We continue our Los Angeles to Seattle on the first leg to the ocean, Ventura California.
We continue our Los Angeles to Seattle on the first leg to the ocean, Ventura California.
I had always dreamed of crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. It’s the narrowest point between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, and it’s been a major shipping route for centuries. I was finally going to get my chance to see it for myself. I was on a transatlantic cruise on the Carnival Pride that was sailing from Tampa, Florida to Barcelona...
Coves (Caves) de Sant Josep is a stunning natural wonder located in the Valencian Community of Spain, about 45 minutes from Valencia. It is home to the longest navigable underground river in Europe, and its cavernous chambers are filled with incredible rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites. We had the opportunity to visit Coves de Sant Josep recently, and we...
Ronda, Spain is a beautiful town located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. It is known for its stunning scenery, its rich history, and its vibrant culture. I recently had the opportunity to visit Ronda and I was absolutely blown away by its beauty. The town is situated on a cliff overlooking a deep gorge, and the views from the top are simply breathtaking. I...
Nephew and Uncle dare to go down during our transatlantic voyage.
Day 9 of our round the world trip takes us to LA Union Station for our Amtrak Coast Starlite to Seattle. This is the first episode for this Amtrak journey. We find out how to check in our bags and get our seat assignment. We also get provisioned at the local shops. We are amazed with the stunning architecture of this railroad station. Follow our www.OurBoatStory.com...
The Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation. Here you can find out more about São Miguel pineapples. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation is a true living museum of this unique form of cultivation. Visits are free of charge and we show you all the phases of pineapple cultivation. You can also visit our Gift Shop, where you...
We loved this stop. An interesting cliff formation known as “Tromba do Elefante” (Elephant’s Trumpet). Best viewed from Miradouro das Pedras Negras outlook. It appears as though the creature is about to set foot into the sea, lead by its enormous trunk.
The sound the waves make crashing here was amazing. A deep thunder.
This is another wonderful view from Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado on Sao Miguel. The best part about this one, is you get two spectacular views. Looks one way and you’ll see Mosteiros. Look the other way and you’ll see Ponta da Ferraria. We were coming from Sete Cidades. This is a must stop. We continued east, on to Mosteiros DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR7194.JPG...
Ponta Delgada, Azores