Mahe, Seychelles, Day One
24 февраля 2025 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☀️ 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
24 февраля 2025 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Second half of our incredible day, including a special Indian dinner.
Mahe, Day Two
25 февраля 2025 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☀️ 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
26–28 февр. 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
1–2 мар. 2025, Маврикий ⋅ 🌬 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 retailЧитать далее
St Louis, Day Two
2 марта 2025 г., Маврикий ⋅ ⛅ 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, andЧитать далее
Three Sea Days
3–5 мар. 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 isЧитать далее
City of Durban, South Africa
6 марта 2025 г., Южная Африка ⋅ 🌨 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 EЧитать далее
Sea Day
7 марта 2025 г., Indian Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Port Elizabeth, Day One, So. Africa
8–9 мар. 2025, Южная Африка ⋅ ⛅ 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,Читать далее
Port Elizabeth, Day Two
9 марта 2025 г., Южная Африка ⋅ ⛅ 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
9 марта 2025 г., Южная Африка ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We had so many pictures, I had to add another footprint!
Sea Day
10 марта 2025 г., 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
11 марта 2025 г., Южная Африка ⋅ ☀️ 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
12 марта 2025 г., 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
13 марта 2025 г., Намибия ⋅ ☁️ 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 toЧитать далее
Walvis Bay, Namibia
14–15 мар. 2025, Намибия ⋅ ☁️ 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, butЧитать далее
Walvis Bay, Day Two
15 марта 2025 г., Намибия ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Today, we are recovering from last night, but we still managed to return to the Dunes Mall.
Two Sea Days
16–17 мар. 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 theЧитать далее
Luanda, Angola
18 марта 2025 г., Ангола ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofЧитать далее
Three Sea Days
19–21 мар. 2025, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
These days have been both relaxing and busy.
More 'Us' Pictures
20 марта 2025 г., Южная Африка ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Tema, (Accra) Ghana
22 марта 2025 г., Гана ⋅ ☁️ 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 previousЧитать далее
Cathy's Birthday! ❤️
22 марта 2025 г., Гана ⋅ ☁️ 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
23 марта 2025 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 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 littleЧитать далее