The Erie Canal is amazing. In fact, New York’s canal system is nearly 200 years old…and it’s been in continuous operation since 1825! So last summer, in spite of the rainy weather and foggy skies we simply had to experience a transit though Lock 18. After our morning spent prospecting for diamonds we were soaked and […]
American Cars In Cuba…The Amazing Story
Vintage American cars. Mention Cuba and those old cars are probably one of the first images that come to mind. It seems like every article written about Havana or Cuba ALWAYS shows vintage American cars. So we weren’t surprised to see a near-parade of them cruising past our ship as soon as we docked in […]
Spanish Ship In Havana – Ninety Years After First Visit!
A Spanish sailing ship? In Cuba? We had no idea what a special event was unfolding in the Havana harbor…right before our eyes. And our ears! The Juan Sebastian de Elcano Tall Ship The Juan Sebastian de Elcano tall ship fired artillery salvoes as it entered the harbor. And suddenly cannonfire erupted from the ancient […]
Norwegian Sky – Permission To Come Aboard!
“Welcome Aboard!” That’s the greeting we heard from three crew members dressed in white as we wheeled our bags up the gangway toward the beautiful Norwegian Sky. And let me add…those words were music to this old seafaring Meemaw’s ears! It felt great to be back aboard a beautiful ship. It was shortly after Noon […]
It’s Cruising Day – The Norwegian SKY!
NCL’s Norwegian Sky? OH MY! Our sailing day finally arrived! It was time to load our bags into the trunk and head to the Port of Miami. And this old cruise specialist was raring to go! Instead of heading to the death trap known as I-95 we decided to take the SLOW road (a.k.a. Highway […]