Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Food Coma!

Posted on January 18, 2020 by kcbernick

Friday, January 17, 2020 Sometimes it pays to get up early. I woke up around 4:30 and couldn’t get back to sleep, so went to the gym. Afterwards, I stopped at the Bistro for a cup of coffee. While there, … Continue reading →

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The Zapotec Dream, Huatulco, Oaxaca

Posted on January 16, 2020 by kcbernick

Thursday, January 16, 2020 We docked early this morning at Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico. Again, the skies were clear, promising a beautiful day in this little bit of paradise. As we left the ship this morning, the crew was in the … Continue reading →

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Serene Sea Day on Serenity

Posted on January 15, 2020 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 It’s another sea day, and we listened to lectures by Ian MacLachlan about our next stop, Huatulco, Oaxaca, and by Roberto D’Alimonte about the upcoming US Presidential election. I will refrain from discussing D’Alimonte’s presentation, although … Continue reading →

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No, No, Nicaragua!

Posted on January 14, 2020 by kcbernick

Monday, January 13, 2020 It’s a sea day, with a morning lectures by Ian MacLachlan about Nicaraguan history. San Juan del Sur was once considered in the 1800s for the western end of a Nicaraguan canal, before the current site was … Continue reading →

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Panama City

Posted on January 13, 2020 by kcbernick

After dinner last night, we enjoyed a lively folkloric dance show, Eight dancers and four musicians performed several numbers representative of the Panamanian culture. Sunday, January 12, 2020 We booked a private tour with VIP Journeys Latin America, since we were … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on January 10, 2020 by kcbernick

Friday, January 10, 2020 Before today, most of what I knew about Cartagena was from the 1984 movie Romancing the Stone, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. It was a romantic comedy featuring a quiet romance novelist thrust into the … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal Transit

Posted on January 10, 2020 by kcbernick

January 11, 2010 I set the alarm on my smart phone for 6:30am, as we were scheduled to enter the Gatun Locks at 8:00am and I didn’t want to miss the approach. The alarm went off, I got up and … Continue reading →

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Miami’s South Beach

Posted on January 8, 2020 by kcbernick

January 4 – 7, 2020 Before boarding our cruise to the Panama Canal, we spent a few days in South Beach, with temps in the low 70s. This was too cold for the locals, who were wearing sweaters and jackets, … Continue reading →

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Crystal Serenity Sea Days

Posted on January 8, 2020 by kcbernick

January 8 & 9, 2020 Wednesday One of the things we love about Crystal Cruises is the quality and variety of lectures and classes that are offered. There are classes in technology, knitting, bridge, art, golf, yoga, dance and much … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal

Posted on January 6, 2020 by kcbernick

Monday, January 6, 2020 Tomorrow, my husband and I will board the Crystal Serenity to cruise the Panama Canal. To prepare for this trip, we watched the PBS American Experience episode: “Panama Canal, Gateway to the American Century.” This 1.5 … Continue reading →

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