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The Crystal Symphony is in Hong Kong. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Takoradi, Ghana to Dakar, Senegal. Several factors conspired to extend my walk this morning until nearly 7:30. In my state of exhaustion last night, I had … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Hong Kong. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Takoradi, Ghana to Dakar, Senegal. When I started my walk today it was cloudy but there were lights up ahead, as we were making our approach … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is at sea from Da Nang Vietnam to Hong Kong. The Crystal Serenity is in Takoradi, Ghana. After being on South Africa time since March 23, I gained an hour for the second consecutive night, and sunrise … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Da Nang Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Principe, San Tome and Principe to Takoradi, Ghana. There’s a sameness to he morning conditions except that by gaining an hour overnight sunrise came while … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is at sea from Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam to Da Nang Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is in Principe, San Tome and Principe. A quiet night gave way to a clear morning, although there was just a … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Luanda, Angola to Principe, San Tome and Principe. Namibia was once a Dutch colony, then German for many years, and ceded to England … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is in Luanda, Angola. The seas were fairly rough overnight. When I rose at 5 things had calmed down considerably, and I combined a load of laundry … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Walvis Bay to Luanda, Angola. I still can’t say that I find a difference between HAL and other beds but I slept well … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is at sea from Walvis Bay to Luanda, Angola. I dug out my alarm clock and set it for 5AM. At that time it was very dark … Continue reading →

The Crystal Symphony is at sea from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. The Crystal Serenity is in Walvis Bay, Namibia. (I’ll be there in 4 days), The MS Amsterdam is at sea from Durban to Cape Town. I … Continue reading →