February 28, 2018

NORWEGIAN CRUISE

DAY 4 - AT SEA

Enjoying a quiet day on board ship

Lunch at O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill

Shepherd's pie and beer

Relaxing by the pool

Afternoon treat - strawberry gelato

Dinner at Garden Cafe Buffet

Prime rib night

Won $55 at slots tonight in the casino

Cabin steward folded towel into elephant - nice touch!

Tomorrow:  Great Stirrip Cay, Bahamas

February 27, 2018

CARIBBEAN CRUISE

DAY 3 - GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND

On the way to Grand Cayman Island via tender with a view of our cruise ship

George Town, Capital of the Cayman Islands, has over 600 banks, as well as government and legislative offices and high-end shopping.

Office building on Warwick Drive

Spotted walking on the sidewalk in downtown George Town

Town Clock

Old model truck of the Tortuga Rum Company which is famous for its rum cakes.

Did a very short walking tour of George Town before heading back to the ship.

Back on board,  I had a wonderful dinner at the Savor Restaurant and saw three hilarious stand-up comedians in the ship's Escape Theater.

Tomorrow:  At Sea

February 26, 2018

NORWEGIAN CRUISE

DAY 2 - FALMOUTH, JAMAICA

View of Falmouth Port from ship

Craft Market at the Falmouth Pier
Enjoyed some Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

I elected for a private walking tour of the City of Falmouth
 Dwight Rose - my tour guide

Water Square
Named for an old circular stone reservoir dating from 1798, the square has a fountain topped by an old waterwheel. Back in the day this fountain pumped fresh water (before New York City had any such luxury). A popular gathering place in the evening with dancing and reggae music.


The Falmouth Courthouse and Town Hall
The original building (1817) was destroyed by fire on August 19, 1926. The courthouse was rebuilt in 1930 using many of the walls still standing.

Falmouth Post Office

Albert George Market - Built in 1894

Named for two of Queen Victoria's grandsons, Albert & George

Once was the site of slave auctions.

Private home near town center

Falmouth retains some fine examples of "Tropical-Georgian" buildings.

Private home near town center

Business in town center

William Knibb Memorial

William Knibb Memorial Church
On July 31, 1838, slaves gathered outside the church for an all-night vigil. awaiting midnight and the dawn of full freedom, when slave-shackles, a whip and iron collar were symbolically buried in a coffin.

William and Mary Kribb's graves behind Church

Falmouth Parish Church - Built in 1795
Oldest Church in Falmouth


Tomorrow:  George Town, Grand Cayman

February 25,2018

CARIBBEAN CRUISE

DAY 1 - AT SEA

Overall Length: 1,069 Feet
20 Floors
Guests: 4,266
Crew: 1,733

Ship leaving Port of Miami



Chandelier in Ship's Atrium over 3 floors

My Studio Cabin #12565
"For the Solo Traveler"

Studio Lounge

For Solo Travelers

I ate here today

Slide area on top deck (floor 20)

Tomorrow: Falmouth, Jamaica

February 9, 2018

TULIP MANIA  - PIER 39 - SAN FRANCISCO

Took a 30 minute "sneak peek" tour of Tulip Mania. It was a beautiful display of flowers and the weather was perfect.