Live from Explorer's 14 Night Repositioning S. Caribbean cruise to Port Canaveral

[Merion_Mom]

 

Some artistic shots through the flowers and foliage: ;)

 

 

 

 

 

[Merion_Mom]

Now we are at a different lookout vantage point:

 

 

 

pretty clouds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[beachbuddy]

Beautiful Pictures!! I love Antiqua.........the water is such a beautiful color! Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

[Merion_Mom]

This is the famous Century Plant.

 

It looks like this for about 99 years:

 

 

Then it grows one of these: "Flowers"

 

 

AND DIES.

[Merion_Mom]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nelson's Dockyards:

 

 

 

 

 

[Wildcatfish]

Thanks for the pics ! They are beautiful!

[Merion_Mom]

I find this quite amusing:

 

[Merion_Mom]

By the way, we are still in Nelson's Dockyard:

 

 

 

capstans:

 

 

 

 

 

Clarence House: (Princess Margaret spent part of her honeymoon here)

 

 

 

The Bakery:

 

 

 

[Merion_Mom]

 

I like goats.

 

 

 

 

More driving:

 

 

 

[Merion_Mom]

banana plants:

 

 

 

 

pineapple plants:

 

 

 

Lawrence stopped and got us some delicious local pineapple to sample.

 

 

Another old sugar mill:

 

 

 

 

 

Antigua had recently celebrated the 33rd anniversary of their independence. We saw many displays of their national colors in these kinds of casual settings.

 

[Merion_Mom]

I was exhausted after the long day in Antigua, and fell asleep in my cabin. I missed dinner and caught some Harira soup in the WJ, along with a little sushi.

 

I also missed the show. I had seen this a few months ago, and the reports today were good. Etta Mae.

 

These early mornings and long days are taking their toll. I am off to bed without reporting to you about my day in St.Lucia today. I'll do that tomorrow, when I am exhausted from all day in Barbados. :D

 

The show tonight was good: the headliner was scheduled to be Zoe Tyler, but she was sick. She soldiered on through part of a performance, but the ship had arranged for one of the RCCL singers to perform. Her name is Robin Miles and she was fabulous. A real headliner herself.

 

I will leave you with one photograph from St. Lucia, to haunt your dreams.

 

 

Good night.

[beachbuddy]

Good Night.

[Coralc]

What is that snake eating? Is it a baby rabbit? :D:eek::rolleyes: You would think that feeding should be done at home. Or is it something on his shirt? Interesting photo.

Edited November 8, 2014 by Coralc

[The Big Booper]

Zoe and Robin both had powerhouse voices. Zoe went full speed on three numbers before giving way to Robin.

 

Saw the couple several times the last two days, always look like they are on their way to a top-tier English garden party and loved being photographed.

 

I got to set up a web sharing service to do my own thread, just using the Fb Explorer thread now.

 

St Lucia is one gorgeous island, we haven't been here in almost 10 years.

Edited November 8, 2014 by The Big Booper

[gma5]

Beautiful pictures and great review.

 

Thank you,

Martha

[Yurita]

Totally enjoying your review!!!!

BTW, how is the Explorer's pool water temps?? warm enough to swim comfortably?

[crusinanan]

What a great review Carol ... i was to be on this sailing and now feel like I am !! Love the pics :)

[GSuitesailing]

Your pictures are stunning and I am thoroughly enjoying your review! Thank you for taking the time.

[booze brothers]

Great job Carol and congrats on becoming Pinnacle. Love your pictures.

Mimi

Edited November 8, 2014 by booze brothers

[OHlady]

I was always confused about what the dockyard was. But now with your pic & text and the official info I think I have a better understanding and will put it on my "to see" list. Thanks Merion Mom.

[Merion_Mom]

Today's pictures of the lifeboat. It's sad: it's crying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Merion_Mom]

Bridgetown, Barbados port with shuttle buses: (Captain Rick parked us on the far side. We took the bus TO the terminal in the morning; I walked back in the afternoon. It's not like Cape Liberty where you have no choice)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought that the pilot boats, tied up to the pier, were interesting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2014 by Merion_Mom

[Merion_Mom]

hhhhhmmmmmmm.........an unusual "warning" sign on the pier:

 

 

Our only cruise ship neighbor in port: (P & O)

 

[Merion_Mom]

Uh oh. Now I am out of sequence.

 

Back to St. Lucia. Yesterday. Friday.

 

St. Lucia is famous for its Pitons, the twin peaks. Our guide said that some call them Dolly Partons. ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Merion_Mom]

I went with James Tours. They were fine. There were places that I thought that we would go/see, according to their description, that we didn't go/see, but it was still a good day.

 

My van was driven by James himself. Our guide was Elisha, pronounced Elijah. (Huh? That's what I said) It has to be two different people - the roads are narrow, winding and dangerous. Concentration is key.

 

 

 

 

 

James is a major Pittsburgh fan. His daughter lives there. ;)