Another transatlantic on the Explorer of the Seas: a photo essay
Roman ruins, Cartagena, Spain. Our life took a detour with the birth of our third grandchild last year and eye surgery this year. This was my first trip out of the US since our long trip visiting a number of countries in Asia last year. In the meantime, Caroline had squeezed a month in New Zealand and a few weeks in Hawaii, and I had gone National Park hopping with Wesley and MIgnon. And we had a fabulous time visiting Monterey twice with the older grandkids, cycling and walking everywhere. This cruise left from Port Canaveral and headed to Europe. A transatlantic cruise attracts experienced cruisers who can entertain themselves, since you are at sea for at least a week with no stops. We said goodbye to a neighborhood alligator, and boarded the Explorer of the Seas . On this sailing, rooms weren't open until 1 PM, so an early arrival meant the gym and pickleball. Then, meeting up with friends, and dinner. Then... a day at sea! As I've discussed in previous blogs, we have a ver...