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Happy Fall And Time To Get Busy!

Posted on Sunday, September 22, 2024 by Paul

The first day of fall in Los Angeles is on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:44 am, the autumnal equinox. This is the astronomical start of fall, and it occurs when the sun passes directly over the equator, making day … Continue reading →

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Day 14 1/2 – Disembarking And Flying Home!

Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024 by Paul

Finally, at 6:30 am, we got up and began the final packing activities: our carry-ons. It’s like trying to fit 15 pounds of, you know what, into a five-pound bag. After some struggle, a little force, a few hydraulic tools, … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – We Walked In San Juan (All Day)

Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by Paul

At the crack of dawn, precisely 6:30, my eyes creaked open. I stealthily tip-toed out of bed, leaving Her Majesty, the queen of snoring, peacefully serenading the neighborhood with her comical symphony of sounds. I sorted out the last of … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Sailing South East Toward Puerto Rico

Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 by Paul

It’s morning and we were feeling the laziness levels hitting maximum capacity, and we didn’t emerge from our comfy cave until a glorious 8:00 am when our breakfast made a heroic appearance. After a cinematic masterpiece on TV and a … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Return To Mexico, Costa Mayo 135 NM To The North

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 by Paul

Today, we landed in Mexico again at Costa Maya.  The overnight trip was a mere 135 nautical miles. Did You Know? Costa Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coast on Mexico’s eastern Yucatán Peninsula.  Mahahual village is a popular cruise … Continue reading →

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Acclimating To Tropical Weather In Florida And Meeting With The “Kids”

Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 by Paul

We stumbled into the hotel at an ungodly hour, dragged ourselves to our room, and promptly realized the only thing that could revive us from our zombie-like state was breakfast. Brains… I mean, pancakes, please!.  We went to the hotel … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – Mary Sees Graceland & Flying Home

Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Paul

Panama Canal Adventure: Day 1 Departure | Day 2 Sailing Off Baja | Day 3 Cabo | Day 4 Eclipse | Day 5 At Sea | Day 6 Huatulco | Day 7 At Sea | Day 8 At Sea | … Continue reading →

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Day 20 – Graceland Here We Come!

Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by Paul

Panama Canal Adventure: Day 1 Departure | Day 2 Sailing Off Baja | Day 3 Cabo | Day 4 Eclipse | Day 5 At Sea | Day 6 Huatulco | Day 7 At Sea | Day 8 At Sea | … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – Chattanooga Choo Choo; We Is Coming!

Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by Paul

Panama Canal Adventure: Day 1 Departure | Day 2 Sailing Off Baja | Day 3 Cabo | Day 4 Eclipse | Day 5 At Sea | Day 6 Huatulco | Day 7 At Sea | Day 8 At Sea | … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – Lookout Tracy Tennessee!

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 by Paul

Panama Canal Adventure: Day 1 Departure | Day 2 Sailing Off Baja | Day 3 Cabo | Day 4 Eclipse | Day 5 At Sea | Day 6 Huatulco | Day 7 At Sea | Day 8 At Sea | … Continue reading →

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