We didn’t spend much time in Charlotte-Amelie, where the Serenade of the Seas docked. Instead, we immediately took a cab to Coki Beach on the other side of the island. By clicking on the picture (or here), you can see the high resolution full slide show of the pictures we took on this beautiful island. […]

What is your favorite type of neighborhood? For me, it often depends on my mood. Some days I want a home by the sea. Other days, I would prefer a quiet tree lined street. I often want to be near an urban center. (I like the amenities and useful mass transportation.) Old San Juan offers […]

Click for St. Lucia Album Jallim Eudovic is the son of the founder of Eudovic’s Art Studio, Vincent Joseph Eudovic. At their studio, high above the city of Castries, St. Lucia, they create wood carvings that are both beautiful and tied to the island’s culture. Yesterday, you heard one of the studio hostesses explain how […]

There can be little doubt that one reason we went for Jallim’s art was because of the gallery’s saleswoman. Melinda explained the intimate tie between his carving and St. Lucia culture. Already taken with the island, we were pleased to find a work of art that would do more than remind us of pretty scenery, […]

Click for Album A great thing about taking a cruise line excursion on the last day is that you get off the ship first.  We set our luggage out before 11 pm the night before.  We rose early to eat breakfast at the Windjammer for the last time and watched San Juan turn from city […]

Click for Album Some of you may think of me as rigid. Let me say that we have quickly adapted to sleeping until adventure bids us rise; having an omelet, pastries, and fruit waiting for us at breakfast; having our room cleaned and bed made then turned down for the evening, two people to serve […]

Click for Album I was excited to get off the ship and started across the island. I wanted to visit Crane Beach, which was reputed to have some gentle surf and an awesome restaurant. Sadly, we found that it would cost $40 each way to ride the taxi, which was more than I was comfortable […]

Click for Album For years now, Joy and I have spent a significant part of our vacation energy in pursuit of works of art that will remind us of where we’ve been. We have been very fortunate in finding some wonderful works of art. I am aware that many collect art with regard to its […]

Click for Album Antigua has a lovely port. Quite a change from all the construction at St. Maarten. We were among the first off the ship and it took some effort to get the attention of the girls working the cab stand. For $12 each way we got a ride to Runaway Beach. As it […]

Click for Album A  bit more leisurely start to the day.  We rose late.  Ate at the Windjammer.  I had my usual everything-but-cheese omelet and a pile of pineapple and Joy enjoyed assorted selections from the bountiful buffet.  We took a sedate (relative to St. Thomas or Bermuda) taxi ride to Orient Beach on the […]