It was a wonderful experience to be part of the inaugural voyage of Odyssey of the Seas from Ft. Lauderdale to Europe. Even though we had to miss the port in Madeira, Portugal, we were treated to wonderful sights in Spain and Italy before leaving the ship in Rome after 14 days onboard.
The weather during the voyage was quite warm but as we neared Europe, it cooled down and we finally put on some of the warmer clothes that we had been packing around for months, not needing in the warmer climates.
Looking down on pool deck from North Star adventure.Outside the ship from above on the North Star experience.Looking out from the glass on North Star.Glass walkway over the ship’s side.Sports bar on the upper deck.Robotic drink mixer – no bartender here!Formal night – one of several – on the ship.Giant cat on ship’s upper deck.Beautiful streets lined with trees in Malaga, Spain.La Alcazaba fortress in Malaga.View from near the top of the fortress.We could see the bull fighting ring from the top of the fortress.View of the ship on the walk along the harbour.Blue tiled walkways at Calle Royal in Cartegena, Spain.Old architecture in Cartegena, Spain.Leaving the port in Cartegena.La Spezia view – we took a boat tour up to Cinque Terra, Italy.Boat views on the ride to Cinque Terra.Tiny, beautiful villages along the coast.Narrow and interesting streets in Monterosso, Italy.Church in downtown Monterosso.Drive entrance to our hotel in Rome which is part of a cloister.Beautiful grounds at TH Roma – Carpegna Place – our hotel in Rome.Trevi Fountains in RomeSeeing the sights – amazing architecture.Pantheon in RomeFountains in Piazza Navarro in RomeWine at Campo di Fiori – great place to watch people!Enjoying our travels.
We are now in Tuscany with daughter April and granddaughter Jessica! We look forward to updating you about this part of our trip in our next blog!
So enjoying your Blog! Those Italy pictures bring back so many wonderful memories when Claude and I were there on our honeymoon. You are living life and that is so inspirational and wonderful to see.
Thanks again for the wonderful photo update!! Now you’re connected safely with the famjam and having lots of fun I am sure!! Looking forward to more updates of your amazing trip! ❤
So enjoying your Blog! Those Italy pictures bring back so many wonderful memories when Claude and I were there on our honeymoon. You are living life and that is so inspirational and wonderful to see.
Wonderful pictures…….memories and experiences. Carry on…….
Very nice guys, enjoy 😉
Great pictures…have some of the same ones from our travels to Italy
Great pics! You both look amazing and so happy!
Great pictures, wow Ken you are in great shape! Love the “Friday Shirts”
It’s wonderful that you are living the dream!
Enjoy your time with your family.
Keep them coming, love all the photos, especially the last one of the two of you. Enjoy, miss you buddy, stay safe you two.
I’m so in awe of your travels and the pics are capturing everything beautifully. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thanks again for the wonderful photo update!! Now you’re connected safely with the famjam and having lots of fun I am sure!! Looking forward to more updates of your amazing trip! ❤
Its so amazing to see people enjoying life and their retirement so much, carry on rocking it love it.
Take care and rip it up.
Love seeing the adventures ❤️ We haven’t had Spring here yet, so cold. Saw snow on a car this morning 🤪 Thankfully we can live your dream💕
I’m not going to lie, I am jealous!! Great to see you two are having such an amazing time. All the best.