Our Last Day in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Dave and I had an evening flight so we had a whole day to continue our exploration of San Juan, Puerto Rico.  I had scheduled…

CincyCinco

Did you know that an estimated 81 million avocados will be consumed on Cinco de Mayo?  Major cities all across the US will be celebrating…

Cruise Ship Excursion in St. Lucia, The Catamaran Ride, Part 2

Dave and I had just explored the island of St. Lucia by coach and we were ready for the second half of our tour.  Our…

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion in St. Lucia, The Scenic Drive, Part 1

In the harbor,  the cruise ship was tucked into a little cove at Pointe Seraphine.  We had just arrived in St. Lucia where we were…

St. James Parish, the Oldest Church in Barbados

On our cruise stop visit to Barbados, my friend Dave negotiated a great deal with the taxi driver and guide, to take us through the…

Bridgetown, Barbados Walking Tour

Setting off towards the island capitol of Barbados, I left the cruise port and found a walking path reaching the heart of the city.  Bridgetown…

Barbados Taxi Tour, West Side of the Island

Strolling through Bridgetown, I was approached by a driver who offered me a great deal on a tour of Barbados.  His name was Gene and…

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Walking Tour

A gorgeous scene awaited us as our cruise ship docked in the port of St. Maarten, the Dutch side of the island.  We were met…

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Downtown Walking Tour

At dawn, I caught my first glimpse of the beautiful island of St. Thomas with its sailboats and yachts in the harbor.   A softness settled…

Strolling Through Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (Part 2)

, I picked up a couple of bottles of water from a nearby refreshment stand  to hold me over until lunch. The next stop on…