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Topic: DISCOVERY, AKDENIZ, Black Sea, etc.

Midshipcentury
First Class Passenger
Member # 12190

posted 05-13-2009 12:25 PM

Just returned from a fantastic two weeks aboard the DISCOVERY, which is quickly becoming one of my very favorite ships. She is a great size, has lovely decks, some striking curves, a wonderful staff and crew, some nice Midcentury features and is an excellent value for the money. I hope to go back again soon in some capacity. An added bonus was having the Maritime Memories group on board, so menus were recreated from old liners, houseflags flying and great stories told. First half of blog is now up, including a visit to the stunning little AKDENIZ in Tuzla and some interesting ships seen along the way. Part two in the Aegean to come soon (click on photos for larger versions):

http://maritimematters.blogspot.com/2009/04/discoveryng-black-sea-by-peter-knego.html

Peter in Moorpark

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seabourndt
First Class Passenger
Member # 2154

posted 05-15-2009 06:14 PM

hi peter glad you had a great time, as i did on my 2 cruise. been back a week, msc trip on monday. thanks for everything had great time on queen mary too
dave

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Midshipcentury
First Class Passenger
Member # 12190

posted 05-28-2009 02:02 PM

Just a quick fyi that the second part of the blog on DISCOVERY has finally begun:

http://maritimematters.blogspot.com/2009/05/discoveryng-aegean-sea-by-peter-knego.html

All the best,

Peter

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