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This is my second time in this beautiful city, so instead of revisiting the iconic sites like the famed Opera house or touring the gorgeous harbor, a small group of us elected to join...

It had been a while since my last post, primarily because I was too busy enjoying meeting my new shipmates and sharing wonderful stories, attending some excellent informative lectures and visiting many beautiful countries....

  This is day 30 of our 138 day voyage. During  our crossing of the massive Pacific ocean, we rekindled old friendships, made many new ones, attended many excellent lectures, crossed the equator and...

Boarding the Viking Sky felt like returning home because I saw many familiar faces and was glad to rekindle old friendships. As usual, the Sky was decked out for Christmas and looked great. Please...

  I’m finally back to California for a much needed recharge, staying at my daughter’s house and fill my days with doctor visits for overdue medical tune-ups, playing bridge and poker at my old...

I always wanted to visit Japan and never had a chance until now. I couldn’t wait to see serene Kyoto for its temples and quiet atmosphere. I expected Tokyo to be like any other...

Singapore – Most admired city (by me) I am fortunate to return to Singapore to gain a better understanding of this wonderful city and its people. But first let me tell you how I...

    I’m amending this blog to include my last cruise aboard the Coral Princess from Singapore to Japan, China and several pacific rim countries before crossing the Pacific Ocean back to LA. Cruising...

    Well, this is my fourth cruise and 4th ship this year! I’ve been all over the world, met many interesting people, visited many new cities, and tasted many unusual dishes. Although places...

  It’s been about three weeks since my last blog from Bar Harbor, and we retraced our steps and recrossed the Arctic Circle, Greenland (which was not green) and Iceland (which had little ice),...