Archive for January, 2008
The Passing of Louis, My Dad
For those of you who already know that my dad passed away and have offered your condolences, thank you very much. My dad was a quiet guy, had a hard time showing his emotions, and was stubborn beyond belief and especially private; even to his immediate family. As they say “Still waters run deep”. He [...]
MSC Lirica: December 2007
Cruising has certainly changed in just the short time I have been traveling on ships. I took my first cruise in 1989 on the Stella Solaris (Solar Star) touring the Greek Islands. The ship was considered large at the time, 18,000 tons with a total capacity of 660 guests. The ship was originally built in [...]
MS Zuiderdam Holiday Cruise
Our trip on Holland America’s MS Zuiderdam departed on December 22, 2007 from Ft Lauderdale on route to the Caribbean. Passengers included Rachel, Nicholas, Cindy & Grant Richard as well as Warren Kendrick, Edward Richard and Janet Robinson. Ports included Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., Nassau, Bahamas and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
My old [...]
