February 22, 2025

MONTAVIDEO - URUGUAY - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Cupid Resident, Bosco greeted me back on the Ship Friday Morning 2/14/25 on our return from Iguazu. I helped him fine tune his bow and arrows, with the addition of paper hearts! I love a good craft project and Bosco's enthusiasm!

After unpacking and a quick nap, I took a stroll into town to check out this Capital City of Uruguay. The city center was an easy walk from the port and it was a gorgeous day. Architecture mixed bag with corner buildings being most appealing - so many shared party walls! Good sprinkling of street art and love old VW bugs.

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This is most significant architecture I could find The Salvo Palace - a national historic monument, the icon of Montevideo, built 1923 to 1928. A mixed use property - housing, retail and office. Italian Architect Mario Palanti and developer / owners - 3 brothers Angel, Jose & Lorenzo Salvo. Building was controversial was first in post war construction promoting both industrialization and optimism. We saw sister building in Buena Aires.

Some Port FUN!!

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - Drone Shots

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:

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - More Drift Snorkeling

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 ".

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

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.