Saw some amazing French house design while sailing the Seine—cute, cozy homes with steep roofs and wood frames. Like something from a storybook village!
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Navigating strong currents through Alderney Race, we arrived in Saint Malo under cloudy skies—moored offshore with tender ops.
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Honfleur’s Harbour Radar Tower monitors ship traffic on the Seine. Join me as I share my thoughts, a photo, and a fun what-if moment.
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Quiet day on watch aboard the Balmoral while docked in Rouen. Calm weather, no emergencies, and views of the industrial port and river barges passing by.
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Join me on a peaceful river cruise along the Seine to Rouen aboard Balmoral—passing charming villages, cliffs, and historic sights in scenic Normandy, France.
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Overnight in Bordeaux on the Balmoral—sunshine, and a peaceful night view. See the beautiful city from the ship’s bridge.
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We arrived Cherbourg at 8AM and with bright sunshine, the kind that makes you wonder if you somehow ended up in the South of France. A quick glance at the GPS confirmed it: still firmly in the North. Guess the weather had a sense of humor.
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Seafarer and Family Man
I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.
