Philadelphia
March 10, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Our spring roadtrip is winding down.
Charlotte-Wilmington-Philadelphia.
Tomorrow we drive to pier 12 at the Brooklyn pier.
First Sea Day!
March 16, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 34 °F
Got out of the cabin at 6:45! Went to the gym then walked around, inside the ship. Too windy outside for me!
Second Sea Day
March 17, 2025, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Art classes are going swimmingly!
Bonus I got to 7am exercise class!
Second sea day Class
March 17, 2025, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Our project was, “Intuitive Floral”. Really good student work
Last Sea Day of Caribbean Cruise
March 17, 2025, Sargasso Sea ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Tomorrow morning we’re back in New York.
Some 2000 people are getting off. Only 860 passengers will be onboard for the transatlantic crossing (Queen Mary 2 can accommodate 2,695).
My classes haveRead more
Day 3 Sea Day & Art Class
March 18, 2025, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Mama was tired today! Third day of being on my feet, teaching to a big room.
But went to a show in the Royal Theatre and caught some jazz and a big band.
Tomorrow, land ho! St Maarten.
Michael andRead more
Saint Maartin
March 19, 2025 in Sint Maarten ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
As guest entertainers, Michael and I can volunteer to go on excursions as escorts
Simpson Beach Saint Maartin
March 19, 2025 in Sint Maarten ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Michael did a Beach Break excursion - the most laidback excursion you can ask for. Included the transfer to the beach and 4 rum punches!
There were 5 or 6 midsized ships in port - a lot for the smallRead more
Saint Lucia
March 20, 2025 in Saint Lucia ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
In the morning climbed deck stairs from deck 5 to 12 for exercise, then painted.
In the afternoon we took the tender ride to Castries, Saint Lucia - didn’t get off but road round trip back to theRead more
Granada
March 21, 2025 in Grenada ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
I got to escort an excursion to Fort Frederick then the beautiful, Grand Ans beach.
Michael and friends on board took a water taxi to the beach
Barbados
March 22, 2025 in Barbados ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Great cruise port. The ships in Bridgetown, Barbados today was like a reunion of old friends.
We cruised to Barbados in November from Lisbon on a the Windstar. In port with us today was the WindstarRead more
Dominica
March 23, 2025 in Dominica ⋅ 🌬 81 °F
My first visit to Dominica - what a beautiful, green island with rivers, waterfalls and volcanic vents.
I escorted an excursion to swim in a gorge and soak in hot mineral springs.
Michael escortedRead more
Saint Kitts
March 24, 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis ⋅ 🌬 81 °F
Relaxing day in port with no excursions planned.
Picked up sand paper for art class
Sea Days!
March 25, 2025 in British Virgin Islands ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
After our wonderful Caribbean ports, to sea we go, making our way back to Brooklyn Docks, by New York City.
Sea days means art class days - my students have been making brilliant art. Their joy makesRead more
Tortola
March 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Tortola was last port on our Caribbean cruise - a British Virgin Island, I was able to see Saint Thomas in the distance
Brooklyn NY
March 29, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Just a day in the city!
We got a water taxi from Brooklyn docks to Wall Street. Walked to the 9/11 Memorial. Remembering when I stayed in that area for work, I felt emotional thinking of that day.
WeRead more
Day 6 Sea Day - Land Ho!
April 5, 2025, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Last sea day of this Atlantic crossing. Last classes and an art show.
Departing Southampton - Norway cruise
April 6, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We had morning in Southampton while the ship did a deep clean.
This afternoon, back on the ship, a virtually complete new group passengers cones on board
Stavanger, Norway
April 8, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
Stavanger Norway
Went on a walking tour with a stop for coffee. Sweet city - got cold in the afternoon- 40 degreesi
Alesund, Norway
April 9, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ☁️ 39 °F
Walking tour on a brisk morning. Thankfully the sun came out for a slight bit of warmth
Southampton round 3
April 10, 2025 in Norway ⋅ 🌧 36 °F
Our busy Norway cruise is over. After 4 weeks, we disembark from Queen Mary 2. We have one night in Southampton
Cruise to Spain & Portugal
April 13, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
And we’re off!
After a night in Southampton, we boarded Queen Victoria.
1 sea day then a port in Spain
Sea of Biscay
April 15, 2025, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
The Bay of Biscay, of the North Atlantic, France and Spain, is notoriously rough seas.
Today was no exception. Rolling swells had Queen Victoria to-ing and fro-ing.
I had to put a seasickness patchRead more
