Bit of a Blog : B2B2B : SoA : embarking 20/01/22

[NorbertsNiece]

I think I've just eaten the best meal I've ever eaten on a cruise ship. Comparable to Benares in Berkeley Square, London.

Specialty restaurant Khukuri

 

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Edited January 27, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Sailaway

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Here's the included tour for Tenerife tomorrow. I'm not going on it. Will let you know what I get up to when I've gotten up to it!

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Day 9 / 67

 

Good morning.

We have arrived in Tenerife. Mein Schiff 4 is parked up behind us. She will also be in La Gomera with us tomorrow. Again a late sailaway tonight, 2200.

 

Sat here in PJ's curtains open. Next door is having their balcony washed. Not sure what the procedure is but I've not moved this fast since I last heard my dog throwing up on carpet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I have been ashore. Took the shuttle in. Planned to walk back. The best laid plans....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

I start a walkabout. Tourist info easily accessible. You can rent a motorbike!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

There was a very noisy demonstration. About what I've no idea. I may or may not have gone shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Whilst on my walkabout the heavens opened. And then some. I sheltered with a couple of ladies and Ru-fo (sp). My day was cut short and I made it back to the shuttle stop. There are shops built into the harbour wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

We're being refuelled. The smell of the exhaust is stifling! Glad I'm in to shut the balcony door!

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

There's dinner under the stars. We didn't go, not sure it's warm enough! Here's the menu.....

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

This just happened at dinner. And I'm not in the least bit apologetic!!

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Refuelling (bunkering) completed. Mein Schiff 4 set sail at 1900.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

La Gomera tomorrow.

There's no included excursion provided tomorrow so we'll see what we get up to. My friend wasn't terribly impressed with his guide today. Here's some info Google provided :

 

La Gomera, the second-smallest of the main islands in Spain’s Canary Island chain, is marked by craggy volcanic mountains crisscrossed with hiking trails. In higher altitudes, dense forests of ferns and moss-covered trees grow in the mists of Garajonay National Park. Toward the coast, the Valle Gran Rey canyon leads past the whitewashed cliffside village of La Calera and ends at black-sand Atlantic beaches. 

 

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Edited January 28, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 10 / 67

 

Good morning.  We have arrived in La Gomera. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 29, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[paulatsea]

32 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Day 10 / 67

 

Good morning.  We have arrived in La Gomera. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning NN.

[NorbertsNiece]

There was a swimmer in the bay heading out!! Forgot to show pic of binoculars provided in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 29, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Small town. We took a short shuttle ride both ways. 

 

The Torre del Conde (The Count's Tower)

 

From Lonely Planet :

 

Set in a grassy subtropical park, the distinctive, 1477 stone-and-whitewash Torre del Conde is considered the Canary Islands’ most important example of military architecture. It was here that Beatriz de Bobadilla, the wife of the cruel and ill-fated Hernán Peraza, had to barricade herself in 1488 until help arrived.

 

The fort was the first building of any note to be erected on La Gomera, and is about the only one to have been more or less preserved in its original state. 

 

It was closed today.

 

There's an obligatory pigeon pic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 29, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Soft serve vanilla ice cream also available in wafer cones by the swimming pool.

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I have been extremely fortunate to have been given access to the Medical Centre and I would like to thank Captain Ryan, Guest Services Director Diego Coletti, the ship's physician and staff for giving me some of their very precious time.

 

I was extremely impressed by the facility, the equipment and the fact that they can perform minor surgery. I do hope to not need their services but the fact that they are so well equipped means I shan't be concerned if I do have to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Tomorrow's paid excursion in La Palma.

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Day 11 / 67

 

Good morning.

 

Our excursion leaves early (for us) today. Pulling into port. Currently turning to face south.

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Not sure how today will go picture-wise. Dust from the Sahara. Captain said that on Lanzarote today visibility is almost zero!

 

 

 

 

Edited January 30, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[Windsurfboy]

So wonderful to hear your praise of meal in kukari.

 

Altogether a very positive blog, can't wait till we are on it, 32 days should try every thing 

[wowzz]

4 hours ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Dust from the Sahara. Captain said that on Lanzarote today visibility is almost zero!

The dreaded La Calima. Very unpleasant.

[NorbertsNiece]

Just now, wowzz said:

The dreaded La Calima. Very unpleasant.

There's dust on the handrail of our balcony. We're keeping the door shut. Really interfered with photos today. Point and shoot technique very much in play! Glare from sun evident except when above dust level.