BarbadosSaint ThomasAyshfordJack in the Box Gully13°11’8” N 59°34’31” W 7 Januari, Barbados ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
After our trip through Harrison Cave, our guide, Shane, took us for a walk through the adjacent nature trail.
These shady valleys are known locally as “gullies.” Shane gave us what he called,Baca lagi
CuracaoKas ChikituSeru Pretu12°7’17” N 68°58’7” W
9 Januari, Curacao ⋅ 🌬 84 °F
Since I’m claustrophobic, I was a little nervous about taking a semi submersible tour in Curaçao, but my love of the sea won out.
As a precaution, I skipped my morning coffee and on the bus rideBaca lagi
CuracaoParadijsCeru Saliñ’ Abao12°6’36” N 68°54’15” W 9 Januari, Curacao ⋅ 🌬 84 °F
How did the island of Curaçao get its name? A popular theory suggests that Portuguese cartographers combined what the Spanish called it: “corazon” (meaning heart) along with Portuguese words forBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito do PortoMatosinhosMercado Municipal de Matosinhos41°11’11” N 8°41’34” W 10 Januari, Portugal ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
It was gray and drizzly in Matosinhos, Portugal. Though it may look chilly in the photos, it was lovely walking weather.
We originally planned to take the Hop On Hop Off to Porto, but never did findBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito do PortoMatosinhosPraça Guilhermina Suggia41°11’12” N 8°41’6” W
10 Januari, Portugal ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
The grounds for this church were quite lovely, with mossy grottoes and mosaic walkways.
Unfortunately, the doors were locked, so we were unable to see the famed baby Jesus within.
The area next toBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito do PortoMatosinhosIgreja Paroquial de Matosinhos41°11’13” N 8°41’1” W
10 Januari, Portugal ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Next to the church we found a charming historic graveyard with eye-catching gates, as you can see.
The skull and crossbones are a typical "memento mori" meant to remind visitors of their mortality.Baca lagi
SepanyolCanary IslandsSanta Cruz de TenerifeSanta Cruz de Tenerife Port28°28’10” N 16°14’48” W 13 Januari, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Due to a storm, our ship diverted to the Canary Islands, where we enjoyed a leisurely day exploring the town.
In the town square, there’s a monument featuring four figures next to an obelisk.Baca lagi
North Atlantic Ocean 22°44’48” N 38°4’4” W 16 Januari, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
We’ve spent a week crossing the Atlantic, but there have been so many fun things to do on the ship that time has flown.
Larry and I enjoy sea days and have no problem entertaining ourselves. WeBaca lagi
North Atlantic Ocean 20°37’2” N 43°45’40” W
17 Januari, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 77 °F
One of our favorite spots on the ship is The Observatory. At night, it hosts karaoke and dancing, but during the day, it’s a cozy hangout with a great view of the sea. Here are a few pics to giveBaca lagi
BarbadosSaint ThomasAyshfordJack in the Box Gully13°10’58” N 59°34’25” W
20 Januari, Barbados ⋅ 🌬 84 °F
I always find it challenging to capture the beauty of caves with my iPhone, but here are a few photos of Harrison Cave in Barbados.
The original spelunkers crawled on their bellies through narrowBaca lagi
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