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Parintins, Amazon

Our arrival was on time but as we weren’t here for long we didn’t think there would be much to see so had a leisurely breakfast before boarding our tender. Parintins sits on Tupinambarana Island in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Santarem, Amazon

A normal morning, tea in bed followed by breakfast, then over the tannoy: —— oh dear were going to be late arriving at Santarem due to a stronger than expected current. I think this ship need’s to up-rate its engines; … Continue reading →

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Sea-Day and Crossing the Equator

Today we headed down to the mouth of the mighty Amazon. Interestingly this is not a Delta; it is the mouth of the Amazon. The reason and difference is due to the fact that so much water is flowing out … Continue reading →

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Ile Royale, French Guiana

Today we are visiting Ile Royale or known as Devils Island to us. We were advised last evening we would arrive at 0700hrs but would be leaving at 1100hrs. At around 0350hrs, that time of the night when nocturnal activities … Continue reading →

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Scarborough, Tobago: New Years Day

No rush this morning, we weren’t due to dock ‘till around 0900hrs and as we had holidayed on the island in the past, we only thought of going to Fort King George, not having been there before. We ordered Room … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown, Barbados: New Years Eve

We woke reasonably early and rang room service for our usual cupper but nothing, no nothing happened, no reply; oh dear, another failure to log in the ships questionnaire!!! Christine didn’t kick-up much of a fuss so I know she’s … Continue reading →

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