Ponta Delgada, Azores
April 21, 2007
Since we were unable to dock in Casablanca and Gibraltar, the Captain decided to “add” Ponta Degada in the Azores to our schedule.
Small and picturesque it was fun to walk the black and white patterned cobblestone streets of this small and quaint tourist and fishing resort that lies some 800 miles in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal, it’s mainland.
The baroque cathedral is like no other I have visited. The cappuccino and apple tart that I enjoyed in a picturesque sidewalk café were delicious and the visit to the colorful and busy Saturday market were a great way to enjoy a relaxed and casual unplanned day in this exclusive port.
And now, we are setting sail for New York City!!! I can’t believe that my Grand World Voyage is almost over! After New York there will be two more days at sea and then I will be back in Ft. Lauderdale boarding a flight to Atlanta…Home Again!
Oh my…what a trip! To think that I have traveled more than 25,000 miles…been to over 40 ports of call….eaten delicious and exotic food from many different cultures…seen sites and monuments that I have only dreamed about…and enjoyed the company of interesting and colorful people….it is simply overwhelming! I can’t wait to see all my friends….and share my many adventures….a trip of a lifetime that I feel very lucky to have enjoyed!
April 21, 2007
Since we were unable to dock in Casablanca and Gibraltar, the Captain decided to “add” Ponta Degada in the Azores to our schedule.
Small and picturesque it was fun to walk the black and white patterned cobblestone streets of this small and quaint tourist and fishing resort that lies some 800 miles in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal, it’s mainland.
The baroque cathedral is like no other I have visited. The cappuccino and apple tart that I enjoyed in a picturesque sidewalk café were delicious and the visit to the colorful and busy Saturday market were a great way to enjoy a relaxed and casual unplanned day in this exclusive port.
And now, we are setting sail for New York City!!! I can’t believe that my Grand World Voyage is almost over! After New York there will be two more days at sea and then I will be back in Ft. Lauderdale boarding a flight to Atlanta…Home Again!
Oh my…what a trip! To think that I have traveled more than 25,000 miles…been to over 40 ports of call….eaten delicious and exotic food from many different cultures…seen sites and monuments that I have only dreamed about…and enjoyed the company of interesting and colorful people….it is simply overwhelming! I can’t wait to see all my friends….and share my many adventures….a trip of a lifetime that I feel very lucky to have enjoyed!
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