Monthly Archives: June 2024

From the  Caribbean  to the Mediterranean

Posted on June 2, 2024 by garylongden

I do not enjoy long flights, and the 8.5 hour o Bridgetown Barbados was made palatable only by the knowledge of our destination. Having arrived in later afternoon , our arrival ws a whirlwind. No passport control no baggage collection- … Continue reading →

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From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean

Posted on June 2, 2024 by garylongden

Our adventure started in a still warm Malaga , Spain on 27th Nov 2023. Our first voyage on Explorer 2. The weather was fine and pleasant enough to sunbathe on the pool deck. Our first stop was Gibraltar which we … Continue reading →

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Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on June 2, 2024 by garylongden

We are finally unpacked following our Ottoman odyssey week, our fourth Marella cruise. Here are my thoughts: Our Gatwick flight was delayed by half an hour, but apart from some seat swapping after a new aircraft was procured it caused … Continue reading →

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