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purchases. I showed far greater restraint this
time, buying just enough to keep memories of that
gorgeous country alive.
The itinerary ended in Puerto Vallarta, where
we strolled the malecón to El Dorado, a long-time
favorite seaside restaurant, where we lingered
over guacamole, ceviche, a limonada and a
michelada (beer with lime juice and spices). Gala
Night followed and we went all out, with Gary in a
suit and me in a long sequined gown. We ended up
at B.B. King's, of course, and danced until the
band bid farewell long before midnight.
We've had the good fortune to travel with many
lines, from Cunard and Crystal to Carnival. We've
been on small adventure ships and mega cruisers
built for 5,000 passengers. There are several
more lines we'd like to sample, and we'll definitely
sail on Holland America again. I was thinking
about booking one of their Alaska cruises for this
summer, but Covid-19 has put a halt to such plans
for now. But we'll be dancing on the high seas
ASAP.

Left: Sashimi with a smile at
Tamarind.
Above: Asian delights at Tamarind
Bottom: A modern textile vendor in
traditional dress in Antigua,
Guatemala.

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