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The Routine of the Sea

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 48, Grand Asia 2017 Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 – At Sea Writer’s Block. It’s something that can happen when you commit to writing a blog post a day, and you are on your 23rd sea day – each of which is essentially the same. Despite a full complement of

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Whiling Away the Time at Sea

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 47, Grand Asia 2017 Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 – At Sea Exotic ports and exciting adventures draw many people to cruising. When most of us look for a cruise, we start with the itinerary. Where does it go, and what will we do when we get there? If your

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When Words Aren’t Enough – Take a Picture!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 46, Grand Asia 2017 Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 – At Sea I’ve been on the hunt for SD cards for my Sony camera, but generally when I find them on shore, they are more than I want to pay. This is causing me to rethink my photo travel strategy.

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G’Day from Down Under

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 45, Grand Asia 2017 Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 – Darwin, Australia With today’s port call of Darwin, Australia, we’ve left Asia behind. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but I feel a different vibe on the ship. Those who joined us in Hong Kong and will leave

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Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 44, Grand Asia 2017 Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 – At Sea I had a curious note on my bed tonight, asking me to set my clock ahead by 30 minutes in order to be on the local time when I wake up tomorrow morning in Darwin, Australia. Thirty minutes?

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Here There Be Dragons

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 43, Grand Asia 2017 Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 – Komodo Island, Indonesia The reports from passengers returning to the ship from Komodo Island were consistent. “I don’t think I have ever been so hot.” “The rain didn’t matter because I was soaked from sweat.” “We walked so far in

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Eat, Pray, Shop – It’s Bali!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 42, Grand Asia 2017 Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 – Benoa, Bali, Indonesia I’m adding Bali to Vietnam on the list of countries I’m visiting that merit a land vacation someday. We traveled about an hour away from the port of Benoa, just south of the provincial capital of Denpasar,

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Taking a Moment at Sea to Remember Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 41, Grand Asia 2017 Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 – At Sea Most sea days are about the same, with a menu of options for guest activities. Today, we had two special events. Just before noon, the culinary staff offered a buffet of tropical fruit and fresh coconut. This wasn’t

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Awesome Journey to Borobudur

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 40, Grand Asia 2017 Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 – Semarang, Java, Indonesia Add Borobudur to the Great Wall of China on the list of massive world wonders that must be seen in person to truly appreciate them. You could also add it to the list of must-see destinations that

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Venturing into the Southern Hemisphere

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Jo Johnston

Day 39, Grand Asia 2017 Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 – At Sea At 4:09 a.m. this morning, the Amsterdam crossed the equator and entered the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a first for me. But I must admit I didn’t wake up early for the occasion. Tomorrow marks the middle of our

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