Welcome to The Seychelles! I was so excited to be able to visit the beaches here. The beauty was there but high winds and humidity put a slight damper on our trip, but not much! The Seychelles archipelago, a sprinkling of islands in the Indian Ocean, boasts a fascinating history. Mahe, the largest island, is … More Seychelles, Africa
I’m going to pause my post writing for a day or two in order to give you an update on Africa. It sure got here quick! I’ll post Mumbai day 2, Abu Dhabu and Dubai over the next few days as we are resting. People laugh and say, you’re on a cruise, why do you … More AFRICA!!!!
As we disembarked in Dubai we set off for a whirlwind exploration of this fascinating city. We were with a group of friends, more like family really, and with some packing challenges ahead (beachwear for Seychelles and safari gear for Africa!), our newfound family came to the rescue. They generously provided safari clothes and even … More Dubai, UAE
Our Abu Dhabi adventure started a little later than planned, thanks to a late ship arrival. But hey, less sightseeing meant more time for…desert fun! We were all feeling a bit burnt out from endless tours, so we decided to ditch the museums and embrace some wild desert activities. First stop: The Sheikh Zayed Grand … More Abu Dhabi, UAE
Our visit to the Elephanta Caves wasn’t quite what I’d envisioned. The heat and crowds made it difficult to fully appreciate the carvings, but luckily some internet research filled in the gaps. To access the caves we had to first climb 124 steps. Chuck made it about half way and had to go back. His … More Mumbai, India Day 2
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