Mahe, Seychelles, Day One
February 24, 2025 on the Seychelles ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Today began with an excursion, "Jardin Du Roi & South Coast of Mahe".
The gardens were beautiful, nestled in the mountains above the sea. The gardens also featured turtles!
Mahe, Part 2
February 24, 2025 on the Seychelles ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Second half of our incredible day, including a special Indian dinner.
Mahe, Day Two
February 25, 2025 on the Seychelles ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today, we took a holiday from our holiday, spending the day at the Hilton Northolme Resort & Spa with Faye & Joe. The pool was perfect, and so was the setting!
Three Sea Days
Feb 26–28, 2025, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
We found ourselves about 200km east of a cyclone featuring five to seven-meter swells, winds 50 to 80 km/hr with 110 km/hr gusts!
This will impact our ability to get into Reunion.
St Louis, Mauritius, Africa
Mar 1–2, 2025 in Mauritius ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
We ended up missing the first day in Mauritius. And, because of the cyclone, Garance, our excursions have been canceled.
We are going to take the shuttle bus in to do shopping and a little retailRead more
St Louis, Day Two
March 2, 2025 in Mauritius ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Today, we took an excursion, "Island Wonders."
Our first stop was a colonial house (Eureka) and gardens, built in 1830. Thereafter, we bussed around the city to see the neighborhoods, buildings, andRead more
Three Sea Days
Mar 3–5, 2025, Indian Ocean ⋅ 🌬 79 °F
Today on March 3rd, JP worked on FindPenguins, exercised at the fitness facility, and attended a talk on international jihad.
We attended Formal Night at the Salt Restaurant.
March 4th, Cathy isRead more
City of Durban, South Africa
March 6, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ 🌨 81 °F
Hazy day in Durban, Africa.
We are going into Durban by shuttle this morning and taking a Hindus' Temple excursion at 2pm.
For tonight's entertainment we had a local dance troupe come in. Lots of ERead more
Sea Day
March 7, 2025, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Port Elizabeth, Day One, So. Africa
Mar 8–9, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Excursion: Day safari at the Amakhala Private Game Reserve -
elephants, rhinoceros, wildebeest, wart hogs, ostriches, zebras, gazelle, lion, African buffalo, giraffes, etc. Wow, up close.
At 8:45am,Read more
Port Elizabeth, Day Two
March 9, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Pumba Private Game Reserve - Today is the second day of safari in a different private reserve.
We had the great fortune to be closer to the animals today. The weather was just right.
Pumba Preserve, Part 2
March 9, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We had so many pictures, I had to add another footprint!
Sea Day
March 10, 2025, Indian Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Relaxing today from our two days of safari.
Fitness and catching up on Cathy's Facebook and JP's FindPenguins.
Tonight, dinner with Faye and Joe.
Capetown, South Africa
March 11, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We arrived this morning in the "Mother City".
We are taking an excursion along the coast, ending in a wine tasting at Groot Constantia-Trust winery
Sea Day
March 12, 2025, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Today, we attended destination talks, played bingo, and joined trivia with Barb, Steve, Ravi. Kala, Rudy, and Tattvia. We did well!
Dinner was at the Atlantide with Monique and Roberto. Nice!
Luderiz, Namibia, Africa
March 13, 2025 in Namibia ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Today, we walked throughout the historical little, dusty, rocky, and modestly colorful town of Ludertiz. We enjoyed the Maritime Museum and the Lutheran church.
Later, we took an excursion toRead more
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Mar 14–15, 2025 in Namibia ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Arriving early this morning, we opted to shop at the nearby Dunes Shopping mall - 80 stores. We were very pleasantly surprised! Overall, the little town is very much like a modern American town, butRead more
Walvis Bay, Day Two
March 15, 2025 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Today, we are recovering from last night, but we still managed to return to the Dunes Mall.
Two Sea Days
Mar 16–17, 2025, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Sea Day #1 - We relaxed (ie. Cathy worked on school and I went to the fitness room). We joined bingo, 'placed' in trivia, and listened to classical guitarist Carlos Bonell.
For dinner, we joined theRead more
Luanda, Angola
March 18, 2025 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Today, the "The Changing Faces of Luanda".
We visited the Iron Palace first today, It is believed to have been designed and built by – or by someone associated with – Gustave Eiffel, builder ofRead more
Three Sea Days
Mar 19–21, 2025, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
These days have been both relaxing and busy.
More 'Us' Pictures
March 20, 2025 in South Africa ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Tema, (Accra) Ghana
March 22, 2025 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Today, we toured Accra, the capital of Ghana. We coached from the port city, Tema. Wow, broken and congested roads, lined by claptrap houses. We were escorted by motorcycle security, like our previousRead more
Cathy's Birthday! ❤️
March 22, 2025 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
The Silver Dawn crew, principally Olli and Denise made Cathy's Birthday very special ❤️! About 40 people came to celebrate Cathy!
Takoradi, Ghana
March 23, 2025 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Today, we were scheduled for an excursion but decided to take the shuttle into the city instead. But...it was Sunday, so all the businesses were closed.
We returned to the ship and did a littleRead more