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Bruce[_28_]

In article >,
says...
>
> On Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:57:11 +1000, Bruce >
> wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > says...
> > >
> > > On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:55:19 -0700, sf > wrote:
> > >
> > > >On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:33:38 -0400, Dave Smith
> > > > wrote:
> >
> > > >> A river cruise, OTOH, is
> > > >> a sightseeing tour. It is an added bonus that they have meals. From my
> > > >> experience, European buffets tend to be excellent. I can see myself
> > > >> doing one of those.
> > > >
> > > >Mediterranean cruises and Caribbean cruises are popular too. Like
> > > >river cruises, you're in a new port every day. If you like a
> > > >particular port or country, you can return for a more in depth look on
> > > >your next vacation. At least that was our theory, but it hasn't
> > > >worked out that way - because we like cruising.
> > >
> > > So really, you add 'countries and places' to your list but don't
> > > really know anything about them or the people.
> >
> > I agree. I think that people who do cruises, aren't really interested in
> > other coutries or cultures. They just want a bit of effortless,
> > superficial entertainment. Each to their own, I guess.
>
> It's called sight seeing. We do that here too.

Like on the Mississippi?