February 26, 2023 Early morning I tried to go out on deck for a walk before we docked when I tried to open the wooden door it took everything I had to get it open. When I got on deck the wind was blowing and the waves were crashing against the ship. Not a good …
February 24, 2023 Today we crossed the equator on our way to Bali, Indonesia. Crossing the equator resulted in a Pollywog ceremony onboard. A Pollywog is a sailor who has not crossed the equator. King Neptune and his wife presided over the ceremony with a judge who based on the audience verdict, which was always …
February 23,2023 We docked back in Singapore due to our scheduled stop in Hong Kong was canceled because they had not opened the city for tourist due to COVID restrictions. Two of my dinner mates and I headed out to explore the city. The only condition was no temples!! Our first stop was the …
February 21, 2023 The worst of times and the best of times is how I feel about my day in Vietnam. I woke at midnight when I received a text that my soul brother Norm had lost his battle with cancer. Norm was so special to me we loved each other. In fact he taught …
February 18, 2023 This was yet another “best day ever”!!! I got to visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary located in Pattaya, Thailand, just an hour drive from where we are docked. The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was founded in 2014 and is dedicated to rescuing elephants and creating a ecotourism program that will provide an opportunity …
February 17, 2023 We docked at Laem Chaband, which is a industrial port about 60 miles from Bangkok. The bus ride into Bangkok was 2 ½ of crazy traffic but it provided a view of the countryside and the city. The thing that interested me was how all of their wires for electricity are still …
February 14, 2023 If it is Valentine’s Day and you are in Singapore where do you spend the day? For me because I love animals I went to the Singapore Zoo. Renowned as one of the best zoos in the world, Singapore Zoo provides the opportunity to enjoy the animals roaming freely in open and …
February 13, 2023 Singapore As we docked just before sunrise the incredible skyline of Singapore came into view. Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. Singapore’s land mass has increased by 25% since the country’s independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It …
As I watched our docking in Kuala Lumpur the first thing that hit me was “It’s so muggy”. Yes, the humidity was at 90% and I was headed off on a walking tour of the city and had to have long pants and a long sleeve shirt on because we were visiting temples. Kuala Lumpur …
2/11/23 After 6 sea days we have now arrived in Asia. The first indication that we are in Asia was the humidity!! Our first stop is Penang, Malasia. Penang referred to as the pearl of the Orient or gateway to Asia is a city where European culture is intermingled with Eastern customs, colonial buildings stand …
