Port of Spain, Trinidad

A lively welcome, lots of contrasts in this city.
This is our last stop before we head for the Amazon.
Check out some more photos of Port of Spain.
http://animoto.com/play/9BlYAvhGlXqH93KUsybxfA

Saint Lucia

Independent, pious, poor and beautiful Saint Lucia

Saint Barthelemie

Better known as St. Bart or St. Barts, this small French island has a heart stopping approach by air, a fancy yacht-encrusted harbor, and lots of super-rich home owners.
Check out this small video.(Yes, I know how to spell 'the'.)
http://animoto.com/play/fG0kFKFQPdFlKVANJhj8Gw

Hamilton, Bermuda

Sunny blue sky, white roofs, delightfully colorful homes, off-shore banking ... Enjoy Bermuda!

Embarkation Point: Manhattan

Am Tag vor unserer Einschiffung besuchten wir das World Trade Center. Leider konnte ich fuer diesen Sonntag keine Karten mehr bekommen, die uns einen naeheren Blick erlaubt haetten.

Der naechse Hafen wird Hamilton, die Hauptstadt von Bermuda sein.

Cruise to the Amazon

Our itinerary:
NY,NY - Hamilton, Bermuda - Gustavia, St.Barts - Castries, St.Lucia - Port of Spain, Trinidad - the Amazon: Santarem, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins - Iles du Salut, Guyane - Bridgetown, Barbados - Fort de France, Martinique - Spanishtown, Virgin Gorda - La Romana, Dominican Republic - Miami, Florida

Our ship:
Regatta of the Oceania Line, not quite 700 passengers

Fall in my Backyard

Muhly Grass in Bloom