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From Halifax we headed northeast, beginning our trip across the north Atlantic. First stop was Sydney, Nova Scotia. Sydney is a small town of 30,000 hardy souls, founded by Loyalists escaping the American revolution. Over the years immigrants from other countries made their way to Sydney. The coal fields and […]

Paul tells folks With new cameras to take time to learn the equipment before they leave on vacation. His advice is also good for those of us who buy high tech toys for a trip. Uploading photos has had me frustrated for days. I think I am gaining ,watery of […]

After a day at sea, we arrived at Halifax. Halifax boasts the second largest natural harbor in the world. Equipped for much larger cruise ships than the Whisper, we were able to tie up at the pier, no need for tender service today. As Halifax was home to Samuel Cunard, […]

Our adventure continues with a stop in Newport, Rhode Island. Newport is known for the summer mansions of the fabulously wealthy. This is where the Vanderbilts, coal barons, oil barons, and other titans of industry played. As a seaport, the navy is also a major contributor to the history of […]

The warm weather of the Caribbean is gone. NYC greeted us with a torrential downpour. Everyone who crawled out of bed early to enjoy the full experience of arriving here by ship discovered, they got up too early as weather and traffic delayed our arrival by over an hour, wind […]

Up early to watch the waves and try to get photos of flying fish.  Our course is northwesterly.  The swells are 6 to 9 feet.  We have a cross wind this morning, so are gently rolling.  The temperature  today is in the low 70’s.  Last night we discovered it is […]

Ah, beautiful Bermuda A small island in the Atlantic, about 500 miles, due east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Bermuda was our next stop as we traveled north from the Caribbean. Bermuda is sun and sand, pastel cottages, and a distinctly British feel. We spent our day ashore doing a […]

Another day at sea as we sail towards Bermuda.  A few facts about our ship. The Silver Whisper was built in Genoa, Italy.  Her keel was laid March 1999, and the ship was completed in 2001. She is 610 feet long, 81 feet wide.  Cruising speed is 21 knots.  She […]

Our home away from home, the Silver Whisper Our cabin is the one with the little person dressed in red.

Yesterday we visited the French island of St. Bartholomew, affectionately referred to as St. Barts.  You don’t find any high rise resorts here, just small hotels and villas.  The harbor is small, so the larger cruise ships can’t stop here, adding to the feeling of exclusivity. As we walked around […]