The third and last cruise is the 15 night transatlantic one, and once again
the port city is Rome, and we’ll disembark in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and a
much shorter flight home without any jet lag, since time is adjusted every
evening while at sea. There will be a total 9 nights at sea, 2 nights between
Palma and Tenerife, and the other 7 crossing the Atlantic.
Florence, Italy
One of my
favorite Italian cities, Florence is said to be the birthplace of the
Renaissance. Age, architecture, history and art combine to make it a
mesmerizing and fascinating place. I chose an excursion that included Pisa. I
thought it might be fun just to see the tower once, and the Piazza dei
Miracoli-Square of Miracles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the time will be spent in
Florence, included in the tour is Piazza del Duomo, and the Basilica di Santa
Maria del Fiore, and lunch at a local restaurant.
Provence, France.
A second stop in Provence will take me for a drive along the rough coastline
to Cassis, where the quays are lined with delightful with shops and cafes, and
a visit to the artsy seaside town of Sanary-sur-Mer, touristy to be sure, but should
prove to be a delight.
Barcelona, Spain
This tour will take me first to Barcelona city center, and the focus will
be on Gaudi’s work. I’m a huge fan of his architecture, and his work is simply beyond
whimsy. I’m looking forward to a return
visit.
Next we head up high in the mountains to Montserrat, and a visit to the old Benedictine Monastery
that dates back to the 11th century. It
is about a forty minute drive from Barcelona, and what a hairy ride it is, lanes
are narrow, steep, and the curves are eye popping, good thing the buses are
small. It is a must stop, and the views from above are breathtaking. Looking
forward to a bit more research for the next hotel book, which of course takes
place in Barcelona, with a side visit to Montserrat. The tour ends with a “sumptuous
lunch at the Montserrat Restaurant.”
Palma de Mallorca
This is a scenic look at Palma, starts with a drive along the shore to
Bellver Castle, then we continue to La Seu Cathedral, a 750-year-old
Gothic-style church, and to Plaza de Toros, I’m not a fan of bullfighting and
most likely will skip that part, even thought I doubt there will be a bull
fi8ght, I’m not even sure they pursue the so called sport, but even the thought of an
animal being tortured is enough for me to pass on the event.
Tenerife, Canary
Islands
In Tenerife we head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Laguna, the
cultural and religious capital of Tenerife.
We’ll visit a market, and the many colorful houses along main street.
Then there is a wine tasting at Bodegas Alvaro and La Casa del Vino, and there
is a visit to a wine museum in a house that dates to the 17th century, the
tasting will be paired with cheeses; a terrific combination.
While I'm away, I scheduled some
blogs from my trip to Australia, and a short blog about Delos. I will be writing blogs about my visits, but won't be able to post anything while at sea.
In the meantime, have a fun Halloween!
Cheers,
Margot
Justes
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