Cape Town — Absolutely Delightful
The three days in Cape Town were a delight. It is a surprising city—stunningly beautiful, and unexpectedly peaceful and gentle. …
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An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Come
Dateline: East London, South Africa 3D Postage Stamps Okay, All you philatelists, pay attention! This is for real. I would …
Pitching, Not Rolling
Dateline: Feb. 3, 2012 Somewhere between Walvis Bay and Cape Town It’s another sea day, following a rather looong sea …
Yes, Onion Bags Do Float
Dateline: Walvis Bay, Namibia Feb 1, 2012 For those of you who may have wondered about this, I am pleased …
A Jewel of a Marketing Strategy
Rio! Sailing into—or out of—Rio de Janeiro is simply spectacular. Indeed, no matter where you are, in or near Rio, …
All At Sea
Jan 17, 2012 I’m sitting in the Observation Lounge on the Silver Whisper, watching …well, not much. “Water, water everywhere..nor …
The Meandering Matriarch’s Excellent Adventure Continues:
In which I discover the colours of reggae; and yes, Virginia, there are places with no litter… Rosseau, Dominica On …
The Meandering Matriarch’s Latest Excellent Adventure
In which I am (again) cruising in luxury, drinking piña coladas in the Caribbean, and talking cricket with lads in …
Do Not Sweat for Five Hours
Holy moly! How the dickens do you do that? I have visions of me, rigid in bed, afraid to go …
The Universe Is Scolding Me
Or warning me. Perhaps I am being a bit excessive with my traveling. But what’s enough? Or, indeed, too much? …
