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Surprise Delivery

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We had a quiet day at sea, but it did come with a surprise delivery. Back story – on our first night at dinner, we found ourselves very close to a family with three young … Continue reading →

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You Must Win Him

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got to explore the dunes of Walvis Bay. They are amazing! We started off with a drive past the pink flamingoes – thousands upon thousands of pink flamingoes. The pinker they are the more … Continue reading →

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Smooth Sailing

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We played around with ship terminology. It was no hardship! It was certainly a day of smooth sailing. There was hardly a breath of wind and the ship cruised seamlessly through the water. Fair weather … Continue reading →

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Lang Arm

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We had our first full day at sea. The good news is the expired-in-2019 sea-sickness pills worked. I took two of them yesterday and today have fully got my sea legs. No nausea was experienced, … Continue reading →

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From The Ship

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally got on our cruise to Namibia. This was a cruise that was booked a couple of years ago and we never knew when it would happen. The day dawned very still and windless. … Continue reading →

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Our House is in Order

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That would have been my Ma’s 90th birthday. She rejoices in heaven, and maybe there is remembrance of her earthly birth. I seldom put nail varnish on but today I decided to and while I … Continue reading →

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