Archive for August, 2009
Hurricane Jimena Threatens the Mexican Riviera
Currently Hurricane Jimena, a Category Four hurricane is making its way towards the California Peninsula. The national Hurricane Center issued an advisory for the southern portion of the Baja California Peninsula from Bahia Magalena and San Evaristo Southward. What this means is hurricane conditions will most likely develop with 24 hours. There [...]
The Only Category of Hurricane to Look Forward to
Usually we as cruisers will do whatever it takes to avoid a hurricane. However, there is one instance when a hurricane shouldn’t be avoided but instead embraced (and consumed). With the increase of hurricane activity in the Atlantic region I figure this week’s cruise cocktail should be something appropriate. Here is a a recipe for [...]
The Incomparable John Heald
One of the things I often take for granted when cruising is the cruise director. While I do both appreciate and enjoy all of the work they put into making sure us passengers have a good time, I rarely connect with them on a level that really resonates with me. Although there have been times [...]