When we got to Valencia and Barcelona I finally started to feel like I was in another country. Grand statues, amazing architecture, and food to die for. I took a tour when I got to Barcelona and learned that the blocks were designed to not have corners due to traffic flow and being able to see around the "corner" better. Every block was an octagon. Weird...but kind of awesome.
We ended up getting to stay overnight...which made for a great birthday celebration for Duke. We went to a Flamenco show and then proceeded to stuff our faces with delicious tapas. Eventually I'll put a post up of the crazy flamenco dancing.
Happy Birthday Duke!
on tour in Barcelona
panoramic shot of Barcelona
phalic building?
"Hi everyone! We are your escorts for the day...we are NOT your tour guides. We are just here to make sure everything goes smoothly." Now please don't expect we will know anything. Thanks.
Duke's birthday bash in Barcelona!
Tarantos
flamenco dancing
story time?
cheers! to something other than chicken!
carefully zoom into the center to find something extra special...
I don't know what compelled two of my friends (Duke and Becca) and myself to stay up until breakfast, but we managed to do so. I don't think I will be doing that again because I missed being able to venture through Cadiz and also, my body hates me. In less than an hour Reid and I will be doing a photo shoot for some Asian photographers that are on board. I really hope I'm able to get copies so I can post them on here. Until then...here are some pictures I took and maybe a video. =)
Right now I'm sitting outside at the food court on top of a mall in Portomao, Portugal. It's beautiful outside, but my skin is crawling like there are bugs all over me. When you are stuck on a cruise ship for days at time you forget that bugs exist. Even the inside of my nose is itching like crazy. Anyways, yesterday I was able to get off the ship for a little less than an hour. Embark occurred all day yesterday, but I made it into the port during a break and found the most important thing in Lisbon...an H&M.
I have never been so happy. I bought comfy pants and made my way back to the terminal. Today four of us walked around Portomao and found a mall. Need I say more? So much makeup! And Pizza Hut. I had delicious pizza. Never thought I would call Pizza Hut delicious...but here I am. We have Fabbalicious tonight, but that's about it! K bye!
When I found out I had to stay on the ship today because I had IPM, I was not a happy camper. Everyone else was going to get off and go shopping and have lunch and dinner off of the ship. For those who don’t know, IPM means In Port Manning. Whenever a ship is in a port, it is required by Bahamas Maritime Law that a certain number of crew members remain onboard the vessel in case of an emergency. Sooo pretty much...Jennifer stay on the ship and be bored all day...yeah. To those who think I was gonna let this day get me down I say, “NAY! I shall make an event of it!”
As a crew member I get 40% off on port days at the spa. Who is stuck in port anyways? >>>THIS GIRL<<<
I went up to the Spa and made an appointment for a deep tissue massage. Best. Decision. EVER. I think one of the best parts was after the massage. I was able to shower in a place that was larger than a refrigerator. HALLELUJAH!
