I am pleased to report that over lunch I saw the pilot climb onto our ship and that I can now spot land ahoy.
Charleston here we come.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Land ahoy!
Have been sailing around in a circle because the pilot in Charleston asked our Captain to delay our arrival in Charleston because there is another ship, the Regatta, still berthed where we are scheduled.
I am pleased to report that over lunch I saw the pilot climb onto our ship and that I can now spot land ahoy.
Charleston here we come.
I am pleased to report that over lunch I saw the pilot climb onto our ship and that I can now spot land ahoy.
Charleston here we come.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
No dragons here
17 April, 2013
This is the second of my posts for today.
After two nights in Hamilton, Bermuda, we upped anchor and sailed to historic St Georges, a World Heritage town, just 17 nautical miles away. Here we spent a day in the drizzle exploring the old buildings and drinking in the charm of this northernmost town in Bermuda.
This is the second of my posts for today.
After two nights in Hamilton, Bermuda, we upped anchor and sailed to historic St Georges, a World Heritage town, just 17 nautical miles away. Here we spent a day in the drizzle exploring the old buildings and drinking in the charm of this northernmost town in Bermuda.
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| Colourful buildings also abound in St Georges |
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| Friendly welcome from the local constabulary |
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| Trial re-enactment in the town square |
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| Guilty - Punishment - Dunking |
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| That sinking feeling |
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| Wet and repentant |
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| A very old Anglican Church |
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| Very different architecture from European churches |
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| The segregated graveyard |
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| Victorian era home |
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| Coastline - looks stunning even in lousy weather |
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| Congrats to our Captain for navigating this narrow channel |
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| Rough water for the pilot boat that came to collect the pilot (below) |
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| The pilot jumps from our ship |
It was all beautiful except for the weather
17 April, 2013.
The sun has just appeared after taking a three day break during our time in Bermuda. We took bus, taxi and walking tours in this beautiful, small country and our enthusiasm for the nation was not dampened..
It was a beautiful sail into Hamilton past small islands, seacraft of all sizes and a rainbow of homes lining the shores. Our ship pulled up conveniently in Front Street, Hamilton the Capital of Bermuda just across the road from shops and cafes.
Now it's a day at sea (with sunshine) before we hit mainland US and visit Charleston, Savannah and Cape Canaveral. I will split this post in two as I have quite a number of snaps from Bermuda to share.
The sun has just appeared after taking a three day break during our time in Bermuda. We took bus, taxi and walking tours in this beautiful, small country and our enthusiasm for the nation was not dampened..
It was a beautiful sail into Hamilton past small islands, seacraft of all sizes and a rainbow of homes lining the shores. Our ship pulled up conveniently in Front Street, Hamilton the Capital of Bermuda just across the road from shops and cafes.
Now it's a day at sea (with sunshine) before we hit mainland US and visit Charleston, Savannah and Cape Canaveral. I will split this post in two as I have quite a number of snaps from Bermuda to share.
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| Move over - we're coming |
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| We could nearly touch the shops across the road from our ship's balcony |
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| Colourful houses |
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| Beautiful Beaches |
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| Even the churches are painted up |
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| Lots of resorts and golf courses |
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| Everything is expensive - $10,000 for this boat |
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| Water everywhere |
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| Old Naval Dockyard - Now a tourist trap |
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| Transport for our taxi tour |
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Not too excited...
...about the prospects of snorkelling in Bermuda tomorrow when I look at tonight's weather report.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Main Street Location
What a great place for a ship to dock in Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda.
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| The view from our balcony |
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Art Deco
On the night prior to our cruise we stayed at South Beach in Miami at Mr Geniaus' request as he was keen to have a look around the 800 or so Art Deco buildings in the Miami Beach Historic Architectural District.
As well as going for a stroll on Wednesday evening we spent a couple of hours exploring the area before boarding our cruise ship yesterday. Our cameras went with us on our excursion. Aren't the buildings just amazing.
As well as going for a stroll on Wednesday evening we spent a couple of hours exploring the area before boarding our cruise ship yesterday. Our cameras went with us on our excursion. Aren't the buildings just amazing.
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| Sympathetic loos |
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| Some buildings even have cars to match |
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| Building decoration |
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| Pink and pretty |
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| A work in progress |
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| I was captivated by this doorway |
We enjoyed our exploration so much that we will try to take The Art Deco Walking Tour when our ship returns to Miami.
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