Dec.18,2010 Ft.Bowie

We're in Benson at skp park and arrived here on Nov.30.We will stay until the end of Dec. then move to Mittry Lake for Boomers New Years.Both of us have been down with colds and haven't done much of anything. We are finally feeling somewhat better and decided to go to Ft.Bowie today.Ft Bowie tells the story of the conflict between the govt. and the Apaches.For 30 years Ft. Bowie and Apache Pass was the point for military operations and the surrendering of Geronimo in 1886. After they sent all Chiracahuas to Ala. and Florida.Once you get to Ft. Bowie it's a 1 1/2 mile hike in to the fort.

On the way you will see lots of rock formations.

Ft.Bowie along the trail.

Fort Bowie Cemetery

The old fort

By the time we got back to the car I was wore out.We headed into Wilcox and went to a BBQ and had ribs for dinnner.After that we went over Stout's cider mill and got the biggest apple pie we have ever seen.Um,Um. On the way home we were treated to the most beautiful sunset I think we've ever seen. This has been a great day and we have more to come.

Nov.19,2010 Nassau

We're coming to the end of our cruise and Nassau is our last port. Their is another ship in the harbor next to us from NCL.

Nassau is a busy port and we walked into town and went to the straw market.Sam wasn't feeling good so he went back to the ship and George and Janice and I went over to Paradise Island.

We took a cab over to Paradise Island where the harbor is filled with huge yachts and a casino.It's very pretty over here and also has a shopping area.We walked around and went into the casino then took the boat back to the ship.

This is the glass sculpture at the entrance of the casino.There is a couple more inside.

Our cruise is at the end and we will be arriving in Galveston on the 21st. See ya down the road. Sam and Carolyn

Nov.11,2010 Canary Island

 La Palma is known as the green or beautiful island.It's covered in trees and vegetation and includes volcanoes,lava flows and the world's largest crater. Bananas are their main crop.There are bananas everywhere.Santa Cruz is the capital is the La Palma.It is a city with brightly colored homes and ornate balconies.

Bananas bananas every where

Papayas

LaGalga is a tiny town on the edge of 2 deep gorges with views.Some of the flowers on the island.

Time to leave and cruise for awhile.

Nov.10,2010 Madeira

We arrived in Madeira,Portugal today and was sheduled for a bus tour of the island.Funchal is the capital of Madeira which is located 350 miles fromN. Africa. The island is lush with greenery and mountains.They are also known for their Madeira wine.As you come to the island you can see all the beautiful red top houses on the hillsides.

Cabo Girao is the second highest sea cliff in the world at 1804 ft.and offers stunning panoramic views.

We had a great time on this Island and could spend more time here. Now it's time to move on.

Nov.8,2010 Cartagena,Spain

Today we arrived in Cartagena and will walk to town and see the sites.Cartagena is a historic port located on the southeast mediterranean coast of the the Iberian Pennisula. This city dates back well over 2000 years.Sailing into the port you can imagine what the Phoenicians,Greeks and Romans seen as we did when we arrived. As you enter the port you can see the fort and the sea wall.Photos coming into the port.

This is the Concepcion Castle and is the ruins of a fortress that formed part of the city's defenses.This castle sits atop Torres park and overlooks the city and harbor.

The first thing we did was get on a city bus and rode around the town.

After riding around the city we walked to the city square.They have a beautiful town hall in the center of the town.The Palacio Consistorial has been beautifully restored.

In 1987 they discovered The Roman Theater which had long been forgotten and buried for more than 2000 years.They are slowly undergoing archeological excavation of the site.This was cut into a hillside of old city neighborhoods and the theater could hold over 6000 people.It's absolutely amazing to see something this old and know that this is part of early history. Wow this is all I can say. Pictures of the Roman Theater.

After all the siteseeing it was time for a nice lunch along the street.George and Janice and Sam and I sat and had lunch on outside table and watched the people. I don't now what this guy was selling.Now it's time to go back to the ship.