Tag Archives: travel

Weekend in Moclips

Posted on March 19, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Following the current theme of social distance vacationing, which is the only sort that makes sense in the midst of a pandemic, we took a weekend getaway to the small oceanside community of Moclips, WA. The small unincorporated town has … Continue reading →

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Odlin County Park

Posted on March 12, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

There are all sorts of marine parks in Washington State’s San Juan Islands. Some are whole tiny islands, others are parks on larger islands with marine access. Some have docks, others are just accessible by kayaks or other small boats. … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Cruise Ship Port

Posted on March 5, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Vancouver Vancouver, Canada is referred to as Vancouver B.C. (for British Columbia), at least by Washingtonians because Washington State in the USA also has a city named Vancouver. North of Washington and west of the Canadian mainland there is also … Continue reading →

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Alpenzoo

Posted on February 26, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On the outskirts of old town Innsbruck, Austria, there’s an entrance to a funicular that takes people up a mountain overlooking the city. It’s not actually a secret entrance, but it rather seems that way since it looks a lot … Continue reading →

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MSC Lirica Ocean View Cabin

Posted on February 19, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For our 21-day cruise on MSC Lirica from Italy to Dubai, we booked an ocean view cabin. We like the ocean view category because unlike an interior cabin, you get a view of the outside, but at a better price … Continue reading →

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Another One Gone

Posted on February 5, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Last spring I had a cruise with my sister booked on Celebrity Eclipse, which of course got cancelled due to Covid. My husband thought it was safe to book one for this November as vaccines should be available for everyone … Continue reading →

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Tianjin Cruise Port

Posted on January 29, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Tianjin Tianjin is China’s 4th most populous city and one of 4 under direct control of the central government of the People’s Republic of China. The walled city was built in 1404 – back when walled cities were common and … Continue reading →

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Cruising the West Coast

Posted on January 22, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Boarding the Royal Princess in Los Angeles, California was a much easier process than their pre-cruise emails made it sound. After having been told just a couple weeks before the cruise that we couldn’t get on the ship until 2:30pm … Continue reading →

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Lopez Island

Posted on January 15, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

At 29.81 square miles, Lopez is the third largest of Washington State’s San Juan Islands. Ferry service from Anacortes links Lopez to the mainland and paved roads make travel around the island easy. There’s also has a small airport and … Continue reading →

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Limassol, Cyprus Sea Walk and Old Town

Posted on January 8, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships visiting Limassol, Cyprus dock at a terminal in an industrial area about 3K away from town. Shuttle service brings passengers into the city. On our stop there on the MSC Lirica it cost 9 euro per person to … Continue reading →

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