Transatlantic Cruise - April 2016

April 11-13 – At Sea

Following my niece’s wedding on April 10 in Ft. Lauderdale I ubered to the Silver Spirit for the start of my transatlantic crossing.

Unfortunately everything I wrote in my travel journal disappeared when I tried to sync my tablet to my computer, so this is all from memory.

April 14-15 – Hamilton, Bermuda

I thought Bermuda would be my 100^th country visited, but as it turned out, I hit 100 during my recent around-the-world trip.

Hamilton was a beautiful city, but everything was super expensive.  I did buy a cycling jersey to add to my collection.

View around the harbour

April 16-19 – At Sea

April 20 – Horta, Azores, Portugal

This is my first visit to the Azores.  During my previous attempt, the captain bypassed the port since the waves were too high.

I walked around town, enjoying the colorful landscape.

Snow capped mountain on another island

Roman theater

The Silver Spirit from afar

April 21 – Ponta Delgado, Azores, Portugal

Two ports in two days is not very common on the crossing.  Again, I walked through the town for a few hours.

Reminds me of one of my paintings

April 22-23 – At Sea

April 24 – Malaga, Spain

This is a city I have cruised into many times.  I walked through town enjoying the familiar sights.

Another giant wheel

Time for a military parade

Another Roman theater

April 25 – At Sea

April 26 – Barcelona, Spain

I went directly to the airport for my flight to Miami and Orlando