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Day 59
Monday, March 27, 2017
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 26 m
United States San Francisco 37.774658, -122.41941837°46’29” N 122°25’10” W
San Francisco, United States
March 27, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
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Day 60
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont 37.774929, -122.41941837°46’30” N 122°25’10” W
San Francisco, Unites States
March 28, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
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Day 62
Thursday, March 30, 2017
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 28 m
United States Horton Square 32.715736, -117.16108732°42’57” N 117°9’40” W
San Diego, United States
March 30, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
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Day 64
Saturday, April 1, 2017
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Mexico Cerro Colorado 22.890533, -109.9167422°53’26” N 109°55’0” W
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
April 1, 2017 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I was unfortunately unable to get off the ship today. I was once again IPM (In Port Manning). So all I did was laundry, and nap (a lot). I couldn't even really see the port from a distance because it was a tender port so we were way off shore.Read more
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Day 67
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
☀️ 34 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Guatemala Ceiba Mocha 13.930629, -90.75803413°55’50” N 90°45’29” W
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
April 4, 2017 in Guatemala ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
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Day 70
Friday, April 7, 2017
🌬 32 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Panama Río Caraba 9.10799, -79.7240529°6’29” N 79°43’27” W
Panama Canal, Panama
April 7, 2017 in Panama ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
I don't have any photos to include for the Panama Canal because I started work at 6:45am, worked for 2 hours and then ended up in medical being put into isolation for being sick. Where I was stuck for almost 30 hours. We had basically just got to the first lock when I decided I couldn't stay out on decks any longer and went down to my cabin. It was not a fun day. I did however watch us go through part of the locks on the tiny little TV in the isolation room.Read more
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Day 71
Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 31 °C
Altitude: 20 m
Colombia Socorro 10.391049, -75.47942410°23’28” N 75°28’46” W
Cartagena, Columbia
April 8, 2017 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Wasn't able to get to much time out in port because I spend the morning in medical but the hour and a half I spent off the ship was worth it. There were monkeys, peacocks, flamingos and so much more all over the place. It was just a 3 minute shuttle ride from the ship. One odd looking bird decided it was my friend and followed me around for a while. There however was a parrot who wasn't a big fan of my camera and decided to try and attach my lens. Then when that didn't work he went for me feet instead. I got some good pictures of him though. I wasn't the only one who made an enemy however. A monkey was on a railing near my friend Jackson and he did not like him very much. Trying to grab him then eventually running away.Read more
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Day 74
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 3:22 PM
⛅ 29 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Saint Lucia Vigie 14.010109, -60.98746914°0’36” N 60°59’15” W
Castries, Saint Lucia
April 11, 2017 in Saint Lucia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After the photography department hosting a very successful Under the Sea party last night I was very tired this morning. I however had a tour to get to that I was very excited for. Today's tour was an aerial tram ride and then a bit of a hike through the woods. I included a picture of the car we were in. It was not very wide with two people sitting side by side and did not look all that safe. It however was a very smooth ride and it was really nice. The ride took over an hour and I got some really good photos. After that we did the mini hike that took about half an hour. Which was not the easiest walking path but had some great plants and flower to take pictures of.Read more
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Day 75
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
⛅ 30 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Barbados Lord Nelson Statue 13.096851, -59.61448313°5’49” N 59°36’52” W
Bridgetown, Barbados
April 12, 2017 in Barbados ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
I can now officially say I have been in a submarine. Today I went on a passanger tour to the Atlantis Submarine. Where we went down to a maximum depth of 146ft looking at all the fish in the reef. We saw 3 turtles, some barracudas and a lot more. What also made the day great was that my tour started at 12:15 so I got to sleep in as well. Most of the crew went to a place called Boat Yard which is where I went last time I was here but I much preferred my tour. Doing a tour or going to Boat Yard are really the only options in Bridgetown. Some passangers tried just going into town and found nothing to do. They just kept being warned not to walk down certain streets because it was too dangerous. So they just gave up and went back to the ship.Read more
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Day 81
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 3:18 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 52 m
Portugal Jardim António Borges 37.742828, -25.68058837°44’34” N 25°40’50” W
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
April 18, 2017 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Having been to this port before I knew this was just a wifi port. A port where there isn't anything to do or see except find wifi. I got off with my friend Jackson (a bar steward) and we walked around for a little while because he has never been here before but then walked back to a Burger King just off the ship. Which is where we are currently sitting using the free wifi. Both of us with lots of updates to do on our phones after so many sea days.Read more
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Day 85
Saturday, April 22, 2017
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 28 m
England Southampton 50.909698, -1.40435150°54’35” N 1°24’16” W
Southampton, UK
April 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Was suppose to be able to get off and do some shopping in Southampton but took another photographers embarkation so that they could get their family onboard the ship and spend some time with them. So I spent most of the day taking photos of people boarding the ship.Read more
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Day 87
Monday, April 24, 2017
⛅ 4 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Norway Stavanger Domkirke 58.969975, 5.73310758°58’12” N 5°43’59” E
Stavanger, Norway
April 24, 2017 in Norway ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
I had to get up early this morning to take gangway photos for 2 hours. After that I decided not to go out again. After freezing for 2 hours when you have a bad cold you don't really want to leave your nice warm bed. Especially when you have a hard drive full of movies.Read more
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Day 88
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
☀️ 6 °C
Altitude: 49 m
Norway Fretheimshaugane 60.860771, 7.11178560°51’39” N 7°6’42” E
Flaam, Norway
April 25, 2017 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Once again IPM and not able to get off. Took advantage of the time to get lots of sleep to try and get rid of my cold.
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Day 89
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
❄️ 4 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Norway Teina 61.83503, 6.80655661°50’6” N 6°48’24” E
Olden, Norway
April 26, 2017 in Norway ⋅ ❄️ 4 °C
After not getting off the ship for a very long time I wanted to try and get off today despite my cold. I walked a little ways down the road before it started to rain. With my cold I decided the combination of freezing cold temperature and rain was a bit too much. So I headed back to the ship. I at least got some fresh air for about half an hour.Read more
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Day 90
Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM
☁️ 6 °C
Altitude: 26 m
Norway Kortaneset 59.413582, 5.26798759°24’49” N 5°16’5” E
Haugesund, Norway
April 27, 2017 in Norway ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
One again tried to get off today but got to the gangway to discover it's pouring outside. Since I still haven't been able to get rid of my cold I once again decided it wasn't the best idea to go out.
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Day 92
Saturday, April 29, 2017
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 28 m
England Southampton 50.909698, -1.40435150°54’35” N 1°24’16” W
Southampton, United Kingdom
April 29, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Got off the ship early today to do some shopping. I've never had much time off in Southampton before if I can get off at all so one of my friends showed me all the best places to go. I got some oreos which was very exciting. Even got back to the ship in time for a nap before work.Read more
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Day 94
Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:33 PM
🌙 11 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Spain Puerto de Vigo 42.240601, -8.72072742°14’26” N 8°43’15” W
Vigo, Spain
May 1, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Got off the ship twice today. The first time I explored a bit more. There was the remains of a carnival but almost everything was closed. All the rides were there along the water but everything was covered up. Only a few food stands and one ride was open. I mostly just exported along the waterfront because everything was closed since it was the afternoon. I then headed back to the ship. My friend Jackson was finishing work so I headed back to the ship and went out a second time with him. It wasn't too long until I started work so we just walked to a nice place I found along the waterfront at the opening to the harbour and then back again.Read more
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Day 97
Thursday, May 4, 2017
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 27 m
Spain Plaza de la Constitución 36.721275, -4.42139936°43’17” N 4°25’17” W
Malaga, Spain
May 4, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Had a relaxing day today. Slept in before getting off. Then headed straight to the beach. We could have taken the shuttle into town if we wanted but we decided not to. The beach was just a five minute walk from the ship. We headed out and realized how many ships there were at this port. Having never been here before and never hearing about it before I didn't think it was a major cruise port. There however were 5 other large cruise ships all from different cruise lines docked there as well. Such as Aida and Royal Caribbean. The warm walk to the beach reminded me of the Caribbean. Walking past all the cruise ships, the palm trees and with the beach in view. The beach however was not like the Caribbean. Which was not the nicest. We however enjoyed relaxing for a few hours on the beach, going for a quick swim as well. I got quite a sunburn though.Read more
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Day 98
Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:58 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Gibraltar John Mackintosh Square 36.140751, -5.35358536°8’27” N 5°21’13” W
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
May 5, 2017 in Gibraltar ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Having been to this port a few times I asked for this port to be my IPM. So I got to spend most of the day in bed. I didn't get out of bed until 4pm for work and it was great. Tonight however was a very busy night to make up for it.Read more
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Day 99
Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:05 PM
🌙 17 °C
Altitude: 33 m
Spain Cadiz Railway Station 36.527061, -6.28859636°31’37” N 6°17’19” W
Cadiz, Spain
May 6, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Couldn't get off to early today because we had drills but got off as soon as they were done. I've been to Cadiz a few times so I've done some exploring here before. I went to the usual plaza that everyone goes to get some pictures and video footage. I then however walked back to the ship and walked the complete opposite direction. I ended up finding a fort along the waterfront which was quite nice for pictures. I also did some shopping picking up some donuts and a very yummy oreo milkshake.Read more
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Day 100
Sunday, May 7, 2017
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 67 m
Portugal Intendente 38.722252, -9.13933738°43’20” N 9°8’22” W
Lisbon, Portugal
May 7, 2017 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Didn't have a ton of time to get off the ship. After changing some money Jackson and I headed straight to the Hard Rocks Cafe knowing that they have good wifi. We were both very behind on updating our phones. By the time we were done there all we had time left for was quickly running around getting the photos and video footage I needed for work and headed back to the ship.Read more
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Day 103
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 28 m
England Southampton 50.909698, -1.40435150°54’35” N 1°24’16” W
Southampton, UK
May 10, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Almost all the photographers left the ship today. Today is the start of a party cruise. A short, usually 3 day cruise where the ship is full of younger people who are just there to party. It's also used as an introductory cruise to get younger people interested in cruising.
For most departments on the ship party cruises are not fun. We are included in that. Party cruises mean taking lots of photos of very drunk people in a very short amount of time. With very little sleep.Read more
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Day 104
Thursday, May 11, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 80 m
Guernsey Choisi 49.454166, -2.54970749°27’15” N 2°32’59” W
St Peter Port, Guernsey
May 11, 2017 in Guernsey ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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Day 105
Friday, May 12, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 80 m
Guernsey Choisi 49.454166, -2.54970749°27’15” N 2°32’59” W
St Peter Port, Guernsey
May 12, 2017 in Guernsey ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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Day 106
Saturday, May 13, 2017
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 28 m
England Southampton 50.909698, -1.40435150°54’35” N 1°24’16” W
Southampton, Southampton
May 13, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Today all the photographers came back to the ship. Ed and I had to do embark photos again because everyone had to do inductions. Ed and I also had to share the IPM. So I was unable to get off.
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