Friday 28^th December – Marguerita Island, Venezuela.

No photographs today... We had a quiet day. Spent the morning on the beach which was only about 500 yards from the ship but was very much a local’s beach. Lots of families were there with pic-nics and barbeques just enjoying themselves in the sea and on the beach.

Only a very small shop in the port facility but managed to buy a bottle of “Old Tom” gin for $7US. Had tasted it in my ginvent calendar, so knew it was nice!

Saturday 29^th December – La Guaria, Venezuela.

No trips booked from the ship and advised not to go ashore independently as the barrios (slums) come right down the hillside by the port.

Ship berthed right under the main runway for the town, so we have planes taking off over us all day… You can imagine how much I enjoyed that!!

 

 

As you can see there's not much room on the slopes for development

Sunday 30^th December – Curacao.

“Discover Curacao” trip was a bit disappointing. We would have been better staying in Willemstad (the capital) which is very pretty.

Walked across the floating swing-bridge (only just making it before it opened!) and had to get a ferry back to the ship.

Watched the ship leave port from the “owner’s suite” balcony. It pays to have friends in high places. Have been invited to dine at the Captain’s Table for New Year’s Eve!!! We said ok…