Tag Archives: travel

Beggars of Spain

Posted on March 9, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our transatlantic cruise on the Carnival Breeze began in Barcelona, and made several stops in other Spanish ports before beginning the trek across the ocean.  Unemployment is quite high in Spain right now, so in some areas we saw quite … Continue reading →

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Carnival Breeze Galley Tour

Posted on February 23, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Several tons of food passes through a cruise ship galley every day.  The bigger the ship the more hungry passengers the crew has to feed.  The galley on the Carnival Breeze serves both main dining rooms as well as having … Continue reading →

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Teppanyaki Restaurant on Norwegian Pearl

Posted on February 17, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One major thing Cruise Ship passengers can always look forward to on any cruise ship is the food.  Norwegian Pearl has a variety of food options including the main dining rooms and buffet available at no extra cost, so those … Continue reading →

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Posted on February 9, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Visiting Majorca on Carnival Breeze The Carnival Breeze docked in Palma de Mallorca  (Majorca) fairly early one morning near the start of our transatlantic cruise from Barcelona.  Not having scheduled any shore excursions, we got ready at our leisure and … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Decor on the Norwegian Pearl

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Norwegian Pearl, a beauty among cruise ships, has graced the banner of my blog pretty much since its very beginning. (The blog’s beginning that is, not the ship’s.) With most cruise ships decor refers mainly to the inside, but … Continue reading →

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The Land Yacht

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A different kind of cruising – on land!  My Cruise Stories is mainly about cruising on the sea, and will remain that way, but motorhomes are sometimes referred to as land yachts (and some of them deservingly so.)  In fact … Continue reading →

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Red Frog Pub on Carnival Breeze

Posted on January 26, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most Carnival Passengers sailing on ships with the Funship 2.0 Upgrades are familiar with the RedFrog Rum Bar on the Lido deck.  Perhaps one of the best kept secrets on Carnival Breeze could lie on deck 5 inside the RedFrog … Continue reading →

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Bowling on a Cruise Ship

Posted on January 19, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Modern cruise ships come equipped with a variety of ways to entertain their passengers.  Not every ship has everything, but each ship does have quite a lot of choices.  Looking at what different ships have to offer provides even more … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Bear

Posted on January 12, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to fold a towel bear – step by step instructions with photos and video. Continue reading →

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Best Shore Excursions

Posted on January 1, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year to Everyone On New Year’s Day people tend to both look forward to the future and backward to reflect upon the past.  Since I don’t have my next cruise planned yet, I’ll stick mainly to reflections on … Continue reading →

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