Monthly Archives: February 2018

St Lucia  Friday 23rd February Today we are on another P&O organised trip, we were a bit concerned after our trip to the Pacoche Nature Reserve in Manta, which turned into a muddy fiasco. But P&O refunded our money and … Continue reading →

Tobago Wednesday 21st February   This doesn’t look like the Scarborough I know, its far warmer! Hang on it has started to rain , thats more like it! Kevin negotiated a taxi ride all around the Island,he nearly got into … Continue reading →

Bonaire Monday 19th February We were joined in port by Aurora’s big sister Britannia. You realise how big the Britannia is when you see it next to our ship. I’m very happy with the size of our ship, I can … Continue reading →

Aruba Sunday 18th February Aruba is one of the smaller Caribbean islands and is 19 1/2 miles long by 6 miles wide at it widest point. It is a very flat island with only 3 small hills. The very dry … Continue reading →

Cartagena Friday 16th February This is the first time that we have arrived at a port to find that  the entrance is through a zoo……….and gift shop, of course! Lots to see………. All with beautiful bright colours…….. Well except for … Continue reading →

Thursday 15th February We were very excited this morning as it was time for our transit of the Panama Canal. This had been on my wish list of places to see and visit for ever, and I never ever thought … Continue reading →

Tuesday 13th February Manta Manta is the second largest port in Ecuador and is situated in the bay of Manta. The Republica del Ecuador is slightly larger than New Zealand and twice the size of England. The U.S dollar became … Continue reading →

Callao Saturday 10th February Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro, the conquistador who defeated the forces of the Inca Empire and delivered South America to Spain. Callao was formed by Spanish colonists in 1537 and soon became the main port … Continue reading →

Thursday 8th February Arica This is the northernmost port in Chile and is very close to the border with Peru. Every time  you leave the ship in Chile you are told not to take any fruit or food off the … Continue reading →

Tuesday 6th February Coquimbo, an important port with one of the best harbours on the coast, is the gateway to the nearby city of La Serena. We decided to stay in Coquimbo and to wander around this very busy port. … Continue reading →