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Tag Archives: Cruising
A Day in Kiel, Germany
Saturday Dear Elsie It was good to hear from you today! You are gearing up for your 6th birthday and that is going to be so exciting! We are looking forward to being with you at your party. Today was … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Germany, Kiel, MSC Euribia
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A Good Day at Sea
Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day at sea. I fall into a routine for sea days that is a throwback to our longer cruises when there were many more at-sea days. Grandpa had specifically said he wouldn’t go … Continue reading
Slate Grey Day at Sea
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a slate grey day at sea. It was largely overcast, with a thick white canopy of cloud hanging over us as we cruised north. This is looking towards far northern Scotland. Looking forward… We are … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Italy 2024, MSC Euribia, Norway Fjords, Ruth and Boaz
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The Big Ship Euribia
Sunday Dear Elsie Today is the day we boarded the biggest ship I’ve ever been on. We started off by having a morning cappuccino, then packing up and going to the Metro to catch a train. To get to the … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Copenhagen, Cruising, Euribia
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A Peek into Copenhagen
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to Copenhagen. We woke up very early and caught a 7am flight. When we got to Copenhagen, we had to wait for Julian to arrive. The airport was busy and crawling … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Cruising, Denmark
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Another Leg of our Journey
Wednesday Dear Elsie Tomorrow I get to see you! I am excited about that. It will be bitter sweet because tomorrow is the day we get together to remember Oupa & how special he was. You can sit on my … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Holidays, Planning a holiday
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Edging Towards Home
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is the day we are edging closer to home. These two days of cruising idly down the South African coast are perfect for adjusting to getting home. We spent most of 2022 knowing this trip was … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia, Cruising, Internet on a cruise ship Indian ocean
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Just Watching the Sea Go By
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was pretty much like yesterday! In fact what I did yesterday, I did today. However, I did video 1 minute of watching the sea go by. The internet has been dreadfully slow, … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia, Cruising, Sea day
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Perfect Day at Sea
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a perfect day at sea. We left Seychelles last evening and made good progress throughout the day past Madagascar towards Durban. This morning I woke early and when I looked outside, … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia, Cruising, Sea day
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It’s All Swell
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we continued on our way to Mauritius. We are due to arrive there tomorrow. This morning when I woke up and started moving around, I noticed there was a lot more swell. This … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Indian ocean, Typical day at Sea on the Sinfonia
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Just Sea
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day there was just sea. Lots and lots of sea all around with no ships or land. There were some exciting sights though. We spent some time on our balcony early this morning watching … Continue reading
Equator Crossing Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today is the day we will cross the Equator! On the day of the Equator crossing, the ship holds a massive gig called Neptune’s Party. They dress some unsuspecting soul into an outfit and ‘baptise’ him. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Crossing the equator, Cruising
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Ship Gossip
Thursday So this is not for Elsie! Today we exercised in the morning, had a late breakfast and finished up with one of our favourite treats – a little chocolate muffin with cream. I did some work and we pretty … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruising, Life on the Sinfonia
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Deck Games and Dolphins
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got up a little later than usual and headed for the deck to swim! A lot of people were already at breakfast so there were not too many people in the pool. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruising, Life on the Sinfonia, Sinfonia 2022
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Surprise in Safaga, Egypt
Friday Dear Elsie, Sometimes you go places and don’t expect much and then you get a big surprise when you find some good thing about it. That’s what happened today is Safaga, Egypt. We arrived to a majestic sunrise. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, Egypt, Hurghada Egypt, Red Sea, Safaga, Sinfonia 2022
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