Solar Eclipse : A pictorial review of the Exotic Southern Caribbean

[scubacruiserx2]

Great photos, as always. Did you get a chance to take the Queen Emma for a ride? We did. They don't clear people already on the bridge before they open it. We were about half way along, stopped to take some photos, and the horn sounded. They opened to allow a pilot boat thru, and we got some great photos as the front of the bridge arced past the buildings on the other side. I was impressed by how quickly it can open and close again.

 

Oh no , we missed that ride it sounds like a hoot ! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

Joe, we got there at 6 pm and it was closed. Next time! (January 2018)

Norris, along for the ride.

 

 

You were too late and we were too early . Maybe the next visit will be just right .(yn)

[scubacruiserx2]

Our energy was waning so we decided to look for a coffee shop like the kind that Amsterdam is famous for . Close , but no cigar .

This sign would be nice reminder in case we forgot what port we were in today

Behind this sign was a HUGE lizard

 

 

We saw a nice building that looked like a church but we think that it is a government building now

And behind it was a great view of the Eclipse

[marshabear]

just finished your review of the TA 2 years ago! loved it! enjoying this one too! can't wait to board that beautiful ship!

 

 

 

Marsha

[scubacruiserx2]

just finished your review of the TA 2 years ago! loved it! enjoying this one too! can't wait to board that beautiful ship!

 

 

 

Marsha

 

Wow , you have earned and deserve a Milk and a Dark pillow chocolate !

It won't be long now and it will be well worth the wait !! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

The building where I took the photo of the Eclipse from has a dive shop , maybe next time .

Another colorful building on the way back to the synagogue

The courtyard

and entry

not really attired for a service

In case you haven't noticed , the floor is covered in sand .

The first synagogue building was purchased in 1674; the current building dates from 1730.[2] One visitor to the synagogue observed, upon entering through a quiet courtyard, viewing the azure stained glass windows and walking across a sand covered floor toward the carved mahogany Holy Ark that the sand floors remind congregants "of how its Jewish ancestors on the Iberian peninsula covered the floors of their makeshift prayer houses so that their footsteps would be muffled and the suspicion of potential denouncers would not be aroused."

Wikipedia

[MicCanberra]

Interesting floor, I suppose the kids would be entertained during a service.

[perfect match]

It has been a busy week for us so I'm behind on my CC reading. I'm caught up here now.

 

Curacao looks beautiful. I am looking forward to stoppng there on our Konngsdam cruise.

 

Joe & Pat, I'm not sure if I mentioned to you in my reply to your email earlier how great it would be to have a couple of dive buddies on that cruise! :D

[MicCanberra]

It has been a busy week for us so I'm behind on my CC reading. I'm caught up here now.

 

Curacao looks beautiful. I am looking forward to stoppng there on our Konngsdam cruise.

 

Joe & Pat, I'm not sure if I mentioned to you in my reply to your email earlier how great it would be to have a couple of dive buddies on that cruise! :D

Subtle hints???

[scubacruiserx2]

Subtle hints???

 

We have been looking at various cruises for the next 2 years time according to our time and financial resources and it appears that we can't afford to get to Oz and NZ in that time frame . But we can afford a single big trip each year and it looks like Europe and Antarctica would fill that bill next year .

We also can afford a couple of small trips ( i.e. Caribbean ) that don't require international airfare or additional stays while there .

And when we looked at the cruise that Nancy and Barry are booked on (HAL to the ABC's in October) we saw that it is affordable and one that may work for us . So we emailed Nancy yesterday to see if she would like some dive buddies on their cruise . :cool:

[MicCanberra]

We have been looking at various cruises for the next 2 years time according to our time and financial resources and it appears that we can't afford to get to Oz and NZ in that time frame . But we can afford a single big trip each year and it looks like Europe and Antarctica would fill that bill next year .

We also can afford a couple of small trips ( i.e. Caribbean ) that don't require international airfare or additional stays while there .

And when we looked at the cruise that Nancy and Barry are booked on (HAL to the ABC's in October) we saw that it is affordable and one that may work for us . So we emailed Nancy yesterday to see if she would like some dive buddies on their cruise . :cool:

Great work, Oz can wait, we are not going anywhere.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Great work, Oz can wait, we are not going anywhere.:D

 

We really look forward to visiting there . But we are still very busy with our grandsons ( they are currently on Spring break ) . In about 2 years Tyler will be able to drive and he becomes increasing independent , so do we ! :) :D

[MicCanberra]

We really look forward to visiting there . But we are still very busy with our grandsons ( they are currently on Spring break ) . In about 2 years Tyler will be able to drive and he becomes increasing independent , so do we ! :) :D

Plenty of time for research and planning then if you are coming in a few years time. Allow time for dives on the Great Barrier Reef (North Queensland) and maybe even Ningaloo (Mid Western Australia coast) as well for the whale sharks.

[scubacruiserx2]

Plenty of time for research and planning then if you are coming in a few years time. Allow time for dives on the Great Barrier Reef (North Queensland) and maybe even Ningaloo (Mid Western Australia coast) as well for the whale sharks.

 

Thank you Mic , we would to go and see that .

[scubacruiserx2]

Our thoughts , prayers and sympathy go to the victims , families and people of London and the UK after this latest barbaric act of a terrorist . We hope that things will get better soon .

[upwarduk]

Our thoughts , prayers and sympathy go to the victims , families and people of London and the UK after this latest barbaric act of a terrorist . We hope that things will get better soon .

 

Thank you.

[scubacruiserx2]

And in the synagogue the Torah was out and being read

We next headed to the museum

There were replicas of tombstones in the small courtyard

The small 2 story museum did not allow photography

Inside one object and it's story drew my immediate attention . It was and old Leica camera and the story of the Leica Freedom Train .

The Leica is the pioneer 35mm camera. It is a German product -- precise, minimalist, and utterly efficient. Behind its worldwide acceptance as a creative tool was a family-owned, socially oriented firm that during the **** era acted with uncommon grace, generosity and modesty. E. Leitz, Inc., designer and manufacturer of Germany's most famous photographic product, saved the company's Jews.

And Ernst Leitz II, the steely-eyed Protestant patriarch who headed the closely held firm as the Holocaust loomed across Europe, acted in such a way as to earn the title, "The Photography Industry's Schindler."

 

 

 

 

From : Aish.com

Outside of the museum was the Mikvah ritual bath

And another tombstone . This one showed the crown of the High Priest and the hands of the High Priest spread in the traditional manner for the priestly Blessing .

This is where Spock's character in Star Trek got the gesture from .

[scubacruiserx2]

After leaving the synagogue it was starting to get warm so we headed back toward the ship . Before we got to the bridge we heard some really LOUD music !!!

The bridge was filled with the students Carnival parade

So of course we decided to stay and watch

[nursedibdob]

Loving your photographs. You capture the ambiance so well. Feel like I'm there alongside you!

 

 

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[scubacruiserx2]

Loving your photographs. You capture the ambiance so well. Feel like I'm there alongside you!

 

 

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Well thank you I do appreciate that . There was a good light and a lot of color and interesting people there . But to capture all the energy we needed a video . Here's a group practicing their routine

 

Edited March 23, 2017 by scubacruiserx2

[MicCanberra]

Our thoughts , prayers and sympathy go to the victims , families and people of London and the UK after this latest barbaric act of a terrorist . We hope that things will get better soon .

Ditto, the worst thing with these acts is it can happen anywhere, anytime.

We just need to keep on carrying on.

[scubacruiserx2]

This was the last group to cross

followed by an ambulance

As we watched them dance Pat took the video while I took some stills .

But when we finished and we went to cross the bridge , somebody had moved it !

 

[simbalion]

Thanks for the review we will be doing this cruise a week from Sunday.

[IrishLassie]

And it seems like it keeps getting smaller . Our SIL 's family lives in San Antonio ! And we , like singinalot , have also been to Ireland including the famous and beautiful Ring of Kerry .

Sneem

 

Cork

The Cliffs of Moher

And in Northern Ireland

The Giant's Causeway

and Carrick-a -Rede

A beautiful country with some wonderful people !

 

Loving your review & was so surprised to see these pictures of Ireland. I've been to everyone of those places several times as my DMIL was from Co. Donegal, so we would take her home quite often. Brings back lots of great memories. Hoping to go back soon to visit all the cousins! Thanks for posting & your so right, the Irish are a wonderful people, I know, I married one!!

[perfect match]

We have been looking at various cruises for the next 2 years time according to our time and financial resources and it appears that we can't afford to get to Oz and NZ in that time frame . But we can afford a single big trip each year and it looks like Europe and Antarctica would fill that bill next year .

We also can afford a couple of small trips ( i.e. Caribbean ) that don't require international airfare or additional stays while there .

And when we looked at the cruise that Nancy and Barry are booked on (HAL to the ABC's in October) we saw that it is affordable and one that may work for us . So we emailed Nancy yesterday to see if she would like some dive buddies on their cruise . :cool:

 

 

I just wanted to be sure that Joe and Pat know we would think it was awesome if that sailing works out for them! :D