Category Archives: Africa

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Posted on March 22, 2023 by patmathews

March 22, 2023 This is our second time visiting this country. This time, we had not booked an organized tour and intended to take the shuttle into town. But when we saw the pier with many police armed with AK47s … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Food, March, World Cruise #4 | 3 Comments

Banjul, The Gambia

Posted on March 19, 2023 by patmathews

March 19, 2023 Today we booked a private tour with Sonia and Boris.  We were here in 2018 and enjoyed our tour then, so this time we were going to do something different.  Three other couples booked a tour through … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, March, World Cruise #4 | 1 Comment

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Posted on March 17, 2023 by patmathews

March 16, 2023 We arrived into Cape Verde around 10:30 in the morning. It is our first port in Africa. Here are some shots of the sail in. Our tour today was called Island Discovery. We were last here 8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, March, World Cruise #4 | 1 Comment

Suez Canal Transit

Posted on May 25, 2019 by patmathews

May 25, 2019 Yesterday we were at sea in the Gulf of Suez.  Ray, our cruise director, created another event – Arabian Nights, and Mario had an Arabian buffet in the Terrace Café.  The show was at 5:30 so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, May, World Cruise 3 | Leave a comment

Safaga, Egypt Day 2

Posted on May 23, 2019 by patmathews

May 23, 2019 We were both able to get on the Red Sea snorkeling trip today and Norm was very glad he got to experience it.  We both agreed that it was maybe the top snorkeling we have done anywhere! … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, May, World Cruise 3 | 1 Comment

Safaga, Egypt

Posted on May 22, 2019 by patmathews

May 22, 2019 After hearing last night that our Luxor/Cairo trip was cancelled, we didn’t know what our plans would be for the day, maybe a quiet ship day.  Safaga is a very industrial town with not much going on, … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, May, World Cruise 3 | 1 Comment

Sailing the Suez Canal

Posted on May 15, 2017 by patmathews

May 15, 2017 Today we entered the Suez Canal in the early morning, after waiting for our ship’s turn in line.  It is our second time through the canal so we weren’t surprised by what we saw. It is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, At Sea, May, World Cruise 2 | Leave a comment

Celebrating our 35th with Vow Renewal at Sea

Posted on May 15, 2017 by patmathews

May 14, 2017 First of all, today was Mother’s Day and we had a wonderful brunch. The chefs always outdo themselves with lots of delicious food.  I probably mentioned that there are 67 chefs on board! Just a few pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Anniversary, At Sea, Food, May, World Cruise 2 | 7 Comments

Luxor, Egypt

Posted on May 14, 2017 by patmathews

May 12 and 13, 2017 Here we are in Egypt, our first trip here.  We arrived at the port of Safaga (large port but small town of 5000).  It is 143 miles from here to Luxor and takes about 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, May, World Cruise 2 | 1 Comment

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Posted on December 22, 2015 by patmathews

December 21 Day 167.  I usually don’t refer to the “day” of the 180 day adventure, but sadly, we are winding down, less than 2 weeks left.  Funny, in the past I have thought a 2 week vacation was long! … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, December, World Cruise 1 | 4 Comments