We arrived into Buenos Aires at 3pm and like a heard of cattle we all shuffled down to the gangway to get off the ship. We got off and jumped on the shuttle bus to the cruise terminal just a few minutes round the corner. When we got there we saw the queue to get… Continue reading Tango in Buenos Aires
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Carnival Time
Although we knew we were going to Rio Carnival, we didn’t actually know what the carnival was until we arrived here last week and realised we needed to buy tickets! The main carnival event that you see on the TV and the parade in the film Rio is actually a competition between local Samba schools… Continue reading Carnival Time
Kalamaku Luau
This evening we went to the Kalamaku Luau just up the road from Nawiliwili bay where we are docked. A luau is a big feast and party where they celebrate just about anything, it was a great night and about 800 people attended. They served traditional Hawaiian food such as lomi salmon, kalua pork, rice… Continue reading Kalamaku Luau
La Jolla Cove and Los Angeles
We checked out of the Best Western hotel in San Diego and drove up to La Jolla on the way to Los Angeles. La Jolla is a beautiful cove with a sandy beach and even Sea Lions on the rocks! It also has some historic caves that you can access via kayak tours. One of… Continue reading La Jolla Cove and Los Angeles
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
Last night we went over to Universal Studios to watch the Mardi Gras Concert and Parade. The floats were really colourful and creative and there were so many of them! Entertainers on the floats threw beads to the crowd while music was pumping out. The whole of Universal Studios was lined with eager onlookers wanting… Continue reading Mardi Gras at Universal Studios