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Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs
On the Ship in Istanbul
Wednesday Today was a day filled with excitement and joy! Great news from home plus we got on the ship in Istanbul. Not all onboarding experiences are equal and today’s was one of the more tedious ones. We caught a … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Istanbul, MSC Fantasia
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Having a Ball In Istanbul
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a ball in Istanbul. But not everything goes perfectly when travelling and today we did a few things that would make our return trip on 16th May more comfortable. We changed … Continue reading
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Tagged Istanbul, Istanbul ferries, Istanbul trams
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We Arrived in Istanbul
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up in Istanbul! Our arrival last night went off as well as we could have hoped. We landed at 7.15pm, local time, taxied for half an hour before coming to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Travelling
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In Rome for a Moment
Sunday Dear Elsie Today is the day we arrived in Rome. We came by ship overnight from Palermo, Sicily. The closest port is the city of Civitavecchia which is much bigger than expected. Our first look were these chimneys. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Rome, Rome airport, Teddy Travels, Travelling
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Sicily Surprised Us
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to Sicily! And it surprised us. Fuerteventura at the Canary Islands was expected to be lush and tropical. Today, we expected Sicily to be barren and featureless – it was far … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Cefalu, Italy's Largest Opera House, MSC Magnifica, Palermo, Sicily
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Last Sea Day for the Moment
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the last sea day for the moment. Last night we had a lovely dinner and then afterwards came back to the cabin and had quite a long chat with David. We had a video call … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Cruising, Galite islands, MSC Magnifica, Tunisia
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Straights of Gibraltar
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day, in the early hours of the morning, we went through the Straights of Gibraltar. We went through here just after midnight. The land was very close and there were lots of lights. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Gibraltar, MSC Magnifica, Straits of Gibraltar
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Creeping Past Casablanca
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today it was 2 weeks since we got on the ship. It’s hard to believe it’s gone so fast. Our map location shows us off the coast of Morocco. The Ship’s captain in his 12 noon message … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Cruising, MSC Magnifica
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Canary Islands – Fuerteventura – Ajuy Caves
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in the Canary Islands. Our port of call was Fuerteventura, one of the largest islands making up the archipelago. One of the sweetest things on arrival was being met by 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Ajuy Caves, Canary Islands, Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Fuerteventura, MSC Magnifica, Teddy Travels
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Boats and Birds
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw boats and birds. Not a lot of both, mind you, but it does indicate we are closer to the coast than previously. In the Captain’s message at 12 noon today, he … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, MSC Magnifica
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Wind, Wind, Wind and Sunshine at Sea
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I chatted to your Mom for an hour. It was good to catch up and to hear all about you and all the things you all have been doing. This is our location..we … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Mountain fires, MSC Magnifica
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Dakar, Senegal
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Dakar, Senegal. We did get off the ship and had a 6km walk around town. It is very much in keeping with north-west Africa, but it was worth the walk … Continue reading
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Tagged bioluminescence, Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Dakar, MSC Magnifica, Senegal, Walking around Dakar, Walking off a cruise ship at Dakar
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A Very Decadent Day at Sea
Friday 25/4/25 – 8 months til Christmas! Dear Elsie Today was a deliciously quiet day at sea. When I woke up this morning and looked outside, the moon and Venus were one above the other. This was 7.22am. Not quite … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Lazy day at sea, MSC buffet, MSC food, MSC Magnifica
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Thunder and Lightening at Sea
Thursday Dear Elsie This month (and especially Easter) has been a pivotal time for you. After almost 7 years of dairy allergies, today you had scrambled eggs for the first time. And over Easter, you had marshmallow Easter Eggs. Both … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, Cruising, MSC Magnifica
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In the Doldrums
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we entered the doldrums. First when we woke this morning, I went up to pick up coffee and as my cell phone connected to maps, I saw we were on the equator. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town to Rome MSC Magnifica, In the doldrums, MSC Magnifica
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