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April 12, 2026
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Heading to Dallas
April 12 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We left at 10am this morning in the pouring rain. I drove to HEB, then Glenn drive the rest of the way.

We had a 45 minute visit with Amy and John Gilbert from Northwest Bible Church in their home. Then to Walmart for tennis shoes for Glenn and then to the Raymer’s home.

We watched the last day of the Master golf tournament. Wow Roger and Judy love golf. He grilled steaks out.

In bed by 8:30pm. Glenn ordered an Uber tomorrow morning at 4:30.Read more
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Flight from DFW to MIA
April 13 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We got an Uber at 4:30 to the airport. Check in very easy. We stayed 2 hours in The Club. Had a very interesting conversation with a young fellow traveling to Edmonton, Canada.

We had a quick 3 hour flight to Miami sitting in the Exit row. Once landed we got out check luggage and the free shuttle to our hotel. We rested the rest of the night.Read more
TravelerCute plane-mate behind you! 😂
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TravelerYes, and my sister,Sherrie, told me to tell the gal “nice photobomb” and I did. She smiled!
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On board
April 14 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We got to the ship on time.

Met up with Jeff and Kathy!

Saw Wayne and Laura.

Took a good 2 hour nap.

Now leaving the Miami port.

Next stop is in 6 days.
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Day 2 Sea Day
April 15 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Early morning sunrise
Cross stitch project
Breakfast with Jeff and Kathy in Hudson’s
Meet and Greet the officers led by Laura! Great job
Noon presentation about Dolphins and Porpoises
Lunch at The Local
Presentation about upcoming cruises
Nap
Dinner at Commodore
Comedy and juggling show - he was hilariousRead more
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Day 3 Sea Day
April 16, Sargasso Sea ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Breakfast at The Local
Behind the Scene Cash was with us last year and he remembers us, Darla and others
How to Run a Floating Hotel
Latitude reception
Lunch at Surfside
Nap
Playing Flip Seven
Dinner at Hudson’s
Put put golf
Lots of laughsRead more
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Day 4 Sea Day
April 17, Sargasso Sea ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
Cross stitching in the morning
Morning nap
Games Flip Seven Left Center Right
The Rush
Met Christian from the Philippines serving in The Local
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Day 5 Sea Day {again}
April 18, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Slept in til 7:30
breakfast in Indulge
Flip 7 with Jeff and Kathy
Rummycube with Glenn
Electric car racing with Jeff
Good afternoon nap
Meal with officers
Evening show funny!
TravelerA great day at sea. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
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Day 6 Sea Day
April 19 in England ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Cross stitching up in the Observation Lounge
Church Service in the Theatre
Jeff shared in service
Rummycube with Laura and Glenn
Tea with several ladies in the Improv
Nap
Dinner (with Yucca) with Jeff and Kathy at Hudson’s
Evening Show
Laughs
Another schedule change. Skipping the Azores because of weatherRead more
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Day 7 Sea Day
April 20 in England ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
Slept in
Beautiful sun shine
Rockin’ Rollin’
Nap - no lunch
Dinner at Hudson’s
Early to bed
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Day 8 Sea Day
April 21 in England ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
HAD TO MISS THE AZORES ISLAND because of bad weather

Woke up at 5:45
Cross stitching by 6:15
Sunrise 7:00am
Breakfast at 9:00am in Hudson
Met Lorena, hostess and she worked on the NCL Star in 2016 when it was “A drift at sea” in Tasman Sea
Games with Kathy
Lunch up in Sea-side cafe
Good 2 hour nap
Dinner at Indulge and Flip Seven
Awesome sunsetRead more
Traveler Wow!
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TravelerWasn't it the Star in the Tasman Sea?
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Day 9 Sea Day
April 22 in England ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
7:00 am sunrise and cross stitching
8:00 am breakfast at Hudson’s (shushuka)
10:30 Question and Answer with the captain
11:30-1:30 2 hour nap
2:00pm lunch at the Local
4:00pm games
7:45pm dinner at BistroRead more
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Day 10 Sea Day (The Wave)
April 23, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
6:00am Cross stitching in the Observation Lounge
8:00 Sunrise -beautiful
9:00am breakfast in Food Republic; played Rummycube
10:30 morning nap; cancelled Escape Room
2:00pm lunch with Jeff and Kathy
We played football, football soccer in the chair and table shuffleboard plus the water slide and hot tub and Chronology game before dinner
8:00 Cagney - delicious OMG cheesecake; lamb shank; wedge salad; steak
11:00pm walk around the ship noticing white birds flying near the waterRead more
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Cádiz, Spain
April 24 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
I slept in. Glenn did the bicycle with Jeff. We had arrangements for Norma, worker that lives 30 minutes from the port. She drove us to her ministry office. She had some folks come and teach Spanish to some ladies that have immigrated from North Africa.

Katia and Josh drove over from Málaga Spain and shared the day with us. They work in member care to the missionary kids with Avant.

Norma shared her testimony however I was very tired and sleepy. So I dozed off.

We all then walked to a local and typical Spanish restaurant. Jeff and Kathy enjoyed seafood. Glenn and I shared a pork check. It was very tender.

We stopped at a grocery store to purchase some goodies for our steward and other folks.

We returned back to the NCL Viva by 4pm.Read more
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Motril, Spain
April 25 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
NCL excursion of El Torcal which is a national park with unique rocks- very similar to parks in Utah and the ancient cobbled stone city of Antequera (old city). Nice 2 hour bus ride each way. We had pizza at a local restaurant with Wayne and Laura. We drove to Malaga and then on up the mountain to see the most unusual rock formation. Some flatten rocks reminds you of IHOP stack of pancakes. The area is famous for citrus fruits of lime and lemon plus olive trees, papaya and avocados. Very good day. Beautiful area.

I walked “the el Camino”, a small portion of it!Read more
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Ibiza, Spain
April 26 in England ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We woke up as Glenn bicycle up in the gym and I was cross stitching up in the Observation deck. We then met Kathy for breakfast and at in Texas Republic Food.

We held the 9am service with singing songs and introducing ourselves to the folks. Jeff shared. We had a time of prayer.

Kathy and I went to the craft section. Beaded bracelets.

We had lunch out in the open air patio. Then we walked off at 2pm. We learned to take the public transportation into town and not pay the $20.00 with NCL shuttle service.

We walked around. Bought some gelato. Walked to a breaker and admire the huge NCL Viva. We took the city bus back to the ship.Read more
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Tarragon, Spain
April 27 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
6:00 sunrise and docking while cross stitching
8:30 Breakfast in Hudson’s with Jeff and Kathy
10:00-2:00 playing Rummycube and “golf” card game
2:30-5:30 much needed nap
5:45-7:30 dinner with Wayne and Laura
8:00 spotted small dolphins and whalesRead more
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Mersilles, France
April 28 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Slept in til 7am, bfast with Kathy at Food Republic.

We took a private tour to 3 quaint villages about 2 hours from the port.

We were in a different van than with Jeff and Kathy. All the small villages were quite unique

We were in the same van with Steve and Carolyn who have a 2 room suite in the Haven. So, she took us up for a quick tour!Read more
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Montserrat, Spain
April 29 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Sad Day - we disembarked from the beautiful NCL Viva. It was a wonderful trip traveling with Jeff and Kathy and reconnecting with Wayne and Laura.

We played games, laughed and enjoyed doing excursions together. Jeff preached at the 2 Sunday services and we met new friends and reconnected with several staff members that have cruised with us on other cruises,

Today we took an excursion that took us up to the beautiful Montserrat. Beautiful church perched up on the hillside. We were given 2 hours on our own. Glenn and I sat in the church for 45 minutes and listened to organ music and bells.

Afterwards we bought bread and crackers and ate along the side walk.

Next stop was CavaWine to see how the grapes are grown and the process of wine making.

We were the last stop on the excursion bus, so we saw much more of Barcelona as folks were dropped off at their hotels. We’re staying at the Best Western Plus near the airport. Our flight leave tomorrow.Read more
Traveler Beautiful!
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Nearly home
April 30 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Got to go into the lounge-Mike and Merrie were there
10 hour flight to DFW - cross stitched and slept
Then another lounge at DFW
Arrived at 3:30pm into DFW
Customs/immigration
Left for Tyler at 10:45pm
Arrive Tyler at 11:30pm
Bed by 12:30am
Tired -a good tiredness. Happy for a beautiful cruise with friendsRead more
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Trip end
May 2, 2026