November 15, 2024

Beautiful Barbados!

Just went for lazy tourist day today! It was a warm, sunny day with a nice breeze blowing off the ocean! Did a stroll through the local shops surrounding the cruise terminal. There were 5 other large ships in port! The Boatyard bar & restaurant had a deal, right on the beach front, where you got a free shuttle from the port to restaurant (about a 20-minute ride), an entry cocktail, a beach lounger and umbrella & a snorkeling trip via private boat out to a reef, for 45minutes session snorkeling with turtles and fish. Had a yummy lunch of coconut shrimp and a mango smoothie. The ocean water and powdery sand was truly heavenly. We just relaxed, enjoyed the music, breeze and conversations. I am truly thankful for this blessed life I am living.   

By Patricia Patrick January 14, 2026
Since Janette Emerich is generous enough to share her drone photos with all of us on board the Ship, I have to share them with you all. This beauty is why I said we felt like we were in a screen saver the whole day in Rangiroa! I love the height perspective in the photos it really captures so much more. Blue Lagoon below:
By Patricia Patrick January 13, 2026
The water in Rangiroa is so spectacular, I wanted to spend more time drift snorkeling and checking out the area called " The Aquarium ". So today I went back out for a 3 hour session to do 3 drift passes in Tiputa pass and then spent an hour in an area with wonderful healthy corals and tons of fish, earning it the nickname " The Aquarium ".
By Patricia Patrick January 13, 2026
Today felt like we were inside a Computer Screen Saver! You know how everybody has one of those amazing beach shots on their home screens ? I am guessing we were in the place where most of them are filmed! Rangiroa is the 2nd largest atoll in the world, and its lagoon feels like its own ocean, it's huge! It is famous worldwide for "drift" diving and snorkeling, due to its fast moving current, crystal clear water and excellent visibility. We joined a group of 44 Residents in an all day adventure.