Around the world in Photos

[Jennizor]

Thanks for all the brilliant photos, just spent 15 mins browsing through the latest ones. Brought back lots of happy memories. We joined the cruise, I think it was on Arcadia (quite some years ago) in Acapulco. We had a full day there and went to watch the cliff divers, they were amazing. Then sailed through the Panama Canal to the Caribbean. There was a lovely lady giving a running commentary throughout the passage, only stopping for a quick lunch. She was so interesting, everyone was spellbound she was so good. 

[Izzywiz]

Hi Ardennais, I've enjoyed your photos very much so sad to see you go but have a safe trip home.

We first visited Punta Arenas in 2004 on a repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Miami. We were much fitter in those days and so enjoyed more adventurous activities. We did a fabulous 'white water' rafting excursion on the Rio Tenorio which was great fun and not particularly scary....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

We returned to Punta Arenas in October 2019 and booked a private excursion out into the countryside.

The port....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dermotsgirl]

Punta Arenas, Costa Rica 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

Our driver tailor-made the tour so we spent most of our time at the various nature reserves..

Dona Ana reserve

 

The Jungle Crocodile Safari was wonderful because there were only 2 of in our boat (the ship's tour boat was full!) so we were able to do more bird watching than crocodile spotting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

We also had a tasty lunch at a restaurant up in the mountains where we had with amazing views. Costa Rica was fabulous....

 

 

 

 

 

We haven't been to Huatulco so will enjoy a ship day but look forward to seeing the pictures.....

[Jennizor]

Fabulous photos Izzywix.

[Aulanis]

Here we go again this is a 2 hour walk to the lighthouse & back.
( well it was for us) but included the Church and the Art place.
There were more lamp posts  and maybe 20 more sculptures
that I have deleted. The chicken Picture is interesting as it is
partly painted and the Chickens are stitched!   I am not sure where 
everyone is - 2 ships in a small place ?  maybe all in bars.

Or  maybe rushed off to buy the property needing slight renovation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure what happened there- these last few are out of order  but its

a bit tricky to move them.

Edited March 16, 2021 by Aulanis

[Ardennais]

I don’t really know how to get home as I’m not keen on flying so I’ll probably stay onboard and relax! 

[Gettingwarmer]

Huatulco, Mexico today, tomorrow Cabo San Lucas.

 

[DamianG]

In Huatulco we took a private boat tour to a deserted beach and various coastline sites before the pilot dropped us off at his friends beach side cafe. I remember it was a lovely lunch, seems like it was so good we dudn't take any photos.

 

On the return journey there were so many pelicans flying around that I asked our pilot what the Spanish name for them was. He then very slowly and deliberately spelt out "Pel-i-can-o!" 😃

 

Back in port we strolled around and had a look at the open plan church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by DamianG

[purplesea]

20 hours ago, Ardennais said:

I don’t really know how to get home as I’m not keen on flying so I’ll probably stay onboard and relax! 

Come and join me by the pool. I'm just chilling with some cocktails😀

[Aulanis]

No chilling out for us we walked to the  town a bit inland  40 minutes  or so but it seemed longer  in the heat and it is uphill both ways! ???

I think it is a fairly new path - dual carriagway LOL   with seats trees

& plants  - so a bit of shade.    A few pics in  there is a  painting on

a wall - there is  quite afew of them I will post later. The wall is

alongside a  football pitch & sports place on side and stream 

along the other side.  The lane is a shortcut to the town but we

didnt know that and went the long way but returned via the lane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Aulanis

[Aulanis]

OK  here are the pictures on the wall - maybe a school project?

 

Will be staying on board tomorrow  too much sun

today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Aulanis

[Gettingwarmer]

Arrived in Cabo San Lucas. Sail up the coast to reach San Diego tomorrow.

 

[Aulanis]

 

Good morning,   we had a great day yesterday and when we returned

to the ship they had just set out a celebratory display in the atrium.

 

 

 

 

 

In real life maybe it was to cheer us up a bit as a year ago today

we left our ship  8 days into a 26 day round Australia  cruise  😞

[Izzywiz]

Morning all....it is great to have so many companions to share days on board. Huatulco looked very interesting so I have added it as a port to visit one day.

Now to Cabo San Lucas.....we first visited in 2004 as part of my retirement trip but I haven't many pictures from that time. Our second visit was in 2019 when we experienced the most spectacular sail-in

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

We were on the first tender to the marina and managed to get a boat trip out to the arch before the rush started...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]

After the boat trip we spent some time wandering round the marina and along the beach...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DamianG]

It looks like our sector ended in Huatulco but we're looking forward to everyone's photos and may be back on board in future.

[Gettingwarmer]

2 minutes ago, DamianG said:

It looks like our sector ended in Huatulco but we're looking forward to everyone's photos and may be back on board in future.

Enjoyed having you with us. Let’s hope we see you further in the voyage. 

[Dermotsgirl]

Cabo looks nice.

 

I'm guessing it might be a bit Americanised, as, in books set in the US, they always go to Cabo for their holidays (sorry, vacations) 

[Izzywiz]

Dermotsgirl, you are absolutely right....Cabo is very Americanised but the natural beauty of the rock formations is unspoilt and the beaches are very nice too.

Our Celebrity 2019 cruise ended in San Diego. Our flight to the Uk didn't leave until the early evening so we did the ship's tour of the area with the airport drop-off which was very convenient and gave us a good oversight of the city. It is the home of the US Pacific fleet so there were a few warships in port. The city is modern and typically American...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Izzywiz]