Tenerife, Canary Islands
After leaving Cape Verde, a further three days at sea brought us to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. We chose to wonder the streets and enjoy the pavement cafes. Santa Cruz comes alive on a sunny Saturday morning. We were transported back to our eight happy years living in Spain – good weather and happy people, along with parks and flower troughs full of colour.
We were one of FIVE cruise ships berthed along the jetty. A pleasant kilometre’s walk along the ‘blue line’ led us into the centre of town.
Family life is paramount to the Spanish. We saw a wonderful example of this when a tiny battery driven car, ably manoeuvred by a little three-year-old, (complete with his car radio blaring!!), drove past us, along with proud father, uncle and sister!
Our six hour stop over came to an end with Borealis doing a spectacular 360 degree turn within her own length, before we set sail. Our bows swung very close to another British ship – the Ventura – but without incident, happily confirmed with an exchange of BIG white hand waving and ship’s hoots!
Homeward Bound:
And so, this wonderful voyage draws to a close – we’re just entering the ‘rock and roll waters’ around Cape Finisterre and we’ve been warned of a bumpy night in bed tonight as we enter the Bay of Biscay. All this of course, is now ‘old hat’ – we’ve had plenty of time to find our sea legs! Lots of happy memories to store away, or regale you with for many months to come – we’ll try not to bore you to death!
My personal highlight would have to be Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef – a dream come true. A close second would be our three day safari from the luxury Biyela Lodge where we were ‘up close and personal’ with Africa’s wild animals. We felt honoured to be amongst them. The journey has made us even more determined to preserve this wonderful planet for our grandchildren, and many generations to come.
Thanks for joining me, and for all the lovely comments. I hope to be with you again in late August, when we plan to take Molly (our motorhome) through Finland and Sweden.
Molly's Folks 
Such a wonderful journey! Many thanks for sharing. And Jack and I look forward to seeing what Molly will get up to later in the year.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It has been amazing and very informative to follow your blog every step of the way. What an adventure. We will have to book you for a talk next year! Hope the Bay of Biscay is not too choppy. Look forward seeing you very soon xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
It will be good to have you home! Glad it’s gone so well.
J
<
div>
Sent from my iPad
<
div dir=”ltr”>
<
blockquote type=”cite”>
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for ‘taking us with you’ I look forward to a personal catch up and will definately not be bored ! x Trixie
LikeLike
Hi Marilyn
I have so enjoyed your blog. Thank you for taking the trouble.
When you first announced your intention to take a RTW cruise, as complete newbies, I was a little concerned that you would not enjoy iy. That was quickly dispelled by your successive accounts, and I can see that it was a terrific experience for you both.
I have swum twice on the Barrier Reef – once in 1997 (on an RCDS trip) and again just 16 months ago, in Nov 2022 (with Di – that was a RTW trip too – Canada, Australia, Singapore – but by air). It was a thrill both times, and the second time I was relieved to see that the quality of the coral had not deteriorated as much as I had expected. In fact, it was just as good as in 1997. Maybe we saw the best part on the second time).
Anyway, Happy Homecoming on your return. You will take home a whole host of memories!
Well done.
Love to you both,
Julian.
PS: Di and I are, at last, setting up home together. It has taken 5 months to find buyers for our respective homes. If all goes well we will move into a lovely house, in the centre of the village, in July. Change of Address to follow!
>
LikeLike
Yet more wonderful pictures – it looks fabulous!
Jan
LikeLike
What an adventure you have been on! So many tales to tell when you get home. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Wishing you a calm journey home to Ross Vegas!
Margaret x
LikeLike
what a wonderful adventure! We have been following your posts and have learned a lot about the places you have visited. Love your interesting and informative posts and the lovely pictures!
From your Canadian relatives
Penny and family
LikeLike
Wonderful! Thank you for including us. Xx
LikeLike