Today’s the day – here are some links to help hunt for eggs and celebrate this springtime holiday.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to one and all!
Here’s some reading material and ideas for you: Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
I hope you and your families are happy, safe, and warm this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving, as celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, is a uniquely American holiday, but you still might want to talk about it in French, Spanish, or Italian. Here’s some vocabulary to help you get ready for today’s American Thanksgiving – and some vegetarian recipes, just in case.
Buenos Aires Skyline
As we approached Buenos Aires, our final port of call, we were treated to a spectacular red sun setting behind the skyline. We couldn’t have asked for a better view on the last night of our 5-week cruise.
Stowaway
After leaving Ushuaia, we had a day at sea as we made our way toward the Falklands. When I went to the Arts Café that afternoon, there was a bit of excitement: a bird had been hanging out on the terrace for hours. It was generally agreed that he’d come aboard while we were docked in Ushuaia and that maybe he wasn’t a seabird, so was stuck until we got close to land again.
I sat down several feet away in order to take some pictures. I also said hello and chatted a bit because, you know, manners.