Shanghai Solo in Red Underwear

From the moment I walked onto the plane, I knew traveling solo to Shanghai is exactly what I need for this current life transition. There was a woman sitting across from me.  We were both absorbed in our respective movies, books, drinks and food so we didn’t...

Dinner is on the House; SFO Hyatt

Yesterday was a very long day.  Packing, taking a taxi ride which should have been less 15 minutes but the driver pretended to either be deaf or lost, flying on SW, renting a car, ..driving in the rain to pick up my son, running a necessary errand and getting lost,...

Dining; A Blessing and A Sin

The Crystal Serenity is a food extravaganza, a gastronomic sensation and proof that quantity can also be quality. The head chef is a gourmet genius and the waiters show a true interest in the guests offering a real personal touch. There is no lack of inspiration and...

Crystal Cuisine; A Blessing and A Sin

The Crystal Serenity is a food extravaganza, a gastronomic sensation and proof that quantity can also be quality.The head chef is a gourmet genius and the waiters show a true interest in the guests offering a real personal touch. There is no lack of inspiration and...

Cha Cha Cha

With elite clientele ranging from young honeymooners to retired art collectors, why am I always seated within ‘hearing’ distance of the only obnoxious table of people on the ship? You know the table I am referencing. The lady with a smoker’s voice who has to add “Cha...