Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
We arrived in Funchal after 1 day at sea. Today we took the shuttle bus into town and proceeded to the cable car on the other side of town. We took the cable car up to the town of Monte where we went into the church and explored the different vistas along the trails. We then returned to Funchal in the cable car and started to explore the streets when we found out that the annual street flower festival began that day. Funchal View of Funchal Funchal Funchal Cable Car to Monte On the Cable Car to Monte Waiting for a sled ride Church of Our Lady of Monte Austrian Emperor Carlos I Church...
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Due to inclement weather in the Mediterranean we by passed Motril, Spain passed thru the Strait of Gibraltar and arrived in Cadiz in the evening the day before we were supposed to dock. After our overnight in port we set out to explore Cadiz in the morning. In the afternoon we went to the Jerez de la Frontera and the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art for a performance. After the visit to the school we went to Gonzalez Byass Cellars for a tour and Sherry tasting. Cadiz Cadiz Congressional Palace Plaza of Seville Street in Cadiz Portico Cathedral Nueva Atlantic shoreline Flower market...
Read MoreBarumini (Cagliari), Sardinia, Italy
We docked in Cagliari in the rain. Today we donned our ponchos and went to The Nuraghic Complex in Barumini. This central settlement ( A UNESCO World Heritage Site) dates back to 1100 B.C. and thrived up until the Phoenician and Punic Ages. When we got there the rain eased a bit so we were able to walk into the complex and climb down into the central tower. Despite the rain the trip was picturesque and enjoyable. Barumini Main Tower Nuraghic Complex Main Tower Nuraghic Complex Outer complex in Su Nuraxi Outer complex in Su Nuraxi Outer complex in Su Nuraxi Outer complex in Su Nuraxi...
Read MoreSirince, Turkey
Today we ventured to Sirince Village, a synthesis of Greek & Turkish culture in the hills above Kusadasi where we docked. Once there we explored the town, had some fresh Pomegranate juice. later we went to have some coffee at a restaurant and have the grounds left in the cup read by a local fortune teller. After coffee we went to a local home for lunch. Sirince Village Going to Sirince Streets of Sirince Village Streets of Sirince Village Streets of Sirince Village In Sirince Village Restaurant in Sirince Village Coffee Sirince home Inside Sirince...
Read MoreBodrum, Turkey
Docking in Bodrum is on the opposite side of the harbor from the town. To get to town we took a water shuttle into the marina. Once in town we explored Saint Peter’s Castle which was a tribute to the Knights of Saint John. The castle housed the Museum of Underwater Archaeology which exhibited many relics from sunken Egyptian barges. After leaving the castle we walked to the ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus ( One of the seven wonders of the ancient world). We then returned back to the marina area before retuning to the ship. As we left the harbor we saw the ancient Roman theater...
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When we retired and moved to Florida from Bellport,Long Island, NY, we began to cruise more and for longer periods of time. Our travels have taken us up the Amazon, around South America and the Antarctic, North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas. We hope you enjoy some of our images and that they can help in planning your own dreams.