Greenich UK, the last stop
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Last stop on the cruise. On the way down the Thames River we passed through the Thames Barrier, a retractable barrier designed to protect London from flooding. We are anchored in the middle of theMeer informatie
Last stop on the cruise. On the way down the Thames River we passed through the Thames Barrier, a retractable barrier designed to protect London from flooding. We are anchored in the middle of theMeer informatie
Canterbury is an old medieval city not far from Dover. Although many esteemed Brits once lived there it is most famous for its cathedral started in 597 and renovated many times. Its architectureMeer informatie
Honfleur is a delightful small town about 60 miles from Paris. In the past it was a very important port town; indeed Champlain launched his voyages from here. Unfortunately the port silted and becameMeer informatie
After a relaxing sea day we are docked in Saint Malo, a delightful small town on the Atlantic coast of France. Bill and I visited Bellue Gardens, a classical garden on a 16th century estate. It hasMeer informatie
A dreary, rainy, cold, windy day as we docked in A. Coruna. Fortunately most of our land trip was on a bus as we went to the end of the earth, Finisterre, so called because at one time the localsMeer informatie
Lisbon, population 2.9 million, is Portugals capital and a thriving metropolitan area. It was settled by pre-Celtic tribes, Phoenicians, Roman's, Visigoths and the Moors before modern times. It wasMeer informatie
Cadiz is a small Spanish port on the Atlantic Ocean. It was originally settled by the Phoenicians, then the Romans, the Muslims and finally the Spanish. It was an important seaport until SevilleMeer informatie
Tangier, named after tangerines that were first grown here, is a delightful city. It is 12 miles south of Gibralta--you can see it across the sea. Notably it has a high speed railway that connects itMeer informatie
Casablanca (white city) is the largest city in Morocco and the economic center. Population is 4.7 million. It is Morocco's main port and a significant financial center.
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Agadir, population 900,000, is a major Algerian port on the Atlantic Ocean. It appears fairly modern because most of it was destroyed in a major earthquake in 1960 and had to be rebuilt. Its economyMeer informatie
Welcome home. Hope you guys had a blast on your trip. [Gary Whitehead]