Category: Amazon, Caribbean and Azores

Today was Day two of our marathon Atlantic crossing, and it is getting noticeably warmer (33 degrees at one point in the day, apparently). The pool by the Eros Bar has finally been filled, and folks have been taking to the water to cool down – a little too late for some people, I fear, who are starting to resemble...

Today was our first in a five-day marathon run across the Atlantic Ocean. The days can be long and the temperature will gradually increase; this is a perfect opportunity for passengers to settle into a good book or two, top up their tans on the top decks or indulge in one or two of the activities laid on for them...

Today, we arrived in Mindelo, on the Isle of Sao Vincente (St Vincent) in the Cape Verde Islands. The islands are located only a few miles off the coast of Africa. Having visited several times before, I think it’s fair to say that Mindelo divides people; they either really like it or they hate it… we rather like the place,...

It’s been another relatively uneventful day at sea. Having classes in the afternoons means we are able to get up at a civilised time and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. The remainder of the morning was more or less a repeat of yesterday, with us sat on the sheltered deck by the pool, tapping away on our laptops. Being there also...

Today, we were at sea, heading towards the Cape Verde Islands. My classes were well attended again, with a burstingly full 32 people in the first class and 21 in the second, and a few viewing-only onlookers. The session today was on Perspective. There’s never a good time to deal with the subject, which is quite challenging to many people,...