3 Years Around the World

Retrospective

This week marks the 1-year anniversary of my blog, launched with eager anticipation of the cruise of my dreams. It would not turn out to be the year of my world cruise (yet), but this gap year of ad-libbing my life gave me 16 countries, 352 new birds, and hundreds of memorable moments. Here is a recap of some of those moments: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

My Happy Place: Rathlin Island,
N. Ireland

Exceeded Expectations: Iguazu Falls

Best Food and Cheapest Place To Live: Argentina

Scariest Experience: Altitude Sickness

Best Botanical Garden: Kew Royal, UK

Place I Am Least Likely to Return: La Paz, Bolivia

Most Stressful Experience: Chile to Bolivia Border Crossing

Most Satisfying Item To Check Off My Bucket List: Antarctica

Cutest Moment: Little Girl Who Crashed My Video Call in Uyuni

Favorite Lodging: Las Olas, Bolivia

Worst Traffic Jam: Paraguay

Quickest With A Smile: Chileans

Hardest Habit to Unlearn: Not Throwing Toilet Paper in the Toilet

Best Road Trip: Bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

Most Interesting History Lesson: The Troubles, Northern Ireland

Biggest Double-Take

Best Surprise: No Seasickness on Cruises

Favorite Wildlife: Penguins

Worst Global Habit: Vaping
They are everywhere, sucking their pacifiers and belching clouds of smoke.

18 responses to “Retrospective”
  1. Gordon Dow Avatar
    Gordon Dow

    Item on the BBC website about the delays. Seems to be mainly Americans who have signed up.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jl3720yw3o

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Yes, it is mostly Americans, although we have at least 20 other countries represented, but in small numbers.

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      1. Gordon Dow Avatar
        Gordon Dow

        Your ship is getting quite a lot of media attention currently –
        https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/odyssey-ship-belfast-round-world-b2604532.html

        Regards.

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        1. Basia Avatar
          Basia

          It is indeed! Not for all the reasons we want to get media attention, but ok….

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  2. Jane Anne Davis Avatar
    Jane Anne Davis

    BooYah Basia! I’d say this is YOUR very own Eras tour! Instead of friendship bracelets, we all get to see “Our Best Friend Basia’s” Friendship tour from the deck of our homes. The Best Friendship Gift of all times! Carry On, girl friend! ♥️

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      LOL, I love everything about this comment. And love you, dear friend!

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  3. Debbie S Wallace Avatar
    Debbie S Wallace

    So informative!!! I Loved the recap! What an amazing adventure! I think you are the bravest woman I know!!!
    So excited to continue with your journey. Thank you so much for bringing us along.

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Thanks for being an appreciative audience.

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  4. Tina Boulton Avatar
    Tina Boulton

    That was a great summary. I think I found you half way in!

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      And you’ve been a loyal reader ever since – thank you!

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  5. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    Great summary and interesting list of winners. Enjoyed it all.
    Jak szybko plynie czas.

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Thanks. No, prawda ze szybko plynie czas. Bylo by lepiej zeby statek plynol (plynie?)

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  6. Michael Gluszczak Avatar
    Michael Gluszczak

    Very cool!!!

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Thanks Mike, happy to have you along for the ride.

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  7. Shannon Clubb Avatar
    Shannon Clubb

    I love this !!! We have all loved watching you travel for the last year. I am serious… The years you stayed home and went nowhere were boring.. I look forward to seeing all of you adventures so much !!!!! I felt I have traveled all over the world.. I just got home from Montana and I found a whole area I had never seen that was spectacular – I couldn’t begin to capture it on camera the way you do. looking forward to your Blog all the time.

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Thanks Shannon. I very much appreciate your comments and knowing that you are out there enjoying it.

      Reply
  8. Margret Avatar
    Margret

    Great recap! What a year! Have you added the km travelled? 🧳☀️

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Not yet. It’s on my list of things to do when I have some down time during sea days (when we don’t stop at ports).

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