Category Archives: Excursions

Durban, South Africa

Posted on November 27, 2015 by patmathews

November 27 Well, this morning the pilot arrived by helicopter again!  And this time I got a picture. We met our guide, Tony, and embarked on the excursion to the Tala Game Reserve.  It was a chilly, drizzly day and a … Continue reading →

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Richards Bay, South Africa

Posted on November 27, 2015 by patmathews

November 26, Thanksgiving Day in the US It is hard to believe that we are already at Thanksgiving, and what a different one this was. We sailed into the harbor of Richards Bay and first heard the sound of a … Continue reading →

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Maputo, Mozambique

Posted on November 25, 2015 by patmathews

November 25 We arrived in Maputo under cloudy skies and thought it might rain (November – March is the rainy season), but it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day, perfect for our walking tour. Our ship docked very … Continue reading →

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Nosy Be, Madagascar

Posted on November 22, 2015 by patmathews

November 21 Nosy Be (which means “Big Island”in Malagasy) is our destination today.  It lies off the northern coast of Madagascar. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world, and has its own distinct ecosystem and extraordinary wildlife.  Approximately … Continue reading →

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Posted on November 20, 2015 by patmathews

November 19 We sailed into the port of Dar es Salaam this morning and went on an excursion to historic Bagamoyo.  This coastal village has a rich history and culture.  It is the closest point by sea from Zanzibar, so … Continue reading →

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Posted on November 18, 2015 by patmathews

November 18 We slept well last night!  This morning at breakfast everyone was buzzing about what happened to the passengers that delayed the ship sailing until 12:45 AM, instead of 6 PM. There were all kinds of rumors going around. … Continue reading →

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Mombasa, Kenya

Posted on November 18, 2015 by patmathews

November 17 Once upon a time, in a city called Mombasa in the country of Kenya, Norm and Pat had a great (or not so great) adventure! Curious?  Read on! We were greeted at the pier by a group of … Continue reading →

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Seychelles – Mahe and La Digue

Posted on November 15, 2015 by patmathews

November 12 We had three wonderful days in the Seychelles and I will post about each of them here.  I tried yesterday but the internet was not working well enough to even pull up the site to post. First let … Continue reading →

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Penang, Malaysia

Posted on November 5, 2015 by patmathews

November 5 Penang is an island of Malaysia and still has a lot of British influence in its capital, Georgetown.  The city itself was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. David was our guide for our full day … Continue reading →

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Kuching, Malaysia

Posted on November 2, 2015 by patmathews

November 2 Last night we heard an incredibe piano performance by Panos Karan, his second of this segment of the cruise.  He departs tomorrow.  He and Van-Anh Nguyen (the other pianist) were surprised to find 2 pianists on board at … Continue reading →

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