SailorJack

This is our third day on the ship and they have all been sea days. Our first excursion is not till tomorrow. However, we get off in Lima, Peru - way before the cold water adventures begin. S o I really won’t be able to answer all of your question. All of our ports are warm water ones so no beanies. There are binoculars in the cabins. There was some discussion on another thread about smoking and I can attest that after three days aboard the only smoking I have seen is my smoking hot wife!😄 Jack

We are on the Venture and are attending a hosted dinner tonight.

In Barbados We stayed at the Radisson Beachfront Resort two days ago - for two nights - at a really good price. The resort is a little dated, but has the most beautiful beach! Pure white sand, palm trees, and not crowded! Staff was delightful and we enjoyed our stay. We walked over to the Hilton to check it out. Much bigger and nicer, but much more expensive and their beach was not nearly as nice. Main drawback to these two hotels is that they are quite isolated. Nowhere town which was a $15 cab ride away. it was a $25 cab ride from the airport and a $17 ride to the port.

We are off the coast of South America with 145 or so other passengers. That’s correct - only about 150 passengers aboard and every one of us are having a great time. We are not as well travelled as most of you, but this is the most elegant ship we have ever salled upon. Those of you who have booked a cruise on the Venture have a great deal to forward to. I know you are not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but I have done twice in a row - sorry! Great news - as of today the crew will no longer have to wear masks! I suspect there was a big party down stairs last night. Jack

Anybody know the best transportation to get from the port in Callao to Lima/Miraflores. Thanks Jack