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Boston Trolley Tour and River Cruise

Posted on August 2, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Boston, the largest city in New England and one of the oldest in the USA, was founded by Puritan settlers from England. The city had a key role in the American Revolution, which of course means it now has historical … Continue reading →

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Food on the Wilderness Adventurer

Posted on July 28, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

People look forward to the food on cruise ships.  While Wilderness Adventurer is an expedition vessel designed for active adventures in remote places, a satisfying meal still plays a part in the enjoyment of the cruise.  Or un-cruise since this … Continue reading →

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A tour of Grenada

Posted on July 22, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Grenada is probably most famous (at least in the eyes of Americans) for the US invasion of 1983.  It made the headlines big time when the USA invaded there following a military coup that outsted the revolutionaries who had taken … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Holland America Veendam

Posted on July 10, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Although the Veendam is one of the smaller ships from a major cruiseline that I have sailed on, you would not know it from the size of the cabins. I stayed in an ocean-view cabin and it felt quite spacious. … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Soup

Posted on July 4, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Recipe for crock pot barbecue pulled pork sandwiches
Recipe for pork soup Continue reading →

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Seattle Great Wheel

Posted on June 29, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

All summer long Alaska-bound cruise ships come and go through the Port of Seattle.  For passengers with a bit of time before or after a cruise, Seattle’s waterfront area offers quite a variety of things to do. Walking along the … Continue reading →

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The Quest for a Ship On A Stick

Posted on June 17, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships plan entertainment each day, which passengers can participate in if they choose. They all have a daily paper delivered each evening with the next day’s activities. On Carnival they call it the Fun Times. Winners of various competitions … Continue reading →

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Port Arthur, Tasmania

Posted on June 11, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On our cruise to Tasmania, Carnival Legend made its first stop at Port Arthur on a gray cloudy day.  Normally it costs money to see the historic buildings there, but the ship’s tenders brought us right to the dock in … Continue reading →

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How To Fold a Towel Giraffe

Posted on June 5, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to Make a Towel Giraffe I’ve had a few google hits from people looking for instructions on how to fold a towel giraffe, so I thought I should write a post on that.  Since I’ve never actually seen a … Continue reading →

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Decatur Island

Posted on May 25, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

While we love to take trips on cruise ships, sometimes it’s nice to cruise around in a small private boat.  We miss our dog when traveling without her, and taking our own boat to a dog-friendly cabin means she can … Continue reading →

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