October 5, 2024

BREST, FRANCE

Don't think I can count this as my first country visited on world cruise, because I never touched the ground!

This is route we took and my view of Brest all day!

Apparently, as we were sailing late last night, the Captain got word from the port agent, that the only available berth did not allow for passengers on and off the Ship. Sadly we had no other option, since we needed fuel and water and also need to stay ahead of Hurricane Kirk. It is extremely rare, for Hurricanes to make it up to Northern Europe. Hear now degraded to tropical storm but winds are still gusting. We played pickleball for hours today and the wind was crazy! Made play very fluid!

Above shows berths we wanted near Disney Dream and how close, but yet so far away, we landed. Au revoir Brest! 

BONAIRE - Day 2

By Patricia Patrick • April 30, 2025
BONAIRE - Day 2 - One of my top 10 so far!

BONAIRE

By Patricia Patrick • April 30, 2025
View from one of high spot in the center of island looking out toward port. Island very dry and arid with lots of divi trees bent over in the winds and two types of cactus - one edible and the other poisonous ( used to build fencing). The Miller's and I did a private van tour around the island and then we ended tour at a beach for a couple hours R&R. Our fabulous driver/ guide came back and picked us up and concluded tour back to port and gave us each a gift ( Bonaire magnet). She was super! Below are slat fields - a big industry for Bonaire - harvested every March. Salt shimmers in sun as the water evaporates in the pools.

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD

By Patricia Patrick • April 22, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, TABAGO - The Miller's arrive for a visit!