Once I arrived in Toronto from New York (after the excellent trip on the freighter ship) I visited with kids and grandkids. I arrived in time for a visit with granddaughter Spencer, who was home from University. I also had a visit with Megan, a very articulate young woman, and was able to attend a... Continue Reading →
On the Atlantic!! (this is a journal as I traveled, as there was no internet on board)
We are finally on the Atlantic ocean. It isn't dawn yet, it's rough, can't see a thing. We are 5 passengers on board! 2 men, one is a pharmacist, the other is in finance from France, the other two are a couple from Hamburg Germany, both retired teachers. The pharmacist is a traveler. He just... Continue Reading →
My First Three Days!!
The ship was built in 2006, sails under French flag, and is named La Traviata. It is 334 meters in length, beam is 43 meters, gross tonnage is 91,410 tons , holds 8,440 containers, if it is dangerous cargo, they are told what is inside, if not they don't know. My cabin is large. It... Continue Reading →
CCM La Traviata Freighter!
I am boarding the freighter in Southhampton UK. I am very excited about my new adventure! Derek my driver picked me up early morning for the drive to the South of England. Paul very kindly is storing 8 suitcases for me until I arrive back in Cambridge from India. I will have 3 days to sort out luggage, before... Continue Reading →