So prior to this trip, I didn’t think I had ever heard of Vigo, Spain. I really didn’t know what to do on this stop so I picked a random ships tour that included…wait for it…a visit to a winery! The description of the tour: THE GALICIAN VILLAGESThis tour offers a fascinating introduction to Galician … Continue reading A Day Trip From Vigo – The Galician Villages
Moving (or sailing) right along, after two relaxing days at sea, we have arrived in Cadiz, Spain; a brand new port for me. As is my wont, if there is an excursion that combines touring with eating or drinking a local specialty, I’m totally down! Here is the description of today’s tour from MSC: JEREZ … Continue reading A Day Trip From Cadiz – Jerez de la Frontera
Now, if you have followed my cruise planning at all before, you know I ALWAYS plan my own excursions, I think that you get a better product for less money than booking the cruise line excursions. However, I had waited so long to get organized for this one due to a bazillion things going on … Continue reading A Day Trip from Marseille – Charming Arles
So after that AMAZING Chef’s Table dinner, it was time to leave the Freedom and begin our trip home. The trick here is to get your bags packed and out in the hall while remembering not to pack whatever clothes you want to wear the next morning. I will tell you this doesn’t always happen … Continue reading Freedom in the Med…Back in Barcelona
For our last full day in Barcelona, I had scheduled two tours through Viator. First a guided tour of Sagrada Familia in the morning, then a Flamenco Show at Tablao Cordobes in the evening. Believe it or not, this was my first time scheduling through Viator, I usually book directly through the tour company. Here … Continue reading Freedom in the Mediterranean…More Barcelona!
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