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Bermuda, bridge, Caribbean, fort, Hamilton, Lighthouse, nature, photography, ships, sub, Sunset, vision of the seas
Headed to Baltimore from Salisbury about 9am. For whatever reason there was a back-up on the Bay Bridge. Got to the cruise terminal about noon. Everyone at the terminal was very nice. Lots of people instructing you to have all your documents ready – Cruise ticket, passport, ID. The Vision of the Seas, Royal Caribbean.
Our cabin was ready at 1pm which wasn’t bad. Exterior with view and this is what we could see.
Roamed around the deck. People already in the pool.
Went to the Windjammer Buffet and ate. We were a little late leaving port. It appeared that someone left the ship in an ambulance. Headed out and saw the Curtis Bay Water Tank.
Next we were going under the Key Bridge. Is she going to make it under?
And past Fort Carroll – Designed and built by Robert E. Lee.
A little while later we were under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Oooos and aaaahhs.
There was a submarine out there. Someone said it was a nuclear sub, another said it was a training sub for Annapolis Naval Academy.
Kathy said “Look, he just proposed to her” So as not to be Mr Obvious I looked through my camera. I asked if they wanted me to take their photos and she said “No, I’m not doing this again!” And he said, “Come on, we should have pictures of this!” So they gave me their camera and redid the whole thing over!
A nice sunset from the side of the ship.
The next day was just a lot of everything going on. Lots of eating! Entertainment galore. Because my back has been bothering me, I went to the excursion desk to see if I could trade our 3-1/2 hour kayak adventure for a mini-cab tour of the Island – no problem. All the staff were very nice. We were able to watch the Ravens beat the Lions. By early evening it was really windy up on deck.
The next morning a pilot boat came along side us to guide us in.
And here we are – Bermuda, Kings Wharf.
Off the ship and onto an adventure riding around town. Clarence was our driver. There were 2 other couples with us. To the right is a Disney ship. It is huge and holds over 5,000 people.
Clarence took us everywhere. We stopped in Hamilton and walked around for about 30 minutes.
Front St.
He told us about a souvenir shop around the corner, but this caught our eye.
Left Hamilton and headed for the coast. We stopped at an abandoned resort. Kind of eerie – looked nice but everyone is gone?
Here is our group. All very nice people.
Nice swimming area. I think this was called Elbow Beach.
Next stop was Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Built in 1846.
No debating about me climbing to the top – there I go!
An inside look.
Looking down at Kathy and crew
This is interesting – The Somerset Bridge. The smallest drawbridge in the world. Only wide enough to let through the mast of a sailboat. Clarence said people had to get off their boat, climb a ladder, lift the boards by hand, allow boat to pass then climb back down the other side. I imagine it would be tricky by yourself!
because we couldn’t pull over anywhere to look at this, we bought a print.
Another abandoned property. There was a hotel on that little piece of land but salt water undermined it and they tore it down. Now a park.
Kings Wharf at night.
The next morning we tried to head out early and as soon as we left the ship, it started pouring down rain. Back to the ship and changed and grabbed our ponchos. Left the ship and the sun started to come out.
Lots of motor bikes all in a row.
Lots of cannons all in a row. We didn’t have enough time to visit the fort, or the old prison.
We did get to walk around some old buildings though.
Waiting for us to leave is the Norwegian Cruise Ship Escape. Another huge ship of 5,400+ passengers. Glad our ship was relatively small – 2,400.
Back out to see and the entertainment is wild – Belly Flop contest.
A couple more sunsets
And a Farewell Show with cast and crew.
Very nice adventure! Next time with the kids! Can’t wait.
Water and Me 