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 …
Category Archives: Cruising
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? …
When is a Cruise Not Just a Cruise?
When It’s An Adventure! There is so much more to an expedition cruise than luxury—not that that isn’t enough …
The Orion Derby: Horse Racing Onboard the Orion
I’m not usually one to bet on horses, but I made an exception on Australia Day as the Orion headed …
Southern Elephant Seals: Giant Slugs of the Sea? Or Just a Lot of Blubber?
Everywhere I looked elephant seals were piled up like heaps of exhausted Sumo wrestlers. Sometimes it was easy to overlook …
Parade of the Penguins, Macquarie Island
I scarcely know where to begin, but my head is so full of penguins and elephant seals I think I’ll …
The Meandering Matriarch’s Excellent Adventure Continues
Walk Fast and Don’t Make Eye Contact Campbell Island, The Sub-Antarctic “Walk fast and don’t make eye contact” is good …
The Meandering Matriarch’s Excellent Adventure
Greetings from the Auckland Islands, south of New Zealand, on our way to Macquarie Island, in the Sub-Antarctic. …
Expedition Cruising: Packing for an Adventure
Actually, I think I should change the title to …Packing is an Adventure. I’m about to head off on an …
In Which I Am Cruising in Luxury and Eating Reindeer Meat in Helsinki
Our arrival in Helsinki signalled the fast-approaching end to a fabulous cruise. My mind was busy auditioning various plans for …
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