-infinity-galley-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-tour-escalator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Escalator from Dining Room to Galley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-tour-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Galley Crew at Work</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-tour-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Galley Prep Station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-tour-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Galley View Through Plates ready to fill with food</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-tour-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Passengers on a Galley Tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Monterey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-display-ss-united-states.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Food Display from SS United States</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-display-qsine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Qsine makes food fun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-display-fruit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Produce Display on the Galley Tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/galley-display-bread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Bread Display in the Galley</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-15T01:07:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/03/04/how-to-get-free-spa-on-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-westerdam-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spa Westerdam pool</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam mineral pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-westerdam-couples-massage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spa Westerdam couples massage</image:title><image:caption>couples massage room on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-westerdam-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spa Westerdam chairs</image:title><image:caption>people try the Westerdam's ceramic chairs on the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-splendor-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spa Splendor model</image:title><image:caption>spa treatment model on the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-splendor-dry-float-bed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Spa Splendor dry float bed</image:title><image:caption>Dry float bed on the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-legend-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Legend Spa</image:title><image:caption>Legend Spa Entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spa-legend-salon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cruise ship spas include a hair salon - this one on the Legend</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-05T20:28:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/02/26/afternoon-tea-on-the-legend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tea-sheri-picks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tea on the Legend</image:title><image:caption>Sheri chooses her tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tea-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>afternoon tea</image:title><image:caption>tea biscuits with cream and jam and other goodies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tea-cart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea cart</image:title><image:caption>goodies on the tea cart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tea-cart-serving-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Tea service on the Legend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-legend-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Legend in Melbourne</image:title><image:caption>Legend in Melbourne</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-01T02:54:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/02/19/cruise-ship-decor-on-holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cabins-oceanview-for-fb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>oceanview cabin</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam Nova Scotia</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Sydney, Nova Scotia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater</image:title><image:caption>Showroom at Sea - the theater from the balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruise ship statue</image:title><image:caption>old style statue of boy and fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-rotterdam-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Main Dining Room</image:title><image:caption>Inside the Rotterdam Dining room on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-stairway-plaque.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>not the Veendam - this one is a plaque</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-ocean-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>comfortable seating at the Ocean Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-martini-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Veendam bar</image:title><image:caption>Martini Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-library.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>library </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/decor-elevator-mat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elevator calendar</image:title><image:caption>um, what day is it?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-04T06:04:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/02/05/back-to-back-from-different-ports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b2b-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>after 17 days on a ship without them we went straight to Ecstasy's self-serve laundry shortly after boarding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b2b-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b2b-ecstasy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Ecstasy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b2b-conquest-leaving-miami.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B Conquest leaving Miami</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship leaving Miami</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-02-05T20:35:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/02/12/port-day-on-the-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-martin-waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Waterslides on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-martin-sport-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sport Square has mini golf and other games</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-martin-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze and Dream in St. Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-martin-pool-uncrowded.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lido Pool without people</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/st-martin-philipsburg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>View of Philipsburg from the ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-02-28T01:28:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/30/carnivals-new-american-table-vs-the-traditional-menu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-dining-place-setting1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>American Table place setting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-kale-tart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kale and Pork tart appetizer on the Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-key-lime-pie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Key Lime Pie from the Ecstasy </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-pork-steak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pork Steak from the Ecstasy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-zucchini-eggplant-parmasana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>eggplant zucchini parmesana</image:title><image:caption>This Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesana from the Ecstasy was not nearly as good as the vegetable lasagna on the Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lobster tail from the Breeze elegant night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-chocolate-hazelnut-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Hazelnut Cake from the new menu was one of the best desserts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-bitter-and-blanc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the new menu still has the old favorite Bitter &amp; Blanc</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-bread-basket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze bread basket</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/food-vegetable-lasagna.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Vegetable Lasagna from the Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-30T01:02:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/29/things-to-do-in-monterey/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>trail from Fisherman's Wharf to Cannery Row</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Tender in Monterey on the way back to the Infinity</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-sea-weed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>seaweed and reflections of people in the glass bottom of the boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-sea-lions-cormorants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sea Lions and Cormorants</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-rentals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fun for rent on Cannery Row</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-fishermans-wharf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Fisherman's Wharf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-divers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>divers in the park getting ready to dive</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-cannery-row.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Cannery Row</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monterey-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Glass Bottom Boat named Little Mermaid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monteray-otter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sea Otter, Sea Lion, and Cormorants</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-31T22:44:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/15/the-melbourne-adventure/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/melborne-science-mind-game.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sheri, Daniel, and Hannah play a mind game at Science Works</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/melborne-bottles-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Melborne bottles Johns</image:title><image:caption>Hot molten glass bottles whizzing by on some sort of conveyer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-tram.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>light rail tram in Melbourne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-train-spottswood.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Spottswood Train Station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-train-southern-cross.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Southern Cross Train Station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-seagull.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>one legged seagull on the fishing pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-science-works.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Science Works</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-science-wheelchair.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>wheelchair race</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-science-snowboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah tries snowboarding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/melborne-science-exhibit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>3 little pigs demonstrate construction techniques</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-19T02:22:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/08/halifax-nova-scotia/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/halifax-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Boat in Halifax</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Halifax</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-poutine-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>poutine anyone?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-old-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Halifax has lots of interesting old homes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>magnolia tree at the public garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dry fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-pussywillow-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tree with fuzzy little things that looked like pussywillows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-gazebo-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Gazebo in Halifax Public Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-flowering-cherry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flowering cherry tree at the public garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halifax-garden-daffodils.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>daffodils at the public garden</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-17T05:59:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/05/07/how-to-fold-cruise-ship-towel-animals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dragons-finished-majestic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons-finished-majestic</image:title><image:caption>click photo to see how to fold this fire-breathing towel dragon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/penguin-finished1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>penguin-finished1</image:title><image:caption>Click photo for instructions on how to fold this easy towel penguin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-02T02:15:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2016/01/01/reflections-of-2015/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/veendam-ornament-mcs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>2 new ship model ornaments to add to my collection this year - the Infinity and the Ecstasy. (I already had Breeze.)  Veendam didn't have any so my aunt had a lovely ornament made for me from a photo.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/infinity-panama-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity Entering Locks at the Panama Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-for-fb-breeze-in-st-kitts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze in St. Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-for-fb-infinity-guatamala.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Guatamala</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ecstasy-and-infinity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption> Ecstasy and Infinity in their packages</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/glow-mono-spreader-light-rig.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>glow mono spreader light rig with water activated light</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-17T05:59:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/12/24/how-to-make-a-towel-yoda/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-head-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tuck the pointed end between the rolls and shape the ears and it looks like Yoda</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>roll towel starting from the wide end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>put towel rolled side down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Roll both sides at the same time making them as tight as possible. The other hand should be even with the one shown, but it had the camera.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>make sure both ends of the towel hang evenly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-finished-small-robe-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Finished towel Yoda with robe from hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-finished-big-robe-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Yoda with bath towel robe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>towel body in sitting position</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yoda-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Pull both sides at once. There would be a hand on the other side, but it's on the camera.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-17T05:56:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/12/11/back-to-back-in-different-rooms/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/b2b-room-1234-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B room 1234-2</image:title><image:caption>oceanview room 1234</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/b2b-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/b2b-room-7202.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B room 7202</image:title><image:caption>inside cabin with window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/b2b-room-1234.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B room 1234</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin set up for 4 people</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/b2b-deck-by-7202.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B2B deck by 7202</image:title><image:caption>deck area at the bow in front of cabin 7202</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-11T19:58:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/12/04/hasbro-the-game-show-on-carnival-legend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Monopoly Train Card</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-simon-waiting-for-a-team-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>waiting for a team</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-simon-playing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>everybody find your spot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-simon-flash-waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>um...nobody moved</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hasbro The Game Show on Carnival Legend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-sheri-wins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sheri wins!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-monopoly.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>one of the contestants checks their card</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-monopoly-choosing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sheri picks her monopoly card</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hasbro-connect-4-shooting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Looks like a done deal for the reds and hopeless for the blues while Sheri takes a shot</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-13T04:57:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/11/27/bar-harbor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Our first view of Bar Harbor from the dock area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-veendam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Bar Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-trees-in-the-mist.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Evergreens in the mist</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>evergreen tree close up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-tree-shuttle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the tree shuttle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-misty-view-from-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>one of the better views out the bus window as the fog began to lift</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-misty-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>At the top of Cadillac Mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-mansion-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Some of the remaining mansions are hotels now</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-church-from-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>interesting old church seen from bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bar-harbor-carriage-road-from-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>an entrance to the carriage roads</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-04T01:06:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/11/26/scalloped-potatoes-recipe/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/scalloped-potatoes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Scalloped Potatoes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-13T16:26:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/11/20/carnival-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-sport-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>SportsSquare has an assortment of fun and games</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-slides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>orange drainpipe and yellow twister slides at the waterpark</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-room-tv.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>TV's in the stateroom have multiple uses</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Life Ring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-guys-veggie-burger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Guy's Veggie Burger - it's not on the menu, but available if you ask</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-funtimes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-fat-jimmys.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Fat Jimmys has good food and a long line</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-exercise-track.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>outdoor fitness equipment station by the track</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-breeze-in-st-kitts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze in St. Kitts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-breeze-in-grand-turk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Breeze in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-13T16:24:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/28/not-all-therapy-is-mental/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/therapy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Therapy</image:title><image:caption>therapist's couch courtesy of behavior advisor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/borg_23661.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Borg_2366</image:title><image:caption>Star Trek Borg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/isabelle.png</image:loc><image:title>Isabelle</image:title><image:caption>so sue me</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-14T02:34:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/18/my-lame-adventure/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/isabelle-playing-in-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Isabelle playing in snow</image:title><image:caption>Isabelle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-14T02:27:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/11/13/carnival-ecstasy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-waterslides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Waterslides on the Ecstasy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-wide-hallway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Wider than the average cruise ship hallway in the guest cabin area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-seuss-parade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Dr.Seuss Parade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-lido.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lido Deck pool area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>self serve launderette</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-hasbro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hasbro the Game Show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>mini-golf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-ecstasy-in-key-west.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy in Key West</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-ecstasy-in-cozumel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ship-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Ecstasy Wind Star Dining Room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-13T16:09:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/11/06/celebrity-infinity/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-logo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Celebrity Logo</image:title><image:caption>X marks the spot - Celebrity logo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-stage-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>juggler at a stage show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-special-occasion.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The waiter brought us this special dessert on our anniversary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-solarium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Thalassotherapy Pool is open to all adults.  It has racks where you can lay in the bubble jets and water fountains to stand under.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-qsine-spring-rolls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>When Qsine says spring rolls they mean it. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-magnetic-wall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>organizing papers on the cabin wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-infinity-costa-rica.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Infinity in Costa Rica</image:title><image:caption>Infinity in Costa Rica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-grand-foyer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Foyer</image:title><image:caption>Stairway in the Grand Foyer leads from guest services and shore excursions desk on the 3rd floor up to public areas on the 4th</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-epaulette-bridge-officer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>his sleeve says he is a bridge officer - and a high ranking one with all those stripes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ship-dining-room-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Trellis Dining Room </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-06-28T12:17:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/31/how-to-fold-a-towel-bat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold the flap of washcloth down over the rubber band </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>put a rubber band near the wide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>both sides rolled to the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>showing one side rolled, but you can roll both at the same time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides over like triangles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold the corner down from the folded end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Bat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>put the head on the body and add eyes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-body-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the body also makes the wings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bat-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>unroll outward leaving a wide opening at the unfolded end</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-12T00:18:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/16/a-visit-to-grand-turk/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/grand-turk-necklace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Larimar necklace from Grand Turk - for under $10</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-weather.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk weather</image:title><image:caption>the shell tells all - weather predictor at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-swim-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk swim area</image:title><image:caption>swimming area roped off next to the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-space-capsule.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk space capsule</image:title><image:caption>The cruise center has a commemorative display for 1962's splashdown there </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk pool</image:title><image:caption>Margaritaville pool at Grand Turk </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk flower</image:title><image:caption>Gardens near the rocket display have pretty flowers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-turk-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk beach</image:title><image:caption>beach at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-12T00:26:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/10/26/food-on-the-carnival-breeze-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-taste-bar-with-hand-sanitizer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food taste bar with hand sanitizer</image:title><image:caption>lunch at the Taste Bar - with the ever-present hand sanitizer dispenser found at every cruise ship food venue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-plaza-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food plaza cafe</image:title><image:caption>Fancy treats for sale at the Plaza Cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-pizza-pirate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food pizza pirate</image:title><image:caption>Pizza Pirate - one of the Lido Buffet Stations</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-lobster-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food lobster dinner</image:title><image:caption>the dining rooms serve lobster on formal night so bring your good clothes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-sushi-boat1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food sushi boat</image:title><image:caption>A whole boatload of sushi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-steak-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food steak house</image:title><image:caption>Fahrenheit 555 Steak House on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-chocolate-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food chocolate cake</image:title><image:caption>Even favorites like chocolate cake get dressed up fancy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-cuccina-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food cucina dessert</image:title><image:caption>dessert at the Cucina del Capitano</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-sushi-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food sushi boat</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/food-spaghetti-carbonara.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food spaghetti carbonara</image:title><image:caption>Spaghetti Carbonara at Cucina del Capitano on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-12T18:15:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/02/navigating-yourself-around-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-veendam-in-quebec.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam in Quebec City</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-strawberry-picture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the evil strawberries</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-stairway-plaques.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>plaques on the Veendam's back stairway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-stairway-picture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the Veendam's front stairs had photos of different renditions of the ship throughout the years</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-gangway-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>go up these stairs to find the gangway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-flower-picture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>We used this painting as a directional guide in finding our cabin on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-fire-extinguisher.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Run From Fire (or at least walk away from the fire extinguisher to get to our room)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/navigating-deck-plans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pocket map of the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-12T00:13:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/09/17/grand-turk-semi-sub/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub</image:title><image:caption>Semi-Sub waiting for passengers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-transport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub transport</image:title><image:caption>this boat waited at the dock to take us to the semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Splendor from the transport boat in Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-rings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub rings</image:title><image:caption>the diver blew water rings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub leaving</image:title><image:caption>leaving the semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-inside2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub inside2</image:title><image:caption>Watching the diver</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub inside</image:title><image:caption>people sit on the bench down the middle and look out the windows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub fish</image:title><image:caption>we saw lots of fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-fish-lots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub fish lots</image:title><image:caption>lots of fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/semi-sub-fish-colors.jpg</image:loc><image:title>semi sub fish colors</image:title><image:caption>lots of different types of fish live in the Caribbean</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-15T01:18:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/09/camp-carnival/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>porthole window in the Camp Carnival room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-treasures-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>The kids show off their scavenger hunt winnings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-slide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>helping the kids out with their Camp Carnival photo scavenger hunt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>testing the Camp Carnival room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-party.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Camp Carnival end of cruise party</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-medusas-lair-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kids and Medusa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-decks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>They ran up the stairs all the way from the bottom to top of the ship, stopping for a photo at each floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival-crew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>photo scavenger hunt - one of 10 crew members needed with tags from a different country each</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/camp-carnival.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>An early start for two lifelong cruisers!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hobart-legend-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Legend in Hobart</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-09T04:23:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/10/23/the-beer-cruise-experience/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-wilderness-adventurer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer Wilderness Adventurer</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Port Townsend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-wa-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer WA bar</image:title><image:caption>Bar on the Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-stoup-brewery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer stoup brewery</image:title><image:caption>Stoup Brewery in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-port-townsend-brewery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer Port Townsend Brewery</image:title><image:caption>beer tasting at Port Townsend Brewery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-oysters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer oysters</image:title><image:caption>oysters ready for sampling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-craft-beer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer craft beer</image:title><image:caption>one day's highlighted beers </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-bonfire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer bonfire</image:title><image:caption>Bonfire on Sucia Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/beer-bonfire-beers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beer bonfire beers</image:title><image:caption>Beer choices on Sucia Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-12T00:25:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/09/25/cruising-through-the-ballard-locks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lake_washington_ship_canal_map.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ship Canal map</image:title><image:caption>map of the ship canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks tower</image:title><image:caption>tower at the locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-spillway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks spillway</image:title><image:caption>view of the spillway on approach to the Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks gate</image:title><image:caption>a visitor to the locks walks across the gate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-wa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks WA</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventure in the Ballard Locks at Night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-victoria-clipper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks Victoria Clipper</image:title><image:caption>Victoria Clipper in the locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-safety-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks safety drill</image:title><image:caption>Fishermen in a safety drill at Fishermen's Terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-night-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks night 2</image:title><image:caption>passing through the locks at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-line-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks line 2</image:title><image:caption>Securing the boat before the water rises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/locks-homes-on-approach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>locks homes on approach</image:title><image:caption>How long until the bluff falls?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-15T01:21:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/09/11/in-search-of-tasmanian-devils/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hobart-devil-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hobart devil John's</image:title><image:caption>one more Tasmanian devil</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-honey1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Leatherwood Honey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-historic-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>historic bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside the oldest church in Tasmania</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-kangaroo3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hobart kangaroo3</image:title><image:caption>getting molested by a kangaroo was NOT on my bucket list</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-goose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>wild goose knows where to get a free meal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-kangaroos-hannah-joey-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah coaxing a joey to peek out of the pouch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-echidna.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>echidna</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-kookaburra.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>kookaburra</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hobart-koala.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>koala</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-06T20:53:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/02/boston-trolley-tour-and-river-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-trolley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>trolley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-science-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Boston Science Museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-train-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Park Street train station under Boston Commons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-school-rich.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fancy multimillion dollar boat shed from a university</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-school-poor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>very basic boat shed at a school across the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-public-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Boston Public Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-old-schoolhouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Old historic school house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-monument.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Not everything in Boston is old</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-inside-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the river boat was long and narrow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boston-henry-longfellow-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>inside the river boat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-05T22:00:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/09/04/walking-bostons-freedom-trail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Walking Boston's Freedom Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-paul-revere-house-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Paul Revere's House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-old-north-church-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The Old North Church and a statue of Paul Revere</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-old-city-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Old City Hall - now a restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-masts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>masts of the Constitution behind other ships</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-lobster-roll.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Green Dragon's Lobster Roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-kings-chapel-pews.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>box pew at King's Chapel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-green-dragon-tavern.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Green Dragon Tavern</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-goverment-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>State House across the street from Boston Common</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/freedom-cobblestones.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The road by Paul Revere's house has the original cobblestone pavement</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-06T16:54:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/31/dominica-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica waterfall</image:title><image:caption>Tralfalgar Falls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-wildflower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica wildflower</image:title><image:caption>wildflower in Dominica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-wildflower-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica wildflower 2</image:title><image:caption>wildflower in Dominica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-town.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica town</image:title><image:caption>Roseau, Dominica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-steaming-pool-by-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica steaming pool by bridge</image:title><image:caption>steaming creek seen from a bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-stairway-to-hotspring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica stairway to hotspring</image:title><image:caption>stairway to the sulpher spring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-squatters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica squatters</image:title><image:caption>Squatter camp in a roofless ruin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-snake-oil.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica snake oil</image:title><image:caption>Snake Oil for sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-ruins-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica ruins cafe</image:title><image:caption>Cafe in an old ruin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dominica-hot-stream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dominica hot stream</image:title><image:caption>bubbling hot pool</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-06T16:57:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/25/how-to-fold-a-towel-octopus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>make adjustments as necessary to keep the round shape </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>wrap the beach towel around the hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>make a towel ball, no specific way just make a ball</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>finished towel octopus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Octopus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-body-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-body-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the two bodies fit together in the open space between the rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-body-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>one body rolls up and one rolls down</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pull both ends at once</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/octopus-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>take the tips of both ends of one roll in one hand and the other roll in the other hand</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-25T17:08:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/19/sucia-island-beach-bonfire/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-beach-party.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia beach party</image:title><image:caption>One of the crew plays guitar while another serves beer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-wild-rose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia wild rose</image:title><image:caption>wild roses</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-water-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia water view</image:title><image:caption>Water so clear you can see the bottom of the sea from the top of the bluff.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia flower</image:title><image:caption>wildflowers on Sucia Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-bluff-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia bluff view</image:title><image:caption>view from the bluff trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-beach-landing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia beach landing</image:title><image:caption>Landing at the beach on Sucia Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-beach-hike.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia beach hike</image:title><image:caption>beach on the hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-beach-caves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sucia beach caves</image:title><image:caption>little caves in the rock wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-beach-bonfire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia beach bonfire</image:title><image:caption>bonfire at the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sucia-wilderness-adventurer-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sucia Wilderness Adventurer 2</image:title><image:caption>The Wilderness Adventurer is actually much larger than the sailboat, but it is also much farther away</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-25T00:38:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/13/cruise-ship-decor-on-carnival-splendor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-el-morroco-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor el morroco lounge</image:title><image:caption>The El Morocco Lounge had a Sahara Desert look</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-statues.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ugly naked statues</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-stairway-rounds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stairway railings and ceiling lights </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-stairway-art.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>stairway art</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-splendor-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Splendor at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-round.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>circles everywhere</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-queen-mary.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>model of the Queen Mary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-queen-mary-lido-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>bar by the aft pool looks like an old steamship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-pearls-or-fried-eggs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Fried eggs or pearls on the oyster?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/decor-pearls-and-hamburger-buns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the railings reminded me of hamburger buns</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-10-16T18:11:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/07/04/crockpot-barbecue-pulled-pork-sandwiches-and-soup/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pork-with-bbq-sauce.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork with bbq sauce</image:title><image:caption>cooked pork, shredded and with barbecue sauce added</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pork-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork soup</image:title><image:caption>pulled pork soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pork-soup-cooking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork soup cooking</image:title><image:caption>pulled pork soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pork-soup-and-sandwich.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork soup and sandwich</image:title><image:caption>Pulled Pork Sandwich and Soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pork-sandwich.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork sandwich</image:title><image:caption>Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich on Sourdough Hoagie Roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pork-roast-uncooked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pork roast uncooked</image:title><image:caption>onions on top uncooked pork roast in crock pot</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-13T17:14:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/08/07/seuss-at-sea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/seuss-breakfast-table.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>table all decorated for the Dr. Seuss Breakfast</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-storytime.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>the story involved a dad posing as the cat, a mom to hold props, and a couple little things, um er I mean kids</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-storytime-introduction.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>The Dr. Suess characters on stage at the end of the parade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-parade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kids gathering for the Seuss-a-palooza parade</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-parade-hannah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>Hannah with Cat-In-The-Hat face paint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Legend where you too can eat green eggs and ham</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-breakfast-things-tina-and-justin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Seuss breakfast things Tina and Justin</image:title><image:caption>A couple things - Justin and Tina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-breakfast-sam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah helps Sam-I-Am hold up a plate of green eggs and ham</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-breakfast-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/seuss-breakfast-kids-and-things.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Daniel and Hannah with Thing 1 and Thing 2</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-08T01:28:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/07/28/food-on-the-wilderness-adventurer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-wilderness-adventurer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food Wilderness Adventurer</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Port Townsend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-pasta1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food pasta</image:title><image:caption>every day the menu changed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-lunch-buffet1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food lunch buffet</image:title><image:caption>lunch buffet on Chinese food day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-lunch-buffet-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food lunch buffet 2</image:title><image:caption>chow mien and salad for lunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-fish-dinner1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food fish dinner</image:title><image:caption>each night had a fish option</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-dinner-beef1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dinner beef</image:title><image:caption>meat option was always a choice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-dinner1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dinner</image:title><image:caption>the chef liked to plate things in a pile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-dessert1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dessert</image:title><image:caption>dessert - the best part</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-dessert-chocolate-cake1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dessert chocolate cake</image:title><image:caption>this chocolate cake was delicious</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/food-dessert-carrot-cake1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dessert carrot cake</image:title><image:caption>carrot cake</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-03T16:39:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/07/22/a-tour-of-grenada/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada view</image:title><image:caption>island view from a hillside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-waterfall-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada waterfall 2</image:title><image:caption>locals jump into this pool from the cliff across from the viewing area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-splendor-3jpg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada Splendor 3jpg</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in Grenada</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-spice-shop-nutmeg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada spice shop nutmeg</image:title><image:caption>nutmeg fruit with the seed coated in mace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-spice-shop-inside-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada spice shop inside 2</image:title><image:caption>spices in a little shop at the park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-spice-necklace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada spice necklace</image:title><image:caption>locals everywhere sell spice necklaces</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-roadside-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada roadside booths</image:title><image:caption>roadside spice stands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-mona-monkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada Mona monkey</image:title><image:caption>Mona Monkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada house</image:title><image:caption>house on poles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grenada-grand-anse-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grenada Grand Anse beach</image:title><image:caption>Grand Anse Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-28T16:15:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/07/16/towel-animal-theater/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/towel-theater-waiting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kids waiting for the curtain on the towel animal theater to open</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/towel-theater-show.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>towel animal puppets on stage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/towel-theater-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Legend in Melborne</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/towel-theater-hanna-daniel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah and Daniel enjoy the bubbles at the end of the show</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/towel-theater-bubbles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Much to the delight of the children, bubbles filled the stage at the end of the show</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-04T20:42:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/06/23/orcas-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-island-gvp-books.jpg</image:loc><image:title>orcas island GVP books</image:title><image:caption>map of Orcas Island courtesy of GVP books</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-wilderness-adventurer-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Wilderness Adventurer 2</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Eastsound</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-rosario.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Rosario</image:title><image:caption>Rosario Resort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-tree-roots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas tree roots</image:title><image:caption>root ball of fallen tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-nettle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas nettle</image:title><image:caption>young nettle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-mt-constitution-tower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Mt Constitution tower</image:title><image:caption>stone tower on the top of Mount Constitution</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-mt-constitution-tower-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Mt Constitution tower inside</image:title><image:caption>inside the stone tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-mt-constitution-tower-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Mt Constitution tower view</image:title><image:caption>view from the top of the stone tower on the top of Mt. Constitution</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-mt-constitution-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas Mt Constitution lunch</image:title><image:caption>picnic with a view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/orcas-hike-under-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Orcas hike under tree</image:title><image:caption>the trail took us under a fallen giant</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-28T16:13:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/06/17/the-quest-for-a-ship-on-a-stick/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/trivia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trivia</image:title><image:caption>the girl running the trivia game</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/win-lose-or-draw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>win lose or draw</image:title><image:caption>drawing the picture for win, lose or draw</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/splendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ship-on-a-stick2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship on a stick2</image:title><image:caption>Finally my very own ship on a stick!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/scavenger-hunt-winners.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scavenger hunt winners</image:title><image:caption>winners of the scavenger hunt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/medal2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>medal2</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Medal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/justin-with-our-treasures.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Justin with our treasures</image:title><image:caption>Justin poses with the loot - and a towel animal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/justin-throws-the-cube.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Justin throws the cube</image:title><image:caption>Justin rolls the giant die</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-27T15:21:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/06/11/port-arthur-tasmania/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>passengers from the ship flock to the ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-tower-2-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>guard tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>portions of the prison wall crumbled away and there's no roof</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-ruins-inside-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>some remaining structure on the inside of the penitentiary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-ruins-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>nothing left inside most of the penitentiary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-prison-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SAMSUNG CSC</image:title><image:caption>parts of the penitentiary still stand tall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-ruins2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the prison and military buildings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-legend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Legend in Port Arthur in the fog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-legend2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>looking at the Legend through the ruins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/port-arthur-kids.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Hannah and Daniel in prison</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-27T15:25:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/06/05/how-to-fold-a-towel-giraffe/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-horns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold over each end of a little piece of a pipe cleaner to make horns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>place the head between the leg rolls at the front of the body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>decorate the giraffe head with eyes and horns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>you will probably need to shape the head and ears</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>put a rubber band on the neck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>hold the rolls together </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>there should be a hand on each roll, but my other hand is on the camera</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tuck the giraffe head tightly under your chin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pinch the edges together under the center of the folded part so it looks like a head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/giraffe-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold the folded point over again so it comes to the edge of the other folds</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-07T17:29:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/31/holland-america-veendam/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-thermal-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam thermal suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-veendam-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Lido Pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Veendam has 3 self serve launderettes </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-elephant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Every night the stateroom steward makes a towel animal.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-kittens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Walking past with a peripheral glance I saw this sign as kittens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Rotterdam Dining Room on the Veendam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-crew-on-stage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The hard-working Veendam crew.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-chess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Giant Chess Game on the Lido Deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/veendam-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>One of the Mix Bars</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-27T15:28:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/09/08/spirit/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/carnival-spirit-large.jpg</image:loc><image:title>carnival-spirit-large</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-28T00:11:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/25/decatur-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hiking-view-james-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hiking view James Island</image:title><image:caption>James Island State Park across the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dock-dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock dog</image:title><image:caption>dock dog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pirate-ship-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pirate ship 2</image:title><image:caption>pirate ship playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/one-room-school-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>one room school house</image:title><image:caption>one room school house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hiking-isabelle-enjoys-the-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hiking Isabelle enjoys the view</image:title><image:caption>Isabelle enjoys the view from the top of Decatur Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cabin-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cabin 5</image:title><image:caption>cabin at Decatur Head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/beach-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach structure</image:title><image:caption>driftwood homestead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/beach-graveyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach graveyard</image:title><image:caption>looks like an old west graveyard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/beach-big-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach big tree</image:title><image:caption>a whole tree washed up on the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/island-store.jpg</image:loc><image:title>island store</image:title><image:caption>island store</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-08T15:23:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/08/09/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-1-getting-hired/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/book.jpg</image:loc><image:title>book</image:title><image:caption>Dr. Len Kreisler's book</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/alaska-taku-lodge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alaska Taku Lodge</image:title><image:caption>Len Kreisler MD at Taku Lodge in Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-12T05:06:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/09/14/memoirs-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-2-crew-problems/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bbq-taku-lodge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BBQ Taku Lodge</image:title><image:caption>Dr. Len Kreisler and workers at Taku lodge, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-14T18:41:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/10/24/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-3-the-seasick-passenger/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/float-plane-juneau-to-taku-lodge-over-glaciers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>float plane Juneau to Taku Lodge over glaciers</image:title><image:caption>Passengers evacuate on bigger planes than this</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:22:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/12/05/memoirs-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-4-chasing-supplies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-treatment-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor treatment room</image:title><image:caption>John gets his finger taped in a well-stocked treatment room on Carnival Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bankrupt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bankrupt</image:title><image:caption>When a cruise line is on the verge of bankruptcy, supplies are hard to finf</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:21:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/09/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-5-dead-end/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/regents-ship-in-juneau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>regents ship in Juneau</image:title><image:caption>Regents Ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:19:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/02/20/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-6-lights-out/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-hospital-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor hospital room</image:title><image:caption>Hospital beds in one room of the medical center on Carnival Splendor - probably nicer than anything the Regent ships Dr. Len worked on had.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/regents-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>regents ship</image:title><image:caption>Regents Ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:18:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/31/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-7-drunk-and-disorderly/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-door-to-medical-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor door to medical center</image:title><image:caption>door to the medical center on a modern ship</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:16:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/27/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-8-cruise-or-bust/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/splendor-medical-center-front-desk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Medical Center front desk</image:title><image:caption>Front desk on Carnival Splendor.  It's in a waiting room, which was full of people that I did not take photos of for their privacy.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ships-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships photo</image:title><image:caption>Regent Star ship's photo</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-24T16:14:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/19/memories-of-a-cruise-ship-doctor-part-9-still-cruising/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/palace-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palace Station</image:title><image:caption>Palace Station Casino photo courtesy of Hotels.com</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-13T02:32:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/10/is-a-cruise-ship-cabin-crowded-with-more-than-2-people/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/westerdam-balcony-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam balcony room</image:title><image:caption>a balcony room on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/westerdam-hydrotherapy-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam hydrotherapy pool</image:title><image:caption>hydrotherapy mineral pool in Westerdam spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/splendor-waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor waterslide</image:title><image:caption>waterslide on the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/room-too-small.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room too small</image:title><image:caption>this tiny inside cabin holds 4, but would feel crowded</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/room-1234.jpg</image:loc><image:title>room 1234</image:title><image:caption>oceanview cabin on the Splendor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/little-ships-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sun. Westerdam, and Splendor in Christmas Tree Ornaments</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/justin-on-the-sun.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Justin on the Sun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/game-on-board.jpg</image:loc><image:title>game on board</image:title><image:caption>passengers playing a game with a very large die</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/breeze-ropes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>breeze ropes</image:title><image:caption>some ships have lots to do</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-13T02:01:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/05/07/martinique-where-volcanos-and-credit-card-bills-blow-up/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/splendor-martinique.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Splendor Martinique</image:title><image:caption>Splendor at the dock in Martinique</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-waterfall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique waterfall</image:title><image:caption>waterfall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-waterfall-river-crossing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique waterfall river crossing</image:title><image:caption>a stray dog stayed near the picnic shelter beyond the stepping stones across the stream</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-st-pierre-ruins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique St Pierre ruins</image:title><image:caption>ruins at St. Pierre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-st-pierre-ruins-volcano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique St Pierre ruins volcano</image:title><image:caption>Mt. Pelee through an arch in the ruins at St. Pierre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-st-pierre-ruins-arches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique St Pierre ruins arches</image:title><image:caption>arches in the ruins at St. Pierre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-st-pierre-pubic-toilet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique St Pierre pubic toilet</image:title><image:caption>people have to pay to use this public toilet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-st-pierre-prison.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique St Pierre prison</image:title><image:caption>ruins of the old prison in St Pierre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-splendor-rainy-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique Splendor rainy view</image:title><image:caption>Splendor in the rain - photo taken out the taxi window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/martinique-seed-jewelry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Martinique seed jewelry</image:title><image:caption>seed jewelry in the shopping booth</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-13T02:00:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/21/princess-of-the-kayak/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayaks-ready.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks ready</image:title><image:caption>kayaks ready and waiting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayaks-on-the-go.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks on the go</image:title><image:caption>kayaks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-wilderness-adventurer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayak Wilderness Adventurer</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer from the kayak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-returning.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayak returning</image:title><image:caption>crew pulling the kayak back on board</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-paddleboard-for-fb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kayak paddleboard for FB</image:title><image:caption>John goes paddleboarding</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-guided.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayak guided</image:title><image:caption>kayaks on a guided paddle tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kayak dock</image:title><image:caption>crew pushes the kayak out into the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kayak-dock-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kayak dock 2</image:title><image:caption>passengers getting into kayaks</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-05T16:33:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/19/how-to-fold-a-washcloth-mouse/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Washcloth Mouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>finished washcloth mouse with pipecleaner tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>use your fingers to shape the head and eye sockets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>the mouse would work better with a thinner washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>hold mouse at center fold to keep it together while shaping ears</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pull tips of the corners out from under the folded edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold washcloth into equal halves.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold straight edge over once</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold corners across straight edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mouse-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold washcloth in half diagonally</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-15T17:14:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/15/how-to-fold-a-towel-squirrel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>finished towel squirrel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-assembly-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tuck washcloth head between leg rolls on body towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-tail-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold tail over a third time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold the other side of the washcloth across the first fold</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold one side of washcloth over pipe cleaner triangularly from the corner where the pipe cleaner is</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lay pipe cleaner diagonally across center of washcloth from one corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Squirrel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-assembly-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>sit the squirrel up and position legs so they hold up the head, then tuck wide end of tail into lower fold at back of body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pull with both hands  (I don't actually pull with the foot it just held things in place for the photo while the other hand is on the camera)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/squirrel-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>rolled towel folded in half with tips pulled out at end of each roll</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-27T21:58:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/09/bottom-dwellers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/splendor-deck-plan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>splendor deck plan</image:title><image:caption>Splendor Riviera Deck 1</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-storage-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD storage window</image:title><image:caption>even the window could be used as extra storage space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-storage-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD storage 2</image:title><image:caption>the nightstands had some storage space</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-storage-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD storage 3</image:title><image:caption>closet 1 of 3 (the other two had bars to hang things)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-magnets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD magnets</image:title><image:caption>papers magneted to the wall around the door to a connecting cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-power-strip.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD power strip</image:title><image:caption>bring your own outlets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-1234-clean-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD 1234 clean 2</image:title><image:caption>Room 1234</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-1234-clean-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD 1234 clean 1</image:title><image:caption>room 1234</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bd-splendor-in-dominica.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BD Splendor in Dominica</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor in Dominica</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-20T10:41:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/17/chocolate-chip-bread-pudding/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gluten-free-bread-pudding-black-and-white-pudding-not-gf-whole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>black and white pudding</image:title><image:caption>Black and White bread pudding </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bread-pudding-with-sauce.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>chocolate chip bread pudding topped with toasted croutons and vanilla sauce</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bread-pudding-with-croutons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>top the bread pudding with the croutons before adding vanilla sauce</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bread-pudding-choc-chips.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>dark chocolate morsels</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-05T17:07:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/05/gluten-free-bread-pudding-with-vanilla-sauce-dairy-free-too/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gluten-free-bread-pudding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free bread pudding</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Dairy Free Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-08T00:28:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/04/03/carnival-australia-dining-room-dinner-menus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-day-4-fish-johns1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pescado a la talla from Mexican fiesta night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-legend-in-hobart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Legend in Hobart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-kids-steamed-veggies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>steamed vegetables from the kid's menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-kids-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Australia Kid's Menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-every-day-chocolate-melting-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Carnival's signature dessert - chocolate melting cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-every-day-pineapple-sorbet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pineapple sorbet is good any day of the cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-day-7grilled-chicken-breast-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>grilled chicken breadt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-day-7-pork-belly-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pork belly soup from day 7</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-day-5-amaretto-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>amaretto cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/menu-day-7-grand-marnier-souffle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>grand marnier souffle with orange vanilla sauce</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-05-21T16:52:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/25/deception-pass/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-wilderness-adventurer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Wilderness Adventurer</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer at Deception Pass</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-old-growth-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass old growth tree</image:title><image:caption>old growth trees are not as big here as in some places</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-hoypus-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Hoypus trail</image:title><image:caption>hiking through the woods on the Hoypus Trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-hoypus-trail-skunk-cabbage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Hoypus trail skunk cabbage</image:title><image:caption>skunk cabbage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-hoypus-trail-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Hoypus trail sign</image:title><image:caption>Trail Sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Bridge</image:title><image:caption>Heading toward the Deception Pass Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-bridge-from-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Bridge from trail</image:title><image:caption>view of the bridge from the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-beach-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Beach stairs</image:title><image:caption>stairs from the beach to the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-beach-landing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass Beach landing</image:title><image:caption>On a dry beach landing you go straight from boat to beach without getting wet feet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deception-pass-banana-slug.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deception Pass banana slug</image:title><image:caption>banana slugs are native to the area</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-31T02:58:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/06/carnival-legend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/legend-through-the-funnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Looking in on Nouveau from above through the funnel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ship-on-a-stick-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>ship on a stick</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-train.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sydney has excellent public transportation.  You can take a train from the Sydney's suburbs or the airport right to the station at Circular Quay where the ship docks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-tile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The Legend has a lot if intricate tile patterns in the decor.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-sydney-harbor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The Legend dwarfed all the other ships at Circular Quay in Sydney</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-splash-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The children's splash park has little waterslides.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Escape from the kids on the adults-only Serenity deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-red-frog-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>First person in the Red Frog Pub each cruise gets a free drink.  The Legend's Red Frog did not have food.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>One of two swimming pools on the Legend's Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/legend-pie-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>The pie station  - an excellent addition to the Lido.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-25T03:30:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/01/28/carnivals-bitter-and-blanc-brioche-bread-pudding/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/food-bitter-blanc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food bitter &amp; blanc</image:title><image:caption>Bitter and Blanc on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bitterblanc3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bitterblanc3</image:title><image:caption>top the bitter &amp; blanc with vanilla sauce</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bitterblanc2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bitterblanc2</image:title><image:caption>fresh baked bitter &amp; Blanc, before adding the vanilla sauce</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bitterblanc4-5jpg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bitterblanc4.5jpg</image:title><image:caption>Bitter &amp; Blanc on Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/brioche-bread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brioche bread</image:title><image:caption>fresh baked brioche bread</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-17T19:13:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/11/saint-croix-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-croix-shopping-booths.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix shopping booths</image:title><image:caption>shopping booths at the pier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-croix-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix beach by the cruise dock</image:title><image:caption>beach by the cruise ship dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-resort-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix resort view</image:title><image:caption>roadside view in St Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-resort-tree-looks-like-giant-pea-pods.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix resort tree looks like giant pea pods</image:title><image:caption>Justin points out the large pea-like pods on a tree at the resort where we stopped</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-st-johns-episcopal-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix St John's Episcopal church</image:title><image:caption>St John's Episcopal Church, the oldest church in St Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-splendor-for-tour-blog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix Splendor for tour blog</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor in St. Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-lizard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix lizard</image:title><image:caption>lizard at the old church in Christiansted</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-larimar-bracelets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>larimar bracelets from St Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-crazy-caterpillar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix crazy caterpillar</image:title><image:caption>crazy caterpillar by an old church in Christiansted</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-colummbus-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix columbus sign</image:title><image:caption>sign on the beach where Columbus landed</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-22T17:36:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/03/13/beer-guzzling-pigs-of-st-croix/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-croix-rum-factory.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix rum factory</image:title><image:caption>waiting area at the rum factory</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-beer-guzzling-pig-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix beer guzzling pig sign</image:title><image:caption>Mt Pellier Hut bar sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-splendor-for-pig-blog.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix Splendor for pig blog</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Splendor in St. Croix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-shopping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix shopping</image:title><image:caption>shopping in Frederiksted</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-beer-guzzling-pig-sign-gecko.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix beer guzzling pig sign gecko</image:title><image:caption>gecko on the sign in front of the bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-beer-guzzling-pig-ready.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix beer guzzling pig ready</image:title><image:caption>A pig waits for a beer while the bar girl tells Tina what to do</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st-croix-beer-guzzling-pig-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Croix beer guzzling pig 2</image:title><image:caption>pig drinking beer</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-26T19:38:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/07/09/hello-world/</loc><lastmod>2015-02-26T10:50:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/02/10/panama-canal-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pedro-miguel-locks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pedro miguel locks</image:title><image:caption>Pedro Miguel Locks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pedro-miguel-locks-view-to-other-lane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pedro miguel locks view to other lane</image:title><image:caption>each lock had two lanes and Pedro Miguel Locks had a spot where we could see through the wall to the other lane </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-water-bubbles-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal water bubbles up</image:title><image:caption>the water churns and bubbles as it rises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-view-from-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal view from ship</image:title><image:caption>view of Panama from the Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-tour-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal tour boat</image:title><image:caption>canal tour ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-ships-outside-the-canal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal ships outside the canal</image:title><image:caption>ships outside of the Panama Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-railroad-bridge-across-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal railroad bridge across river</image:title><image:caption>train bridge across the Chagres River in the Panama Canal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-miraflores-locks-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal Miraflores locks up</image:title><image:caption>ready for the gate to open</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-miraflores-locks-audience.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal Miraflores locks audience</image:title><image:caption>people in this building watch boats pass through the locks - some no doubt passengers from our ship on their shore excursion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/panama-canal-miraflores-locks-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>panama canal Miraflores locks 3</image:title><image:caption>the boat entered Miraflores locks with low water level</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-26T10:13:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/02/14/maple-bacon-muffins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/maple-bacon-muffins-2nd-batch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Maple Bacon Muffins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/maple-bacon-muffins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Maple Bacon Muffins</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-09T17:31:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/02/06/how-to-make-a-towel-unicorn/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-finishing-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn finishing 1</image:title><image:caption>position the body - horses lay down with all their legs on the same side so unicorns would too</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn finished 1</image:title><image:caption>finished towel unicorn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-tail-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn tail 5</image:title><image:caption>cone-shaped finished tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-tail-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn tail 4</image:title><image:caption>keep rolling from the end where you started until you roll the whole washcloth into a cone</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn tail 3</image:title><image:caption>roll diagonally from the center of the washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn tail 2</image:title><image:caption>turn over so fold is on underside or just fold it down to start with</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn tail 1</image:title><image:caption>fold on the diagonal leaving a boarder on the edges</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-horn-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn horn 5</image:title><image:caption>unicorn head with horn attached</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-horn-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn horn 4</image:title><image:caption>when the horn part is the desired length, use the leftover ends to hook the horn to the rubber band on the unicorn head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/unicorn-horn-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>unicorn horn 3</image:title><image:caption>twist the pipe cleaners around each other to make a horn</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-09T07:04:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/30/victoria-harbour-ferries/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-alien-mayor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour alien mayor</image:title><image:caption>our tour guide said this was the mayor of Victoria hanging out on his boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour tour</image:title><image:caption>harbour tour ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-seals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour seals</image:title><image:caption>harbor seals hanging out by the shipyard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-plane-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour plane 2</image:title><image:caption>seaplane getting ready for takeoff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-houseboats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour houseboats</image:title><image:caption>houseboats in Victoria's inner harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-gorge-campground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour gorge campground</image:title><image:caption>you have to reserve a spot a year in advance to camp in this park on the Gorge Waterway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour ferry</image:title><image:caption>Victoria Harbour Ferries Gorge Tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-brick-door.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour brick door</image:title><image:caption>wall from old fort</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-blue-bridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour blue bridge 2</image:title><image:caption>historic blue bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-bank-and-jail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour bank and jail</image:title><image:caption>old bank and jail</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-04T08:41:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/09/26/a-quick-stop-in-victoria/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/westerdam-in-victoria.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam in Victoria</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Victoria</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/victoria-parliment.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Victoria parliament</image:title><image:caption>Parliament buildings with lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/locks-victoria-clipper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Locks Victoria Clipper</image:title><image:caption>Victoria Clipper in the Ballard Locks in Seattle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-planes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour planes</image:title><image:caption>Seaplanes fly tourists in and out of Victoria daily</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/harbour-empress.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour empress</image:title><image:caption>Empress Hotel photo taken from Victoria Harbour Ferry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/black-ball-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>black ball ferry</image:title><image:caption>Black Ball Ferry docked in Victoria's inner harbour</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-01-22T21:56:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/11/14/craigdarroch-castle-victoria/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/youngest-daughter-maudes-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>youngest daughter Maude's room</image:title><image:caption>youngest daughter's bedroom</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tower-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower stairs</image:title><image:caption>looking down the tower stairs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tower-nook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower nook</image:title><image:caption>room in the tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoking-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoking room</image:title><image:caption>The castle had this smoking room for family and guests to use if they wanted to smoke, which they did not do elsewhere in the house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/reading-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reading light</image:title><image:caption>old fashioned reading light</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/maids-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maid's room</image:title><image:caption>maid's quarters - much plainer than rooms occupied by family</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/drawing-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>drawing room</image:title><image:caption>drawing room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tower-floor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tower floor</image:title><image:caption>original tile floor in the room at the top of the tower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sign</image:title><image:caption>each room had a sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/fireplace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fireplace</image:title><image:caption>How does a coal baron heat their home?  Coal, of course!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-02T01:09:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/07/12/ocean-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cruiseblogpics1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocean Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Ocean Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-03-13T21:07:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/16/port-townsend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/google-map-from-tides-inn.gif</image:loc><image:title>google map from Tides Inn</image:title><image:caption>google map from Tides Inn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/port-townsend-wilderness-adventurer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend Wilderness Adventurer</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Port Townsend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/port-townsend-wilderness-adventurer-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend Wilderness Adventurer 6</image:title><image:caption>big dock for big boats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/port-townsend-ferry-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend ferry John's</image:title><image:caption>the Port Townsend Ferry goes to Keystone on Whidbey Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/port-townsend-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend building</image:title><image:caption>old building in Port Townsend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/port-townsend-building-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend building 3</image:title><image:caption>Victorian Building</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-01T04:04:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/07/07/how-to-fold-a-towel-elephant/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/elephant-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 8</image:title><image:caption>turn it over and fold down the middle bit for the forehead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-in-glass-elevator.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle in glass elevator</image:title><image:caption>Towel Turtle in Carnival Liberty Atrium Elevator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>10</image:title><image:caption>curl the tip of the trunk and shape the ears as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 9</image:title><image:caption>pull the side bits into ears and fold the center down for the forehead</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 7</image:title><image:caption>rolled towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 6</image:title><image:caption>Roll both sides at the same time.  Photo only shows one because my other hand was on the camera.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 5</image:title><image:caption>hand towel hanging on a wall hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 4</image:title><image:caption>fold rolled towel in half and stand for elephant body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 3</image:title><image:caption>both sides rolled to the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant 2</image:title><image:caption>one side rolled to the middle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-08T21:08:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/11/12/carnival-cruises-chocolate-melting-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/melting-cake-baked-13-min.jpg</image:loc><image:title>melting cake baked 13 min</image:title><image:caption>Baked at home, 13 minutes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/food-chocolatemeltingcake1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food-chocolatemeltingcake</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Cruise's Chocolate Melting Cake</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-01-11T23:37:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/01/best-posts-of-2014/</loc><lastmod>2015-01-12T21:52:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/02/decor-on-the-msc-divina-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rooms-sophia-loren-suite-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rooms Sophia Loren suite 2</image:title><image:caption>Sophia Loren Suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor statue</image:title><image:caption>odd statue of misproportioned woman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-spa-smoothie-bar-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor spa smoothie bar 2</image:title><image:caption>the spa smoothie bar used colorful fruit as both decorations and smoothie promotions (and they made good smoothies too)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-red-carpet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor red carpet</image:title><image:caption>walk the red carpet into the spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-piazza-del-dodge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor piazza del dodge</image:title><image:caption>Piazza Del Dodge </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-nook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor nook</image:title><image:caption>little nook seating area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-mural.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor mural</image:title><image:caption>painted mural</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-lights.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor lights</image:title><image:caption>decorating with lights</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-mask.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor mask</image:title><image:caption>mask</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/decor-gold-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor gold stairs</image:title><image:caption>golden swarovski crystal stairs in the yacht club</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-01-11T04:26:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/03/02/how-to-fold-a-towel-penguin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pigeon-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon finished 2</image:title><image:caption>towel pigeon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-finished1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin finished</image:title><image:caption>Place the feet under the penguin and add eyes and the towel penguin almost comes to life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-decorating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin decorating</image:title><image:caption>penguin feet made by folding a pipe cleaner into three sections</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 9</image:title><image:caption>After standing the penguin up, adjust the head, wings and belly as desired until it looks like a penguin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 7</image:title><image:caption>fold both sides of the black towel to the center, making sure it is tight just below the head and stand the penguin up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 6</image:title><image:caption>tuck under the sides of the white washcloth so the angles more or less match the side angles of the black towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 5</image:title><image:caption>Lay the white washcloth onto the black penguin body.  Adjust the folds so it sits from the bottom edge of the black towels to an inch or so under the rounded part and beak.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 4</image:title><image:caption>fold the corners of both sides over on the folded end of the washcloth enough to make it fit on the black body without white hanging over</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 3</image:title><image:caption>fold down a couple inches or so of one edge of the white washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/penguin-assembly-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin assembly 2</image:title><image:caption>For optional white belly, lay the white washcloth out flat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-01-02T19:12:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/12/25/how-to-make-a-towel-santa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>finished towel head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tightly roll from wide end with just enough towel for the ears sticking out on either side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides as tightly and evenly as possible</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>towel hanging on a hook at center of long side with both ends hanging evenly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Towel Santa Claus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>finished towel Santa Claus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-cotton.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>bag of Christmas cotton</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>pull both ends of the towel at once</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fold rolled towel in half and pull center of tips out at the end of each roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/santa-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>roll both ends of bath towel to middle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-12-26T16:45:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/25/how-to-fold-a-towel-reindeer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 10</image:title><image:caption>decorated reindeer head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 9</image:title><image:caption>fold the single layer down over the pipe cleaner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 8</image:title><image:caption>pipe cleaner wrapped around reindeer head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 7</image:title><image:caption>twist ends of pipe cleaner together on rolled side of head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 5</image:title><image:caption>if desired taper nose end after passing corner folds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 4</image:title><image:caption>roll sides to the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 2</image:title><image:caption>fold over again from folded end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 3</image:title><image:caption>fold down corners on folded end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer head 1</image:title><image:caption>fold towel from short side, not quite to the end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-harness.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer harness</image:title><image:caption>tie Christmas garland around the body and across the front</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-12-26T16:42:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/12/19/lessons-learned-from-a-murphy-trip/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/murphy-flying-into-puerto-rico.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murphy flying into Puerto Rico</image:title><image:caption>Flying into Puerto Rico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/murphy-cruise-ship-in-puerto-rico.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murphy cruise ship in Puerto Rico</image:title><image:caption>From Castillo San Cristobal we saw other ships in port on the day before our cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/murphy-flying-home.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>flying home</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/murphy-beach-in-puerto-rico.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murphy beach in Puerto Rico</image:title><image:caption>the condo in Puerto Rico sat on this beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-01-11T06:26:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/11/18/maho-beach-st-martin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-danger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin Danger</image:title><image:caption>The danger sign does not prevent people from trying to get blown away when jets take off</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-water-taxi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin water taxi</image:title><image:caption>The water taxi in St Maarten sports advertising for a jewelry store found at just about every cruise ship port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-plane-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin plane John's</image:title><image:caption>Jet landing at Princes Juliana Airport across the street from Maho Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-klm-johns2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin KLM John's2</image:title><image:caption>The big jets fly very low over Maho Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-waiting-for-plane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin waiting for plane</image:title><image:caption>Waiting for the next plane on Maho Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-beach-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin beach bar</image:title><image:caption>Bar at Maho Beach that provides everything needed for a pleasant day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-maho-beach-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin Maho beach John's</image:title><image:caption> schedule for large jets landing and taking off</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-under-the-airplane.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin under the airplane</image:title><image:caption>Underside of a jet flying overhead at Maho Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/st-martin-breeze-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin Breeze John's</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze docked in Phillipsburg, St Martin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-12-14T20:27:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/12/12/port-townsend-brewing-company/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT brewery boat</image:title><image:caption>boat in drydock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT Brewery</image:title><image:caption>passengers on the brewery tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery-skiff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT brewery skiff</image:title><image:caption>skiff ride through the marina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery-boat-lift.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT brewery boat lift</image:title><image:caption>monstrous boat lift</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery-beer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT brewery beer</image:title><image:caption>beer ready for tasting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pt-brewery-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PT Brewery building</image:title><image:caption>Port Townsend Brewing Company</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/wa-port-townsend-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA Port Townsend 2</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Port Townsend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/port-townsend-brewery-beer-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SeaLife DC1400</image:title><image:caption>Hop Diggity IPA </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-12-16T19:06:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/11/27/maple-brown-sugar-sweet-potatoes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sweet-potatoes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sweet Potatoes Cooking</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-01T04:30:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/11/07/skiff-tours-from-the-wilderness-adventurer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-wa-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff WA 2</image:title><image:caption>on the skiff looking at Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff tour</image:title><image:caption>skiff heading out for a tour of the surrounding area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-seal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff seal</image:title><image:caption>harbor seal sunning on a rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff starfish</image:title><image:caption>purple starfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-raccoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff raccoon</image:title><image:caption>raccoon finding food</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-oystercatcher.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff oystercatcher</image:title><image:caption>oystercatcher</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-pigeon-guillemot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff pigeon guillemot</image:title><image:caption>pigeon guillemots</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-heron.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff heron</image:title><image:caption>heron</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/skiff-eagle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skiff eagle</image:title><image:caption>bald eagle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-02T01:12:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/10/31/healthy-buckwheat-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/buckwheat-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Buckwheat cookies</image:title><image:caption>Buckwheat Cookies with Coconut and Craisins</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-22T22:04:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/10/17/hanging-towel-monkey-with-open-mouth/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-15.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 15</image:title><image:caption>head tucked into the arms </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-14.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 14</image:title><image:caption>mouth with open edges as upper lips, but opened between the layers on the open end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-13.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 13</image:title><image:caption>mouth with open ends as upper lip and folded edge as lower lip</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 12</image:title><image:caption>mouth with open ends as lower lip opened between folds with open ends together</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 11</image:title><image:caption>Here the open edges started out on the underside of the towel so are now on top.  They will end up as lower lips.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-finished-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey finished 5</image:title><image:caption>hanging towel monkey with open mouth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head done</image:title><image:caption>add a tongue and eyes and place head between the monkey's arms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 10</image:title><image:caption>mouth opened between the open ends</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 9</image:title><image:caption>you can open the mouth between the open ends so the towel edges look like lips whether they are on the top or on the bottom like this one</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/monkey-head-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head 8</image:title><image:caption>the head does not hold its shape on its own, but the monkey's arms will hold it together once it gets tucked between them</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-10-26T18:23:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/10/03/walking-tour-of-willemstad-curacao/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wtold-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WTold church</image:title><image:caption>the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the western hemisphere</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wtguide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WTguide</image:title><image:caption>tour guide with the lollipop sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wtbuildings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WTbuildings</image:title><image:caption>buildings in Curacao</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wt-street-vendor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WT street entertainer</image:title><image:caption>street vendor in Willemstad, Curacao</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wt-street-market.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WT street market</image:title><image:caption>vendor's stalls at the floating market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wt-market-backside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WT market backside</image:title><image:caption>backside of the floating market</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-wt-former-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao WT former church</image:title><image:caption>it used to be a synagogue, but now is judge's chambers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-rhyndam-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Rhyndam 2</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Maasdam and a local fishing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-divina-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Divina 6</image:title><image:caption>Davina in Curacao</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-03T04:39:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/08/27/how-to-fold-a-towel-person/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 6</image:title><image:caption>not quite a person yet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 5</image:title><image:caption>it looks the same in the end whether you pulled all the legs together or one side at a time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 4</image:title><image:caption>If you don't have the hand or arm strength to pull all four rolls at once, let one side go and use both hands to pull just one side of the body at a time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 3</image:title><image:caption>pull the tips so the towel pulls out the ends of the rolls and forms legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 2</image:title><image:caption>the tips just need to pull out enough to hold onto them in the next step</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person body 1</image:title><image:caption>try to roll the two halves of the towel as evenly as possible</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person head 4</image:title><image:caption>after folding and tucking things in the ears even out and look more human</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-head-3-fix-ears.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person head 3 fix ears</image:title><image:caption>the ears on this head need some adjusting to even them out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person head 2</image:title><image:caption>Roll towel from the top so the end gets very tight while making the entire pair of rolls as tight as possible.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/person-head-1-needs-adjusting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>person head 1 needs adjusting</image:title><image:caption>Make sure the ends are exactly even.  This towel needs the ends adjusted before rolling because one side hangs a bit lower than the other.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-27T20:43:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/09/20/hood-canal-bridge/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hood-canal-bridge-sinks-1979.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hood canal bridge sinks 1979</image:title><image:caption>hood canal bridge collapsed in a storm in 1979</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hood-canal-bridge-uss-ohio-sub-from-wikipedia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hood canal bridge USS Ohio sub from Wikipedia</image:title><image:caption>Navy sub USS Ohio crossing through the Hood Canal Bridge, photo courtesy of Wikipedia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hood-canal-bridge-looking-west.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hood canal bridge looking west</image:title><image:caption>Hood Canal Bridge looking west from the Kitsap Peninsula side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hood-canal-bridge-looking-east.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hood canal bridge looking east</image:title><image:caption>Hood Canal bridge looking east from the Olympic Peninsula side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-wa-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport WA 2</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Hood Canal on a foggy, rainy day</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-22T17:41:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/09/02/hato-caves-curacao/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-path-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves path 4</image:title><image:caption>lighted path through the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-path-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves path 2</image:title><image:caption>pathway through the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-looking-at-formation.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves looking at formation</image:title><image:caption>tourists looking for a rock formation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-green-algae-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves green algae 3</image:title><image:caption>cave chamber with green algae</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves 7</image:title><image:caption>inside Hato Caves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves 5</image:title><image:caption>cave rock formations</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves 3</image:title><image:caption>limestone flow in Hato Cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves pool</image:title><image:caption>pool in the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-hato-caves-area-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Hato Caves area entrance</image:title><image:caption>The entrance to the cave is at the top  of the hill behind the sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/curacao-divina-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Curacao Divina 7</image:title><image:caption>MSC Divina in Willemstad, Curacao</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-16T17:02:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/09/08/port-angeles-underground/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0358-mural-in-shop-underground.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0358 mural in shop underground</image:title><image:caption>mural on the wall of space under raised building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0390-upstairs-rooms-at-the-shoestore.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0390 upstairs rooms at the shoestore</image:title><image:caption>the upstairs of what is now a shoe store housed a thriving brothel during prohibition</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/linda-heading-to-the-underground-basement-of-a-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Linda heading to the underground basement of a shop</image:title><image:caption>stairway in a shop leads under the building, which was raised on poles to match the new street level</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0396-mural-slucing-the-hogback.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0396 mural slucing the hogback</image:title><image:caption>sluicing the hogback mural</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0376-skylight-from-below.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0376 skylight from below</image:title><image:caption>from below the skylight lets in a lot of light</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0374-original-street-level-of-building-from-only-remaining-underground-sidewalk-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0374 original street level of building from only remaining underground sidewalk area</image:title><image:caption>original street level of a building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0369-in-the-old-boxing-club.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0369 in the old boxing club</image:title><image:caption>Don the guide telling people about the old boxing club, now a empty basement with access to the last underground sidewalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0367-skylight-to-underground-in-sidewalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0367 skylight to underground in sidewalk</image:title><image:caption>skylight in the sidewalk over the underground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0363-theater-demonstration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0363 theater demonstration</image:title><image:caption>controls for showing movies in the old theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0362-original-theater-ceiling-and-insulation-topping-later-ceiling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0362 original theater ceiling and insulation topping later ceiling</image:title><image:caption>Port Angeles has history above street level as well as below.  Original painted ceiling of a movie theater above new insulation topped lower ceiling of current shop</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-10-03T13:38:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/08/21/hiking-the-staircase-rapids-trail-in-the-olympic-rainforest/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-wa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport WA</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Hoodsport, WA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-trillium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport trillium</image:title><image:caption>trillium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-tree-big.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport tree big</image:title><image:caption>a large tree next to a puddle on the trail in the rain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-skiff-leaving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport skiff leaving</image:title><image:caption>skiff leaving the Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-river-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport river view</image:title><image:caption>river view from the trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-people-in-raincoats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport people in raincoats</image:title><image:caption>passengers suit up in rain gear for a rainy rainforest hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-oyster-shucking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport oyster shucking</image:title><image:caption>how to shuck oysters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-hike-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport hike 2</image:title><image:caption>hiking the Staircase Rapids trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport bus</image:title><image:caption>tour bus to the rainforest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hoodsport-bridge-log.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hoodsport bridge log</image:title><image:caption>log bridge</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-16T17:04:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/08/15/easy-fruit-smoothies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-strawberry-milkshake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie strawberry milkshake</image:title><image:caption>strawberry milkshake smoothie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-strawberry-milkshake-ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie strawberry milkshake ingredients</image:title><image:caption>frozen bananas, yogurt, and strawberries - add milk and blend</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-mango-pineapple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie mango pineapple</image:title><image:caption>mango pineapple smoothie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-mango-pineapple-ready-to-blend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie mango pineapple ready to blend</image:title><image:caption>fill to desired level with fruit juice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-mango-pineapple-ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie mango pineapple ingredients</image:title><image:caption>pineapple, mango, and yogurt in magic bullet blender cup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-chocolate-milkshake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie chocolate milkshake</image:title><image:caption>chocolate "milkshake" smoothie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-berry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie berry</image:title><image:caption>berry smoothie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/smoothie-berry-with-watermelon-and-apple-juice.jpg</image:loc><image:title>smoothie berry with watermelon and apple juice</image:title><image:caption>frozen blueberries, strawberries, watermelon and yogurt, with apple juice ready to blend </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rwb-smoothie-yogurt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWB smoothie yogurt</image:title><image:caption>use a pan lined with parchment paper or an ice cube tray to make frozen vanilla yogurt blobs or cubes for smoothie-making</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-16T17:06:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/07/21/fishermens-terminal-seattle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-top-deck-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal top deck view</image:title><image:caption>view of Fishermen's Terminal from top deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-terminal-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal terminal building</image:title><image:caption>Fishermen's Terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-boarding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal boarding</image:title><image:caption>boarding the Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-stoup-kendall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal stoup kendall</image:title><image:caption>Beer-host Kendall explains how beer is made</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-stoup-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal stoup johns</image:title><image:caption>bar at Stoup Brewing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-lifesaving-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal lifesaving drill</image:title><image:caption>training drill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-firetruck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal firetruck</image:title><image:caption>firetrucks at Fishermen's Terminal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal dinner</image:title><image:caption>salmon dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fishermens-terminal-capt-dan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal Capt Dan</image:title><image:caption>Captain Dan greets passengers at the dock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-16T17:13:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/07/15/msc-towel-lobster/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-finished-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster finished 6</image:title><image:caption>Towel Lobster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster finished 3</image:title><image:caption>red looks a lot more like a lobster than blue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster finished 1</image:title><image:caption>finished towel lobster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-13.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 13</image:title><image:caption>fold rolled washcloth at center and insert into ends of towel lobster legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 12</image:title><image:caption>roll washcloth diagonally for lobster claw</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 11</image:title><image:caption>tuck the sides of the hand towel under the lobster and shape the tail as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 10</image:title><image:caption>make a series of folds in the hand towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 9</image:title><image:caption>drape hand towel over back legs of lobster body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 8</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lobster-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster 7</image:title><image:caption>lift the center of one roll and place it on top of the center of the other roll</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-16T17:11:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/06/02/aruba-sail-and-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/aruba-chart.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba chart</image:title><image:caption>Aruba Chart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/aruba_eagle_beach_palapas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba_Eagle_Beach_Palapas</image:title><image:caption>palapas on a beach in Aruba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-underwater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba underwater</image:title><image:caption>there's all sorts of interesting things under the sea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-rhumba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba Rhumba</image:title><image:caption>Catamaran named Rhumba</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba fish</image:title><image:caption>tropical fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-fish-like-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba fish like structure</image:title><image:caption>fish like structure</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-fish-in-structure.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba fish in structure</image:title><image:caption>broken brain coral gives fish a place to hide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-divina-from-sailboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba Divina from sailboat</image:title><image:caption>Divina from the catamaran</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-cuttlefish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba cuttlefish</image:title><image:caption>school of cuttlefish</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-10T02:21:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/07/08/aruba-shipwreck-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aruba-semi-sub-bilbos-random-thoughts1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba semi sub Bilbo's random thoughts</image:title><image:caption>semi-sub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aruba-wreck-antilla.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck Antilla</image:title><image:caption>the ship is too big to see it all at once</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aruba-wreck-antilla-snorkeler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck Antilla snorkeler</image:title><image:caption>a person looks tiny next to this massive shipwreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aruba-wreck-antilla-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck Antilla fish</image:title><image:caption>many small fish surround the Antilla</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aruba-antilla-from-wikipedia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba Antilla from Wikipedia</image:title><image:caption>Antilla in 1939, photo courtesy Wikipedia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-wreck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck</image:title><image:caption>at the wreck of the Antilla, you snorkel around to see different parts of the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-wreck-growth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck growth</image:title><image:caption>the Antilla has lots of stuff growing on it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-wreck-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck fish</image:title><image:caption>swimming with the sergeant majors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-wreck-fish-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck fish 3</image:title><image:caption>the Antilla has lots of places for fish to hide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aruba-wreck-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aruba wreck fish 2</image:title><image:caption>fish and people are attracted to sunken ships</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-10T22:54:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/07/03/red-white-and-blueberry-smoothie/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rwb-smoothie-yogurt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWB smoothie yogurt</image:title><image:caption>freeze vanilla yogurt in blobs or ice cube trays</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rwb-smoothie-thin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWB smoothie thin</image:title><image:caption>the layers run together more in a slightly thinner smoothie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rwb-smoothie-blender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWB smoothie blender</image:title><image:caption>magic bullet blender</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rwb-smoothie2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWB smoothie2</image:title><image:caption>red, white, and blueberry smoothie</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-19T18:35:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/06/17/wilderness-adventurer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wa-beer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA beer</image:title><image:caption>beer ready to drink at one of the onboard beer tasting events</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wa-kayaks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA Kayaks</image:title><image:caption>get in the kayak and the crew pushes it into the water - and pulls you back up on the platform for a dry disembarkation when you return</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wa-lunch-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA lunch buffet</image:title><image:caption>Buffet at lunchtime</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-captain-rons-nightly-speach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA Captain Ron's nightly speach</image:title><image:caption>Following dinner,Captain Ron talked about weather and the next day's activities</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-with-skiff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA with skiff</image:title><image:caption>Passengers on a skiff from the Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-window2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA window2</image:title><image:caption>View Window in Cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-tv.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA TV</image:title><image:caption>All cabins have a flat screen TV</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-hall.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA hall</image:title><image:caption>Hallway of coat hooks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-friday-harbor-ferry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA Friday Harbor Ferry</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Friday Harbor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wa-anchored2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WA anchored2</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer at anchor</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-10T02:25:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/06/09/how-to-fold-a-towel-squid/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid finished</image:title><image:caption>Towel Squid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-finished-full-face-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Squid finished full face 2</image:title><image:caption>finished towel squid with face</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid 6</image:title><image:caption>bend the washcloth like a horseshoe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid 5</image:title><image:caption>roll the washcloth from corner to corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid 4</image:title><image:caption>tuck the bent end of the washcloth under the squid body to add more legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Squid 3</image:title><image:caption>both sides of towel rolled together, side with the rolls goes underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Squid 1</image:title><image:caption>whether you hang the towel from a hook or tuck it under your chin, the key is to get the ends rolled tightly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/squid-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>squid 2</image:title><image:caption>hold near the lower end of the towel while rolling it for a squid</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pigeon-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 3</image:title><image:caption>partly folded pigeon body resembles a squid</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-10T02:22:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/04/30/double-ship-christening/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wd-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WD 2</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Discoverer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wd-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WD suite</image:title><image:caption>suite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wd-k-launcher-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WD k-launcher 2</image:title><image:caption>kayak launcher</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wd-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WD dining room</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Discoverer dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ships-bell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ship's bell</image:title><image:caption>ship's bell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/naomi-leaf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Naomi &amp; leaf</image:title><image:caption>Naomi with the greenery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/massage-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>massage room</image:title><image:caption>massage room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/life-ring.jpg</image:loc><image:title>life ring</image:title><image:caption>life ring</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/library.jpg</image:loc><image:title>library</image:title><image:caption>library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kayaks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks</image:title><image:caption>necky kayaks on deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:44:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/09/24/dutch-oven-cooking/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-cooking4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven cooking4</image:title><image:caption>moving the dutch oven with special tool, the can in front heats the briquettes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-cooking3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven cooking3</image:title><image:caption>cooking in dutch ovens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-food.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven food</image:title><image:caption>bread heated in dutch oven</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-meal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven meal</image:title><image:caption>dutch oven meal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-sheepherders-stew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven sheepherders stew</image:title><image:caption>Sheepherder's Stew in dutch oven</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dutch-oven-cobbler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dutch oven cobbler</image:title><image:caption>dutch oven cobbler</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:39:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/09/17/high-country-pack-trip/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/burnt-tree2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>burnt tree2</image:title><image:caption>hollow trunk of burnt tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gnarly-branches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gnarly branches</image:title><image:caption>gnarly branches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/barbara-fishing.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barbara fishing</image:title><image:caption>Barbara fishing in the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mel-fly-fishing-myrtle-lake-barbs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mel fly fishing Myrtle Lake (Barb's)</image:title><image:caption>Mel flyfishing at Myrtle Lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010979.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1010979</image:title><image:caption>bridge on Myrtle Lake trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/evening-grossbeak.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Evening Grossbeak</image:title><image:caption>evening grossbeak on a morning firepit visit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gordan-stewarts-cabin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gordan Stewart's cabin</image:title><image:caption>Gordan Stewart's cabin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lupine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lupine</image:title><image:caption>lupine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/entiat-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Entiat Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Entiat Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/barb-on-georgie-in-snow-mels.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barb on Georgie in snow (Mel's)</image:title><image:caption>Barb rides Georgie in snow on a hot August day</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:35:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/10/01/white-water-rafting-on-the-wenatchee-river/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/done-taking-boats-out.jpg</image:loc><image:title>done, taking boats out</image:title><image:caption>all done, taking boats out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rock-pile-at-lunch-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock pile at lunch island</image:title><image:caption>somebody spent a lot of time making this</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lunch-stop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lunch stop</image:title><image:caption>lunch stop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/re-launch-after-dam-portage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>re-launch after dam portage</image:title><image:caption>re-launch after carrying boat around dam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_4489.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_4489</image:title><image:caption>On the Wave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/barbara-takes-a-swim.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barbara takes a swim</image:title><image:caption>Barbara takes a swim</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kayakers-overboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayakers overboard</image:title><image:caption>kayakers prectice getting dumped</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mel-prelaunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mel prelaunch</image:title><image:caption>Mel pre-launch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/truck-in-cashmere.jpg</image:loc><image:title>truck in Cashmere</image:title><image:caption>Alpine Adventures  gear truck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0317.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0317</image:title><image:caption>Whitewater  Rafting on the Wenatchee River</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:32:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/06/23/boating-with-dogs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040541.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040541</image:title><image:caption>float plane just after takeoff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040562.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040562</image:title><image:caption>paddle boarders in Lake Union near the floating homes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040545.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040545</image:title><image:caption>Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040479.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040479</image:title><image:caption>Argosy Cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040555.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040555</image:title><image:caption>kayaking with a small dog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040538.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040538</image:title><image:caption>kayaking with a big dog</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/gasworks-park.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gasworks park</image:title><image:caption>Gasworks Park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ferry-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry house</image:title><image:caption>a ferry good house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1040472.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040472</image:title><image:caption>University Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/houseboats-lake-union.jpg</image:loc><image:title>houseboats lake union</image:title><image:caption>Houseboats in Lake Union</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:30:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/05/19/what-is-an-un-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/uca_squest2_jdandrews.jpg</image:loc><image:title>UCA_SQuest2_JDAndrews</image:title><image:caption>Safari Quest - the smallest vessel in the Un-Cruise Adventures fleet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ss_legacy_sm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ss_legacy_sm</image:title><image:caption>SS Legacy cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers
photo courtesy of Un-Cruise Adventures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/woods-hike.jpg</image:loc><image:title>woods hike</image:title><image:caption>Guided Hike in the San Juans</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/un-cruise-adventures.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Un-Cruise Adventures</image:title><image:caption>Un-Cruise Adventures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/theme-cruise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theme cruise</image:title><image:caption>beer themed cruise with beer tasting on a beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/port-townsend.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Port Townsend</image:title><image:caption>Wilderness Adventurer in Port Townsend, WA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kayaks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaks</image:title><image:caption>Kayaks launch from Wilderness Adventurer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/iceberg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iceberg</image:title><image:caption>blue ice in LeConte Fjord, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ice-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice John's</image:title><image:caption>Skiff Tour in Alaska's LaConte Fjord</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fishermens-terminal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fishermen's Terminal</image:title><image:caption>On the Wilderness Adventurer in Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-05T17:27:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/25/the-liebster-blog-award/</loc><lastmod>2014-05-29T02:16:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/09/19/innersea-discoveries-part-1-seattle-and-juneau/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/twowhales11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TwoWhales1</image:title><image:caption>thar she blows</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg05901.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CIMG0590</image:title><image:caption>Necky Kayaks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/my-cruise-stories.jpg</image:loc><image:title>My Cruise Stories</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg0501-e1284856185274.jpg</image:loc><image:title>American Safari Cruises, Safari Quest</image:title><image:caption>Safari Quest in Misty Fjord National Monument</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T02:09:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/09/25/innersea-discoveries-alaskan-adventure-part-2-windham-bay-to-frederick-sound/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg01892.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safari Quest in Windham Bay Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Safari Quest in Windham Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg04621.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Lions, Neets Bay Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Sea Lions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg01841.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kayaking with distant seals</image:title><image:caption>seal splashing in the distance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/loiskayak11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Walker Cove, Misty Fjords National Monument</image:title><image:caption>me paddling kayak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg01941.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John on stump</image:title><image:caption>King of the Stump</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cimg01781.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rockfish</image:title><image:caption>rockfish on Point Wilson Dart</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/alaskantennisshoes1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AlaskanTennisShoes</image:title><image:caption>Alaskan Tennis Shoes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/whaltale81.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Whaltale8</image:title><image:caption>whale tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/whale21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Whale2</image:title><image:caption>spouting whale</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T02:05:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/10/02/thomas-bay-and-baird-glacier-innersea-discoveries-part-3/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0210.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterfall on Cascade Creek</image:title><image:caption>waterfall viewed from above on bridge over Cascade Creek</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0201.jpg</image:loc><image:title>photographing waterfall at Cascade Creek</image:title><image:caption>photographing waterfall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0217.jpg</image:loc><image:title>baby tree on the moraine</image:title><image:caption>baby tree on Baird Glacier moraine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0219.jpg</image:loc><image:title>walking through glacial silt</image:title><image:caption>"Are we there yet?"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0239.jpg</image:loc><image:title>silt castle</image:title><image:caption>silt castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0238.jpg</image:loc><image:title>big silt castle</image:title><image:caption>Bigger Silt Castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0220.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice in the mud</image:title><image:caption>ice in the mud</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0226.jpg</image:loc><image:title>white snow on Baird Glacier</image:title><image:caption>white snow at last (sort of)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0244.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sleeping on the moss</image:title><image:caption>Sleeping on the mossy moraine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0249.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John on Paddle Board, Scenery Cove Alaska</image:title><image:caption>John on paddle board</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T02:03:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/10/16/wrangle-innersea-discoveries-alaskan-adventure-part-5/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg04151.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chief Shakes House 2</image:title><image:caption>Chief Shake's House</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg04041.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bear Tracks 2</image:title><image:caption>Bear Tracks on the Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03981.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beached float house 2</image:title><image:caption>Float House, High &amp; Dry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03851.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Inside Summit Charters Jet Boat 2</image:title><image:caption>Inside the Jet Boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg04081.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jet Boat on Stikine River 2</image:title><image:caption>Summit Charters Jetboat on the Stikine River</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T01:59:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/10/23/yes-bay-innersea-discoveries-part-6/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/jimjump.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jim on the boom swing 2</image:title><image:caption>Polar Drop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/aerial-41.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Misty Fjords Aerial 2</image:title><image:caption>Wing Over Water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/aerial-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aerial of Misty Fjords National Monument 2</image:title><image:caption>Misty Fjords By Air</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc_22551.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Lions 2</image:title><image:caption>Sea Lions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bear31.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bear 2</image:title><image:caption>Young Black Bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg04471.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moon jellies 2</image:title><image:caption>Moon Jellyfish at Neets Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0425edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John with coho salmon 2</image:title><image:caption>coho caught on Yes Bay Lodge charter</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg04781.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Yes Bay Flightseeing 2</image:title><image:caption>Float Plane over Yes Bay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T01:56:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/10/30/misty-fjords-national-monument-innersea-discoveries-part-7/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0403edited.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Stikine River </image:title><image:caption>Beached</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg05501.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punchbowl Cove</image:title><image:caption>Punchbowl Cove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg05281.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kayaks at Walker Cove Waterfall</image:title><image:caption>Kayaks at Waterfall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg05341.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tree at Walker Cove</image:title><image:caption>Tree in the Rock Wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc_00881.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kayak near Safari Quest</image:title><image:caption>Walker Cove, Misty Fjords National Monument</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/abbypokenkayak21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Walker Cove 2010</image:title><image:caption>Kayak in the Morning Light</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T01:54:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/10/09/laconte-fjord-to-ideal-cove-innersea-discoveries-part-4/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg02891.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iceberg mushroom cloud</image:title><image:caption>iceberg mushroom cloud</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg02852.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reflections</image:title><image:caption>reflections</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03111.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice overhang</image:title><image:caption>this ice overhang fell just minutes after taking this photo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg02701.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bergy bits</image:title><image:caption>Bergy Bits</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg02851.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CIMG0285</image:title><image:caption>crystal ice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03341.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice whale tail</image:title><image:caption>ice whale tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03401.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CIMG0340</image:title><image:caption>framed</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03181.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice castle</image:title><image:caption>ice castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg03001.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice caves</image:title><image:caption>ice caves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/loisice2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blue Ice</image:title><image:caption>Blue Ice</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T01:48:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/10/flavorful-stuffed-peppers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stuffed-peppers-ready-to-eat-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stuffed peppers, ready to eat 2</image:title><image:caption>stuffed pepper ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stuffed-peppers-peppers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stuffed peppers, peppers</image:title><image:caption>Bell Peppers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stuffed-peppers-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stuffed peppers, baked</image:title><image:caption>Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stuffed-peppers-rice.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stuffed peppers rice</image:title><image:caption>Zatarain's Black Beans and rice adds a lot more flavor to the stuffed pepper than plain white rice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stuffed-pepper-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stuffed pepper baked</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T01:45:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/05/13/how-to-fold-a-towel-dragonfly/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-wings-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly wings 4</image:title><image:caption>set out wing towel on other side and scrunch to center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-wings-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly wings 2</image:title><image:caption>scrunch in the center of the wing towel to make two wings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-wings-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly wings 1</image:title><image:caption>lay hand towel next to dragonfly body, more forward to the head end is best</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-finished-bagus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly finished Bagus</image:title><image:caption>finished towel dragonfly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-eyes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly eyes</image:title><image:caption>Use googly eyes or bits of felt or draw your own bug eyes on paper</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-body-6-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly body 6 mine</image:title><image:caption>lay the body out flat with the folds of the pointy end on the bottom </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-body-5-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly body 5 mine</image:title><image:caption>keep the folds at the center of the pointy end flush while rolling the towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-body-4-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly Body 4 mine</image:title><image:caption>roll the towel from the far end of the folded long side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-body-3-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly body 3 mine</image:title><image:caption>make the folded corner into a pointy end by folding down both sides of the towel at that corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dragonfly-body-2-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dragonfly body 2 mine</image:title><image:caption>fold over one corner on the folded end of the towel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-17T11:25:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/05/06/gluten-free-angel-food-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/king-arthur-flours-gluten-free-angel-food-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>king arthur flour's gluten free angel food cake</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Angel Food Cake 
photo courtesy of King Arthur Flour</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-20T15:36:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/22/the-love-boat-for-real/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/saramarkformal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>saramarkformal</image:title><image:caption>Mark and Sara dressed up for formal night on the Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/saramarkdivina.jpg</image:loc><image:title>saramarkdivina</image:title><image:caption>MSC Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/saramarkblackcrab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>saramarkblackcrab</image:title><image:caption>We had dinner at the Black Crab with Sara and Mark and another couple each night of our Divina cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/saramarkbirthday.jpg</image:loc><image:title>saramarkbirthday</image:title><image:caption>Mark had a birthday during the cruise and Sara special-ordered a cake for him - which they shared with the table and a few other nearby diners.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-08-23T20:36:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/01/21/how-to-make-a-towel-rabbit/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/folding-rabbit-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>folding rabbit head</image:title><image:caption>roll tip end around itself</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rabbit-head.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rabbit head</image:title><image:caption>fold in half, bringing tip between the two rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rabbit-head1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rabbit head1</image:title><image:caption>rolling towel corners toward end held under chin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/main-body-pull-legs2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>main body pull legs2</image:title><image:caption>pull ends of rolls tightly into body with 4 legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/main-body-pull-tips.jpg</image:loc><image:title>main body, pull tips</image:title><image:caption>pull the tips out of each roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fold-rolled-towel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fold rolled towel</image:title><image:caption>fold towel in half, rolls to outside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/main-body-roll-ends.jpg</image:loc><image:title>main body roll ends</image:title><image:caption>roll both ends of towel to center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rabbit2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rabbit2</image:title><image:caption>finished towel rabbit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/frog-with-a-winning-hand.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel frog with a winning hand</image:title><image:caption>towel frog winning at poker</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/book-instructions-rabbit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>book instructions rabbit</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Towel Book Rabbit Instructions</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-04-18T21:46:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/04/14/how-to-fold-a-fire-breathing-towel-dragon/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-finished-striped.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons finished striped</image:title><image:caption>this dragon needs tighter rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-finished-green.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons finished green</image:title><image:caption>big towel dragon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-finished-small-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons finished small 2</image:title><image:caption>Decorate dragon with eyes, nostrils, and flames.  The googly eyes and paper flames have double-stick tape holding them on this small dragon, but the felt nostrils stay on their own.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-finishing-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons finishing 2</image:title><image:caption>Raise the head and neck towel.  Curve the base of the neck back so it rests on top the wings.  Curve the top of the neck forward and the head down.  Adjust to desired position.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-assembly-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons assembly 2</image:title><image:caption>Adjust leg position as needed so dragon body stands on its own.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-assembly-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons assembly 1</image:title><image:caption>Take one pair of legs in hand and bring them over top of the head and tail towels to meet the other pair of legs.  Keep the motion going to roll the whole body over until it is standing.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons head 1</image:title><image:caption>Just like the tail, hang center of one edge of long side on wall peg or tuck under your chin.  Roll both sides together as tightly as possible.  This will be more difficult than the tail because it is a bigger towel and really tight rolls are more important.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons head 3</image:title><image:caption>the head and tail towels tucked into the body with the head towel's loose ends tucked into the tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons head 2</image:title><image:caption>Place the end of the tightly rolled towel between the leg rolls of the body opposite the tail.  Tuck any long loose ends in between the tail rolls.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dragons-tail-3-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dragons tail 3.2</image:title><image:caption>Keeping your tail rolls as tight as possible, tuck tail rolled side up between the leg rolls on the body.  Make sure the solid edge of the towel is on top of the body and all loose ends are contained between the leg rolls.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-21T08:02:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/31/sitka/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-alaska-pioneers-home-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka Alaska Pioneer's Home Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Alaska Pioneer's Home</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-graveyard-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka graveyard Linda's</image:title><image:caption>graveyard in the woods</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-gravestone-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka gravestone Linda's</image:title><image:caption>tombstone in the old Russian cemetery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-eagle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka eagle</image:title><image:caption>bald eagle in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-bridge1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka bridge</image:title><image:caption>Bridge in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka</image:title><image:caption>Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-wonky-grave-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka wonky grave Linda's</image:title><image:caption>grave gone wonky</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-pedicab-moms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka pedicab mom's</image:title><image:caption>Pedicab in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-st-michaels-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka St Michaels, Linda's</image:title><image:caption>St. Michael's Cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-graveyard-eagle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sitka graveyard eagle</image:title><image:caption>eagle by an old building on the backside of the graveyard</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-04-01T18:35:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/02/14/gluten-free-coconut-cake-with-vegan-fudge-frosting/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gluten-free-coconut-cake-fudge-frosting-valentine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free coconut cake fudge frosting valentine</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Coconut Cake with Vegan Fudge Frosting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gluten-free-coconut-cake-piece.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free coconut cake piece</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Coconut Cake</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-24T19:00:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/29/msc-divina/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-kids-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina kid's buffet</image:title><image:caption>Kid's Buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-paper-towel-flower.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina paper towel flower</image:title><image:caption>One night our waiter made us a paper towel flower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-italian-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina Italian night</image:title><image:caption>Diners having fun on Italian night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-baked-alaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina baked Alaska</image:title><image:caption>One formal night we had awesome Baked Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina 1</image:title><image:caption>Divina stern view</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-towel-duck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina towel duck</image:title><image:caption>towel duck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-statue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina statue</image:title><image:caption>statue on the Divina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina stairs</image:title><image:caption>Atrium stairs studded with Swarovski crystals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/divina-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Divina 2</image:title><image:caption>MSC Divina</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-05T17:10:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/03/17/how-to-fold-a-towel-leprechaun/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 6</image:title><image:caption>head with eyes and beard ready to set on body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 5</image:title><image:caption>finished leprechaun head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 4</image:title><image:caption>rolling the head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 3</image:title><image:caption>leave enough towel for ears sticking out on each side and hold the any extra in the middle when starting to roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 2</image:title><image:caption>there should be hands on both sides of the towel, but the other one is on the camera</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-head-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun head 1</image:title><image:caption>pick a towel color that resembles a human skin tone for the head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun finished 2</image:title><image:caption>The leprechaun used the body towel for clothing with just a belt and boots added. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun finished 1</image:title><image:caption>Towel Leprechaun</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-buckle-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun buckle 2</image:title><image:caption>With the loose end wrapped to the middle and tucked down the square becomes a buckle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leprechaun-buckle-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leprechaun buckle 1</image:title><image:caption>gold square made from a pipe cleaner</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-19T23:17:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/05/12/how-to-fold-towel-animals-making-towel-snakes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/towel-pig.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel pig</image:title><image:caption>towel pig with goodies - it is a pig after all</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-washcloth2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake washcloth2</image:title><image:caption>baby snake made from washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-washcloth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake washcloth</image:title><image:caption>use the same directions for any size towel, even a washcloth as shown</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-rattle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake rattle</image:title><image:caption>rattlesnake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine6</image:title><image:caption>decorate and position as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine5</image:title><image:caption>shape a snake head from the big end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine4</image:title><image:caption>towel rolled into one roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine3</image:title><image:caption>start rolling from the side that has the most towel folded over</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine2</image:title><image:caption>make a pointy end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/snake-mine1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake mine1</image:title><image:caption>fold down one corner </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-18T00:50:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/02/17/easy-towel-animals-how-to-fold-a-towel-crocodile/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-nostrils.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile nostrils</image:title><image:caption>towel crocodile decorated with googly eyes and felt nostrils</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-legs-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crocodile legs 4</image:title><image:caption>crocodile legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-legs-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile legs 2</image:title><image:caption>roll towel from folded edge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-legs-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crocodile legs 1</image:title><image:caption>fold a few inches over on hand towels to start the legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile finished 1</image:title><image:caption>finished towel crocodile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile finished 2</image:title><image:caption>Towel Crocodile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile body 3</image:title><image:caption>set the body on the legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile body 4</image:title><image:caption>nose end tucked under and tail end shaped</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile body 2</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides of towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crocodile-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crocodile body 1</image:title><image:caption>bath towel hanging from hook on wall</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-27T17:03:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/02/10/sitka-raptor-center/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-young-eagle-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors young eagle Linda's</image:title><image:caption>young eagle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-snowy-owl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors snowy owl</image:title><image:caption>snowy owl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-owl-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors owl Linda's</image:title><image:caption>owl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-flight-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors flight center</image:title><image:caption>flight center where recovering eagles relearn to fly before release into the wild</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-eagle-owl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors eagle owl</image:title><image:caption>eagle owl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/raptors-eagle-moms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>raptors eagle mom's</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-15T03:06:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/01/13/fortress-of-the-bear/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bear-on-back1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear on back</image:title><image:caption>sister bear rolls over on her back and enjoys a snack</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bear-sideview1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear sideview</image:title><image:caption>Bears have lots of room to move about freely</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bear-funny.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bear funny</image:title><image:caption>bear showing off for people</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-with-ball-31.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears-with-ball-3</image:title><image:caption>bear playing with ball</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-turkey-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears turkey Linda's</image:title><image:caption>turkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears sign</image:title><image:caption>sign on the railing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-praying-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears praying Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Is this bear praying?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-lindas1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears Linda's1</image:title><image:caption>"hello out there"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-eagles-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears eagles Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Eagles perch in trees hoping to steal food from the bears</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bears-close-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bears close up</image:title><image:caption>"Who has bear treats?"</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-10T16:36:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/02/03/product-review-quick-spit-and-scrub-lens-defogger-and-cleaner/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/snorkel-mask.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel mask</image:title><image:caption>snorkel mask stays clear in the water with quick spit and scrub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/snorkel-products.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snorkel products</image:title><image:caption>Quickspit and scrub</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-05T17:09:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/03/30/easter-egg-candy-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/candy-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Candy Cookies</image:title><image:caption>Decked out in team colors for the big game.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-cookies-done-robin-eggs1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter cookies done robin eggs</image:title><image:caption>with mini robin eggs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-cookies-done-mm1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter cookies done m&amp;m</image:title><image:caption>with peanut m&amp;m's</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-cookies-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter cookies done</image:title><image:caption>Easter Egg Nest Candy Cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-cookies-ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter cookies ingredients</image:title><image:caption>ingredients for Candy Easter Egg Cookies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-cookies-rabbit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>easter cookies rabbit</image:title><image:caption>Happy Easter!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-30T08:17:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/01/27/how-to-fold-a-towel-anteater/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater tail 3</image:title><image:caption>tuck tail between rolls on body rolled site up</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater tail 2</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides tightly to center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater tail 1</image:title><image:caption>hang center of hand towel on wall hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater body 3</image:title><image:caption>hold the tips of all four rolls and pull tight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater body 2</image:title><image:caption>fold towel in half, rolled sides out and pull tips of towel out of each roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater body 1</image:title><image:caption>roll both ends of towel to the middle from short sides</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater body  4</image:title><image:caption>rolls pulled tight into legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater head 5</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides tightly to the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater head 4</image:title><image:caption>put a pipe cleaner between the folds of the triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anteater-head-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anteater head 3</image:title><image:caption>fold the corners down like a triangle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-06-07T00:57:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/01/07/cave-tubing-in-belize/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave wall</image:title><image:caption>cave wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubingchris7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock snake inside cave</image:title><image:caption>rock formation resembling giant creature</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubingchris5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>floating downriver</image:title><image:caption>group of cave tubers float downriver after leaving the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubingchris4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river view</image:title><image:caption>scenery floating downriver after leaving the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubingchris2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock formation on cave ceiling</image:title><image:caption>rock formation hanging from ceiling of cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubing11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>approaching the cave exit</image:title><image:caption>tunnel of light through the cave exit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubing10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize cave tubers</image:title><image:caption>cave tubers in the cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubing9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cave wall</image:title><image:caption>cave tuber floating by the cave wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubing8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>window to the outside world</image:title><image:caption>jungle view through window in cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave-tubing4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rock formation in cave</image:title><image:caption>rock formation in cave</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-14T17:46:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/11/25/gluten-free-pumpkin-muffins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pumpkin-muffins-struesel-nuts-plain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pumpkin muffins struesel, nuts, plain</image:title><image:caption>Pumpkin Muffins, plain and with streusel and walnut toppings</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-09T20:18:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/10/31/miracle-spice-cupcakes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cruise-stories-halloween2013.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cruise Stories Halloween2013</image:title><image:caption>HAPPY HALLOWEEN</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spice-cupcakes-vegan-buttery-spread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spice cupcakes vegan buttery spread</image:title><image:caption>vegan buttery sticks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spice-cupcakes-frosted-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spice cupcakes frosted 3</image:title><image:caption>Miracle Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spice-cupcakes-frosted-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spice cupcakes frosted 2</image:title><image:caption>Miracle Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spice-cupcakes-fresh-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spice cupcakes fresh baked</image:title><image:caption>cupcakes fresh out of the oven</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-09T20:02:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/07/27/miracle-chocolate-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/miracle-chocolate-cake-unbaked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miracle chocolate cake unbaked</image:title><image:caption>unbaked cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/miracle-chocolate-cake-nutella.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miracle chocolate cake nutella</image:title><image:caption>Nutella</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/miracle-chocolate-cake-frosted-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miracle chocolate cake frosted 2</image:title><image:caption>Cake with the Nutella Frosting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/miracle-chocolate-cake-coconut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miracle chocolate cake coconut</image:title><image:caption>No Flour, No Sugar, No Milk, and IT"S NOT DIET</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/miracle-chocolate-cake-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miracle chocolate cake baked</image:title><image:caption>baked cake - with coconut</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-07T22:15:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/01/06/carnival-fahrenheit-555-steakhouse/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-steakhouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass steakhouse</image:title><image:caption>Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-plating.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass plating</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass ingredients</image:title><image:caption>ingredients ready to go</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-finished.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass finished</image:title><image:caption>ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-cooking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass cooking</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sea-bass-chef-joaquim.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Bass Chef Joaquim</image:title><image:caption>Chef Joaquim mixes up a frothy sauce</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-12T16:15:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/23/the-grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 7</image:title><image:caption>grilled cheese pizza sandwich cut into easy-to-eat small pieces</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 6</image:title><image:caption>whole grilled cheese pizza sandwich</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-5-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 5.5</image:title><image:caption>flip when one side gets toasted golden brown</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 4</image:title><image:caption>cover the pan while the sandwich cooks </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 3</image:title><image:caption>put the two pizza slices together and place it in a heated frying pan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 2</image:title><image:caption>add some extra cheese</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grilled-cheese-pizza-sandwich-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grilled cheese pizza sandwich 1</image:title><image:caption>start with two pieces of leftover pizza</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-31T15:28:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/25/easy-chocolate-pistachio-cream-pie/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grinch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grinch</image:title><image:caption>Merry Christmas frim My Cruise Stories and the towel grinch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 10</image:title><image:caption>Slice of Chocolate Pistachio Cream Pie Garnished with Grated Dark Chocolate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 8</image:title><image:caption>Garnish Pie With Grated Dark Chocolate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 6</image:title><image:caption>Spoon the pistachio pudding over the chocolate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 4</image:title><image:caption>Put Chocolate Pudding into Pie Shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 9</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Pistachio Cream Pie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 3</image:title><image:caption>Baked Graham Cracker Coconut Pie Crust</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-pistachio-pie-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate pistachio pie 5</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate and Pistachio pudding</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-30T21:44:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2014/01/01/best-blogs-of-2013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/st-martin-klm-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Martin KLM John's</image:title><image:caption>People visit Maho Beach to photo low-flying airplanes directly overhead on their way to Princess Juliana airport directly across the street</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-finished-22.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer finished 2</image:title><image:caption>My Cruise Stories very own Towel Reindeer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/juneau-gg-lindas-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Juneau GG Linda's 1</image:title><image:caption>Upside Down Flower Towers at Glacier Gardens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/barcelona-sandcastle-donkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona sandcastle donkey</image:title><image:caption>People in Barcelona sculpt intricate sand castles and leave collecting tins near the boardwalk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tulumchris3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Mayan ruins at Tulum - one of the excursions highlighted in the Best of Shore Excursions post</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-14T00:48:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/11/28/how-to-make-a-towel-turkey/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-wattle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey wattle</image:title><image:caption>red felt wattle inserted between rolls on underside of head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-tail-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey tail 5</image:title><image:caption>pinch ends of washcloth tail tight and push tail between rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey tail 3</image:title><image:caption>bend folded washcloths at the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-tail-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey tail 4</image:title><image:caption>gather washcloths together at folded end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey tail 2</image:title><image:caption>fold washcloth like a fan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-body-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey body 6</image:title><image:caption>tuck the leftover end between the rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey body 3</image:title><image:caption>roll body until just enough is left for head and neck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey body 2</image:title><image:caption>Roll rolled towel starting at wide end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turkey-body-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey body 1</image:title><image:caption>hang bath towel on wall hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reindeer-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reindeer finished 2</image:title><image:caption>Towel Reindeer</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-29T03:12:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/14/snorkeling-on-palancar-reef-in-cozumel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/palancar-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar fish 2</image:title><image:caption>We did see some pretty big fish at Palancar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/palancar-donkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palancar donkey</image:title><image:caption>What's wrong with being an ass?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-fish-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar fish 3</image:title><image:caption>something's fishy around here</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-fish-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar fish 1</image:title><image:caption>fish at Palancar reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-coral-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar coral 2</image:title><image:caption>coral at Palancar reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-back-on-board.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar back on board</image:title><image:caption>all aboard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fish-chasing-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish chasing John</image:title><image:caption>he had no idea that fish was there until he saw the picture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-turtle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar turtle</image:title><image:caption>distracted by this turtle, we did not notice everyone else swim away....but they missed the turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-snorkel-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar snorkel boat</image:title><image:caption>on the Palancar going to the reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palancar-pearl-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palancar Pearl 2</image:title><image:caption>Palancar snorkel boat docked near the Pearl in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-29T03:07:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/10/31/almost-healthy-cookies/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cruise-stories-halloween.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CRUISE STORIES HALLOWEEN</image:title><image:caption>Happy Halloween from My Cruise Stories and the towel witch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/almost-healthy-cookies-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Almost Healthy Cookies 3</image:title><image:caption>Cookies and Milk - a tasty snack</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/almost-healthy-cookies-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Almost Healthy Cookies 1</image:title><image:caption>Dark Chocolate Cocoa and Blue Agave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/almost-healthy-cookies-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Almost Healthy Cookies 2</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, mmmmm</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-11T07:19:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/16/gluten-free-pancakes-three-ways/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gf-amaranth-pancakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF amaranth pancakes</image:title><image:caption>amaranth pancakes cooking on the camp stove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gf-buckwheat-pancakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF buckwheat pancakes</image:title><image:caption>buckwheat pancake breakfast cooked on the camp stove</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pancake-breakfast-gluten-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pancake breakfast, gluten free</image:title><image:caption>one-griddle breakfast, gluten-free pancakes with fried egg and turkey sausage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pancakes-gluten-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pancakes, gluten free</image:title><image:caption>gluten-free pancakes with brown rice flour</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-24T14:10:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/03/10/gluten-free-chocolate-melting-cake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gf-melting-cake-31.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF melting cake 3</image:title><image:caption>melty chocolate yumminess oozing out the middle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gf-melting-cake-done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF melting cake done</image:title><image:caption>cake is done when the doughy spot on top is the size you want the gooey center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gf-melting-cake-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF melting cake 1</image:title><image:caption>top of Gluten Free Chocolate Melting Cake dusted with powdered  sugar like Carnival's</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gf-melting-cake-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF melting cake 3</image:title><image:caption>melty chocolate center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gluten-free-cake-flour-mix.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free cake flour mix</image:title><image:caption>flours used to make the gluten free cake flour mix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gf-melting-cake-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF Melting cake 4</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Chocolate Melting Cake</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-05T19:07:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/12/09/how-to-find-cheap-cruises/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-antigua.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises Antigua</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship in Antigua</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-westerdam-lindas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises Westerdam Linda's</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam in Sitka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-ships-in-st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises ships in St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>cruise ships in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-ships-at-grand-cayman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises ships at Grand Cayman</image:title><image:caption>cruise ships anchored near Grand Cayman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-pearl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises Pearl</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl at Grand Cayman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruises-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruises Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze on repositioning cruise - Barcelona to Miami</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cheap-cruise-ship-at-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cheap cruise ship at night</image:title><image:caption>cruise ship at night</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-30T14:41:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/12/24/the-amazing-rollable-gluten-free-pie-crust/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/quiche3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>quiche3</image:title><image:caption>Shrimp and Spinach Quiche</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tarts-baked.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tarts, baked</image:title><image:caption>ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tarts2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tarts2</image:title><image:caption>topped and folded</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gluten-free-pie-dough-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free pie dough 2</image:title><image:caption>rolled dough</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gluten-free-pie-dough.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free pie dough</image:title><image:caption>dough ball generously floured &amp; ready to roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tart-filling-apple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tart filling- apple</image:title><image:caption>apple tart filling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tart4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tart4</image:title><image:caption>apple tart topped with whipped cream</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gluten-free-baking.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free baking</image:title><image:caption>xanthan gum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gluten-free-flour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free flour</image:title><image:caption>Gluten Free Flour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tart-apple.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tart, apple</image:title><image:caption>apple tart alamode</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-04T06:17:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/10/29/gluten-free-coconut-lime-muffins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gluten-free-muffins2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free muffins2</image:title><image:caption>mmmm, muffins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gluten-free-muffin-ingredients.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free muffin ingredients</image:title><image:caption>ingredients</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gluten-free-muffin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten free muffin</image:title><image:caption>gluten free coconut lime muffin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-03T05:08:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/10/08/shrimp-pasta-with-lavender-pepper/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shrimp-pasta-close-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shrimp pasta close-up</image:title><image:caption>Shrimp Pasta with Lavender Pepper</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5-9-oz-shrimp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5.9 oz shrimp</image:title><image:caption>shrimp out of the shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/10-6-oz-shrimp-in-the-shell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>10.6 oz shrimp in the shell</image:title><image:caption>shrimp in the shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shrimp-pasta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shrimp pasta</image:title><image:caption>mmmmm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lavender-pepper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lavender pepper</image:title><image:caption>time to buy more</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-03T04:13:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/12/03/does-the-towel-elephant-really-trump-the-towel-turkey/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/laurens-towel-elephant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lauren's towel elephant</image:title><image:caption>Lauren's towel elephant from Hotel Padma, Bali</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/westerdam-aerial.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam aerial</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/towel-turkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel turkey</image:title><image:caption>towel turkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/towel-monkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel monkey</image:title><image:caption>hanging towel monkey from Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-28T12:09:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/08/29/how-to-fold-a-better-towel-seal-or-sea-lion-or-walrus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/turkey-finished-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turkey finished 1</image:title><image:caption>towel turkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-16.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 16</image:title><image:caption>finished towel seal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-13.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 13</image:title><image:caption>roll seal over and shape head, flippers, and tail as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 12</image:title><image:caption>fold in half</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 11</image:title><image:caption>it looks like an arrow with both corners folded</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 9</image:title><image:caption>set the towel rolled sides up onto the previously folded towel (rolls will be tighter if you don't let go to take pictures)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 10</image:title><image:caption>fold the corners of the flat towel down over the rolled towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 7</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides to the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 6</image:title><image:caption>fold corners to center on folded edge of towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seal-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal 3</image:title><image:caption>fold about 3/4 of the towel over across the short side</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-03T15:20:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/03/11/sailing-to-tintamarre/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-john-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre john 2</image:title><image:caption>John in the inflatable boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin coral</image:title><image:caption>coral reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-fish-1.png</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre fish 1</image:title><image:caption>fish photo from underwater camera</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/loissnorkel3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LoisSnorkel3</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling at Tintamarre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-me.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre me</image:title><image:caption>self portrait</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-urchin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre urchin</image:title><image:caption>spiny sea urchins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-fish-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre fish 4</image:title><image:caption>fish seen snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-beach-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre beach 2</image:title><image:caption>Tintamarre Beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-tintamarre-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin tintamarre john</image:title><image:caption>net on the catamaran</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/my-feet-parasailing-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>my feet parasailing 3</image:title><image:caption>my pink sandals</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-27T18:23:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/03/05/saint-martin/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-maarten-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st maarten 5</image:title><image:caption>pirate flag in Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-martin-hat-bag-lady.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st martin hat &amp; bag lady</image:title><image:caption>hat and bag lady</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/st-maarten-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st maarten 3</image:title><image:caption>Phillipsburg Sint Maarten</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/st-maarten7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st maarten7</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/st-maarten-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st maarten 6</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/st-maarten-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st maarten 2</image:title><image:caption>Phillipsburg</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-st-martin-w-celeb-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam st martin w celeb 2</image:title><image:caption>now Westerdam looks bigger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-st-martin-w-celeb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam st martin w celeb</image:title><image:caption>Celebrity ship looks bigger</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-st-martin-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam st martin 2</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Saint Martin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/st-maarten-14.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St maarten 14</image:title><image:caption>near the cruise ship dock, St Martin</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-27T18:18:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/01/16/coconut-lime-muffins/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/coconut-lime-muffin2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coconut lime muffin2</image:title><image:caption>Yum!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/muffins1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>muffins1</image:title><image:caption>coconut lime muffins</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/safari-quest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safari quest</image:title><image:caption>Safari Quest in LaConte Fjord, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-27T15:36:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/09/03/sneaking-veggies-into-dessert/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hannah-eating-brownie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hannah eating brownie</image:title><image:caption>Hannah enjoys a beet brownie at Forest Ridge school</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brownie-sundae-choc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brownie sundae, choc</image:title><image:caption>chocolate brownie sundae</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gluten-free-vanilla.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gluten-free vanilla</image:title><image:caption>gluten free vanilla</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brownie-mix.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brownie mix</image:title><image:caption>Bob's gluten free brownie mix</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/butter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>butter</image:title><image:caption>brownies ready to eat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/frosted.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frosted</image:title><image:caption>frosted with dark chocolate almond nut spread</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/done.jpg</image:loc><image:title>done</image:title><image:caption>baked brownies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/beet-puree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beet puree</image:title><image:caption>I love my Black &amp; Decker mini food processor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/16-oz-beets-steaming-hot.jpg</image:loc><image:title>16 oz beets steaming hot</image:title><image:caption>16oz roasted beets, steaming hot</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/8oz-beets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>8oz beets</image:title><image:caption>8oz beets, diced too big</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-27T15:34:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/awards/</loc><lastmod>2013-11-26T14:48:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/05/04/how-to-fold-a-towel-pigeon/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-tail-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon tail 5</image:title><image:caption>insert  washcloth between towel rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-tail-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon tail 4</image:title><image:caption>fold the folded washcloth in the middle fan-style</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon tail 3</image:title><image:caption>keep making folds back and forth until the entire washcloth gets folded</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon tail 1</image:title><image:caption>fold over one edge of the washcloth</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-body-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 6</image:title><image:caption>shape the tip into a head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 5</image:title><image:caption>tuck the narrow part between the rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-body-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 4</image:title><image:caption>roll tightly from the wide end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-body-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 3</image:title><image:caption>rolled towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-body-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon body 2</image:title><image:caption>rolling up the towel hanging on a wall hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pigeon-foot-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pigeon foot 3</image:title><image:caption>after adding the third fold it looks like a bird foot</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-21T21:48:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/01/how-to-make-a-towel-dinosaur/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bear-at-the-promenade-deck-bandstand.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bear at the Promenade Deck Bandstand</image:title><image:caption>towel bear </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-finished-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur finished 3</image:title><image:caption>finished towel dinosaur</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-finished-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur finished 2</image:title><image:caption>Raise the neck and shape and position head and tail.  Use front legs to support neck.  Decorate as desired.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 9</image:title><image:caption>fold the leg rolls over the head and tail towels while flipping dinosaur over and into a seated position</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 8</image:title><image:caption>put the head and tail towels between the leg rolls of the body towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 7</image:title><image:caption>dinosaur head or tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-61.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 6</image:title><image:caption>rolled towel on hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 5</image:title><image:caption>hang hand towel on a hook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 4</image:title><image:caption>standard towel animal body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur 3</image:title><image:caption>pull tips from ends of rolls until it pulls into animal body</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-19T18:01:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/10/27/how-to-fold-a-towel-cat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dinosaur-tries-to-sneak-out-with-the-luggage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dinosaur tries to sneak out with the luggage</image:title><image:caption>towel dinosaur trying to sneak out with our luggage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat 1</image:title><image:caption>finished towel kitty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-tail-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat tail 3</image:title><image:caption>tuck tail under roll over back legs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-tail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat tail 2</image:title><image:caption>keep rolling until the entire washcloth is rolled</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-tail-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat tail 1</image:title><image:caption>pin corner of washcloth down with finger and roll from closest end</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-head-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat head 6</image:title><image:caption>tuck the end tip in between the rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-head-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat head 5</image:title><image:caption>roll from wide end, rolls to outside and ears out of the roll</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-body-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat body 5</image:title><image:caption>cat body flipped over</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-head-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat head 4</image:title><image:caption>cross the end bits leaving the length you want the ears sticking out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cat-head-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cat head 2</image:title><image:caption>tightly roll both sides to the center at the same time</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-27T17:18:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/28/making-towel-stingrays/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kitty-on-atrium-stairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kitty on atrium stairs</image:title><image:caption>Towel Cat on Atrium Stairs, Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray12</image:title><image:caption>finished stingray with felt eyes - they stand out better against the striped towel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray10</image:title><image:caption>finished stingray with googly eyes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray9</image:title><image:caption>put the rolled tail under the body so the wide end reaches the backs of the folded-under rolls</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray8</image:title><image:caption>towel rolled into stingray tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray7</image:title><image:caption>rolling the stingray tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray6jpg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray6jpg</image:title><image:caption>hold one corner of the hand towel down with a finger while rolling towel from the short side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray1</image:title><image:caption>unroll enough to spread the towel out into a stingray body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray2</image:title><image:caption>partially unroll the towel starting from the ends farthest from the fold</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stingray3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stingray3</image:title><image:caption>turn towel over so the folded bit is on the bottom </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-13T20:02:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/01/how-to-fold-a-towel-dog/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-finished1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog finished1</image:title><image:caption>finished towel dog decorated with eyes and tongue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-put-together.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog put together</image:title><image:caption>make the tail the length you want by putting the rest of the rolled washcloth under the towel dog so only the part you want showing sticks out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-tail2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog tail2</image:title><image:caption>washcloth rolled into dog tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-tail1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog tail1</image:title><image:caption>roll the washcloth diagonally from corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head11</image:title><image:caption>One side tucked in</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head10</image:title><image:caption>towel dog head ready for nose sculpting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head9</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides to the center at the same time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head6</image:title><image:caption>fold the edges of both sides toward the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head7</image:title><image:caption>fold the pointy tips under</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dog-head5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dog head5</image:title><image:caption>towel looks like two side-by-side triangles</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-13T01:16:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/08/04/how-to-fold-a-towel-turtle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bulldog-visits-the-launderette.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bulldog visits the launderette</image:title><image:caption>towel bulldog in Carnival Liberty launderette</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-other3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle other3</image:title><image:caption>top it with a shell for a different finished towel turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-other2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle other2</image:title><image:caption>flip turtle over so neck is underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-other1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle other1</image:title><image:caption>for a different way to assemble the turtle, tuck the head between the leg rolls on the body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-astikas4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle astikas4</image:title><image:caption>finished towel turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-astikas2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle astikas2</image:title><image:caption>drape the shell over the turtle with the straight edge to the front</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-astikas1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle astikas1</image:title><image:caption>set the head on top of the body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-head4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle head4</image:title><image:caption>if you don't have camera in the other hand, you can roll both sides at once</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-head3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle head3</image:title><image:caption>both corners folded over for washcloth turtle head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turtle-head2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle head2</image:title><image:caption>one side of washcloth folded over for turtle head</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-12T01:31:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/11/11/holland-americas-greenhouse-spa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spa-treatment-room-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa treatment room 2</image:title><image:caption>couples massage room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spa-treatment-room-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa treatment room 4</image:title><image:caption>one of the many spa treatment rooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spa-hydro-pool-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa hydro pool 2</image:title><image:caption>we dubbed the spot inside the ring nearest the right shower pole "major whitewater" due to the intense current there</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spa-dry-float-bed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa dry float bed</image:title><image:caption>the dry float bed - so comfortable</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spa-ceramic-chairs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa ceramic chairs</image:title><image:caption>It's worth taking the spa tour just to try these cozy heated chairs.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/westerdam4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam4</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-05-14T14:54:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/06/09/how-to-make-towel-animals-folding-a-towel-pig/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elephant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elephant</image:title><image:caption>towel elephant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 21</image:title><image:caption>finished towel pig</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-20.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 20</image:title><image:caption>place the head onto the body</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-19.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 19</image:title><image:caption>fold the middle of the rolled part from between the ears down to the snout</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig18.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig18</image:title><image:caption>move each of the rolled ends off to the side a bit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-17.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 17</image:title><image:caption>snout after sculpting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig16.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig16</image:title><image:caption>pig snout before sculpting</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-15.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 15</image:title><image:caption>roll both sides to the center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig14.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig14</image:title><image:caption>fold the pointed end under</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pig-13.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pig 13</image:title><image:caption>fold down the corners of the folded side to make a pointy end</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-05T01:30:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/04/14/how-to-fold-a-cruise-ship-hanging-towel-monkey/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head91.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head9</image:title><image:caption>insert head between the long folds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head8</image:title><image:caption>shape head as desired</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head7</image:title><image:caption>point all the open edges downward so widest part becomes bottom of head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head6</image:title><image:caption>step 6 fold in half</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head5</image:title><image:caption>step 5 fold up the bottom of the square so it becomes a triangle again</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head4</image:title><image:caption>step 4 flip over so folded part is underneath</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head3</image:title><image:caption>step 3 fold over other side</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head2</image:title><image:caption>step 2 fold over one side of triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey-head1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey head1</image:title><image:caption>step 1 fold the washcloth in half corner to corner like a triangle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monkey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>monkey</image:title><image:caption>finished monkey</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-26T20:01:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/12/17/folding-carnival-cruises-easy-towel-seal/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/towel-rabbit1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel rabbit1</image:title><image:caption>Towel Rabbit</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sealfolding4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sealfolding4</image:title><image:caption>stand seal up and shape upper body and head</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/seal1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal1</image:title><image:caption>finished seal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sealfolding3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sealfolding3</image:title><image:caption>fold corners down into two triangles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sealfolding2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sealfolding2</image:title><image:caption>fold crosswise again</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sealfolding1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sealfolding1</image:title><image:caption>fold towel crosswise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/seal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>seal</image:title><image:caption>towel seal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-05T02:51:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/11/04/norwegian-pearl-at-the-dock/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-welcome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock welcome</image:title><image:caption>Welcome Back to the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-shopping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dock shopping</image:title><image:caption>shopping area near the dock in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dock ships</image:title><image:caption>Pearl docked in Cozumel with Freedom of the Seas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-party-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dock party 1</image:title><image:caption>Pearl welcomes passengers back to the ship in grand style</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-norwegian-ships-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock Norwegian ships 2</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Dawn and Star docked in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-all-one-side.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock all one side</image:title><image:caption>Lots of action on one side of the dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dock-4-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dock 4 ships</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Magic and Conquest at their nearby pier</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-04T01:53:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/05/15/should-towel-snakes-take-over/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/snakes2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snakes2</image:title><image:caption>Beach towels work best, but even a washcloth can make a snake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/snake-white.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake white</image:title><image:caption>Snake in the Dryer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/snakes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snakes</image:title><image:caption>Towel Snakes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/goat-visits-the-waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>goat visits the waterslide</image:title><image:caption>Towel Goat on a Deck Chair</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/snake-black.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snake black</image:title><image:caption>Towel Snake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/turtle-on-serenity-deck-hammock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turtle on Serenity deck hammock</image:title><image:caption>Towel Turtle on Serenity Deck Hammock</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-04T02:35:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/10/19/holland-americas-pinnacle-grill/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-truffles.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill truffles</image:title><image:caption>A delay in dessert service brought is these awesome truffles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill soup</image:title><image:caption>Pinnacle Grill has some tasty soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-sides.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill sides</image:title><image:caption>side dishes of potatoes, asparagus, and lobster macaroni &amp; cheese</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill menu</image:title><image:caption>Pinnacle Grill dinner menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill lobster</image:title><image:caption>grilled lobster tail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-flaming-baked-alaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill flaming baked Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Baked Alaska, still flaming</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-fancy-butters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill fancy butters</image:title><image:caption>pre-meal bread came with a dish of fancy butters</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill dessert</image:title><image:caption>too much good stuff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinnacle-grill-appetizer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pinnacle Grill appetizer</image:title><image:caption>The waiter brought us each an extra appetizer before the ones we ordered.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/westerdam3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam3</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-30T17:01:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/02/22/how-to-fold-a-towel-crab/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab-small4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab, small4</image:title><image:caption>finished small crab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab-small1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>small crab pincers</image:title><image:caption>twist two pipe cleaners together and shape ends into pincers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab-small-shelll2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab, small, shelll2</image:title><image:caption>fold down two edges of washcloth to shape shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab-small-shell1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crab, small, shell1</image:title><image:caption>fold all 4 corners of washcloth to start small crab shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crabcolored2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>colored crab</image:title><image:caption>finished crab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>put shell on</image:title><image:caption>shell placed atop crab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>finishing large crab shell</image:title><image:caption>tuck down pointy corner at the front of the crab shell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>making large crab shell</image:title><image:caption>both opposite corners folded to cover original folded corners</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fold opposite corners</image:title><image:caption>one opposite corner folded to cover first folded corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crab6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fold corners to start crab shell</image:title><image:caption>fold over two corners of the hand towel for large crab shell</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-16T20:47:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/07/06/grand-canary-island-island-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-sacred-white-rock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary sacred white rock</image:title><image:caption>White rock that the original island natives considered a special sacred type place</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-low-town-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary low town John's</image:title><image:caption>town in the lowlands on Grand Canary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-museum-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary museum inside</image:title><image:caption>odd things in the museum included the light fixtures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-vans-white-rock-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary vans white rock John's</image:title><image:caption>vans going down the mountain after the weather cleared up in the lowlands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-museum.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary museum</image:title><image:caption>museum of interesting artifacts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-high-view-rainbow-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary high view rainbow John's</image:title><image:caption>misty view with a rainbow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-high-point-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary high point cafe</image:title><image:caption>Cafe on a mountain on Grand Canary Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze in Las Palmas, Grand Canary Island</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-volcano-lookout.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary volcano lookout</image:title><image:caption>Approach to the lookout for Bandama Crater where we saw nothing but rain and fog.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canary-storm-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canary storm John's</image:title><image:caption>Storm Over Las Palmas, Grand Canary Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-16T07:01:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/10/05/antigua-kayak-snorkel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-motorboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua motorboat</image:title><image:caption>motorboat </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-kayak-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>antigua kayak dock</image:title><image:caption>kayak boarding dock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-kayak-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua kayak starfish</image:title><image:caption>"Where's Spongebob, I found Patrick."</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-kayak-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua kayak 2</image:title><image:caption>kayaking between mangrove islands</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-fence.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua fence</image:title><image:caption>fence made from old auto parts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua</image:title><image:caption>view of Antigua while leaving port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-tour-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua tour bus</image:title><image:caption>Antigua tour bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-parrot-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua parrot john's</image:title><image:caption>parrot on a shoulder</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-old-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua old church</image:title><image:caption>old church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/antigua-coral-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Antigua coral 1</image:title><image:caption>coral near Bird Island</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-09T01:10:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/28/cruising-gluten-free/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-tea-treats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF tea treats</image:title><image:caption>gluten free treats at afternoon tea</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-tea-sandwiches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF tea sandwiches</image:title><image:caption>gluten free tea sandwiches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-regular-tea-treats.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF regular tea treats</image:title><image:caption>Regular food at afternoon tea is not gluten free</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-pg-waiter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF PG waiter</image:title><image:caption>waiter at the Pinnacle Grill preparing lamb kebobs tableside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-pg-chicken.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF PG chicken</image:title><image:caption>chicken dinner at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gf-pavlova.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GF Pavlova</image:title><image:caption>Pavlova on the regular dessert menu - gluten free, but it has dairy</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-25T23:14:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/19/new-ships-are-cruising/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/viking-star-infinity-pool.jpg</image:loc><image:title>viking star infinity pool</image:title><image:caption>Viking Star Infinity Pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/getaway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Getaway</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Getaway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T20:57:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/21/full-speed-ahead-on-mount-roberts-tram/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram Westerdam</image:title><image:caption>tram leaving the upper station with Westerdam in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts view</image:title><image:caption>view from Mount Roberts</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-westerdam-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram westerdam 2</image:title><image:caption>Mount Roberts Tram Descends Toward the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-two-ships.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram two ships</image:title><image:caption>Zuiderdam and Westerdam with Mt Roberts tram</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram station</image:title><image:caption>looking at Juneau from under the upper tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-lower-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram lower station</image:title><image:caption>tram car arrives at the lower tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-tram-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts tram inside</image:title><image:caption>It's not her fault, she just works here</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-snow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts snow</image:title><image:caption>You can find snow at the top of Mt Roberts in June</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Roberts sign</image:title><image:caption>people in line could have entertained themselves pondering whether or not they'd have to leave that gift shop stuffed bear behind</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mt-roberts-me-eagle-wings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Who's got the bigger wingspan?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T04:49:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/09/07/five-days-at-sea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-bbq.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea BBQ</image:title><image:caption>lunch at the C-Side BBQ</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-waterworks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea waterworks</image:title><image:caption>waterworks has two slides and lots of things that spray water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea theater</image:title><image:caption>our favorite motion ride was the bamboo roller coaster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea bar</image:title><image:caption>one of theoutside bars on the Lido</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-tea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea tea</image:title><image:caption>afternoon tea on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-ropes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea ropes</image:title><image:caption>mini golf and ropes course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Serenity</image:title><image:caption>Serenity deck - where the kids can't find you</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea Breeze</image:title><image:caption>the sea is all there is to see</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sea-towel-animals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sea towel animals</image:title><image:caption>all the ship's stateroom stewards made towel animals for the Lido deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-12T21:24:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/08/10/bars-on-the-carnival-breeze-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-piano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars piano</image:title><image:caption>Piano Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-sportsquare.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars sportsquare</image:title><image:caption>SportSquare Bar on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars serenity</image:title><image:caption>You can escape from kids, but not from bars on the Serenity Deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-red-frog-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars Red Frog Pub</image:title><image:caption>The Red Frog Pub has outdoor seating on the lanai as well as indoor seating</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-plaza.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars plaza</image:title><image:caption>Bar at Ocean Plaza on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-liquid-nightclub-entrance.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars liquid nightclub entrance</image:title><image:caption>Entrance to Liquid Nightclub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-library.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars library</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Library Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-casino.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars casino</image:title><image:caption>The more you drink the more you spend, the cruise ship is the winner at the casino bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-breeze-in-malaga.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars Breeze in Malaga</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze in Malaga, Spain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bars-blue-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars blue iguana</image:title><image:caption>Blue Iguana Tequila Bar on the Lido Deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-18T10:30:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/07/20/the-family-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-balcony.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family balcony</image:title><image:caption>checking out the balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-westerdam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family westerdam</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-spa-tour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family spa tour</image:title><image:caption>trying out the ceramic tile chairs in the thermal suite on the spa tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-shore-excursion-glacier-gardens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family shore excursion glacier gardens</image:title><image:caption>visiting Glacier Gardens in Juneau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-glacier-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family glacier bay</image:title><image:caption>Hanging out on our stateroom balcony in Glacier Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/family-dinner-photos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>family dinner photos</image:title><image:caption>What do families do when they get together at dinner....take photos!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-29T17:01:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/07/30/diving-on-the-great-barrier-reef/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/turtle-best-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>sea turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/giant-clam-3-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>giant clam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fish-coral-5-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>more fish &amp; coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fish-coral-3-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fish &amp; coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coral-8-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>plate coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coral-5-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>purple staghorn coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kathys-photos-me.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kathys photos me</image:title><image:caption>me diving (holding onto a rock, not the coral)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dive-lesson-3-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>going down the anchor cable through the stinging jellyfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/chris-snorkeling-3-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chris snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/diver-coral-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diver &amp; coral 2</image:title><image:caption>Diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-18T03:45:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/07/13/food-on-the-norwegian-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-sushi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food sushi</image:title><image:caption>Sushi Bar at the Lotus Garden</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-summer-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food summer palace</image:title><image:caption>Winter....I mean Summer Palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-pearl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food Pearl</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-kids-cafe-at-garden-cafe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food kids cafe at garden cafe</image:title><image:caption>Kids Cafe in the Garden Buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-italian.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food italian</image:title><image:caption>La Cucina Italian Restaurant on Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-indigo-spaghetti-carbonara.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food Indigo spaghetti carbonara</image:title><image:caption>Spaghetti Carbonara at Indigo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-eggs-benedict.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food eggs benedict</image:title><image:caption>my favorite cruise ship breakfast - Eggs Benedict</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-dinner-at-indigo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dinner at Indigo</image:title><image:caption>DInner Time!  (main course)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food dessert</image:title><image:caption>mmmm dessert!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/food-churrascaria.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food churrascaria</image:title><image:caption>Moderno Churrascaria</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-18T15:02:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/06/08/carnival-breeze-waterworks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/waterworks-sky-course-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks sky course John's</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Sky Course </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/waterworks-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 10</image:title><image:caption>Drainpipe curves around the giant bucket into the sunset</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/waterworks-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 3</image:title><image:caption>What Fun!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/waterworks-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 6</image:title><image:caption>waterslides on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/waterworks-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 1</image:title><image:caption>Waterworks on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/waterworks-10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 10</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/waterworks-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 9</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/waterworks-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 8</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/waterworks-71.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 7</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/waterworks-61.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterworks 6</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-12T15:53:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/05/18/norwegian-pearl-behind-the-scenes-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-bridge-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour bridge John's</image:title><image:caption>bridge on Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-bridge-wheel-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour bridge wheel John's</image:title><image:caption>the usual tiny wheel on a big ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-bridge-johns3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour bridge John's3</image:title><image:caption>instrument panels on the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-bridge-viewing-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour bridge viewing room</image:title><image:caption>bridge viewing room on Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-stage-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour stage John's</image:title><image:caption>behind the scenes tour crosses the stage during a rehearsal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-backstage-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour backstage John's</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-towel-folder.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour towel folder</image:title><image:caption>crew member loads a towel into the folding machine</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-steamer-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour steamer John's</image:title><image:caption>jacket on the steamer</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-laundry.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour laundry</image:title><image:caption>the sheet folding machine sucks  up a sheet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tour-laundry-johns-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour laundry John's 2</image:title><image:caption>row of laundry carts between washers and dryers</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-22T02:15:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/05/11/carnival-breeze-comedy-brunch/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/comedy-brunch-johns-lunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Comedy Brunch John's lunch</image:title><image:caption>besides the fancy stuff, the Comedy Brunch also had comfort food options like macaroni &amp; cheese</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/comedy-brunch-soup-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Comedy Brunch soup, John's</image:title><image:caption>special soup for comedy brunch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/comedy-brunch-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>comedy brunch John's</image:title><image:caption>comedian</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/comedy-brunch-menu-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Comedy brunch menu John's</image:title><image:caption>Comedy Brunch Menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/breeze-in-st-maartin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Breeze in St Maartin</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-12T22:59:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/08/06/beware-the-ninja-floaters/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/floater3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>floater3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/floaters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>floaters</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jellyfish_203.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jellyfish_203</image:title><image:caption>iraconji jellyfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/reef-encounter-2-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>snorkeler near the Reef Encounter</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-03T19:45:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/04/27/cruise-ship-bars-on-the-norwegian-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/decor-churriscaria-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor churriscaria restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Moderno Churriscaria Restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/decor-bliss.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decor bliss</image:title><image:caption>Bliss Ultra Lounge &amp; Night Club</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-topsiders.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars Topsiders</image:title><image:caption>Topsiders Bar &amp; Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-star-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars Star Bar</image:title><image:caption>Star Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-spinnaker.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars Spinnaker</image:title><image:caption>Spinnaker Lounge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-bar-city-piano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bars bar city piano</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-bar-city-martini.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars bar city martini</image:title><image:caption>Shakers Martini &amp; Cocktail Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-bar-city-maltings-beer-whiskey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars bar city Maltings Beer &amp; whiskey</image:title><image:caption>Maltings Beer &amp; Whiskey Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bars-bar-city-magnums-champagne-wine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bars bar city Magnum's champagne &amp; wine</image:title><image:caption>Magnum's Champagne &amp; Wine Bar</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-06T01:35:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/04/20/the-rain-in-spain-our-day-in-malaga/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga church</image:title><image:caption>Top of a building we walked past near the port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga sign</image:title><image:caption>Spanish crosswalk signs look like a person running across a piano keyboard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-mcds.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga McD's</image:title><image:caption>view through the arches out the window of McDonald's</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-lighthouse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga lighthouse</image:title><image:caption>Lighthouse near the cruise ship dock in Malaga</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga light</image:title><image:caption>the little guy on the stoplight runs when the time gets short</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga bus</image:title><image:caption>Hop-On, Hop -Off Double Decker Bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-bull-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga bull bus</image:title><image:caption>mirrors on Spanish busses resemble horns on a charging bull</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/malaga-breeze.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Malaga Breeze</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze docked in Malaga, Spain</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-25T20:14:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/04/13/chocoholic-buffet-on-the-norwegian-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet cake</image:title><image:caption>too much good stuff</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-cake-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet cake John's</image:title><image:caption>fancy cake at the chocoholic buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-welcome-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet welcome johns</image:title><image:caption>Welcome to the Chocoholic Buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-sugar-free-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet sugar free John's</image:title><image:caption>sugar free treats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-spirits.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet spirits</image:title><image:caption>spirits at Norwegian Pearl Chocoholic Buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-ice-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet ice john's</image:title><image:caption>ice horse</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-fountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet fountain</image:title><image:caption>dipping fruit kabobs into the chocolate fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-fountain-dippers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet fountain dippers</image:title><image:caption>fruit kabobs for the chocolate fountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-dancing-people.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet dancing people</image:title><image:caption>passengers dancing joyfully at the chocoholic buffet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chocolate-buffet-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate buffet 2</image:title><image:caption>mmmm, which one do I want?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-15T01:10:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/04/06/carnival-breeze-bridge-tour-and-interview-with-the-captain/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hitchhiker.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hitchhiker</image:title><image:caption>hitchhiker on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-johns-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge John's 7</image:title><image:caption>bridge crew at work</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-johns-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge John's 5</image:title><image:caption>docking station on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-johns-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge John's 3</image:title><image:caption>big ship, tiny steering wheel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-johns-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge John's 2</image:title><image:caption>Bridge on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-johns-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge John's 1</image:title><image:caption>window in bridge floor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bridge 7</image:title><image:caption>captain of Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bridge 6</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bridge 5</image:title><image:caption>A cruise ship bridge covers a vast area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge 2</image:title><image:caption>diagrams of the ship hang on Breeze bridge wall</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-13T10:42:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/03/23/great-stirrup-cay-norwegians-private-island/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-bar-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay bar John's</image:title><image:caption>bar ob Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-underwater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay underwater</image:title><image:caption>on the snorkel trail</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-stingray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay Stingray</image:title><image:caption>stingray at Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-parasail-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay parasail John's</image:title><image:caption>parasailing at Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-fish-in-rowboat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay fish in rowboat</image:title><image:caption>fish in a rowboat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-bbq-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay BBQ John's</image:title><image:caption>BBQ lunch mmmm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-water-waiter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup cay water waiter</image:title><image:caption>You don't have to leave the water to order from this waiter.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay tree</image:title><image:caption>snorkelers must wear vests sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-pearl3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay Pearl3</image:title><image:caption>beach at Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-straw-market-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay straw market John's</image:title><image:caption>straw market at Great Stirrup Cay where locals sell their wares</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-26T03:19:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/03/16/devastation-and-recovery-hurricane-sandy-at-great-stirrup-cay/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-stirrup-cay-fish-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Stirrup Cay fish 2</image:title><image:caption>fish at Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/devastation-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>devastation John's</image:title><image:caption>Great Stirrup Cay shortly after Hurricane Sandy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/devastation-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>devastation 4</image:title><image:caption>trees at Great Stirrup Cay just after Hurricane Sandy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/devastation-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>devastation 2</image:title><image:caption>dead looking tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/devastation-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>devastation 1</image:title><image:caption>sand restored to the beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-20T02:33:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/03/09/beggars-of-spain/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggers-palma-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beggers Palma Johns</image:title><image:caption>street musician</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggers-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggers John's</image:title><image:caption>sculpting a sandcastle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggers-headless.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggers headless</image:title><image:caption>creative collecting tin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggers-close.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggers close</image:title><image:caption>sitting on air...or is she</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggars-palma-de-mallorca.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggars, Palma de Mallorca</image:title><image:caption>costumed begger near La Seu cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggars-palma-de-mallorca-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggars, Palma de Mallorca 3</image:title><image:caption>street musicians in Palma de Mallorca</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggars-palma-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beggars Palma Johns</image:title><image:caption>costumed beggar in Palma de Mallorca</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggars-palma-de-mallorca-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beggars, Palma de Mallorca 2</image:title><image:caption>art for sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beggars-palma-johns-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Beggars Palma Johns 2</image:title><image:caption>Is he begging for money to buy a new head?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/barcelona-sandcastle-simpsons.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona sandcastle Simpsons</image:title><image:caption>Simpsons Sand Castle in Barcelona</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-19T02:15:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/02/27/the-lido-barbecue/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-puerto-rico1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam-puerto-rico</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam docked in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/towel-lobster-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel lobster 2</image:title><image:caption>can't eat this lobster</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/lido-bbq-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lido bbq 1</image:title><image:caption>dinner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/lido-bbq-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lido bbq 4</image:title><image:caption>lido barbecue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/lido-bbq-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lido bbq 3</image:title><image:caption>carved watermelon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/lido-bbq-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lido bbq 5</image:title><image:caption>vegetable bouquet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-puerto-rico.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam puerto rico</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam docked in San Juan</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-04T06:03:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/01/best-shore-excursions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ocho-rios-jamaica-mystic-mountain-bobsled-ride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ocho Rios Jamaica, Mystic Mountain bobsled ride</image:title><image:caption>Jamaican Bobsled Roller Coaster</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-02T16:34:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/02/23/carnival-breeze-galley-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-watermelon-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour watermelon Johns</image:title><image:caption>carved watermelon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-ovens-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour ovens Johns</image:title><image:caption>Ovens in the galley on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-galley-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour galley John's</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze galley </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-curly-fries-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour curly fries John's</image:title><image:caption>galley crew making curly fries</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-meat-locker-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour meat locker Johns</image:title><image:caption>meat defrosting locker</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-garnish-desserts-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour garnish desserts John's</image:title><image:caption>garnishing the cheesecakes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-soup-vats-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour soup vats John's</image:title><image:caption>giant soup vats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-veggies-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour veggies John's</image:title><image:caption>produce piled high</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-chef-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour  chef John's</image:title><image:caption>head chef Joaquim</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tour-veggie-arrangement-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour veggie arrangement Johns</image:title><image:caption>vegetable &amp; fruit bouquet</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-10T00:06:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/05/13/westerdam-private-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-fridge-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour fridge 3</image:title><image:caption>yet another fridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-fridge-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour fridge 2</image:title><image:caption>flowers in the fridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-fish-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour fish room</image:title><image:caption>fish room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-roll-iron.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour roll iron</image:title><image:caption>roller iron </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-laundry-mountain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour laundry mountain</image:title><image:caption>mountain of laundry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-fridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour fridge</image:title><image:caption>inside the refrigerator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-ice-guy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour ice guy</image:title><image:caption>What's in the fridge?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-animals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour animals</image:title><image:caption>baked animals</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-kitchen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour kitchen</image:title><image:caption>in the kitchen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tour-big-ship-tiny-wheel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour big ship, tiny wheel</image:title><image:caption>big ship, tiny wheel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-23T10:26:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/02/17/teppanyaki-restaurant-on-norwegian-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-veggies-and-rice.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki veggies and rice</image:title><image:caption>rice and veggies</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki soup</image:title><image:caption>miso soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-seaweed-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki seaweed salad</image:title><image:caption>seaweed salad</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-dessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki dessert</image:title><image:caption>Green Tea Cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef-veggies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef veggies</image:title><image:caption>veggies on the grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef-rice.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef rice</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef-meat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef meat</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef-meat-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef meat 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/teppanyaki-chef-egg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teppanyaki chef egg</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-18T11:15:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/02/15/a-tragic-week-for-the-cruise-ship-industry/</loc><lastmod>2013-02-23T18:32:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/02/09/palma-de-mallorca-spain/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-bus-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma bus John's</image:title><image:caption>hop-on hop-off double decker bus</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-beggar-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma beggar John's</image:title><image:caption>put some money in my head please</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-swans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma swans</image:title><image:caption>2 swans a-swimming at the cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma square</image:title><image:caption>beggar in the square, sitting on air</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma shops</image:title><image:caption>the outskirts of the tourist shops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-shops-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma shops Johns</image:title><image:caption>tourist shops in Palma de Mallorca</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-le-seu-spires.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma Le Seu spires</image:title><image:caption>Cathedral Spires</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-inside-small-cathedral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma inside small cathedral</image:title><image:caption>inside one of Palma's many old churches</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-de-mallorcca-cathedral-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma de Mallorcca cathedral 2</image:title><image:caption>Le Seu Cathedral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palma-coffee-shop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Palma coffee shop</image:title><image:caption>coffee shop with free wi-fi</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-19T05:24:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/02/02/cruise-ship-decor-on-the-norwegian-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pimp-room-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pimp room John's</image:title><image:caption>We called this area of the Bliss Ultra Lounge the "Pimp Room"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-pool-sky-high-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor pool - sky high bar</image:title><image:caption>waterfall cascades from Sky High Bar to Tahitian Pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor outside</image:title><image:caption>Under the lifeboats, the patterns of the paint changes according to what's on the other side of the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-crystal-atrium-blue-lagoon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor crystal atrium - blue lagoon</image:title><image:caption>Crystal Atrium with stairway to the Blue Lagoon Cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-indigo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor Indigo</image:title><image:caption>Indigo Dining Room had lots of pictures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-theater-curtain-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor theater curtain John's</image:title><image:caption>peacock curtain in Stardust Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-summer-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Decor summer palace</image:title><image:caption>Summer Palace - one of the two main dining rooms on the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-steak-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor steak house</image:title><image:caption>Cagney's Steakhouse has a very western look</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-stairway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor stairway</image:title><image:caption>each level of each stairway had a different mural</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/decor-spinaker-lounge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor spinaker lounge</image:title><image:caption>Spinnaker Lounge - home of bingo and other entertainment</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-25T22:38:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/26/red-frog-pub-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Redfrog Pub 1</image:title><image:caption>RedFrog Pub inside entrance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-wings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub wings</image:title><image:caption>hot wings with the best rum barbeque sauce ever</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-sliders-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub sliders Johns</image:title><image:caption>sliders at the RedFrog Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-shrimp-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Redfrog Pub shrimp Johns</image:title><image:caption>Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada sauce to die for</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-roti-curried-chicken-pockets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub roti (curried chicken pockets)</image:title><image:caption>curried chicken pockets</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Redfrog Pub outside</image:title><image:caption>On the Lanai Just Outside of the RedFrog Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-menu-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Redfrog Pub menu Johns</image:title><image:caption>Pub Grub Menu</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-icky-sticky-coconut-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub icky sticky coconut cake</image:title><image:caption>icky sticky coconut cake: sticky yes, but far from icky - it's yummy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-grouper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub grouper</image:title><image:caption>Grouper Fingers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/redfrog-pub-conch-salad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RedFrog Pub conch salad</image:title><image:caption>conch salad</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-04T22:18:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/19/bowling-on-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bowling-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling John's</image:title><image:caption>Does this picture make my butt look fat?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/decor-pimp-room1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor pimp room</image:title><image:caption>Where's the harem girls?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/decor-pimp-lounge1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor pimp lounge</image:title><image:caption>bar in the Bliss Ultra Lounge &amp; Night Club</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bowling-john1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling John</image:title><image:caption>John bowling on the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bowling-john-21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling John 2</image:title><image:caption>bowling on the Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bowling-alley1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling alley</image:title><image:caption>bowling alley on the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bowling-a-strike1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling a strike</image:title><image:caption>John bowls a strike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bowling-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bowling 1</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl has brightly colored bowling balls in a variety of sizes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-in-cozumel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl in Cozumel</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl in Cozumel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-22T03:32:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/10/shine-on-award/</loc><lastmod>2013-01-14T04:12:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2013/01/05/hasbro-the-game-show-on-carnival-breeze/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/breeze-in-malaga.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Breeze in Malaga</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze in Malaga, Spain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hasbro-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hasbro John</image:title><image:caption>John pushes the giant sorry game piece in Sorry Sliders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-simon-flash.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro Simon Flash</image:title><image:caption>Simon Flash contestants try to line up in the correct sequence</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-sam-dunk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro Sam Dunk</image:title><image:caption>Operation Sam Dunk game</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-pick-contestant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro pick contestant</image:title><image:caption>wanna-be contestants try to attract attention to get chosen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-monopoly-money.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro monopoly money</image:title><image:caption>the giant Monopoly money bank determines the winner of the game</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-monopoly-cards.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro monopoly cards</image:title><image:caption>contestants line up to pick their Monopoly cards</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-john-heald.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro John Heald</image:title><image:caption>John Heald as game show host</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/haasbro-connect-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Haasbro connect 4</image:title><image:caption>Hasbro Connect 4 Basketball </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-07T03:57:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/22/one-night-in-barcelona/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-tiny-truck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona tiny truck</image:title><image:caption>tiny truck in Barcelona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-pedicab-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona pedicab 2</image:title><image:caption>pedicabs by the beach in Barcelona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-pedicab-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona pedicab 1</image:title><image:caption>older style pedicabs on the main road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-car.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona car</image:title><image:caption>tiny car</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-boardwalk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona boardwalk</image:title><image:caption>Boardwalk along the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona beach</image:title><image:caption>beach on the Mediterranean Sea near our hotel in Barcelona</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-skyride-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona skyride John's</image:title><image:caption>skyride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-sandcastle-dragon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona sandcastle dragon</image:title><image:caption>fire-breathing dragon sandcastle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-old-building.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona old building</image:title><image:caption>old building</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barcelona-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Barcelona Hotel</image:title><image:caption>Hotel del Mar, Barcelona Spain</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-03T16:24:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/21/2012-blog-of-the-year-award/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-25T14:56:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/15/its-all-about-the-pearl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-in-great-stirrup-cay-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl in Great Stirrup Cay 2</image:title><image:caption>Pearl at Great Stirrup Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-in-jamaica.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl in Jamaica</image:title><image:caption>Pearl in Jamaica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-in-great-stirrup-cay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl in Great Stirrup Cay</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-in-jamaica-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl in Jamaica 2</image:title><image:caption>Pearl in Jamaica</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-carpet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl carpet</image:title><image:caption>fish carpet in halls between staterooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-model.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl model</image:title><image:caption>Pearl Model in Bridge Viewing Room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-original.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl original</image:title><image:caption>Ships in Ketchikan, my original photo of the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pearl-ornament.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pearl ornament</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Pearl Christmas Tree Ornament</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-13T00:34:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/12/08/cruise-ship-safety-drill/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safety drill</image:title><image:caption>crew member directs passengers to muster station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-lifejackets.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safety lifejackets</image:title><image:caption>life jackets in stateroom closet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-demonstration.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safety demonstration</image:title><image:caption>crew member giving life jacket demonstration</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-life-raft-pods.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safety life raft pods</image:title><image:caption>pods of life rafts in barrels</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-muster-station1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safety muster station</image:title><image:caption>musteriing in the dining room on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-muster-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safety muster station</image:title><image:caption>mustering at the sushi bar on Norwegian Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-lifeboat-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Safety lifeboat deck</image:title><image:caption>safety crew at muster station under lifeboat on the Pearl</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-muster-sign.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safety muster sign</image:title><image:caption>muster station sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-notice.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safety notice</image:title><image:caption>Safety Instructions posted on inside of cabin door</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safety-lifeboat-outside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>safety lifeboat outside</image:title><image:caption>There's no deck under the lifeboats on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-12-04T17:00:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/24/carnival-breeze-ship-decor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-sport-square.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor sport square</image:title><image:caption>Sport square has pool and foosball tables and mini golf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor spa</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Spa</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-club-o2-teens-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor club O2 teens area</image:title><image:caption>dance floor in Club O2 changes colors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-lido-inside-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor lido inside 2</image:title><image:caption>Lido deck eating area</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-balcony-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor balcony view</image:title><image:caption>port side of the lanai on deck 5</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-red-frog-pub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor Red Frog Pub</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Pub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-steak-house.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor steak house</image:title><image:caption>Fahrenheit 555 steak house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-blush-restaurant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor blush restaurant</image:title><image:caption>Blush Restaurant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-saphire-resturant.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor sapphire resturant</image:title><image:caption>Sapphire Resturant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/decor-bonsai-sushi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decor bonsai sushi</image:title><image:caption>Bonsai Sushi Bar on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-02T18:02:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/07/carnival-breeze-thrill-theater/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/thrill-ride-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thrill ride 2</image:title><image:caption>in the theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/thrill-ride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thrill ride</image:title><image:caption>Thrill Theater on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/thrill-theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thrill theater</image:title><image:caption>4-D theater on Carnival Breeze</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-24T16:48:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/09/carnival-breeze-punchliner-comedy-club/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/punchliner-comedy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Punchliner comedy</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-23T17:50:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/22/sunrise-over-the-north-atlantic-ocean/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunset-over-north-atlantic-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset over North Atlantic 2</image:title><image:caption>sunset over the North Atlantic Ocean.  </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 7</image:title><image:caption>once the sun totally cleared the water it lost most of the color</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 6</image:title><image:caption>when the sun got high enough it left a reflection trailing across the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 5</image:title><image:caption>every few laps around the track the color changed and the clouds moved</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 4</image:title><image:caption>the sky got more blue as it got lighter, but still pretty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 3</image:title><image:caption>I took one of my entries while we crossed the Atlantic</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 2</image:title><image:caption>As the sky lightens the clouds get more color.  Somewhere in the North Atlantic miles from any land. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic 1</image:title><image:caption>the dark sky just starting to get some color - photo from cabin balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunrise-over-north-atlantic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunrise over North Atlantic</image:title><image:caption>Sunrise over the Carnival Breeze exercise track</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-24T02:56:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/12/carnival-breeze-library-bar/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/library-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Library Bar</image:title><image:caption>wine at the Library Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/library-bar-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Library Bar 2</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Breeze Library Bar</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-24T16:50:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/11/03/grand-turk/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-ship-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk  ship John's</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk John's</image:title><image:caption>colorful chairs in the cruise ship port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-nasa-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk NASA john</image:title><image:caption>space flight monument</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-margaritaville-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk margaritaville John's</image:title><image:caption>swim-up bar at Margaritaville with FlowRider in the background</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-island.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk island</image:title><image:caption>View of Grand Turk from the ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-shoe.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk shoe</image:title><image:caption>somebody's missing a shoe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-fish-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Fish 3</image:title><image:caption>fish seen when snorkeling at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk John</image:title><image:caption>John snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Beach</image:title><image:caption>volleyball on the beach at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grand-turk-dock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Grand Turk Dock</image:title><image:caption>Dock at Grand Turk</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-04T01:32:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/22/carnival-liberty-private-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/galley2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>galley2</image:title><image:caption>in the galley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/recycling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>recycling</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty recycles everything</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tour-welcome.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour welcome</image:title><image:caption>creative welcome sign</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cruiseshipbridge5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CruiseShipBridge5</image:title><image:caption>Captain on the bridge by the floor window.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tour-meal-pics.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour meal pics</image:title><image:caption>the galley staff can check these pictures to make sure the meals look right</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tour-cookies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tour cookies</image:title><image:caption>happy chocolate chip cookies in the ship's bakery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gifts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gifts</image:title><image:caption>We had gifts waiting in our room when we arrived.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-28T23:36:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/10/20/dining-on-carnival-liberty/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-chocolate-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dining - chocolate 2</image:title><image:caption>part of the Chocolate Extravaganza selection</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-chocolate-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dining - chocolate 1</image:title><image:caption>mmmm, Chocolate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-sushi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - sushi</image:title><image:caption>Sushi Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/guys-burger2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Guy's burger2</image:title><image:caption>Guy's Burger Joint</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-blue-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - Blue Iguana</image:title><image:caption>Breakfast at the Blue Iguana Cantina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-italian.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - Italian</image:title><image:caption>At Diner, the Lido Deck has a free Italian Restaurant </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-wok2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - wok2</image:title><image:caption>Mongolian Wok</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-chocolate-melting-cake.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - chocolate melting cake</image:title><image:caption>Carnival's signature dessert - Chocolate Melting Cake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-lobster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - lobster</image:title><image:caption>Lobster and Shrimp</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dining-golden-dining-room.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dining - golden dining room</image:title><image:caption>Entertainment provided by the waitstaff in the Golden Olympian Dining Room</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-26T18:18:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/14/lilla-rose-hair-clips-online-mystery-hostess-party/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dsc_0437.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_0437</image:title><image:caption>Flexi Clip on a Scarf</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/p1040895.jpg</image:loc><image:title>P1040895</image:title><image:caption>Princess Tiara Dangle Lilla Rose Hairclip Holds Hair on a Windy Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-30T22:30:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/09/08/swine-flu-and-the-voyage-home/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/futurama_benders-game_1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>futurama_benders-game_1</image:title><image:caption>Leela, Bender, and Fry from Futurama</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pict3001sunset-in-alaska.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset</image:title><image:caption>Sunset in Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/towel-animal-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel rabbit</image:title><image:caption>Towel Rabbit</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-16T17:44:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/08/25/white-pass-and-yukon-railroad-in-skagway-alaska/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3031skagway1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trains in Skagway</image:title><image:caption>Skagway, Akaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3068skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>glacier seen from train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3049skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river</image:title><image:caption>river seen from the train </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3038skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diesel engines</image:title><image:caption>diesel engines pull the train now</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3035skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hand cart</image:title><image:caption>no matter how hard we pump this handle, the cart never moves</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3027skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>snow plow</image:title><image:caption>Justin standing in front of old train snow plow</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3062skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>train</image:title><image:caption>the train snakes up the mountain</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3078skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wrecked old bridge</image:title><image:caption>Once an engineering marvel, now a wreck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3075skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>Old Railroad Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3045skagway.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PICT3045skagway</image:title><image:caption>Historic Steam Engine in Skagway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-08T01:36:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/08/11/nothing-to-eat-at-the-chocolate-buffet/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cartoon-chocolate-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoon chocolate buffet</image:title><image:caption>"There's nothing to eat at the Chocolate Buffet."</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pict3089.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Sun</image:title><image:caption>Norwegian Sun</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-13T14:00:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/07/27/one-lovely-blog-award/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-23T20:41:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dsc_4490.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_4490</image:title><image:caption>White Water Rafting the Wenatchee River with Alpine Adventures</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/trail-to-entiat-glacier.jpg</image:loc><image:title>trail to Entiat Glacier</image:title><image:caption>Pack Trip with Icicle Outfitters, Glacier Peak Wilderness</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/kittiwakechris-me2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kittiwake snorkel</image:title><image:caption>snorkeling over the USS Kittiwake in Grand Cayman</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/kev0158-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bow of Safari Quest</image:title><image:caption>Sitting on the bow of Safari Quest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cimg04661.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CIMG0466</image:title><image:caption>Catch of the Day</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dsc_00881.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_0088</image:title><image:caption>me in Kayak at Walker Cove AK on American Safari cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dsc_01641.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_0164</image:title><image:caption>me at Baird Glacier</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cimg06341.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CIMG0634</image:title><image:caption>Hiking the Cascade Creek Trail, Thomas Bay Alaska</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dsc_04831.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_0483</image:title><image:caption>me at Neets Bay Fish Hatchery</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cave-tubing-chris2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize cave tubing</image:title><image:caption>cave tubing in Belize with my son and his wife, Carnival cruise</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-08-01T16:10:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/06/30/rogue-child-on-a-cruise-ship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cartoon-kindergarteners-throw-things.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoon kindergarteners throw things</image:title><image:caption>Changing Times</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2955.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Glacier in Endicott Arm Alaska</image:title><image:caption>Glacier watching in Endicott Arm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cartoon-breakfast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoon breakfast</image:title><image:caption>The Evil Strawberry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cartoon-kids-club.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoon kids club</image:title><image:caption>Now your rocket won't fly either!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2994.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel elephant</image:title><image:caption>Justin with a towel elephant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pict2730.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Norwegian Sun</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-23T20:44:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/06/29/thesunshine-award/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/half-moon-cay-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay beach</image:title><image:caption>Sunshine in the Caribbean</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-02T00:59:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/06/11/sydney-harbour-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/harbour-cruise-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour cruise 3</image:title><image:caption>under the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/harbour-cruise-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour cruise 2</image:title><image:caption>Opera House and Bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/harbour-cruise-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour cruise 1</image:title><image:caption>On the Sydney Harbour Cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/harbour-cruise-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbour cruise 4</image:title><image:caption>Sydney Harbour Cruise leaves Circular Quay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-14T07:44:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/04/28/random-bus-tour-on-st-thomas-us-virgin-islands/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-thomas-shopping-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas Shopping John</image:title><image:caption>tourist shopping district, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-bolongo-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus Bolongo Bay</image:title><image:caption>beach at Bolongo Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-lizard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus lizard</image:title><image:caption>Lizard at Bolongo Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-iggies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus Iggies</image:title><image:caption>Iggies Beach Bar at Bolongo Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-local-homes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus local homes</image:title><image:caption>Local's homes in St Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-magens-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus Magens Bay</image:title><image:caption>Magens Bay from above</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus</image:title><image:caption>random bus tour</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/st-bus-ship-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ST Bus ship view</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty docked in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-shopping1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas shopping1</image:title><image:caption>too bad this wasn't a t-shirt</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-26T23:25:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/05/05/paradise-point-skyride-charlotte-amalie-st-thomas-usvi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride4</image:title><image:caption>Paradise Point amusement park</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-john-way-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride john way up</image:title><image:caption>view from skyride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride7</image:title><image:caption>near upper tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride8</image:title><image:caption>cactus by the nature trail at Paradise Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-john2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride John2</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty in St Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride</image:title><image:caption>view from the balcony at Paradise Point</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-peahens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride peahens</image:title><image:caption>peahens</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride flowers</image:title><image:caption>fragrant flowers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-upper-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride upper station</image:title><image:caption>St Thomas skyride upper tram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/skyride-lower-station.jpg</image:loc><image:title>skyride lower station</image:title><image:caption>tram leaving the lower station, Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-05T00:58:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/01/21/are-cruise-ships-safe/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cruiseshipbridge2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CruiseShipBridge2</image:title><image:caption>Captain by the control panel, which extends the full length of the bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cruiseshipbridge1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CruiseShipBridge1</image:title><image:caption>The bridge offers a view of where you've been as well as where you're going</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cruiseshipbridge5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CruiseShipBridge5</image:title><image:caption>The bridge has a window in the floor so the captain can see the life boats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/lifeboat-drill2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifeboat drill2</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty crew conducting lifeboat drill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/crew-life-boat-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crew life boat drill</image:title><image:caption>crew of the Carnival Liberty conducting lifeboat drill</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2019-09-24T11:19:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/04/21/saint-thomas-us-virgin-islands/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-waterfront-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas Waterfront John</image:title><image:caption>Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-day.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas day</image:title><image:caption>view of St Thomas from Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-shopping-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas shopping john</image:title><image:caption>Shopping District, Charlotte Amalie</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-liberty-john1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas Liberty John</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty in Saint Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas night</image:title><image:caption>Charlotte Amalie at night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/st-thomas-booths-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St Thomas booths John</image:title><image:caption>Shopping Booths</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-26T23:26:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/04/18/gluten-free-flour-mixes/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-22T18:37:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/04/07/half-moon-cay-revisited/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hammock-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hammock </image:title><image:caption>Random People Enjoy Hammock on Carnival Liberty Serenity Deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hot-tub-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hot tub</image:title><image:caption>Serenity Deck Hot Tub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lido-deck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lido deck</image:title><image:caption>waterslide on Lido Deck of Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay beach</image:title><image:caption>Beach at Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hmc-horse-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hmc horse 3</image:title><image:caption>Horses Not Swimming at Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-inside-pirate-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay inside pirate bar</image:title><image:caption>Shooting the ship (with my camera) from Pirate Ship Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-inside-pirate-bar3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay inside pirate bar3</image:title><image:caption>Inside the Pirate Ship Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-pirate-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay pirate bar</image:title><image:caption>Pirate Ship Bar at Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-barbeque-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay barbecue </image:title><image:caption>dessert table at Half Moon Cay Barbecue</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/half-moon-cay-tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Half Moon Cay tender</image:title><image:caption>tender at Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-27T02:49:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/12/31/belize/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-tree-with-spikes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize tree with spikes</image:title><image:caption>our guide called this a monkey no climb tree because of the spikes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize tree</image:title><image:caption>nut pod on cohune palm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-jungle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize jungle</image:title><image:caption>Belize Jungle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-jungle-canopy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize jungle canopy</image:title><image:caption>Belize jungle canopy over the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-cave.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cave tubing cave</image:title><image:caption>Inside the cave tubing cave</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-port2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize port</image:title><image:caption>Tender port in Belize City</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/belize-tender.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Belize tender</image:title><image:caption>tender approaching Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-06T17:21:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/02/04/mahogany-bay-isla-roatan-honduras/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/recycling.jpg</image:loc><image:title>recycling</image:title><image:caption>Bales of recycling on the Liberty waiting to go to port</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/lifeboat-drill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lifeboat drill</image:title><image:caption>lifeboat drill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sea-mail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sea Mail</image:title><image:caption>Sea Mail with towel monkey hanging around</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahoganychris2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>fish Chris saw snorkeling at Mahogany Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahogany22.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahogany22</image:title><image:caption>really tall coral seen snorkeling at Mahogany Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahoganychris3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Chris' underwater picture from snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahogany10.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahogany10</image:title><image:caption>not so magical beach chair stuck over the water</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahogany19.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahogany19</image:title><image:caption>fish on the reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/liberty-at-mahogany-bay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Liberty at Mahogany Bay</image:title><image:caption>beach at Mahogany Bay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mahogany14.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mahogany14</image:title><image:caption>beach at Mahogany Bay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-26T21:42:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/03/31/spaces-and-places-around-the-ship-on-carnival-liberty/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/atrium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>atrium</image:title><image:caption>Looking down the Atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/waitstaff.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waitstaff</image:title><image:caption>waiters singing in golden dining room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spa</image:title><image:caption>spa treatment room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fitness-center.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fitness center</image:title><image:caption>fitness center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/theater.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theater</image:title><image:caption>Theater</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/golf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>golf</image:title><image:caption>John tries out the mini-golf course</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/piano-man-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>piano man bar</image:title><image:caption>Piano Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/waterslide.jpg</image:loc><image:title>waterslide</image:title><image:caption>Waterslide</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sushi-bar-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sushi bar John</image:title><image:caption>Sushi Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mongolian-wok-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mongolian wok John</image:title><image:caption>food from Mongolian Wok on Lido Deck</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-16T20:04:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/03/24/back-to-back-cruises/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/miami-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Miami</image:title><image:caption>Miami</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/miami-sunrise.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Miami sunrise</image:title><image:caption>Sunrise at the Port of Miami</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/miami-pilot-boat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>miami pilot boat</image:title><image:caption>Pilot boat escorts the Liberty out of Miami</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cabin-suite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabin suite</image:title><image:caption>taking photos in the bathroom of the megasuite</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-28T01:55:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/04/15/half-moon-cay/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-horse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay horse</image:title><image:caption>horse ride</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-beach3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay beach3</image:title><image:caption>beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-beach2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay beach2</image:title><image:caption>sailboats for rent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-beach.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay beach</image:title><image:caption>playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay 7</image:title><image:caption>popular beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay 6</image:title><image:caption>Welcome Center</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay 4</image:title><image:caption>cabanas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay 2</image:title><image:caption>I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/half-moon-cay-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>half moon cay 1</image:title><image:caption>playground</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/diver-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>diver bar</image:title><image:caption>bar on Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-11T09:42:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/01/07/lost-at-sea-without-ever-leaving-port/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ships-shops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ships shops</image:title><image:caption>ship's shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/digital-workshop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>digital workshop</image:title><image:caption>digital workshop (sponsored by Microsoft)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/deck-view-allure-of-the-sea.jpg</image:loc><image:title>deck view (allure of the sea)</image:title><image:caption>view from the sports court</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/crane-2-panasonic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crane 2, panasonic</image:title><image:caption>generator on deck</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/crane-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crane 4</image:title><image:caption>crane lifting back-up generator</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/westerdam-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam 1</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-01-29T04:31:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/04/28/westerdam-dessert-buffet/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ice-sailfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ice sailfish</image:title><image:caption>ice sailfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-john1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet john</image:title><image:caption>other people ate more</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-71.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet 7</image:title><image:caption>dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-too-much-dessert1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet too much dessert</image:title><image:caption>too much dessert</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet4</image:title><image:caption>yum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet</image:title><image:caption>all you can eat and then some</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/baked-swan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>baked swan</image:title><image:caption>cream puff swan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-veggie-boquet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet veggie boquet</image:title><image:caption>veggie boquet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-cake-bear.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet cake bear</image:title><image:caption>cake bear</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dessert-buffet-61.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dessert buffet 6</image:title><image:caption>read it or eat it?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-06T02:29:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/11/20/carnival-funships-2-0/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ea-sports-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EA Sports Bar</image:title><image:caption>EA Sports Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cherry-on-top.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cherry on Top</image:title><image:caption>Cherry on Top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/punchliner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>punchliner</image:title><image:caption>Punchliner Stage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/serenity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Serenity</image:title><image:caption>Serenity Adults Only Deck </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hot-cool-nightclub.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hot &amp; Cool Nightclub</image:title><image:caption>Hot &amp; Cool Nightclub</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/alchemy-bar1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Alchemy Bar</image:title><image:caption>Alchemy Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/blue-iguana-bar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blue Iguana Bar</image:title><image:caption>Blue Iguana Tequila Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/blue-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blue Iguana</image:title><image:caption>Blue Iguana Cantina</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/red-frog-bar2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnival Liberty</image:title><image:caption>Red Frog Rum Bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/guys-burger2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Guy's burger2</image:title><image:caption>Guy's Burger Joint</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-02-03T15:48:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/12/10/how-to-find-free-jewelry-on-a-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-tanzanite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry tanzanite</image:title><image:caption>tanzanite and diamond necklace with tanzanite earrings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-free-earrings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry free earrings</image:title><image:caption>earrings for attending jewelry lecture</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-free-necklaces.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry free necklaces</image:title><image:caption>free necklaces</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-tanzanite-on-ship.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry tanzanite on ship</image:title><image:caption>Tanzanite case in ship's jewelry shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-st-thomas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry St Thomas</image:title><image:caption>Jewelry booth in St. Thomas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-add-chains.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry add chains</image:title><image:caption>free pendants with chains from inch of silver sale</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jewelry-free.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jewelry free</image:title><image:caption>Free Jewelry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/liberty-in-grand-caymen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Liberty in Grand Caymen</image:title><image:caption>Carnival Liberty</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-01-22T23:19:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2012/01/14/zip-line-in-belize/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ziplineme2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ziplineme2</image:title><image:caption>me on the zipline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/zilpineliza2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zilpineliza2</image:title><image:caption>Liza on the platform waiting for her turn</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/zilpineliza3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zilpineliza3</image:title><image:caption>Liza on the zipline</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ziplinechris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ziplinechris</image:title><image:caption>Zipline in Belize</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ziplinelunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ziplinelunch</image:title><image:caption>Lunch Stop</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-01-15T06:36:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/11/19/oosterdam-mexican-riviera/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cimg0558.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oosterdam</image:title><image:caption>Oosterdam in Ketchikan, Alaska</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-01-20T05:25:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/11/05/carnival-liberty-before-the-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/destiny-leaving-miami.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Destiny leaving Miami</image:title><image:caption>Chris Photographing Destiny Leaving Miami from Balcony of Liberty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/merrell-shoes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>merrell shoes</image:title><image:caption>merrell shoes</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-11-06T01:26:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/10/22/bohol-philippines/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pict2550_philippine-carabao.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PICT2550_Philippine carabao</image:title><image:caption>Philippine carabao, a type of Asian water buffalo and the national animal of the Philippines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pict1999_fixed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PICT1999_fixed</image:title><image:caption>coral in the Philippines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pict2251_rose-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PICT2251_rose coral</image:title><image:caption>rose coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>starfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/spiny-sea-urchin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spiny sea urchin</image:title><image:caption>sea urchin</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fish2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish2</image:title><image:caption>Where's the head? (look closely)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fish-trevally.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fish, Trevally</image:title><image:caption>school of trevally fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chocolate-hills-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate hills, Chris</image:title><image:caption>Chris at the Chocolate Hills</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chocolate-hills2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chocolate hills2</image:title><image:caption>Chocolate Hills</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tricycle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tricycle</image:title><image:caption>tricycle - common transportation in the Philippines</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-26T05:19:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/10/15/divinng-and-snorkeling-anilao-philippines/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/firedancer-boracay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>firedancer, Boracay</image:title><image:caption>firedancer in Boracay</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/underwater-pillar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>underwater pillar</image:title><image:caption>undersea pillar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/yes-this-is-a-starfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>yes this is a starfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/soft-coral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>soft coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lionfish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lionfish</image:title><image:caption>lionfish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/gecko.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gecko</image:title><image:caption>lizard</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/towel-swans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>towel swans</image:title><image:caption>towel animals found somewhere other than a cruise ship</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/coron-probably-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Coron probably 2</image:title><image:caption>Nature's Surreal Beauty</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/scenic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scenic</image:title><image:caption>Philippines</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/parrotfish-i-think.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parrotfish I think</image:title><image:caption>parrot fish</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-11-14T13:17:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/07/16/reef-encounter/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/aaron-snorkeling-4-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Barrier Reef</image:title><image:caption>My daughter's husband Aaron snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coral-9-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Barrier Reef</image:title><image:caption>staghorn coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sheri-goes-snorkeling-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sheri goes Snorkeling </image:title><image:caption>going snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/boom-netting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boom netting photo courtesy of Reef Encounter</image:title><image:caption>boom netting on the Compass boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/on-the-glass-bottom-boat-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>on the glass bottom boat, john's</image:title><image:caption>On the Glass Bottom Boat (full of luggage)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/compass-boat-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Compass Boat - our ride to the reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/reef-encounter-3-johns1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reef encounter 3 john's</image:title><image:caption>Reef Encounter</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-10-07T04:31:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/08/12/jungle-bus-rainforest-tour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/beach-trail-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach trail, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>trail to the beach</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cassowary-1-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cassowary 1 john's'</image:title><image:caption>cassowary</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spider-1-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spider 1. sheri's</image:title><image:caption>Australia has a lot of spiders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spider-2-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>more crazy spiders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/stick-bug-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stick bug, john's</image:title><image:caption>stick bug</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/beach-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beach, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>beach in the rainforest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rainy-trail-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>on the rainy bridge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/daintree-tea-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Daintree tea, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>harvest time at the Daintree Tea farm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spider-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Daintree spider</image:title><image:caption>we saw some crazy-looking spiders</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bug-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bug, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>we saw quite a variety of bugs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-06T22:27:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/08/20/daintree-river-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/leaving-cruise-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leaving cruise, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>leaving the riverboat cruise</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferry-dock-sheris1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry dock, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>ferry dock on the Daintree River</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferry-dock-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ferry dock, sheri's</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/croc-2-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>croc 2 john's</image:title><image:caption>freshwater crocodile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frogs-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frogs, john's</image:title><image:caption>row of frogs on a branch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bats-3-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bats 3, john's</image:title><image:caption>bats take flight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bird-2-sheris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bird 2, sheri's</image:title><image:caption>bird on the riverbank</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/river-boat-johns.jpg</image:loc><image:title>river boat, john's</image:title><image:caption>boarding the riverboat</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-09-06T05:34:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/07/23/snorkling-the-great-barrier-reef/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sheri-snorkeling-2-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>going snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sheri-goes-snorkeling-chris1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sheri and Aaron on the Reef Encounter, about to snorkel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/aaron-snorkeling-5-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Aaron Snorkeling</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fish-in-coral-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>little fish in coral</image:title><image:caption>staghorn coral with small fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fish-2chriss.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reef fish</image:title><image:caption>reef fish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sheri-chases-turtle-2-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>photo by Aaron</image:title><image:caption>Sheri pets a turtle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fish-5-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blue fish</image:title><image:caption>fish on the coral reef</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coral-7-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral, hard </image:title><image:caption>hard coral</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/giant-clam-chris.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Great Barrier Reef</image:title><image:caption>hard coral with giant clam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coral-soft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coral - soft</image:title><image:caption>soft coral</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-10-23T23:26:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/07/02/kuranda-scenic-railway/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-opal-l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda opal L</image:title><image:caption>Australian opal bracelet</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Aaron in the rainforest tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kuranda. Australia</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-train-view-j.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda train view J</image:title><image:caption>view from train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-train-waterfall-view-s1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda train waterfall view S</image:title><image:caption>Waterfall view from train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-train-j2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda train J2</image:title><image:caption>Kuranda Scenic Railway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Sheri talks to ghosts of the train station's past</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-train-station-c.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Aaron waits for the train</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>Kuranda Scenic Railway</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-09T12:00:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/07/09/kuranda-skyrail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-j3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram J3</image:title><image:caption>ride over. time to get out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-j5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram J5</image:title><image:caption>some trees tower over the rest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-stop-j3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram stop J3</image:title><image:caption>trail through the treetops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c-tram-stop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>beetle on the railing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c-tram-stop-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>tree top</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-c-tram-stop3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA</image:title><image:caption>lots of plants call the treetops home</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-stop-j4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram stop J4</image:title><image:caption>rainforest tree</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-j4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram J4</image:title><image:caption>above the rainforest</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kuranda-tram-stop-j1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kuranda tram stop J1</image:title><image:caption>Kuranda Skyrail</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-07-19T02:51:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/02/21/the-pinnacle-of-dining/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pglecirque2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pglecirque2</image:title><image:caption>the nasty foie gras</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pglunchdessert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pglunchdessert</image:title><image:caption>dessert, the end of a good meal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pglecirque3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pglecirque3</image:title><image:caption>halibut at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pglecirque4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pglecirque4</image:title><image:caption>fancy soup</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pglunch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>PGlunch</image:title><image:caption>lunch at the Pinnacle Grill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/lobster-dinner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lobster dinner</image:title><image:caption>lobster in the Vista Dining Room</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/closeup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John's Halibut</image:title><image:caption>Halibut caught in Kayak</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/westerdam-st-maarten.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam st maarten</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-07-13T05:46:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/contact/</loc><lastmod>2023-03-31T05:16:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/04/22/parasailing-saves-the-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hmc-parasail-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hmc parasail 8</image:title><image:caption>parasail boat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hmc-parasail-6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hmc parasail 6</image:title><image:caption>my feet parasailing</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hmc-parasail-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hmc parasail 7</image:title><image:caption>Half Moon Cay from above</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/me-parasail-7.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me parasail 7</image:title><image:caption>landing on the ship?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hmc-parasail-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hmc parasail 2</image:title><image:caption>the fantastic parasail boat crew</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/me-parasail-5.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me parasailing</image:title><image:caption>Parasailing at Half Moon Cay</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-04-30T17:56:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2011/01/29/high-tea-on-the-high-sea/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tea-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea 2</image:title><image:caption>mmmm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tea-12.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea 12</image:title><image:caption>dining companion</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tea-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea 1</image:title><image:caption>flowers or vegetables?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tea-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea 3</image:title><image:caption>Watermelon Swan</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tea-9.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tea 9</image:title><image:caption>Peeking in at the High Tea Display</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/westerdam21.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Westerdam2</image:title><image:caption>Westerdam in the Caribbean</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-04-03T21:44:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/12/18/fort-lauderdale/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/boat-light.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boat light</image:title><image:caption>boat light above the atrium</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pool-sculpture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pool sculpture</image:title><image:caption>sculpture at the adult pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pool-dolphins1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pool dolphins1</image:title><image:caption>sculpture at the family pool</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/atrium.jpg</image:loc><image:title>atrium</image:title><image:caption>atrium on the Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jaws2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jaws2</image:title><image:caption>Jaws at the Bass Pro Shop</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/westerdam-window.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam window</image:title><image:caption>Fort Lauderdale, through Lido deck window</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ft-lauderdale-iguana.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ft Lauderdale iguana</image:title><image:caption>iguana sunning on a rock</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/other-ship-leaving-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>other ship leaving 1</image:title><image:caption>Holland America ship leaving Fort Lauderdale</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-04-03T21:31:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com/2010/11/28/westerdam-before-the-cruise/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/me-san-juan-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>me san juan 3</image:title><image:caption>me in San Juan, Puerto Rico</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/westerdam-puerto-rico1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>westerdam puerto rico</image:title><image:caption>Holland America Westerdam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/toshiba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>toshiba</image:title><image:caption>Netbook</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lumix.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lumix</image:title><image:caption>Panasonic Lumix Underwater Camera</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cruisepants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cruisepants</image:title><image:caption>Cruise Pants</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://mycruisestories.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/luggage.jpg</image:loc><image:title>luggage</image:title><image:caption>New red bag compared to mondo bag and small bag</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-05T22:43:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://mycruisestories.com</loc><changefreq>daily</changefreq><priority>1.0</priority><lastmod>2026-03-29T21:11:27+00:00</lastmod></url></urlset>
