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Walvis Bay, Namibia, Dec. 17
Azamara, Namibia

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Dec. 17

Having spent the day exploring the Namib Desert, I can now say “been there, dune that.”  (Whether I should is … Continue reading Walvis Bay, Namibia, Dec. 17

Luanda, Angola, Dec. 14
Angola, Azamara

Luanda, Angola, Dec. 14

For anyone used to cruising in Europe or the Caribbean, West African ports are an eye-opener:  noisier, smellier, messier, and … Continue reading Luanda, Angola, Dec. 14

Ghana, Dec. 10
Azamara, Ghana

Ghana, Dec. 10

Lush yet dry, a little rich yet a lot poor, unspoiled yet trash-strewn, the slice of Ghana we saw was … Continue reading Ghana, Dec. 10

The Gambia and Senegal, Fathala Wildlife Reserve, Dec. 6
Azamara, Senegal, The Gambia

The Gambia and Senegal, Fathala Wildlife Reserve, Dec. 6

Stepping off the ship this morning, I felt like I was stepping into the pages of an Alexander McCall Smith … Continue reading The Gambia and Senegal, Fathala Wildlife Reserve, Dec. 6

Gran Canaria, Dec. 3
Azamara, Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria, Dec. 3

Sayeth the ship’s information sheet: “The residents of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria enjoy the second-best climate the world.”  Sayeth … Continue reading Gran Canaria, Dec. 3

Madeira, Dec. 2
Azamara, Madeira

Madeira, Dec. 2

Today’s forecast promised rain from morning til night.  Said the sun: “frankly, Madeira, I don’t give a damn” about your … Continue reading Madeira, Dec. 2

Lisbon (Again!) and an Intro to Azamara
Azamara, Portugal

Lisbon (Again!) and an Intro to Azamara

Lisbon again!  Why so soon?  It’s the starting point of a 3-week cruise with my brother down to Cape Town, … Continue reading Lisbon (Again!) and an Intro to Azamara

Porto and Heartfelt Thank-Yous, Oct. 25
Portugal, Viking

Porto and Heartfelt Thank-Yous, Oct. 25

Porto, fittingly, is our final port o’call.  (Sorry, but just a little bit.)  I signed up for a tour described … Continue reading Porto and Heartfelt Thank-Yous, Oct. 25

Portugal, Viking

Lamego, Oct. 23

No glorious sunrise this morning, but nature chose to show off with a rainbow.  The arc followed us all the … Continue reading Lamego, Oct. 23

Portugal, Viking

Favaios, Oct. 22

Today began with the most magnificent sunrise I’ve ever seen, but the sun quickly exited stage left and gray skies … Continue reading Favaios, Oct. 22

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