Day 6…Cruise to South America…Part 1…The Panama Canal…A repeat of an outstanding experience…
With his back to the first locks, Tom was surprisingly alert during the 12-hour stint in the Constellation Lounge, where we watched...
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Day 5…Cruise to South America, Part 2..Fabulous Day in Grand Cayman with new friends…Transiting the Panama Canal with live cam…
On Saturday, we had lunch at Morgan's Seafood Restaurant in Cayman Island with new friends Susan and Blair. "Sightings from the Veranda while Cruising"...
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Day 3…Cruise to South America….Life aboard ship is often surprising….Final photos from embarkation…
View of lovely home on the channel out to sea. "Sighting from the Veranda while Cruising" Tugboat assisting with the ship heading...
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Day 2…Cruise to South America…Of course, we’re having fun!
As we rode the shuttle from the Fort Lauderdale Hilton Hotel, we spotted our cruise ship. Check-in was a bit slow, but...
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Happy Thanksgiving to family and friends in the USA…Yesterday’s travel day…Mr. Overly Grumpy came to call…But, he’s gone now…
We stopped to take this photo on the way to the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. This is a Northern Crested...
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Wow!…Safari luck as we wind down our time in Costa Rica…Six days and counting…
The colorful entrance to an art store in Atenas. "Sightings on the Veranda in Costa Rica" Once again, Tom's been able...
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Bad news from the cruise line impacting many passengers on our upcoming cruise….
This tucked-away restaurant in Atenas is reported to have good food. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" It's no wonder these...
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Part 2…Contemplating our lives in the water…On the water…How many nights have we been at sea?
Great Green Macaw. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Thanks, Atenas neighbor Charlie for identifying these birds as the Gray-headed Chachalaca....
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Part 1…Contemplating our lives in the water…On the water…
Old sewing machines, comparable to those we've seen in our home country. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Sunny morning view...
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A new month brings a new perspective…Hello October!…
Cactus plants are scattered throughout Costa Rica, growing prolifically in the tropical climate. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Low-lying morning clouds...
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