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Iberian Sojourn Cruise - Aug. 2014

Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, including Canary Islands and Madeira
August 2014 on Oceania Insignia with extra day in Lisbon pre-cruise
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Flew overnight to Lisbon, a lovely city. Went sightseeing. Here's Howard's picture of Gloria Elevadore, near our hotel
Flew overnight to Lisbon, a lovely city. Went sightseeing. Here's Howard's picture of Gloria Elevadore, near our hotel		 Oh my, the steps. This is going to be hard for us old folks.
Oh my, the steps. This is going to be hard for us old folks.		 Here comes my favorite elevadore - Bica. Quite old but still useful in avoiding those awful steps.
Here comes my favorite elevadore - Bica. Quite old but still useful in avoiding those awful steps. 		Tiles, often blue and white, are everywhere in Lisbon.
Tiles, often blue and white, are everywhere in Lisbon.
At 3 we checked into our quirky apartment (Lisbonaire) where every apt. is decorated differently. Here's main wall in ours.
At 3 we checked into our quirky apartment (Lisbonaire) where every apt. is decorated differently. Here's main wall in ours.		 I walked through nearby Baixa/Chiado area to Arch Augusta & Praca Comercio
I walked through nearby Baixa/Chiado area to Arch Augusta & Praca Comercio		 Lisbon would not be Lisbon without its graffiti!
Lisbon would not be Lisbon without its graffiti!		 One side of the Travessa near Lavra - gorgeous stuff!
One side of the Travessa near Lavra - gorgeous stuff!
At the top of Lavra elevadore I was surprised to see a small beach
At the top of Lavra elevadore I was surprised to see a small "beach"		 I was really obsessed with the nearby elevadores.
I was really obsessed with the nearby elevadores.		 Elevadore (aka ascensor) from Lavra & graffiti
Elevadore (aka ascensor) from Lavra & graffiti		 If you waited you could photograph 2 together
If you waited you could photograph 2 together
Howard & I both spotted this blue scene off Av Liberdade (photo by Howard)
Howard & I both spotted this blue scene off Av Liberdade (photo by Howard)		 No trip to Lisbon would be complete without a ride on crowded tram # 28
No trip to Lisbon would be complete without a ride on crowded tram # 28		 At 9 the next day Daniel from Bike My Side pulled up at our hotel - birthday surprise for Howard (pictured) -- sidecar tour!
At 9 the next day Daniel from Bike My Side pulled up at our hotel - birthday surprise for Howard (pictured) -- sidecar tour!		 We rode to the top of Eduardo VII park, where you can see all the way down to the river Tejo. (Howard's photo).
We rode to the top of Eduardo VII park, where you can see all the way down to the river Tejo. (Howard's photo).
Daniel took our picture at Eduardo VII & told us about the historic pile of concrete nearby (long, interesting story)
Daniel took our picture at Eduardo VII & told us about the historic pile of concrete nearby (long, interesting story)		 It was fun and enlightening, and we saw and learned a lot.
It was fun and enlightening, and we saw and learned a lot. 		Carmo square, Chiado, is a very important spot to the Portuguese people
Carmo square, Chiado, is a very important spot to the Portuguese people		 Looking down from near the Santa Justa elevator, a very old, popular elevator
Looking down from near the Santa Justa elevator, a very old, popular elevator
Ruins of Carmo Convent
Ruins of Carmo Convent		 The beautiful Torre de Belem from land. From the 1500s, used to be in middle of river pre-earthquake, Manueline art.
The beautiful Torre de Belem from land. From the 1500s, used to be in middle of river pre-earthquake, Manueline art.		 Monument to Discoveries was in scaffolding (sigh) so I got to photograph only part of the Portuguese mariners/officials
Monument to Discoveries was in scaffolding (sigh) so I got to photograph only part of the Portuguese mariners/officials		 Lisbon has a number of beautiful miradouros (viewpoints). This is Santa Luzia
Lisbon has a number of beautiful miradouros (viewpoints). This is Santa Luzia
Us at Santa Luzia with our ship (boarded that afternoon) in the background.
Us at Santa Luzia with our ship (boarded that afternoon) in the background.		 A child at Sta Luzia ponders the tile mural showing Christians attacking Castelo Sao Jorge
A child at Sta Luzia ponders the tile mural showing Christians attacking Castelo Sao Jorge		 We visited 5 miradouros on our own or with Bike My Side, but this was my favorite - beautiful
We visited 5 miradouros on our own or with Bike My Side, but this was my favorite - beautiful		 Daniel and Howard at Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte
Daniel and Howard at Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte
Us at Monte. I had painstakingly plotted how to get there, but Daniel whisked us there in no time.
Us at Monte. I had painstakingly plotted how to get there, but Daniel whisked us there in no time.		 My view of Mouraria from my seat behind Daniel (see me in mirror?)
My view of Mouraria from my seat behind Daniel (see me in mirror?)		 Rua da Gloria - where our hotel was located
Rua da Gloria - where our hotel was located		 Howard & Ruth outside the Lisbonaire after Bike My Side ride
Howard & Ruth outside the Lisbonaire after Bike My Side ride
We boarded Insignia around 1 & I went back out later. Here's art in Olaias Metro station
We boarded Insignia around 1 & I went back out later. Here's art in Olaias Metro station 		Not all of Lisbon is old. Gare do Oriente train/Metro is part of the modern Lisbon
Not all of Lisbon is old. Gare do Oriente train/Metro is part of the modern Lisbon		 Lisbon's Cristo Rei statue from ship. Statue was given as a gift because Portugal didn't take sides in WW II
Lisbon's Cristo Rei statue from ship. Statue was given as a gift because Portugal didn't take sides in WW II		 Beautiful light on Alfama in early AM, from ship on departure day
Beautiful light on Alfama in early AM, from ship on departure day
Tiles & laundry
Tiles & laundry		 More gorgeous tilework
More gorgeous tilework		 After a night on the ship, we went to the nearby flea market to get a backpack. Here's Howard going back down to the ship
After a night on the ship, we went to the nearby flea market to get a backpack. Here's Howard going back down to the ship		 I took Metro & a bus to the gorgeous & lightly visited Palacio Marques de Fronteira
I took Metro & a bus to the gorgeous & lightly visited Palacio Marques de Fronteira
It is a riot of color and tile
It is a riot of color and tile 		House is still lived in, but you can tour it certain times. I just paid my 3 euros & wandered the gardens
House is still lived in, but you can tour it certain times. I just paid my 3 euros & wandered the gardens		 Fronteira pond
Fronteira pond		 Details - top level
Details - top level
Fronteira inside lower niche
Fronteira inside lower niche		 Statue in water and more blue tile
Statue in water and more blue tile		 Rotunda of plates - story goes that royalty didn't want plates reused, so they crushed & reused them here
Rotunda of plates - story goes that royalty didn't want plates reused, so they crushed & reused them here		 Rotunda of plate fragments
Rotunda of plate fragments
Fronteira door
Fronteira door		 Was glad I didn't rush to Sintra, as the Palacio Marques de Fronteira was fabulous
Was glad I didn't rush to Sintra, as the Palacio Marques de Fronteira was fabulous		 One of many busts of Portuguese kings
One of many busts of Portuguese kings		 At 4 it was sailaway time on Insignia & everyone came up top for a wonderful sailaway (Howard's pic)
At 4 it was sailaway time on Insignia & everyone came up top for a wonderful sailaway (Howard's pic)
The gorgeous Manueline Torre from the water at sailaway by Howard
The gorgeous Manueline Torre from the water at sailaway by Howard		 And from the water - Arch Augustus & Praca Comercio
And from the water - Arch Augustus & Praca Comercio		 25 de Abril bridge, named after date Portugal threw off dictator Salazar in (only) 1974. Yes, it's a Golden Gate lookalike.
25 de Abril bridge, named after date Portugal threw off dictator Salazar in (only) 1974. Yes, it's a Golden Gate lookalike. 		I never made it across the river to Cristo Rei, but got a great look at it at sailaway
I never made it across the river to Cristo Rei, but got a great look at it at sailaway
Cristo Rei & Ponte de 25 Abril as we sailed under the bridge & headed out to the Atlantic
Cristo Rei & Ponte de 25 Abril as we sailed under the bridge & headed out to the Atlantic		 Monument (Padrao) to Discoveries from the water
Monument (Padrao) to Discoveries from the water		 Next morning we pulled into Cadiz in southern Spain, closest port to Sevilla.
Next morning we pulled into Cadiz in southern Spain, closest port to Sevilla.		 With new ship friends, we took the COMES bus to Seville. We walked to the Plaza de Espana
With new ship friends, we took the COMES bus to Seville. We walked to the Plaza de Espana
As is normal for Spain, not just Portugal, tile reigns
As is normal for Spain, not just Portugal, tile reigns		 Part of Espana's roof. The decorations are centered around the different provinces in Spain
Part of Espana's roof. The decorations are centered around the different provinces in Spain		 You could rent a rowboat. On this humid 104 degree day, I considered just jumping in the water .
You could rent a rowboat. On this humid 104 degree day, I considered just jumping in the water .		 One of the 2 towers of the moon-shaped complex
One of the 2 towers of the moon-shaped complex
Howard pointed out this scene - thanks, Howard!
Howard pointed out this scene - thanks, Howard!		 One of 22 province benches. This complex was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
One of 22 province benches. This complex was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.		 Plaza Espana curves
Plaza Espana curves		 Balustrade closeup
Balustrade closeup
Next we took a cab to see the 2011 Metropol Parasol, which the residents call the Mushrooms of Encarnacion
Next we took a cab to see the 2011 Metropol Parasol, which the residents call "the Mushrooms of Encarnacion"		 Howard waited in a little cafe while I explored.
Howard waited in a little cafe while I explored.		 Created in 2011; made of pine from Finland; cost 100M euros.
Created in 2011; made of pine from Finland; cost 100M euros. 		Under the wooden mushrooms I went
Under the wooden mushrooms I went
If you paid 3 euros you could walk above the city, looking at rooftops and at least 5 churches
If you paid 3 euros you could walk above the city, looking at rooftops and at least 5 churches		 Convento de la Paz reminded me of lovely Santorini
Convento de la Paz reminded me of lovely Santorini		 We took the train back to Cadiz & by that time I got my 2nd wind & explored Cadiz. The Nueva Cathedral is so pretty
We took the train back to Cadiz & by that time I got my 2nd wind & explored Cadiz. The Nueva Cathedral is so pretty 		Lighthouse at dusk. When the sun went down people clapped & rushed off to dinner
Lighthouse at dusk. When the sun went down people clapped & rushed off to dinner
Woke up in Gibraltar; took a Rock taxi tour with 4 Brits from another ship. 1st stop Pillar of Hercules, then St. Michael's Cave
Woke up in Gibraltar; took a Rock taxi tour with 4 Brits from another ship. 1st stop Pillar of Hercules, then St. Michael's Cave		 Goopey blueberry ice cream with a little caramel mixed in
Goopey blueberry ice cream with a little caramel mixed in		 Purple
Purple 		Then it was on to the Barbary apes den. They were everywhere.
Then it was on to the Barbary apes den. They were everywhere.
It was baby season!
It was baby season!		 Learning to climb
Learning to climb		 Bunch of babes
Bunch of babes		 Silly ape! The apes grab things and are a bit of a nuisance! (Howard's photo)
Silly ape! The apes grab things and are a bit of a nuisance! (Howard's photo)
Young ape on ledge (photo by Howard)
Young ape on ledge (photo by Howard)		 Howard got some GREAT shots!
Howard got some GREAT shots! 		View of Gib from the Rock
View of Gib from the Rock		 British officers. Gib was ceded to Great Britain in 1713
British officers. Gib was ceded to Great Britain in 1713
Great Siege Tunnels - 1779 attack on Gib
Great Siege Tunnels - 1779 attack on Gib		 Went to the airport to walk over the runway. Heard loudspeaker, Please don't stop on runway.
Went to the airport to walk over the runway. Heard loudspeaker, "Please don't stop on runway."		 This is why - plane going out; had to clear the runway!
This is why - plane going out; had to clear the runway!		 Traffic jam for plane with Rock in background
Traffic jam for plane with Rock in background
5 minutes later the gates went up & people were on their way
5 minutes later the gates went up & people were on their way		 Went to Europa Point to see mosque built for people working on the Rock
Went to Europa Point to see mosque built for people working on the Rock		 The beautiful lighthouse
The beautiful lighthouse 		Came back to the ship & was startled by this (from crew safety drill)
Came back to the ship & was startled by this (from crew safety drill)
Crew members saying goodbye to Gibraltar
Crew members saying goodbye to Gibraltar		 Leaving Gibraltar - view from the fishes
Leaving Gibraltar - view from the fishes		 Dinner at Polo (photo by Maitre 'D at Toscana)
Dinner at Polo (photo by Maitre 'D at Toscana)		 1st day at sea - along coast of Africa; Howard played golf & I piddled around.
1st day at sea - along coast of Africa; Howard played "golf" & I piddled around.
Woke up on Lanzarote, eastern most island of Canaries - all is black, brown and white!
Woke up on Lanzarote, eastern most island of Canaries - all is black, brown and white!		 Went to pick up car from CI Car: The Opel you reserved was damaged, but we have a great car. Can you drive an automatic?
Went to pick up car from CI Car: "The Opel you reserved was damaged, but we have a great car. Can you drive an automatic?"		 100 volcanoes on the island. We drove on excellent roads to Timanfaya National Park.
100 volcanoes on the island. We drove on excellent roads to Timanfaya National Park. 		Got there soon after opening; good thing, because when we left at 11 there were tons of cars waiting to get in.
Got there soon after opening; good thing, because when we left at 11 there were tons of cars waiting to get in.
A ranger puts brush down a hole & this happens soon after. (Photo by Howard)
A ranger puts brush down a hole & this happens soon after. (Photo by Howard)		 And water put down a hole causes this!
And water put down a hole causes this!		 A bus takes you around a 14 km route. First eruptions here were in 1730 & covered 11 villages.
A bus takes you around a 14 km route. First eruptions here were in 1730 & covered 11 villages.		 Line of cars waiting to get in. Glad I was warned about that pre-cruise.
Line of cars waiting to get in. Glad I was warned about that pre-cruise.
For 12 euros, you could pay for a camel ride. We passed.
For 12 euros, you could pay for a camel ride. We passed.		 Charco de Los Clicos, a green lake, from the viewpoint.
Charco de Los Clicos, a green lake, from the viewpoint.		 This is a vineyard in the Canary Islands, La Geria region
This is a vineyard in the Canary Islands, La Geria region		 Vines in their zocos
Vines in their "zocos"
Al Campesino, a Cesar Manrique site. There was a restaurant in a cave, small museum, walkways and lots of green and white.
Al Campesino, a Cesar Manrique site. There was a restaurant in a cave, small museum, walkways and lots of green and white.		 Manrique believed in blending art with low-keyed development. Each place he designed had a theme. Here, it was monkeys.
Manrique believed in blending art with low-keyed development. Each place he designed had a theme. Here, it was monkeys.		 Windmill in Teguise near church by Howard
Windmill in Teguise near church by Howard		 Senhora Guadalupe Plaza de Constitucion, Teguise
Senhora Guadalupe Plaza de Constitucion, Teguise
When leaving we passed an unusual place.
When leaving we passed an unusual place.		 Drove to Tias to see the housing development of Villareales.
Drove to Tias to see the housing development of Villareales. 		Traditional but functional Lanzarote chimney at Villareales
Traditional but functional Lanzarote chimney at Villareales		 Stunning!
Stunning!
Next day, another Canary Island: La Palma. (Early morning by the dock in Santa Cruz)
Next day, another Canary Island: La Palma. (Early morning by the dock in Santa Cruz)		 Got another rental car & drove to a walkable volcano. While parking, we were passed by camels, & then their owner!
Got another rental car & drove to a walkable volcano. While parking, we were passed by camels, & then their owner!		 We are so high up that we're above the clouds
We are so high up that we're above the clouds		 San Antonio volcano that last erupted in 1971
San Antonio volcano that last erupted in 1971
As we walked around the rim, I heard wailing in the valley for 3 about minutes
As we walked around the rim, I heard wailing in the valley for 3 about minutes		 We had never seen a lizard with blue markings before
We had never seen a lizard with blue markings before 		Howard did a partial walk & then amused himself photographing the lizards
Howard did a partial walk & then amused himself photographing the lizards		 Family at end of camel ride, Volcan San Antonio
Family at end of camel ride, Volcan San Antonio
Next we drove to see lighthouses. Howard pronounced the drive NF (no fun - many switchbacks, narrow roads, manual shift)
Next we drove to see lighthouses. Howard pronounced the drive "NF" (no fun - many switchbacks, narrow roads, manual shift)		 At least the salt flats by the lighthouse were interesting!
At least the salt flats by the lighthouse were interesting!		 For his NF drive Howard was rewarded with an excellent lunch at the restaurant overlooking the salt flats & lighthouses.
For his NF drive Howard was rewarded with an excellent lunch at the restaurant overlooking the salt flats & lighthouses.		 Nestled right up against the lava was - I don't know, but I liked it!
Nestled right up against the lava was - I don't know, but I liked it!
Back to Santa Cruz for a short visit. Here are balconies on Av Maritima made with resin-rich center of Canary pine
Back to Santa Cruz for a short visit. Here are balconies on Av Maritima made with resin-rich center of Canary pine		 Madeira, Portugal! With Carol & Mike, we took a taxi tour. After Pico dos Barcelos was Nuns Valley, Eira do Serrado viewpoint
Madeira, Portugal! With Carol & Mike, we took a taxi tour. After Pico dos Barcelos was Nuns Valley, Eira do Serrado viewpoint		 Pretty St. Anthony (Santo Antonio) church from Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint over city
Pretty St. Anthony (Santo Antonio) church from Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint over city		 I didn't realize there would be so many steps to the upper viewpoint.
I didn't realize there would be so many steps to the upper viewpoint.
Then Camara de Lobos, a lovely town made famous by Churchill
Then Camara de Lobos, a lovely town made famous by Churchill		 Fishing boats at harbor
Fishing boats at harbor		 Camara is surrounded by terraced fields
Camara is surrounded by terraced fields 		Salted cod drying in the sun
Salted cod drying in the sun
Ruth under the cod by Howard
Ruth under the cod by Howard		 On to the Rancho viewpoint on Cabo Girao, highest cliff in Europe
On to the Rancho viewpoint on Cabo Girao, highest cliff in Europe		 Taxi tour mate,shipmate & fellow Marylander Carol took our picture at Girao
Taxi tour mate,shipmate & fellow Marylander Carol took our picture at Girao		 A cable car goes down the cliff to the farms and beaches below
A cable car goes down the cliff to the farms and beaches below
Stepping onto the glass platform at Cabo Girao upper viewpoint
Stepping onto the glass platform at Cabo Girao upper viewpoint		 Lean over a little & this is what you see. Too much, well, you can guess!
Lean over a little & this is what you see. Too much, well, you can guess!		 Ruth's first selfie with an SLR. (Howard was hanging back)
Ruth's first selfie with an SLR. (Howard was hanging back)		 On to the famous wicker toboggan sled ride in Monte; in business since the 1930s
On to the famous wicker toboggan sled ride in Monte; in business since the 1930s
You ride downhill with only rubber boots on the men to steer & slow you down. It looked fun, but too dangerous for us to try
You ride downhill with only rubber boots on the men to steer & slow you down. It looked fun, but too dangerous for us to try		 They go fast - just check the YouTube videos!
They go fast - just check the YouTube videos!		 Monte Church was decorated with plastic flowers
Monte Church was decorated with plastic flowers		 When there aren't enough customers some men play cards
When there aren't enough customers some men play cards
We took the cable car (teleferico) down to Funchal. Insignia is in background.
We took the cable car (teleferico) down to Funchal. Insignia is in background.		 I stayed in town to visit beautiful Sao Tiago fort. Daniel Madeira Taxis driver took Howard back to port.
I stayed in town to visit beautiful Sao Tiago fort. Daniel Madeira Taxis driver took Howard back to port.		 Found a little beach behind the fort - only locals there.
Found a little beach behind the fort - only locals there.		 Pretty 17th C Sao Tiago in Zona Velha
Pretty 17th C Sao Tiago in Zona Velha
Sentinal boxes reminded me of El Morro in San Juan
Sentinal boxes reminded me of El Morro in San Juan		 Only spent 20 minutes here but photography was amazing.
Only spent 20 minutes here but photography was amazing.		 Love old Portuguese churches.This is Socorro AKA Santa Maria.
Love old Portuguese churches.This is Socorro AKA Santa Maria. 		Then I walked down Santa Maria to find the wonderful painted doors of Funchal.
Then I walked down Santa Maria to find the wonderful painted doors of Funchal.
Fish in Old Town
Fish in Old Town		 My favorite painted door (see Doors gallery for more doors)
My favorite painted door (see "Doors" gallery for more doors)		 Cable cars went above my head as I walked through Old Town
Cable cars went above my head as I walked through Old Town		 Next day, at sea. You know something special is coming when the international flags go out
Next day, at sea. You know something special is coming when the international flags go out
Start of Big O Officers Challenge 2014, 1st Challenge for Insignia this year
Start of Big O Officers Challenge 2014, 1st Challenge for Insignia this year		 Let the games begin! The officers competed against cruisers. Howard gives shuffleboard a shot.
Let the games begin! The officers competed against cruisers. Howard gives shuffleboard a shot.		 Young Emily from Belgium was really good at sports - bet she beat the officer!
Young Emily from Belgium was really good at sports - bet she beat the officer!		 Ball toss
Ball toss
A little help from an officer might get the ball through the cans
A little help from an officer might get the ball through the cans		 After Toscana dinner (same dress, same ocean, different day)
After Toscana dinner (same dress, same ocean, different day)		 Woke up in Motril, Spain & took Spain Day Tours trip to Granada for Alhambra visit. Here's 1st sighting by Howard.
Woke up in Motril, Spain & took Spain Day Tours trip to Granada for Alhambra visit. Here's 1st sighting by Howard.		 Alhambra Generlife Gardens by Howard - nice, but quite frankly, we were melting with the heat and too wilted to fully enjoy them
Alhambra Generlife Gardens by Howard - nice, but quite frankly, we were melting with the heat and too wilted to fully enjoy them
Intricate Moorish carvings and tiles abound.
Intricate Moorish carvings and tiles abound.		 I hate to admit it, but Howard took the better shot of this well-photographed scene!
I hate to admit it, but Howard took the better shot of this well-photographed scene!		 I liked the reflection
I liked the reflection 		The guide was giving great info but all I could think about was the scenery around me
The guide was giving great info but all I could think about was the scenery around me
I was always looking up
I was always looking up		 The artwork is incredible.
The artwork is incredible.		 Lots of scrollwork
Lots of scrollwork		 More beautiful work
More beautiful work
Had to carry backpacks in front to protect the artwork.
Had to carry backpacks in front to protect the artwork.		 Yet more of Palacio Nazaries at Alhambra
Yet more of Palacio Nazaries at Alhambra		 Alhambra
Alhambra 		Too hot to smile, Howard poses from Alhambra with Albaicin in background
Too hot to smile, Howard poses from Alhambra with Albaicin in background
The group was then taken to the Albaicin (Old Town, pictured here; photo by Howard)
The group was then taken to the Albaicin (Old Town, pictured here; photo by Howard)		 We had lunch under misting tents at a Granada restaurant. Ahh...good idea when it's a humid 100 degrees!
We had lunch under misting tents at a Granada restaurant. Ahh...good idea when it's a humid 100 degrees!		 Howard snagged an extra Polo rezzie & Oceania made him a cake with his name. Will you still need me, will you still feed me?
Howard snagged an extra Polo rezzie & Oceania made him a cake with his name. Will you still need me, will you still feed me?		 Next day, Valencia. Took shuttle to the old part. Here's statue on Pintor Lopez near shuttle stop
Next day, Valencia. Took shuttle to the old part. Here's statue on Pintor Lopez near shuttle stop
Statues on bridge reminded me of Prague
Statues on bridge reminded me of Prague		 Belles Artes across way with statue on bridge by Pintor Lopez
Belles Artes across way with statue on bridge by Pintor Lopez		 Details around Plaza de la Virgin in Citutat Vella (Old Town)
Details around Plaza de la Virgin in Citutat Vella (Old Town)		 Cathedral is Gothic with elements of Baroque & Romanesque.
Cathedral is Gothic with elements of Baroque & Romanesque.
Even Town Hall has His Holiness presiding over it
Even Town Hall has His Holiness presiding over it		 Great place for a bike ride with Dad
Great place for a bike ride with Dad		 Circled back around to Cathedral - wow, such detail
Circled back around to Cathedral - wow, such detail		 I am SO glad I didn't bypass the Old City & head straight to Arts & Sciences
I am SO glad I didn't bypass the Old City & head straight to Arts & Sciences
Amusing street art
Amusing street art		 Old ice cream sign in the Old City
Old ice cream sign in the Old City		 Continuing south I ran into the Ceramics Museum - whoa!
Continuing south I ran into the Ceramics Museum - whoa!		 Alligators and misplaced heads - oh my
Alligators and misplaced heads - oh my
Walked into the PO to see the dome.
Walked into the PO to see the dome. 		Had a snack at McDs & took a bus to Arts & Sciences. Here's L'Umbracle.
Had a snack at McDs & took a bus to Arts & Sciences. Here's L'Umbracle.		 Designed by Valencian Calatrava; here's huge Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, 2nd in size only to Sydney's
Designed by Valencian Calatrava; here's huge Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, 2nd in size only to Sydney's		 A perfect modern complement to the Old City
A perfect modern complement to the Old City
Agora & bridge
Agora & bridge		 Principe Felipe Sciences museum, Agora & bridge
Principe Felipe Sciences museum, Agora & bridge		 A tiny rowboat next to what I call the Beetle
A tiny rowboat next to what I call " the Beetle"		 Beetle is the Hemispheric- IMAX. planetarium etc.
Beetle is the Hemispheric- IMAX. planetarium etc.
Calatrava designed the place so you could get photographs without too many people in the way
Calatrava designed the place so you could get photographs without too many people in the way		 Incredible place. Was built over 9 years & completed in 2003.
Incredible place. Was built over 9 years & completed in 2003.		 From this side the beetle looks more like an eye.
From this side the beetle looks more like an eye.		 Bet this place is magic at dawn or dusk with reflections
Bet this place is magic at dawn or dusk with reflections
L'Umbracle from lower level
L'Umbracle from lower level		 Principe Felipe & Agora from lower level
Principe Felipe & Agora from lower level		 Beautiful place
Beautiful place		 Palau again, or what I call The Helmet.
Palau again, or what I call "The Helmet."
Having fun
Having fun 		Whole complex is a photographer's dream
Whole complex is a photographer's dream		 Part of Pont lAssut De L'Or pedestrian & car bridge
Part of Pont lAssut De L'Or pedestrian & car bridge		 On Valencia night, Oceania held its Special Salute show with Ass't CD, Capt, GM, CD, Embassador, Chf purser & others thanking us
On Valencia night, Oceania held its Special Salute show with Ass't CD, Capt, GM, CD, Embassador, Chf purser & others thanking us
They announced crew member of the month, an assistant waiter. He was moved to tears.
They announced crew member of the month, an assistant waiter. He was moved to tears.		 CD Leslie, 2 entertainers, excellent cabin attendants Iryna & Alex in back, others
CD Leslie, 2 entertainers, excellent cabin attendants Iryna & Alex in back, others		 Howard likes to photograph from outside the lounge as various groups are assembling. Here's his favorite group!
Howard likes to photograph from outside the lounge as various groups are assembling. Here's his favorite group!		 Woke up in Palma de Mallorca with a view of Belver Castle from the ship 8 AM
Woke up in Palma de Mallorca with a view of Belver Castle from the ship 8 AM
Porto Pi lighthouse was nearby. I took the same picture I took of it in 2005!
Porto Pi lighthouse was nearby. I took the same picture I took of it in 2005!		 Palma is a big wealthy resort area but the charm lies outside in the countryside.
Palma is a big wealthy resort area but the charm lies outside in the countryside.		 1st we drove to Port de Soller with its typical narrow streets
1st we drove to Port de Soller with its typical narrow streets 		Historic tram from Soller to Port de Soller
Historic tram from Soller to Port de Soller
Howard managed to find a great view of Sa Creu old new lighthouses
Howard managed to find a great view of Sa Creu old new lighthouses		 We drove down the coast to Son Marroig, former home of an Austrian duke.
We drove down the coast to Son Marroig, former home of an Austrian duke.		 Typical terraced fields on Mallorca
Typical terraced fields on Mallorca		 We had visited this watchtower in 2005 but I wanted to photograph it again (Torre del Verger near Banyulbufar)
We had visited this watchtower in 2005 but I wanted to photograph it again (Torre del Verger near Banyulbufar)
You could climb ladder to the top but it was a tight squeeze
You could climb ladder to the top but it was a tight squeeze		 We awoke early in Barcelona. 2750 mile cruise is done. Had early breakfast on the Terrace next to the cable car.
We awoke early in Barcelona. 2750 mile cruise is done. Had early breakfast on the Terrace next to the cable car.		 If these are placed on your bags, run like hell when you get to Heathrow. We had a nighmarish connection experience there.
If these are placed on your bags, run like hell when you get to Heathrow. We had a nighmarish connection experience there.		 Anyone going to Filadelfia?
Anyone going to Filadelfia?
They sure have tiny drinks on British Airways (plus tasteless chicken). But at least we made it home OK....
They sure have tiny drinks on British Airways (plus tasteless chicken). But at least we made it home OK....
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