After viewing the lava fields, we enjoyed a stop at the Bodegas Rubicon, where we tasted some of the local wine and cheese. The vineyards here are very different looking-vines are planted inside semicircular lava stone walls in rows. The wine is refreshing and we brought back a few bottles to enjoy on the ship. I’ve included some pictures of the winery, which was very beautiful.
May Day-a lovely day to arrive in Cobh! Everyone is in a holiday mood-people are strolling with their babies, small children and dogs. A fair is set up on the waterside and the restaurants, streets, and pubs are crowded. It’s a lovely town with multi-colored houses and shops lining the promenade. John and I visited the Titanic Museum-we are kind of Titanic nerds and this was her last stop before heading to New York. One hundred and twenty three passengers emigrated here. The museum is very well done. Afterwards we had a refreshment at the local! .
On Thursday, May 11th the Captain and crew said farewell to the passengers on our last day at sea. The Zuiderdam singers opened the program, followed by the Cruise Director, Ian, with a slide show of various department members and a retrospective of the ports we visited. Then, to the tune of We are Family, the crew took the stage to say farewell. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house -both among the passengers and the crew!
Amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos great job mom! -Jackie
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics Jean! Miss you! Alane
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
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