August 10, 2025

I am trying to at least master this shortlist of Japanese Phrases:

If you know me, you know this is a weak skillset for me! So far I have #1, 6 and 7 down and just half of #3!! The weird and comical thing to me is that as soon as I say any of these words, my brain switches to foreign phrases and I add in Spanish and French words for yes and thank you and God only knows what else!! So embarrassing and then I just start laughing - it's a mess!!

By Pat Patrick March 24, 2026
Today was such a special day, because I got to spend it with a great family I have come to adore! Stacy the ship's spa manager and I became good friends, from our first meeting! We have had so many laughs and long chats over my numerous appointments, I love my spa time! I've been lucky enough to meet her sweet sister Sharon and her boys Dylan and Ryan , when they visited the ship last November and today I got to meet Linley , Sharon's hubby and their Dad, Roland , who is visiting from Mauritius . We got together at their home in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne, for a special feast to celebrate Linley's Birthday and this mini family reunion, since we were in Melbourne.
By Pat Patrick March 23, 2026
Melbourne is great, I'm so glad we got more time here. Bosco planned a fun night of exploring for us! We took the tram into the CBD, and got off at the Yarra River Promenade , just as the sun was setting.
By Pat Patrick March 19, 2026
Happy St. Patty's Day All!