Me on a Mediterranean Cruise in 2009.
Has cruising changed much since Mark Twain’s 1867 voyage? Yes and no. The weeks-long Atlantic Crossing, thanks to the advent of air travel, has been eliminated for most cruisers. No longer do you sail for months, as Twain did. That part of the journey no doubt contributed to a sense of camaraderie and friendship amon…
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