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Asia
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M.A.D.
Same Show But Different
Tonight’s entertainment was Cantaré, a men’s quartet show: same play list, same choreography, different singers.
Apr 2024
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Asia
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Yummy Dinner
I don't think having two scoops on a fruit crisp while on a Holland America ship will ever get old. Love you James Long!
Apr 2024
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Asia
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We Slept Through the Earthquake
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Japan but we missed it.
Apr 2024
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Practically a Sea Day
We sailed all morning and didn’t reach the port of Fukuoka until late afternoon--a nice lazy day.
Apr 2024
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Beautiful Flowers On Board
There are always beautiful fresh flowers all around the ship.
Apr 2024
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A Not-so-funny Comedian
Tonight’s entertainment was a stand up comedian and voice impersonator who wasn’t very funny or entertaining.
Apr 2024
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Asia
Asia
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A Bigger Table for Ten
There was a mixup at our original table where 10 people were assigned to a table of 8. They moved us to a bigger table.
Apr 2024
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Captain’s Welcome and Gala Dinner
It's always fun to dress up for the fancy welcome meal.
Apr 2024
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How-Many-Star Mariner
Mother is a 4-star Mariner, I'm only a 3-star....I have some catching up to do.
Apr 2024
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Asia
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M.A.D.
First Dinner
Let the food photos begin!
Apr 2024
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Asia
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Our Home for the Next Month
Here's our home for the next 30 days. Looking forward to a great cruise, visiting exciting places, and with great friends.
Apr 2024
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Our Ship!
We can see it, we just have to go through some logistics (a lot of logistics) to get aboard. (Spoiler Alert: We made it!)
Apr 2024
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