Europe 2016
Trip Notes # 7
The Regent Seven Seas "Explorer" is about one month old.
It's interesting to see how ships are designed and to compare one cruise line
to another.
This ship is a little more
Las Vegas "glitzy" than Seabourn's ships and less sleek in
terms of design.
Center Of Ship
Like most ships, there are a variety of shore tours, themed
restaurants, food available 24/7 and
more on-board activities available than anyone can access.
Typical Fancy Appetizer Station
The first port of call was cancelled. This would be the only time
that a tender would be required. Seas were a bit rough and the captain
considered that getting on and off would be too dangerous for the passengers.
So, we had an extra day at sea. This would not be a big deal since the
excursion we had selected would be visiting small Portuguese villages -
villages that would probably be similar to what we drove through during the
previous days.
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Spain
Our first stop would be Seville, Spain. We had both a good and bad
experience.
The town is breathtaking!
The Seville Cathedral is magnificent!
A Walled Complex Leading To The Historical District
Beautiful, Ornate Architecture
Looking Back At The Past
Lots Of History
Lots Of History
Old Hotel
It Was Hot - 106 Degrees
The Size of The Pillars Is Amazing!
Seville Is Well Known For Its Flamenco Dancing
The Alcazar Palace is just as magnificent as the other historical buildings.
Getting Ready To Take Walk Back Into Time
Serene Patio
Spain: Definite Moslem Influence
Beautiful!
Intricate Ceiling
Look What We Found!
Palace Garden Area
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Great Food!
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We had a fantastic tapa lunch in an area off the beaten path (for tourists). It was recommended by Heather, our older daughter.
There is an old Jewish section with its winding alleyways next to the palace.
Where Is Everyone?
We were told that it was located close to the palace in case the royal family or government officials "needed a quick loan."
Ahh...A Little Shade! Relief From The Sun
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The bad part:
A woman lost control of her Segway and banged into Jerry. She fell down. One of Jerry's knees twisted a bit.
Then, unrelated to the Segway incident, Jerry was pick pocketed. A zipped pants pocket was opened. In a "flash," his wallet, some money, credit cards and driver's license were gone.
A woman lost control of her Segway and banged into Jerry. She fell down. One of Jerry's knees twisted a bit.
Then, unrelated to the Segway incident, Jerry was pick pocketed. A zipped pants pocket was opened. In a "flash," his wallet, some money, credit cards and driver's license were gone.
He felt the zipper opening, turned but it was too late. People in
a nearby restaurant saw what had happened but, most likely, were too surprised
to do anything.
Jerry Took This Photo, Turned To Take Another Picture. Then, Seconds Later, It Happened!
Jerry went to a police office - filled out some forms but there is
no expectation that anything will happen. The worst issue is that we need to
rent a car in France and Jerry plans on driving. We'll see what happens.
It's frightening how these unexpected and depressing situations
can happen so quickly. Jerry is still dealing with the issue...
Jerry decided to inform the ship's management when we returned to
the boat. It turns out that two other passengers were pick pocketed.
How did this happen? Jerry got too relaxed and did not take the
necessary precautions that are so necessary when traveling.
Oh well...things could have been worse.
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