07.30 our time (10.30)
We’re still “at sea”, for another day.
I think it’s day seventeen!
We both still have a cold, we’re still having restless nights, but are still visiting the bars, checking out the lectures, and still trying not to eat too much.
I think we’re winning on all counts.
Yesterday we crossed the equator and entered the River Amazon, so not long to go before we test terra firma and the piranha fishing on Thursday.
This morning I awoke to the sight of land and we are not moving at present, in fact we appear to be holding station in the river proper, having navigated the “estuary“ overnight.
I put estuary in inverted commas, as I understand technically there’s not one....it’s just one of the entrances.
The river is barely moving and is a milky tea colour, as it has been for the last 250 miles or so.
I can see the right hand bank, and it’s probably the town of Macapa just upstream from us. The is a ferry and a few smaller ships docked.
Behind us and to the right of is a coaster, also holding station. Having not yet dressed I can’t say if we are close to the left bank!
It was a long message but I will cut it down here - we had a great cruise apart from the moaning passengers nearly all who were elderly - they expected everything to be done for them!!!
ReplyDeleteBay of Biscay rough both ways especially in way back when waves hit ship from side. Last evening at sea in English Channel we were in Waldorf restaurant when several rogue waves hit ship and several passengers injured one hurt in cabin and airlifted off ship - didn't really delay ship though so surprised with your comment about boarding -
We have been on eight cruises with CMV and yes not five stars with climbing walks etc which we don't want - they are small friendly ships. Magellan largest one. Lovely when crew remember you from previous cruises and greet you with a hug.
Hope you continue to enjoy your cruise and hope to catch up with you when you return to Bain Rise