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Tag Archives: Sinfonia
Getting Some Relaxing Done
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we were able to start enjoying the cruise and get some relaxing done. The biggest surprise I have seen on the ship so far is the lack of Covid protocol. It’s all but … Continue reading
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The Lord Blessed us with a Storm
We woke in the middle of the night to a lot of knocking and creaking within the ship. I got up and went outside. The sky was cloudy and it was starting to rain. I took the washing off our … Continue reading
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Reunion
Thursday 26th October 2017 I have never known much about Reunion. It is an island in the Indian Ocean 175km south-west of Mauritius. The main town is in the north and is called St. Denis. However, when you arrive by … Continue reading
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Dressing Up and Learning the Jive
Tuesday 24th October 2017 Over the last couple of days, the wind has picked up and as a result we have had some additional swell. It has meant that when we are at the gym and on the treadmill, it … Continue reading
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My Ship To-Do List
My feeling is that unless I make a plan, the days will drift past and nothing will be done on them, so I’ve made a bit of a to-do list for these 7 days at sea, at which we are half … Continue reading
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