Peter's Travel Blog

Today, we arrived in Mindelo. This is our third visit, and once again, it’s a Sunday! In other words, we’ve yet to see the place in full swing; I imagine it can be quite bustling… who knows? Either way, Mindelo doesn’t change very much (on a Sunday, at least); men hang around on street corners in social groups, leaving one...

Today, I taught Linear Perspective to the A and B groups. It’s a tricky subject to teach at the best of times, made all the more difficult with time constraints and a cold that I just don’t seem able to shake. At the end of the sessions, I felt totally drained and just wanted to sleep. My appetite is also...

After a rather feverish night, I woke up with a very sore throat, and the prospect of two more classes. I’ve been Norman-Collier-ing all day, my voice remaining on the side of slightly squeaky; I got through it though, with lots of tea and water.   As the day wore on, my voice has diminished, to the point where I’m...

Today, we arrived in Madeira. Most importantly, though, Tracey arrived right on time, without any hitches whatsoever. A 6am flight from London Heathrow brought her to Madeira’s International Airport at roughly 10:30am. She was on board the Marco Polo by 11am.   It’s only been a short stay in Funchal; we left port at 2pm, heading for Mindelo, in the...

I really hadn’t planned to stay up late, but peer pressure got the better of me (m’lud). Last night’s late-night cabaret, in Scotts Bar, came highly recommended, and I have to say I’m glad I stayed awake for it.   Titled ‘Trash The Seventies’, Gareth (Cruise Director), Amy (Assistant Cruise Director), Richard (UK Guest Act) and Andi (Performance Host) all...