The travel blog recounts a five-day trip from a cruise ship, including two sea days and a three-day excursion to Machu Picchu, Peru. Highlights include visiting Cusco, the Inca civilization’s history, and Machu Picchu’s impressive architecture. The journey culminates in a memorable birthday celebration for Nana amid scenic landscapes and traditional Peruvian culture.
The blog post details a recent cruise adventure through the Panama Canal and a visit to Manta, Ecuador. Key highlights include the canal’s engineering marvel, attending the Orange Bowl, exploring Montecristi’s culture, and purchasing local crafts, including Panama hats. An unexpected bus breakdown occurred, but excitement continues with plans to visit Machu Picchu.
Yesterday was a sea day filled with lots to do. We finished our day at the Pinnacle Grill. The menu has changed but the food hasn’t it is great. They still have their signature lobster bisque, candied bacon and steaks! We attended the captain’s reception last night. Our Captain is very talkative and is very…
Our first stop on our cruise is Georgetown in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, meaning it is under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom (UK) but governs itself in most matters. We had to use tenders to go ashore but here they used bigger local boats which…
January 4th, 2025 through May 9th, 2024. Well we started on the adventure of a lifetime yesterday. 128 day cruise around the world on Holland America Cruise line sailing on the Zuiderdam. I will try to blog our trip at our different stops so that our grandchildren (and anyone else that is interested) can follow…
We anchored just around the corner from Killarney last night and spent the nice in a peaceful cove. This morning we woke up to a lot of wind and rain. The captain decided to move the ship to a more sheltered area and this consequently changed the schedule all around. The plan for today was…
How can you go wrong with a name like KIillarney. Killarney was relatively isolated for much of its history. The village was accessible only by water until 1962, when Highway 637 was built, connecting Killarney to the Trans-Canada Highway. This road construction marked a significant change in the village’s history, as it opened up Killarney…
Today was our adventure day. We were going Kayaking in the bay and then I was to take a submarine dive this afternoon. We woke up to a windy day which only promised to gert higher winds. Since the afternoon was predicted to have 20 mph winds, my submarine dive got cancelled. Even though the…
Detroit, often dubbed “The Motor City,” is renowned for its rich automotive history, vibrant music scene, and resilient spirit. However, many may not realize that Detroit also offers unique and captivating experiences on the water. Embarking on a cruise ship in Detroit presents a distinctive way to explore the city’s waterfront and beyond, combining the…
Another sea day rounding the corner of France getting ready to head up the English Channel. Nana went swimming again in the pool with Wolfgang. The ship was rolling a lot and there were other people in the pool so Nana and Wolfgang did not get too much swimming in. Nana and I took our…
