Monthly Archives: December 2013

Yesterday we had a day at sea and the crew put on a “country fair”. Each Department had a booth with different contests. For example Housekeeping had a race with 2 people competing to see who could put a pillow … Continue reading →

As we arrive at Dar Es Salaam we pass many massive container ships, some loaded and heading out to sea, others empty and anchored off shore. There are also a number of smaller vessels – fishing boats, small open boats … Continue reading →

We are at anchor so need to tender in today. Gary went on a tour of the old town. Gary gave me a Christmas present of his cold and I now have bronchitis so I am taking a day off. … Continue reading →

Today we went on a game drive in Shimba Park. The park is about 1 1/2 hour drive from the port. The port is on an island and we have to take a ferry to get to the mainland. The … Continue reading →

It has been very Christmasy here despite the lovely sunny, warm weather. Christmas decorations everywhere, a carol sing on Christmas Eve, turkey dinner, Santa came to visit during tea time. We did a gift exchange beside one of the Christmas … Continue reading →

The Maldives are low lying coral islands that just barely break through the waters, the highest point only one meter above sea level. The Seychelles are the opposite, a series of mountainous islands rising up from the sea. It reminds … Continue reading →

Lots to do (and eat) on our sea days. The kitchen has made many ginger bread houses, there is one large display and some on the bars. They do not appear to be made of ginger bread but all kinds … Continue reading →

The Maldives is a country consisting of 1190 small islands (atolls), 192 of the islands are inhabited and another 109 islands are resorts (we understand very exclusive and expensive). Only one resort is allowed on any island. The population of … Continue reading →

We were awake at 4:30 am in Agra as we had an early start for the Delhi airport. There was a very heavy fog so we did not see anything on the trip to the airport and our flight was … Continue reading →

Cochin is a city of about 1.5 million people built on a series of islands, some of them made man. It has long been a trading centre and there is evidence of trading with the Chinese very early. There has … Continue reading →