Transatlantic 2026 – The Start

The author reflects on the joys of cruising aboard the Nieuw Statendam, emphasizing the familiar comfort and sense of community experienced on board. They recall cherished memories from past trips and reconnect with old friends while celebrating Easter. The journey symbolizes the continuation of their travel story, driven by the ocean’s allure.

Pitcairn Island 1/25/2025

I hadn’t planned on blogging during our sea days but in the middle we stopped at a very interesting Island, called Pitcairn.  Our day started off with a wonderful sunrise and Nana and I played our daily game of Jubilations (same as horse but with more letters).  Jubilations is what we call you (our grandchildren).…

Grand World Cruise

January 4th, 2025 through May 9th, 2024. Well we started on the adventure of a lifetime yesterday.  128 day cruise around the world on Holland America Cruise line sailing on the Zuiderdam. I will try to blog our trip at our different stops so that our grandchildren (and anyone else that is interested) can follow…