EnglandNew ForestHythe50°52’54” N 1°24’35” W
March 31 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We headed to Southampton once again, this time to pick up the Arvia. The Arvia is the sister ship to the Iona, so another big ship and an almost identical layout. However, the dates and ports fitRead more
North Atlantic Ocean 45°39’11” N 6°55’17” W
April 1, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
We sailed out of the channel and across the Bay of Biscay today. Having crossed it a few times on a cruise ship, we've never really encountered the weather for which it is legend. However, theRead more
SpainGaliciaA CoruñaTower of Hercules43°23’10” N 8°24’23” W
SpainGaliciaA CoruñaPlaya del Orzán43°22’10” N 8°24’8” W
April 2 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
From the Tower of Hercules, we walked back towards the old town, stopping off at the Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña, wherein they had a fabulous Van Dyck of Charles I. We also passed a pretty coolRead more
North Atlantic Ocean 39°50’6” N 10°1’60” W
April 3, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A lazy day at sea, taking advantage of the infinity whirlpools overlooking the sea before going to the second talk from the guest speaker about the life of stars (and allowing me to continue with someRead more
Alboran Sea 35°58’50” N 5°14’47” W
April 4, Alboran Sea ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A third day at sea - second consecutively - and we transitted through the Gibraltar straight with sunrise, with Africa/Morocco visible on one side and Europe/Spain on the other. Enjoying breakfastRead more
SpainValenciaTorres de Serranos39°28’45” N 0°22’34” W
April 5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We docked early and got on the first shuttle bus to town, treated to sunrise over the Cuitat de les Arts i les Ciències. Walking up the Turia parks, the old river bed that runs around the North andRead more
SpainValenciaLa SeuBasílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados39°28’35” N 0°22’27” W
April 5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Walking through the wending streets of El Carmen and beautiful street art, we headed back to the main square. At just €2 the museum showing the excavated Roman footprint of Valencia is thoroughlyRead more
SpainValenciaEl MercatChurch of San Martín and San Antonio39°28’24” N 0°22’33” W
April 5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Off the main square is a fantastic tapas bar, Sagardi. Almost empty when we popped in, we snagged a fabulous open window seat overlooking the church opposite. It certainly wasn't empty when we left!Read more
Western Mediterranean 42°30’36” N 4°9’22” E
April 6, Western Mediterranean ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
The fourth of seven sea days. We tried 6th Street Diner for breakfast, which was delightful and VERY filling. The guest speaker did his fourth talk on the 'sounds' of space, which was OK. We spentRead more
