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We Are Off And Running!
No rest for the weary! We were up and moving at 6:00 am with Mary inside the hot tub scrubbing it down (we emptied it last night). I put the quarterly UV protection fluid on the cover (which, BTW, has … Continue reading
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Day 14 1/2 – Disembarking And Flying Home!
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 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, Here We Come!
We woke up early and eagerly sipped our coffee. Mary switched on Fox News to catch up on the latest events while I wrapped up yesterday’s Daily Diary, which allowed me to relive the day! While watching the daily cruise … Continue reading
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Day 13 – Amber Cove In The Dominican Republic!
The Energizer Bunny was already up and hopping at 6:15 am, buzzing around the cabin like a bunny on a mission, getting all revved up for a trip to the tourist traps! Located in the province of Puerto Plata in … Continue reading
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Day 12 – Grand Turk Island!
We were staring out the window, and to our surprise, the world outside was still zipping by! We won’t grace our destination with our presence until 1:00 pm today. Our grand adventure takes us to Grand Turk. How grand is … Continue reading
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Day 11 – We Walked In San Juan (All Day)
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
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 9 – The Princess Cay Stay All Day They Say
Today’s destination is a top-secret, exclusive Princess beach area, and we decided to be rebels and stay on board to enjoy the peace and quiet while everyone else fights for beach space. Our suite was on the 14th floor! No … Continue reading
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Day 8 – Ft Lauderdale; Coming And Going
We arrived at the port at dawn and docked so smoothly that it felt like we were still at sea. When there was a knock on the door, I opened the curtains and was surprised to see that we had … Continue reading
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Day 7 – Returning To Florida So We Can Start Part Two!
840 miles, and we will return to our starting point. From behind the glass, it looks amazing, but open the window, and wham, the heat and humidity hit you like a ton of bricks. We woke up bright and early, … Continue reading
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