Upon exiting the elevator on the 11th deck, we saw the gorgeous vistas of Ponta Delgada, Azores.  After 6 days “AT SEA” the land of this island looked particularly wonderful.  The forcast for weather was continuing chill, but to our delight it was very mild with a sprinkle of clouds. 

We walked around the embarcadero and took a tour on a small motorized train through the narrow, winding, maze of streets.  Efile://localhost/Users/marianwattel/Desktop/102_1247.jpgverything was so clean and freshly painted.  The narrow sidewalks, residential doorways adjacent to the streets, and frequently interspersed parks reminded us of the colonial towns in  Latin America. 

We concluded our time on the island in search of an internet cafe.  Luckily we achieved our goal and it had the added benefit of the local beer.  

We have again set sail and will be “AT SEA” for 2 more days before reaching our first port in Spain.  If the internet holds up, reports will be forthcoming from the adventures “AT SEA.”