Category Archives: Crystal Cruises

Cruising on Serenity

Posted on October 30, 2024 by kcbernick

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 No, that’s not the same Serenity from the movie, and short-lived TV series: Firefly. There is no “Captain Tightpants” on board this ship. The few of you who ever saw the series will know what I’m … Continue reading →

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St. Lawrence Seaway with Gloria Gaynor

Posted on October 29, 2024 by kcbernick

Monday, October 28, 2024 Sea Day The St. Lawrence River, also known as Highway H20 in Canada, originates from Lake Ontario and flows about 750 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. Attempts to deepen and extend the river began as early … Continue reading →

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Crystal Serenity

Posted on October 27, 2024 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 26 It’s been several years since we cruised on a Crystal ship. We had come to appreciate the cruise line for its comfort and outstanding service, so were very disappointed when they declared bankruptcy during the height of … Continue reading →

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Quebec City, Quebec

Posted on October 26, 2024 by kcbernick

Friday, October 25, 2024 We flew into Quebec City today, leaving home at 4am, with a layover in Toronto (where it was raining) and arriving here just before 5pm. Québec City was founded on July 3, 1608 by the French … Continue reading →

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Final Sea Day on Serenity

Posted on January 21, 2020 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 It’s the last full day of our Crystal Serenity cruise. We’ve thawed out our Minnesota bones over the past two weeks, our blood now runs a bit thinner, and we dread the thought of returning to … Continue reading →

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Laziness Wins the Day

Posted on January 20, 2020 by kcbernick

Monday, January 20, 2020 I try to get to the gym each morning, so I can work off the many calories consumed each day. This morning, though, I gave in to laziness after about five minutes. I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Todos Santos, Baja California

Posted on January 19, 2020 by kcbernick

Saturday, January 18, 2020 We sailed most of today, anchoring at Cabo San Lucas (Saint Luke Cape) around 4:00 this afternoon. In the morning, we listened to Roberto D’Alimonte speak on political challenges around the world. The primary challenges he … Continue reading →

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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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