Bear in Glacier Bay28 August 2023I am back on a boat. In Alaska. With my bud. It’s been a while. Apparently 9 years ago was when I went on the same route as the Titanic from …Alaska Caribbean
The Work Cruise was Unbelizable3 December 2017Another year, another cruise. This time it was a work cruise. My bud took Michael, who brought a friend with him. The idea was to work on the newest …Belize Caribbean Mexico
Gators. I saw them.30 April 2016There’s really no good reason for it, but I’ve kinda always wanted to see gators. Something about these primitive fossil creatures …Animals Caribbean
Cayman Islands, Sting Rays, and the Sea Turtle Sanctuary26 April 2016This morning we’re stopped at the Cayman Islands, and Pokin and I are both excited to head to the turtle sanctuary. Pokin’s always had a …Caribbean
Caribbean Cruising24 April 2016Not long after we came back from Cambodia, we started planning our travels again. Something about my bud wanting to take his mom on vacation, and a …Caribbean
The dampness that is Iceland7 September 2014I’ve been told by many that Iceland is a beautiful place. I’m sure it is, if I could have seen any of it. I found Iceland to be really …Caribbean Iceland
Cow sheep on Torshvan5 September 2014Today, we stopped in a small town on the Faroe Islands. Actually by Faroe Islands standards it’s a pretty big town, but given that I’m a …Caribbean
Tea for a civilized bear2 September 2014So we were docked in Portland, UK today. We heard word that there was a castle to see in the vicinity so we got on a bus to go see it. I wanted ideas …Caribbean London
Ports like Le Havre and Portland1 September 2014It was a sea port. It smelled like fish. My bud loved that. I made fun of him.Caribbean France London
Night time entertainment sans Bear Bud22 March 2014My best bear bud could have been a star. But he blew it. Holland America has some partnership with Dancing with the Stars to do Dancing with the Stars …Caribbean Mexico
Mexico must - Mariachi band22 March 2014What would a Mexico cruise be without a mariachi band? Naturally I befriend them too.Caribbean Mexico
A taste of Chile21 March 2014Look what I found hanging on the cruise ship walls! Now where’s the mayonessa?Caribbean Chile
Nicholas makes it up to me21 March 2014I guess Nick got word of my unhappiness over being left behind so on formal night he took me with him as a date. See that wasn’t so bad. …Caribbean Food
Meet my towel buddies21 March 2014Agung and Martin made me towel buddies every night. How nice. I guess they thought I needed the company since Nick and Pokin LEFT me in the room ALONE …Caribbean Mexico
Next port, Puerto Vallarta20 March 2014New day, new port. Hola Puerto Vallarta. I don’t know what I expected of this place aside from beaches and beach resorts. Resorts: Check.Caribbean Mexico
Inconsiderate laundry people19 March 2014This one time, I was on a cruise boat, waiting with my best bear bud in the sweltering self-serve laundry room because some awful lady left her …Caribbean
More Mazatlan19 March 2014Post cheesecake, we ventured away from the blue line <gasp!> through the city and towards the water.Caribbean Mexico Water & Wet
Welcome to Mazatlan, sister city of Disneyland19 March 2014Now I understand that Mexico has been getting a bad rep for crime and safety, and that Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta were both on the watch list. What …Caribbean Mexico Theme Parks
Photo proof my best bear bud can be kind of a jerk18 March 2014So we’re in Cabo and we decided to walk to the beach. Upon arrival to said beach I decided that I wouldn’t partake in sunbathing nor any ocean …Caribbean Mexico
The cruise life17 March 2014Here I am on a 7 day Mexican Riviera cruise and so far I’m liking the life of cruising. I’m hanging out by the hot tubs, watching dolphins …Caribbean Food Mexico
Bon voyage - to me16 March 2014I’m going on a cruise. To Mexico. For a week. Because I can. And because I had the foresight to pack my best bear bud’s passport before we …Caribbean Mexico