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TransAtlantic Cruise

Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line Read more
  • Trip start
    November 3, 2024

    Boarding the ship

    November 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F

    Getting on our ship!!! We finally boarded and quickly took our bags to our stateroom. Then, we headed up to the dining hall to satisfy our hunger.
    We were not disappointed with the size of our room and / or the ship.Read more

  • Ponta Del Gado

    November 9, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F

    Because of a medical emergency, we arrived in Port the night before we were scheduled. We were allowed off the ship, and we took advantage of it. We got to see the town square and some of the old town at night. Anna just can't stay out of a library. No matter how small.
    The next day, we joined another couple and did a driving tour of the Nordeste area of the island. Stopping at a tea plantation, various viewpoints, and a water mill.
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  • Ponta del Gado (water mill)

    November 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    Definitely the highlight of this island stop was this preserved water mill. There is an overabundance of rain on this end of the island, and early settlers took advantage of the continuous water flow by channeling water through pipes, which then turned the mills to grind the grain.Read more

  • La Carona, Spain

    November 13, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    The second stop on our way across the pond. Beautiful city. We met a couple while getting off the sip who were on their way to rent e-bikes to tour the city, so we decided to follow them.
    Castello San Anton, Torre de Hercules, Waterfront and the main square.Read more

  • Bruges, Belgium

    November 15, 2024 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    We joined up with Mark & Sharon of #4x2Travel to tour the highlights of Bruges. It happened to be Kings Day, so we got to watch the arrival of local dignitaries to the Cathedral San Salvador. Beautiful city. We then walked through the narrow cobblestone roads to see some historic buildings and amazing architecture.Read more

  • Honfleur, France

    November 16, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    After some confusion getting bus tickets to this historic city, we finally made it. Well worth the effort. We went with most of our card playing group and enjoyed the ambiance, architecture, and energy of this old fishing village.Read more

  • Trip end
    November 17, 2024