HAL blogger Gary Frink currently is sailing on board Oosterdam and will be sending in posts from his voyage. I had one duty to perform on my second April 21, and first day ever in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Jeanne and I live within a mortar drop of the Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, located east… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Guest Sharon Johnson and her husband were on Volendam for the trans-Pacific voyage to Sydney and the circumnavigation of Australia for 55 days. Enjoy this post and photos from their call at American Samoa. When the Volendam docked in American Samoa we took a tour called “A Taste of Samoan Village Life” which included some… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
On Feb. 19, during our short call in Pago Pago, American Samoa, ms Amsterdam donated 20 chairs from the training room to a local church which was very much appreciative. Here are some photos of Peter Teo from the local agency who helped organize the donation and our president club member guest Dolly Smith who… read more of “Amsterdam Makes…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte Squarcy is on board for segment of Amsterdam’s Grand World Voyage, and she is chronicling her journey. Enjoy! Hi there, again. Honestly, it’s a miracle to be able to communicate from out here in “tomorrow.” Day after day, I watch the horizon while being ever so slightly rocked… read more of “Cruise Diary: The…”
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 The evening before our arrival at American Samoa, a spectacular sunset begs for a photo. Billowing Cumulo Nimbus, thick and heavy with moisture, parade across the horizon, the sun setting behind them, turning the sky to gold and orange. The sea is like glass and just a gentle swell rocks the… read more of “Around the World…”
Here is my second photo of Pago Pago. The water is a beautiful shade of blue-green, and the sky was bright that day. Just a little piece of paradise. Csaba Desvari Culinary Operations Manager ms Volendam
Pago Pago, American Samoa, is a beautiful island with images that look like a postcard around every turn. Did you know that Pago Pago is the last city in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Just a little fun fact about this stunning port of call. I took another photo of Pago Pago for… read more of “Explorer’s…”
