We took a cruise with the SKP group out of Texas...got special prices...and you know us...a good deal on the cruise is a good deal.
Although Norwegian Cruise Line didn't measure up to some of the other lines we've cruised on {Royal Caribbean our favorite} the four stops during the week were fun and entertaining.
Our First stop was at the Dominican Republic (Haiti is on the West side of this same island...a mountain range separating the two). The port of Las Terrenas. We did a city tour, which could have been really interesting. But the guide on the bus could only tell us about the numerous dictators and leaders they've had over that last several eons.
Natives on horseback wanting to take you for a horse ride. Little ones begging in the street - well aware of "sign language."
A lot of poverty...some signs of improvement in a few areas.
Lunch on the beach was delicious.We had shrimp cerviche. (Of course)
And of course we had to puddle in the water with our bare feet. One incoming wave almost knocked us off our feet. Beautiful blue waters, tho.
Our second stop was on the Island of St. Thomas where we opted for a catamaran sail to St Johns for snorkeling. We had about an hour in the water...saw lots of fish...a big old barracuda had his eye on me as I lay still in the water watching a small school of fish. One swish of his tail, and the school of fish scattered. Ron followed 3 sea turtles as they came up for air...went back down...came up for air. Quite fun.!
We all had our share of rum punch on the way back to St Thomas. Cheese and crackers, and a bit of fruit. I really don't think anyone was feeling any pain by the time we returned to the ship.
Our third stop wa
s the island of Tortola.
Our second stop was on the Island of St. Thomas where we opted for a catamaran sail to St Johns for snorkeling. We had about an hour in the water...saw lots of fish...a big old barracuda had his eye on me as I lay still in the water watching a small school of fish. One swish of his tail, and the school of fish scattered. Ron followed 3 sea turtles as they came up for air...went back down...came up for air. Quite fun.!
We all had our share of rum punch on the way back to St Thomas. Cheese and crackers, and a bit of fruit. I really don't think anyone was feeling any pain by the time we returned to the ship.
Ron got to "drive" on the way back.
The captain was close at hand, tho, because a large storm was headed our way.
Our third stop wa
s the island of Tortola. One of the British Virgin Islands.
Our excursion was called the "Tortola Pub crawl" It was actually a tour of the entire island on the roads that were high in the hills. The views were outstanding...and we DID stop at a 3 pubs...although not necessary, because there was plenty of rum punch on the back end of the bus.
Our excursion was called the "Tortola Pub crawl" It was actually a tour of the entire island on the roads that were high in the hills. The views were outstanding...and we DID stop at a 3 pubs...although not necessary, because there was plenty of rum punch on the back end of the bus.
Our Ship - The Norwegian Pearl
I don't remember which was which...but the island of St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola, etc are quite close together...several "little known" islands inbetween.
Our bus driver. (Note the punch on the back of the bus.)
The private Cay for Norwegian Cruise Lines was our last stop on the cruise. We had a great time Kayaking on the other side of the island. And finished off the day with a huge BBQ feast on the beach.
I don't remember which was which...but the island of St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola, etc are quite close together...several "little known" islands inbetween.
Our bus driver. (Note the punch on the back of the bus.)
The private Cay for Norwegian Cruise Lines was our last stop on the cruise. We had a great time Kayaking on the other side of the island. And finished off the day with a huge BBQ feast on the beach.
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