Category Archives: Cruise

On a cruise and touring around the world

Running Around the Islands

Posted on March 11, 2017 by David Cross

You have to love a long weekend run when you can run for marathon length distances in record time! This was in the Gulf of Siam headed from Thailand to Vietnam. Running around the world is always fun.  Some of … Continue reading →

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The Port of Phu My Vietnam

Posted on March 9, 2017 by David Cross

We had a fun day exploring Saigon from a different point of view today. Very thankful for the $8 2 GB data SIM card. 🤡 It was a delight to explore the city as a local and not as a … Continue reading →

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Exploring Siam Bay with a little Running

Posted on March 7, 2017 by David Cross

Surprisingly, the cruise ship has a very nice, large and modern fitness center (gym). Lots of equipment, free weights, treadmills, etc.  The only disappointment is the gym is only open from 7 AM to 10 PM.  You cannot get up … Continue reading →

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Walking Around the Singapore Harbor

Posted on March 4, 2017 by David Cross

It was a little rainy morning, but we decided to walk around the harbor and check out some of the local attractions. The only difference from Seattle is people use umbrellas here in Singapore…and it is much warmer! The foggy … Continue reading →

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Journey to Center of the Earth – Iceland

Posted on August 16, 2016 by David Cross

Iceland may be an island, but there are so many different things to see and do.  You almost need a minimum of a week to see everything. We continued our journey around the northern part of Iceland, and what did … Continue reading →

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Grimsey Island (North Of Iceland)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by David Cross

We did not want to get locked in the fjords of Greenland with ice bergs, so we headed south towards Iceland so we could do some exploring on the northern part of that island (country) that we had not been … Continue reading →

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Last Day in the Greenland Fjords

Posted on August 15, 2016 by David Cross

Today, we went deep into the F0hnfjord to explore the Rhode Island and the numerous (huge) icebergs populated the narrow fjord. We went ashore the explore the (very Red) Rhode Island.  Hence its name.  Almost hike.  Much to see despite … Continue reading →

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Running Around the Secret Greenland Outpost

Posted on August 14, 2016 by David Cross

We stopped at a secret village on the eastern side of Greenland known as Ittoqqqortoormiit.  If interested, here are some other postings of our visit to Greenland: The icy side of Greenland Hiking and boating Greenland fjords Polar Bears near … Continue reading →

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Arctic Circle Birds and Islands

Posted on August 12, 2016 by David Cross

This afternoon we hopped in the zodiacs to go check out the borg of Guillemot birds that live and control Alkjefellet (Auk Mountain) island. The island is full of waterfalls and nests. There is apparently 60,000 of these buggers living … Continue reading →

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Arctic Circle – Blue Whales Following Us!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by David Cross

Another day of Arctic Circle sailing on the Le Boreal ice-breaking cruise ship! We left the Norwegian territory and we are now in the middle of the Greenland sea… What did we detect that was following us?  These were blue … Continue reading →

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