May 30-June 2, 2024 We were supposed to have two stops in Namibia – unfortunately, the tender curse continued and heavy fog prevented any attempt to sail to the shore (and it was thick fog in the morning – with visibility under 50 feet). It would not have been safe …
May 24-25, 2024 $1US= 18.4 Rand We started on the continent of Africa in the city of Port Elizabeth (locally known as Gqeberha). The area is known for its diversity of wild animals. We found Sundays River Adventures and the Schotia reserve for our safari day. After a little hiccup …
May 18-20, 2024 With the continuation of the tender curse, we unfortunately had to miss Madagascar due to a cyclone developing between the ship and the intended port. Major bummer. Instead, we overnighted in Mauritius. Which is a very lovely island and we enjoyed two days with our driver Sucret …
May 14, 2024 (was supposed to be the 14th and 15th – but the tender curse resumed) We disembarked on a beautiful but windy day in Mahe’, near Victoria (the capital of the Seychelles). We wanted to snorkel, and found a tour with a glass bottom boat ride, snorkeling, beach …
May 8-9, 2024 $1 US = 3.6 UAE Dirhams Until about a week before we arrived, I had completely forgotten we were visiting Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The region was in the middle of a heat wave, so hotter even than normal, so outdoor activities did not …
May 1-5, 2024 $1 = 83 rupees Our World Cruise included a trip inland to The Taj Mahal – a place I’ve always wanted to see. Unfortunately, this meant I would see little else of India. We had a few hours stop in Cochin , a city in the south …
April 29-30, 2024 $1 US= 290 Sri Lankan rupees Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is known for its biodiversity, and is the main supplier of the world’s cinnamon. To European colonial powers, that made the island very, very valuable. Luckily, Sri Lankans value their native flora and fauna, dedicating …
April 25-26, 2024 $1 = 4.7 Ringgit The cruise itinerary stated we would be in Kuala Lumpur on April 25. We docked in Port Klang – almost 2 hours away, and in port for only 8 hours. Since we’d been in Kuala Lumpur for over a week in 2023, we …
April 24, 2024 John and I visited Singapore last summer. In that visit, we concentrated on Chinatown and Little India. For our brief few hours in the city, we took a Guru Walk that showed us the historic Malay district (Kampong Gelam) and Burgis Street. Anyone that visited the infamous …
April 21-22, 2024 $1 US = 25,000 Vietnamese Dong One of the things you have to keep track of onboard is preventative health. Most I did prior to leaving last April and will be slightly overdue upon my return in September, but dental cleanings are something I have learned not …