Tag Archives: Crystal Symphony

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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Kudos

Posted on February 22, 2014 by kcbernick

We arrived home early on the morning of Wednesday, February 20. This was a very good trip, and I want to acknowledge some of the organizations/people who helped make it go so well. First, Crystal Symphony Crew and Staff: This … Continue reading →

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Fasten Your Seatbelts, it’s Going to be a Bumpy Ride!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by kcbernick

Thursday and Friday, January 30 & 31 The high winds continued for the next two days, with waves in excess of ten feet. Walking up and down the corridors was a balancing act. We could have used bungee cords in … Continue reading →

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Monsoon Season?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 28 Cruising day, so we listened to a couple of lectures, and attended another class in Photoshop….and we napped. Enjoyed a show tonight featuring pianist Kym Purling and vocalist Peter Cousens. What a demanding life this is! Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Abducted by Aliens?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kcbernick

We’ve lost an entire day!!! We went to bed on Saturday and woke up on Monday in Tonga! I’m sure we were subjected to alien experiments during this lost period of time. Actually, we crossed the international date line late … Continue reading →

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Sea Days

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kcbernick

Friday, January 24 A good day for napping. Mark attended a lecture on “leadership Under Fire” by General Nick Halley. Went to a show tonight. Karen Grainger bills herself as a vocal impressionist. She performed as Cher, Celine Dion, Dolly … Continue reading →

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Paradise and High Seas

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Thursday, January 23 Arrived at Rarotonga this morning. Seas are choppy, it was low tide, and we were using tenders again. Cruise staff suggested that those people who are not steady on their feet wait until later in the day … Continue reading →

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Sailing Adventures

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 22 This was a day at sea. After meeting Dr. Jay, we decided to attend his lecture this morning. His topic was “The Great Migration – Who are the Polynesians? Where did They Come From?” He talked about … Continue reading →

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We’re All Shook Up!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 21 We cruised overnight to Bora Bora, which translates to “first born of the silent paddle.” The ship has to set anchor away from shore as the water is too shallow at the docks. Passengers are tendered from … Continue reading →

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