Our bucket list item has been fulfilled. We achieved a goal, and it wasn't that scary nor rugged as promised. We certainly saw lots and enjoyed every minute of the day. From 8 am this morning to 4 PM this afternoon we travelled in a small mini bus with 10 others cruise guests from the Cruise Terminal to the town of Hana and back. The "Kodak Moments" never ended and I know I took way too many pictures but it's all a great memory. Our tour guide, who doubled as our driver was

Kauai, known as the "Garden Island," is the fourth largest and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, celebrated for its lush landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and rich cultural heritage. It covers an area of 562 Sq, Miles and is located 73 miles northwest of O'ahu. It is characterized by it's stunning natural features including emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs. The island is home to Waimea Canyon State Park and the Na Pali Coast which offer breathtaking views an

After 5 days at sea we finally made it to Hawaii with our first port stop Honolulu. The weather had clear skies with some overcast clouds but it was a comfortable 25C with some humidity but much better than the temperature at home. Honolulu is home to half a million people and the island has a wealth of cultural, scenic and historic attractions. Waikiki and Diamond Head are two of the city's enduring symbols. Pearl Harbour, the site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the "Punchb

Our journey began at the Port of Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 21st. We are completely checked into our new mini-suite on the dolphin floor. At 5 PM the Coral Princess, pulled away from the LA cruise terminal, and it seemed that our 115 day voyage ahead felt small when compared to the size of the shipping container sites and industrial lands of the harbor that we passed. It was not the most impressive part of LA but it was our farewell to California and the North America

Monday Jan 19th began with a bus ride from London to the Toronto Airport where we boarded a plane to LA. Our flight left Toronto at 7 PM with an arrival at LAX at 9:30 PM PST. We received all our five checked baggage and took the shuttle to our hotel which was booked for two evenings. As we left the airport, with our heap of suitcases, we passed others on a similar trajectory - either heading for the hills or planning a large cruise. The size of the baggage gave that away and

Greetings from Paul and Jan and yes, here we sail again ! Setting Out on our Circle Pacific Adventure Our adventure began with one goal, It was to see a part of the world that we have previously never visited, but not using our own boat this time. We booked a four month cruise (115 days at sea) on the Coral Princess Ship to circle the Pacific Ocean, departing and returning from Los Angeles. For the two of us, it is an amazing way to experience the diverse cultures and differ

When things draw to a completion, the expectations of what will come next always passes through your mind. What I do know, is that our...

We thought we would have been back to Wye Heritage yesterday, but the train schedule was more important than ours. Yesterday we missed...

I'm sailing down the summer wind, I got whiskers on my chin, And I like the mood I'm in, As I while away the time of day, In the lee of...

The last two mornings have been misty and cool but today it was sunny and warm, and the weather man told us to expect sunny skies and 26C...

The day started in Lakefield with a cool morning and misty lake. As the mist started to lift we watched a canoeist pass through the...

Our day began, as the sun rose above the horizon, with a departure from the town of Hastings at 7 am. Our first lock was going to be in...

When we were kids mom used to say its Blowin' Stink! The wind is so strong it is Blow'n dogs off chains It's blowing the fur off a weasel...

Can you remember reading the words I wrote, at the end of yesterdays blog ............... "That's all we know till morning, when we wake...

The plan to boat to NYC was a passing comment last Christmas when we were sitting around and talking about a previous journey, and would...

The sun never came out early in Rome, NY this morning, but we were up at the crack of dawn all prepared to make the last trip on the Erie...

An early rise, resulted in an early departure, from the Amsterdam lock where we were docked on the concrete wall for the night. Left over...

Wednesday, August 28th, and it is our trip back along the Erie Canal, heading to Trenton and further to Midland where the whole adventure...

Blue Monday, and I'm not sure what they call a bad Tuesday, but we certainly didn't have any good results from our efforts to overcome...

Monday started out as the perfect day, with sunny skies and calm seas. We left the Ossining Marina at 8 am knowing that we had a full 8...