AngleterreNew ForestHythe50°52’54” N 1°24’35” W
31 mars, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 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 fitEn savoir plus
North Atlantic Ocean 45°39’11” N 6°55’17” W
1 avril, 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, theEn savoir plus
EspagneGaliciaA CoruñaTower of Hercules43°23’10” N 8°24’23” W
2 avril, Espagne ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Porting in La Coruña, the closest European port to New York we are taken to understand. As Ben said, we seem to be Plan B people - we'd spent time considering getting the train to Santiago deEn savoir plus
EspagneGaliciaA CoruñaPlaya del Orzán43°22’10” N 8°24’8” W
2 avril, Espagne ⋅ 🌧 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 coolEn savoir plus
North Atlantic Ocean 39°50’6” N 10°1’60” W
3 avril, 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 someEn savoir plus
Alboran Sea 35°58’50” N 5°14’47” W
4 avril, 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 breakfastEn savoir plus
EspagneValenciaTorres de Serranos39°28’45” N 0°22’34” W
5 avril, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 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 andEn savoir plus
5 avril, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 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 thoroughlyEn savoir plus
5 avril, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 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!En savoir plus
Western Mediterranean 42°30’36” N 4°9’22” E
6 avril, 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 spentEn savoir plus
