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Postcards from the Transition

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Tag: Papeete

Cruises, M.S. Amsterdam 2020 World Cruise1 Comment

Heaven or Hell?

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Rich McClear

February 22, 2020, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia  As a kid the legend was that Tahiti was supposed to be paradise on earth, it was sung about, movies were made about it and lots of ‘50s doo wop era motels on … Continue reading Heaven or Hell?

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Urban Polynesia – Pape’ete

January 24, 2018January 27, 2018 Rich McClear

“Why do cruise ships come in this season?  It’s too hot!  If I didn’t have to work I would be in France or New Zealand now.”  That’s what the proprietor of the camera shop asked me.  I think if there … Continue reading Urban Polynesia – Pape’ete

Cruises, MS Amsterdam Grand World Voyage, 20181 Comment

“Our Lady” and the Internet.

January 24, 2018 Rich McClear

One of the preoccupations of people onboard is developing an internet strategy that works for them.  (OK, you’re wondering about the title and the pictures on a post about cruising and Internet.  Read on.) Internet on the ship is slow … Continue reading “Our Lady” and the Internet.

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