Leaving Lisbon

Just leaving!

Lisbon Tour - Portugal

Our cruise ship is moored right at the terminal near the town and railway station, and behind us is the Cunard Queen Elizabeth.

We went on the Yellow Bus tour, and for 1 hour and 40 minutes went around the City. Then we had a short walk, and a lunch with a cold cheese and meat platter, some bread and white port. Picked up some Ice Cream on the way back to the ship.

Arriving Lisbon - Portugal

Under the bridge, designed by the same people as the Golden Gate in San Francisco. Looks just the same!

and the view from our cabin .... using the some clever lens setting on the smart phone to get it all in!

Passing the rock of Gibraltar

At 8 am! Nice view!

Cartagena and the sights - Spain

A busy day!

First an open to bus trip, then a boat trip to the Christmas Fort and round the harbour, then the Roman Forum, some Tapas and back to look at the ship over a cold drink!

A lovely place!

Cartagena arrival in the morning - Spain

Just arrived after a few days at sea.

Made it in before the Holland America Eurodam! Much bigger than us. I expect town will be busy today!

Last night we had dinner and watched the sunset in another cabin....

Straits of Messina at night

Near midnight and we are passing through the straits between Sicily and Italy. Not near the narrow part yet!

We also win the quiz tonight and got the bottle of Cava (Fred Olsen finest!).