Monthly Archives: March 2018

  Friday 9th March  We arrived safely back home in Southampton early in the morning after our fantastic 65 night South American Circumnavigation. The weather was chilly but not as bad as we had expected. We were quietly pleased that … Continue reading →

On a “sea day”  I still like to get up early just as the sun is rising, have a coffee in the cabin and then head up to the gym. So far (this is with one day left to go) … Continue reading →

Praia da Vitoria is the cruise port of Terceia, the third of the Azore islands to have been discovered-hence its name , which means ‘third’ in Portuguese. The combination of mineral-rich volcanic soil, a subtropical climate and gulfstream-warmed waters make … Continue reading →

Tuesday 27th February Antigua Today was our last day in the Caribbean before we head for our last port of call in the Azores and then back home. So we thought we would end it in style, and have a … Continue reading →

Monday 26th February   In 1623 St Kitts was the first Caribbean island to be colonised by the British.  From there the British moved out to other islands so St Kitts has always been known locally as the “mother” island. Michael was … Continue reading →

Barbados Thursday 23rd February Bridgetown, Barbados.  A short walk from the cruise terminal brings you in to a rather run down version of what the UK was like in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Barbados is known throughout the … Continue reading →

Fort de France Saturday 24th  / Sunday 25th February Martinique is a French island situated in the heart of the Caribbean archipelago between St Lucia and Dominica. Typically French, yet typically tropical. We decided to explore the island by car, … Continue reading →