There are only 3 ports on this cruise, which is fine with me. I've done five (or six?) TransAtlantic trips and I do it because I love the sea days. I used to do more exciting stuff in port but I don't really care to shop for more crap and my days of hiking around are over. Instead I focus on what I love - food!
In Barcelona, it was the outstanding tasting menu at Caelis. Today, I have a 1:30 reservation for the tasting menu at another Michelin restaurant, Sorondongo. I did them both last year and they were so good I wanted to do them again. That's unusual for me, since I typically prefer to try something new. I'm very excited about lunch today.
It also helps that there is no bus required. I can walk a block and get a taxi to the restaurant.
Photos! I apologize again that the photos are in random order. Thanks for the whimsy, blogger!
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| The pilot captain heading toward the ship. |
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| The Galley was packed with everyone grabbing coffee and breakfast before going ashore. I passed. |
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| I do not like crowds. I skipped my morning decaf. |
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| A few of the people waiting for the "fancy" coffee. |
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| People lined up, waiting to go ashore. |
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| Our location map. Tomorrow we'll be in Tenerife, then won't see land again until we dock in Miami. |
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| Holy crap - I found a whole new room! On deck 6, near the Red Room, tucked into a corner. The Den? Looks like the casino. For high rollers? Rock Stars? I met a couple yesterday who only paid $300 for this cruise. Because they love to gamble. |
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| What does one wear to a fancy lunch in the Canary Islands? |
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| I got cards? A birthday card and a card for being a solo cruiser. |
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| I didn't get these cards last year. Each card is a $50 discount on a face/body service in the spa. The least expensive massage is $199 for 50 minutes, before the discount. |
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| Sailing in to Las Palmas. |
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| I don't believe I've ever seen a triangular cloud before. The edges were even sharper before I found my phone. I'm assuming this is from the very distinct con trail that I saw earlier. |
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| Las Palmas is popular in the winter with visitors from colder climates in Europe. |
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| One of my dreams was to do a freighter cruise. I actually had one booked, years ago, from Oakland CA, two months to Japan, S. Korea and China and back. But, a client wanted me on-site so I had the choice - earn money or spend money. Since Covid, freighters stopped having passengers onboard. If you know of any available, let me know, I'd LOVE to do it. |
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| That's a freighter, sitting in front of...? I need someone knowledgeable in Sea/port stuff to explain this to me. Ok, I googled it. That giant Glovis thing sails! It is a HUGE car carrier, owned by Hyundai. It appeared to be square, from my vantage point. It does not look seaworthy but shows how little I know. |
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| Sunrise over the commercial port in Las Palmas. |
I'll post my lunch photos later. It's only 10:30 a.m. and I'm anxiously awaiting time to head to the restaurant.
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