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MSC CRUISE – LESSER ANTILLES Barbados Mar 15, 2022 Barbados is in the Caribbean region, but out in the Atlantic 100 miles east of Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia with a volcanic origin. Barbados has formed from coral and has a gentler, … Continue reading →

MSC CRUISE – LESSER ANTILLES Antigua and Barbuda   March 12, 2022 Antigua and Barbuda . Tourism dominates the local economy of both islands. Antigua and Barbuda are nicknamed “Land of 365 beaches” due to the stunning white sand beaches that surround … Continue reading →

MSC CRUISES – LESSER ANTILLES British Virgin Islands March 11, 2022 The British Virgin Islands are a self-governing British overseas territory just to the north-east of the US Virgin Islands. 60 islands and keys, 43 uninhabited, the islands fall into two types: the majority are … Continue reading →

Dominica March 8-9, 2022 Dominica is often known as “The Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system. The most mountainous island of the Lesser Antilles, its … Continue reading →

MSC CRUISE – LESSER ANTILLES Sint Maarten – March 5-7, 13, 2022 Saint Martin is one island split between the French Saint-Martin and the Dutch Sint Maarten. Beauty abounds with bluffs overlooking pretty harbors, sandy-cliffed beaches and tranquil rocky coves where … Continue reading →

Mexico City February 11 to 21, 2022 After losing my wallet and day pack (computer, Kindle, umbrella) in Salvador Brazil, I had to end my trip and come home. My Covid PCR was positive so I had to quarantine for … Continue reading →

BAHIA (“bay”) is the fourth-largest Brazilian state by population and the 5th-largest by area. Bahia’s capital is the city of Salvador on a spit of land separating the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic. Once a monarchial stronghold dominated by agricultural, slaving, and ranching interests, … Continue reading →

I have always loved walking – it remains the only passion (of many that didn’t last) that I have had my entire life. It is part of hiking, and my spiritual side is found in nature. Spending time in the … Continue reading →

Brazil – Pernambuco (Recife) Feb 5-6, 2022 After a busy afternoon seeing Joao Pessoa, I caught the 6 pm bus to Recife (Progresso, 120 km, 50 BR). PERNAMBUCO. With an estimated population of 9.6 million people as of 2020, it … Continue reading →

Brazil – Ceará (Fortaleza) Feb 3-4, 2022 CEARA pronounced locally as [sjaˈɾa] or [sɪaˈɾa]) is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is also one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the … Continue reading →