Archives
Grand Turk Historic downtown Cockburn is a mess. We arrived for our second visit to Grand Turk on a windy, overcast day, with spitting rain and rough cloudy water. Of note, by our late-day departure, the sun was shining and the water had returned to its normal sparkling turquoise hue. Originally, we had planned to do a kayak excursion while here – but when the cruise line reversed our itinerary it was… Read More
A nice contrast to Curaçao, Bonaire was my favorite island on this trip. Without a big population or huge tourist industry (the government is limiting cruise ships to one at a time), the island has a laid-back, authentic vibe. Hurray up and visit before it changes! We arranged a private guide and driver here and it was a nice, relaxing choice. The vehicle was pretty beat up, but the A/C did work… Read More
Our first stop in the Spanish Canary Islands was Santa Cruz de la Palma, and the island was a real surprise. One of eight islands in the Canary chain, it was one of three we would be visiting this trip on the Regent Explorer. I did not expect the incredibly dramatic rocky landscape, deep gorges, huge caves, lush vegetation, terraced farming or massive banana farming. My photos do not come close to… Read More
