Our last three days at sea

Watched a couple of shows, went to our last World Voyage cocktail party and enjoyed the end of cruise party with the Overtures in the Queen's Room.

The weather has been surprisingly good and I've never known the Bay of Biscay to be as calm as it was.

We have had an absolutely terrific time and made many new friends. We've been to some wonderful places and enjoyed new experiences. We consider ourselves very fortunate indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed our farewell drinks this evening with Barbara & Alan, Audrey & Sidney and Leigh & Graham. Good to know that Barbara & Alan will be joining us for next years South American trip.

We arrive in Southampton at 6.00am tomorrow and hope to disembark about 8.30am.

Having said that, there is no place like home, and I can't wait to see our beautiful family.

Madeira photos (and a 'not very good' one of me!

Madeira

Our last port before Southampton. So pleased that the weather was good.

We took the cable car up to Monte and came down on a wicker toboggan steered by the drivers running alongside. It was tremendous fun and a definite 'must do' ride.

Madeira is well know for its flowers and is a really pretty place. Going up on the cable car you could see all the jacarandas below.

We then went to the Wine Lodge for a Madeira wine tasting. Couldn't leave without buying a bottle or two!

Went to a little restaurant in the park and a walk around the gardens and shops before heading back.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Tenerife

Arrived in Santa Cruz, Tenerife at 8.00am this morning.  It's been a really lovely warm, sunny day.

We were last in Tenerife (Playa de las Americas) about 27 years ago for a short break. Today we just went into town, had a walk around and stopped for beer and tapas. It is a bank holiday for a religious festival today and we were told that the shops were closed. Some of them were but many weren't and we managed to buy a suitcase - yay!

All in all, a very pleasant and successful day.