- 2023 World Cruise – The Adventure Begins (Post #1)
- The Adventure Begins! – Fort Lauderdale (Post #3)
- At Sea – en route to Falmouth, Jamaica (Post #4)
- Falmouth, Jamaica (Post #5)
- The Tuxedo Junction at Sea (Post #6)
- Puerto Limón (Post#7)
- Zuiderdam and Volendam – side by side – Panama Canal Transit (Post #8)
- Two Faces of Panama (Post #9)
- Library Grand Opening – At Sea (Post #10)
- The Graveyard of Good Intentions (Post #11)
- Something Old and Something New (Post #12)
- The Captain’s Dinner and Zuiderdam Ball (Post #13)
- Mike West “The Ship Guy”- At Sea (Post #14)
- Sunday Brunch – At Sea (Post #15)
- Taming the Towel Animals – At Sea (Post #16)
- The Final Day of our 8th Consecutive Sea Days (Post #17)
- GLAMPING IN NUKU HIVA (Post # 18)
- Sailing the South Pacific (Post #19)
- Island Joy presents Ukuleles in Concert (Post #20)
- Flowers, Pearls and Roulottes in Papeete (Post #21, 21 Jan 2023)
- Moorea Photo Safari (Post #22)
- Snorkeling in the Rain in Raiatea (Post #23)
- Late Sleepers in Uturoa, Raiatea (Post #24)
- Sea Day Brunch and Coloring for Adults (Post #25)
- Horse Racing on the High Seas – Derby Night (Post #26)
- Fashion Show on the High Seas (Post #27)
- 2025 Grand World Voyage – Sneak Peak (Post #28)
- Blow Holes on Tonga (Post #29)
- When is a world cruise a world cruise? (Post #30)
- At Sea – Dr. Karen Woodman, Linguist, Guest Lecturer (Post #31)
- Auckland Yarn Crawl (Post #32)
- Tauranga and a Visit to Hobbiton (Post #33)
- Gisborne Wine Tour (Post #34)
- Windy Wellington (Post #35)
- Let them eat cake on the Tasman Sea (Post #36)
- Sailing the Tasman Sea (Post #37)
- Two Days in Sydney (Post #38)
- Port Arthur, Tasmania (Post #39)
- Hobart, Tasmania (Post #40)
- Valentine’s Day at Sea (Post #41)
- Adelaide, Fringe Festival (Post #42)
- Adelaide – Kangaroos and Germany in South Australia (Post #43)
- Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island (Post #44)
- Fremantle Fat Tuesday and Yarn (Post #45)
- Perth – Swan Valley Wine Tour (Post #46)
- 2020 Grand World Cruise Reflection and Reunion Party (Post #47)
- Slot Pull at Sea (Post #48)
- A valid claim of Bingo (Post #49)
- Indian Ocean Highlights (Post #50)
- Song Writing at Sea with Trevor Knight (Post #51)
- Port Louis, Mauritius (Post #52)
- La Possession, Reunion (Post #53)
- Formal Night Surprise (Post #54)
- Maputo – Hump Port – (Post #55)
- Our Overland Safari Begins!
- Safari Day #1 – Durban, South Africa (Post #56)
- Safari Day #2, Thanda Safari Lodge (Post #57)
- Safari Day #3, Thanda Safari Lodge (Post #58)
- Safari Day #4, Thanda Safari Lodge – Cape Town (Post #59)
- Cape Town – Table Mountain (Post #60)
- Cooking in Cape Town (Post #61)
- Lüderitz, Namibia (Post #62)
- Walvis Bay, Namibia (Post #63)
- At Sea – Enroute to Angola (Post #64)
- Luanda, Angola (Post #65)
- Crossing the Equator at the Prime Meridian (Post #66)
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Côte d’Ivoire, (Post #68)
- Banjul, The Gambia (Post #69)
- SNOW DAY IN DAKAR, SENEGAL (Post #70)
- Aprils Fools’ Day at Sea (Post #71)
- Santa Cruz, Tenerife (Post #72)
- Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canarias (Post #73)
- Riding a Camel in Agadir, Morocco (Post #74)
- Casablanca to Marrakech, Morocco (Post #75)
- Tangier, Morocco (Post #76) 7 April 2023
- Malaga, Spain (Post #77) 8 April 2023
- Lisbon, Portugal (Post #79) – 10 April 2023
- A Coruna Spain (Post #80) 12 April 2023
- Holland America Line 150th Anniversary Party in Amsterdam
- Bergen, Norway: Snow, Rain and Sun (26 April 2023)
- Praia da Vitória, Azores (5 May 2023)
We enjoyed street food in Puerto Limon and climbed on the world’s largest chair (sorta)
ofLeaving the ship was like walking down a deep canyon. We were between the Zuiderdam and the Volendam and the sun was blocked out for most of the day.
The port had several nice props for people to take photos with the name of the port.
The welcome band was playing the same song – over and over again – as we walked out toward the town. You may not have noticed it if you keep moving. It was catchy and fit the mood of the port nicely.
Near the exit from the port security area there is a craft market selling every tourist item you could possibly desire – from post cards to snacks, from costume jewelry to more expensive items. One of the common opening lines we learned was “Not from China” as the vendors were eager to point out that their goods were all made locally. Well, at least the one’s from the booths where they were making this claim.
Judy bought some silver, flower earrings, a bracelet, and a small bag.
It was much cooler near the ships, and once we left the port area, it started to feel more humid and sticky. The streets were busy with many people selling items from tables set up along the sidewalks.
I always enjoy trying street food – and as long as it is grilled and thoroughly cooked I have never had a problem. The young women selling the Carne Asada on a stick asked if I wanted it Spicy – Sure I replied – not sure what I was getting myself into, but while it was a little tangy, it was more on the mild side of spicy hot – but it was good – Three Dollars.
Young men gathered near the park outside the gate and were eager to point out the Sloths in the trees. I couldn’t make them out, but Judy was able to spot them.
On our way back to the ship we came across the largest chair in Costa Rica! – not sure that’s true, but that’s my story and we are sticking to it!
It’s nice to see Henk and the other senior officers at Sail Aways. I spoke with the Executive Chef at the Sail Away and he said that he portion sizes have remained unchanged for years – I have heard reports that they are smaller, but they look the same to me. FWIW.
The food in the MDR remains wonderful – the service is great.
Steven Scott was in the Rolling Stone Lounge for his second show – packed! We went to the Main Stage where Lincoln Center performed its second show of the cruise. The 9:30 show only had about 50 people, but we heard that the 7:30 show was well attended.
We transit the Panama Canal tomorrow
Thank you–we stopped at Puerta Limon about twenty years ago–looks like it’s doing very well now.
I love enjoying the street food in Latin cities! I was in the Galápagos over the summer and picked up 5 chicken feet for $1.75, and was surprised how good they were.
Thanks – it’s always a lot of fun to try new things!