We did the wash, paid the bills, re-introduced ourselves to the dogs and generally just recovered! This trip, by comparison should be quite a bit easier to manage….less flying, less moving around and shorter duration. Our itinerary includes, Ft. Lauderdale, San Juan, Antigua, St. Lucia. After that, we spend six days at sea and land at Funchal, Portugal. Next, we hit the ports of Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona in Spain. We get off the ship in Barcelona and spend a few days there and a few in Madrid then head home.  Alhambra Castle, the Sagradas Familias Temple and the Prado Museum are on our "must do" list.


We will keep everyone up to date with the sights and activities.

Friends we met from our last cruise, Rob and Brenda Gordon from the UK, have relatives in Christchurch, New Zealand. As most know, that was one of our stops during the last cruise and an area that I found particularly attractive. About 10 days ago, Christchurch was struck by another strong earthquake centered in nearby Lyttleton which caused significant damage. I have included a link to a local website that showed some before and after pictures.

http://www.morefm.co.nz/Home/ChristchurchEarthquakeBeforeandAfterPhotos/tabid/2115/Default.aspx

Our prayers are with those affected by the earthquake.



Pat and Chris Glenn