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Two thirds of the Norwegian Jewel’s crew fall under the command of the Hotel Director, a charming Uruguayan named Rosita...

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At this point in the journey, I wanted to give a quick review of the beverages available onboard.  As a big fan of Belgian beers and...

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We approach Gullfoss just as the heavy rain is starting, and Siggy suggests that we wait for the weather to clear at the small...

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Sunlight reflects like mercury in the potholes – Siggy tells us that nine days ago the road was smooth, but the weather has been cold and...

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