Fiji (Dec. 13)
Bula is the word of the day. In Fiji, it’s an all-purpose greeting, toast, and blessing whose literal meaning is … Continue reading Fiji (Dec. 13)
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Tonga (Vava’u), Dec. 11
Mālō e lelei, as Tongans say in greeting. Literal translation: “Thank god for keeping you well.” Sure beats “’sup”! What … Continue reading Tonga (Vava’u), Dec. 11
Apia, Samoa, Dec. 10
Talofa (hello) from Samoa! This island shares a common language and culture with its nearby American cousin. In both cases, … Continue reading Apia, Samoa, Dec. 10
American Samoa: Tutuila
Today we visited Tutuila, the largest of American Samoa’s seven islands. To me, it’s everything a South Pacific island should … Continue reading American Samoa: Tutuila
Cook Islands: Rarotonga
When I hear New Zealand and “free association” in the same sentence, I think of many things: Flight of the … Continue reading Cook Islands: Rarotonga
French Polynesia: Tahiti and Bora Bora, Dec. 2 and 3
I’m on my final travel adventure of 2024: My brother and I are taking a cruise aboard the Norwegian Sun … Continue reading French Polynesia: Tahiti and Bora Bora, Dec. 2 and 3
Trip Wrap-up, Azamara Report Card, and Special Thank-Yous
That’s a Wrap! For me, travel is about making and renewing friendships, being inspired by nature, marveling at art and … Continue reading Trip Wrap-up, Azamara Report Card, and Special Thank-Yous
Naples: Herculaneum
Our final port on this Azamazing (Azamara’s favorite adjective) voyage was Naples, where I said good-bye this evening to my … Continue reading Naples: Herculaneum
Sicily: Mt. Etna and Taormina (Oct. 29)
Sometimes a taste of a place is enough to convince you that someday you must go back for a full … Continue reading Sicily: Mt. Etna and Taormina (Oct. 29)
Valletta, Malta (Oct. 28)
Last night our Captain urged us to rise by seven if we wanted to enjoy the picturesque approach to Malta’s … Continue reading Valletta, Malta (Oct. 28)
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