After the arid heat of the Middle Eastern deserts, we’ve arrived to cooler temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea, now only in the 60’s. A dramatic change in climate, cultures, food, styles and slightly improved internet! And we have once again returned to legible alphabets. Continue reading “Leg 4: The Mediterranean, Northern Europe and UK”
Category: 2019 World Cruise
Leg 3: Indonesia, India, Middle East & Suez Canal
After leaving Australia we turned towards Indonesia, easily one of the most intriguing destinations on earth. But coming into the port of Komodo Island (located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago) feels like arriving on an entirely different planet. Stepping out onto the deck in the morning, the landscape in front of us stopped us in our tracks and took our breath away. The lush green majestic mountains were stunning. And the early morning mist added to its intrigue.
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Leg 2: South Pacific Islands, New Zealand & Australia
After leaving Pitcairn Island in our wake, we sailed to Tahiti, which is the largest island of French Polynesia and home to the capital city of Papeete, where we docked. Papeete is a bustling large city, in contrast to the rest of the island which is fairly underdeveloped. The tropical climate here makes everything grow like its on steroids. Enormous flowers, vines, trees, fruits. Leaves are the size of me! The air is sweet-scented and briny all at the same time. Continue reading “Leg 2: South Pacific Islands, New Zealand & Australia”
Leg 1: Ft. Lauderdale to Pitcairn Island
We hope the first couple months of the New Year are off to a good start for you! This winter, we’re doing something entirely different. But does it still include water, warm weather and travel? Of course! We are aboard the m.s. Amsterdam, a 780-ft ship operated by Holland America, for their Grand Voyage circumnavigation cruise. Around the world in 113 days!
We departed January 22 from Ft. Lauderdale and got our sea legs pretty quick, experiencing gale-force winds of 50+ mph for the first two days as we headed toward South America. Everyone aboard was in good company and spirits as we all staggered around the ship, trying to gain our balance in the pitch. Overall, the ship (and passengers) rode the waves pretty well. Continue reading “Leg 1: Ft. Lauderdale to Pitcairn Island”
Life in Nautical Miles 