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Wine time

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While my wife and I were on our recent cruise, I finally had time to look and post pictures. We were in Mexico when we returned to the cruise ship. We went to the top floor and the lookout window of the front. It was so relaxing and time for a nice glass of wine. Still holding my camera, I liked the backlight that lit this glass of wine. After finding the composition that I liked, I took a few pictures. I wanted to blur out the background because it did not add anything and wanted attention to the wine. I think my settings were like F 3.5, ISO 100, and a speed of 2,000. With that said CHEERS.

Cruising Norwegian Prima

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Cruise time again. I was so excited when we booked one of the newest ship Prima that I could not wait to see what new cruising would look like. First, the boat was beautiful and had some great ideas. The pool hanging out in the water was cool. The restaurant with IPAD ordering was interesting and different; it made it fun. The back boat bar was relaxing when nobody was around. And the top-level front was great. The staff was A-1.

Norwegian in Cozumel, Mexico

That was all of the pluses. The negative was that this ship was not made for the number of people on our cruise. The pool was so packed you could only stand. The entertainment, unless you found a seat about 1 hour or more from an event, you would not see it. This includes music in a few places they had. Food was average; if you liked one menu for the whole week, this was your boat. (For me, I don't like) Thanks to the Vibe Club, it made this vacation a vacation. Without it, I would not have been thrilled. If this is the future of Cruising, it maybe time to look at something else. Like the airlines cutting back, sadly, it's looking like Cruising may be doing the same thing. Possibly it is just Norwegian, just like my old saying. Just because you have one lousy steak does not mean all steak is terrible.

New York New York

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This was our first time going out of the port of New York with our cruise line. As we started to head out to sea, I was admiring the architect around us, and yes, the camera was in hand.

One of the nice things with large cities is the time taken with the architect—seeing all the different lines and how they react to the other structures around them.

As our ship kept moving, I kept looking at what I felt were opportunities for a photo. Yes, even the landmarks that we all know.

Such a great city to see. I could not help thinking that possibly my ancestors came across this waterway at one time.

Bermdua

One of the places my wife and I wanted to go is Bermuda. So we took a cruise out from New York to Bermuda. Once we arrived in Bermuda, our ship for 3 days was used for our hotel. On our first day, we spent the day at Horseshoe Bay. One of their most popular beach and popular was right. We arrive at about 9 am to be greeted in a line for about 30 minutes to get chairs, an umbrella, and, yes, water. Once on the beach, it is beautiful.

Horseshoe Bay

This beach is known for its pink sand. I have to be honest, I did not see it, but maybe it is because of the morning. There were two areas on the beach. I call the calm area and the wave pool. The water was crystal clear and so lovely in temperature. By afternoon this area was wall to wall with people.

A view over Horseshoe Bay

On our second day, we went for a ride around the island. We hired a person for $50.00 per hour to take us around the island. What an island. We did not see an area of litter or rundown. The people are very friendly and very proud of their island. I have some memories of the next time we go where I would like to spend some time. We went from one side of the island to the other and back. You know you are somewhat tropical because you even hit a rain shower now and then.

A litte shower stops nothing

On the 3rd day, we had a half day. We stayed on the ship because Bermuda has a national holiday and time to celebrate. Big Crickets tournament. If you want to go to this island, be prepared to spend some money, but it will be well worth it—a lovely place, and now it's time for the next location.

Bay of Bermuda