October 6, 2024

Everyday I am learning something new!

These handy maps located at all the elevators give you a quick reference of where the restrooms are when your away from your cabin. 

There are mirrors in the corners of all the hallways, to avoid walking into someone, as you round the corner.

An Irishman, Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, invented the Wind Force Scale. So you can look at the sea waves and judging the height and amount of white caps to get an indication of land breeze. You then add or subtract that from speed ship is going, depending if going with or against wind direction. And this will give you wind gust on Ship's deck. Which have been in 40's for us, since we are traveling with land wind speeds at 20 to 25 mph and sailing at another 18 to 20 knots. Don't think we'll get any pickleball in today!

By Patricia Patrick April 30, 2025
BONAIRE - Day 2 - One of my top 10 so far!
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.
By Patricia Patrick April 22, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, TABAGO - The Miller's arrive for a visit!