August 6, 2024

Remember these two from my post on Mayo Ireland?

Unbeknownst to them, I had plotted with their Mom to meet up with them in Belfast this past weekend and had hoped to get them on the Ship to explore and check things out. Oisin and Fionn are big fans of the Titanic and this was one of their last free weekends before school starts again. They still made the trip up from Mayo and had great fun touring the Titanic and Children's Science Museums, but sadly I didn't get to meet them! I tried to get them the same limited access I had to the ship, but found out Saturday afternoon, that would not be permitted and therefore moved my flight. However, I did fill their Mom in on where the Odyssey is berthed, and she got them within dancing distance despite torrential rains!

Oisin was concerned we might not have enough lifeboats, seems that visit to the Titanic Museum was money well spent! Hope to see this happy duo again real soon!

Singapore - Little India

By Pat Patick • August 11, 2026
Little India is a neighborhood in Singapore that I wanted to explore becase I love Indian food and their Temple's have such unique gods and Architecture, super colorful and detailed. Below is the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Singapore's first temple dedicated to Veeramakaliammam or the Kali , a fierce incarnation of Shiva's wife and the "Destroyer of Evil" .

SINGAPORE - Cooking Class

By Pat Patrick • August 10, 2026
Other residents had a great experience at Singapore's Food Playground on prior visits, so we wanted to try it out! Our first day in Port, twelve of us signed up for a fun afternoon, where we got to enjoy our creations as a yummy lunch. Front row (L to R) is Ellie, Rick, their visiting friend, Sue, Christy and Angela. Back Row - Me, Bosco, Delia, John, Terri & Lori.

KOH CHANG, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • July 26, 2026
We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?