by Safarigal | Dec 18, 2023 | Exploring with Explora
San Juan December 17th, 2023 It was hot and humid and raining. We decided not to venture ashore. The Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan was beckoning in the distance, but the dark clouds, heavy with moisture, were sure to drench us as soon as we walked down...
by Safarigal | Dec 17, 2023 | Exploring with Explora
Still at Sea December 16th, 2023 We had a time change overnight, so by the time we were up and ready for the day we had missed breakfast. We went to the Crema Café for coffee and pastries. Well, Brian had yogurt like a good fellow. The café was packed and we were...
by Safarigal | Dec 16, 2023 | Exploring with Explora
At Sea December 15th, 2023 It was quite a rough night, but not so bad that the poinsettia we were given on embarkation got thrown around the room. We had a bromeliad as a gift on the Queen Victoria in 2017 (Brunhilda) and it had to spend many a night in our garbage...
by Safarigal | Dec 15, 2023 | Exploring with Explora
At Sea December 14th We got up early as I was still trying to get things organized for my group, and had failed thus far. Then came the “this is your captain speaking” announcement. These are never good. I always fantasize that it may mean we have all been invited to...
by Safarigal | Dec 14, 2023 | Exploring with Explora
Miami December 13th, 2023 Today is the day! We are due to board at 12:30, and I was so excited. I looked out the window of our hotel room, and there she was, hiding behind a Regence Seven Seas ship. We will be on her in a few hours. I had planned to spend the morning...
