Ships and Ports

Taken during our 2013 cruise of the Mediterranean. This was just one of the ships in the harbor at Cartagena. Image processed with GIMP. See also: swansongrp.com/med_2013/index.html maritime-connector.com/ship/brides-8406767

They were next to us during our transit in 2004. They are locking down, soon to enter the Caribbean. More photos at: swansongrp.com/panama/panama_canal.html

During our December 2019 cruise, we stopped at Costa Maya, Mexico. While we perhaps thought that our cruise ship was large, the "Allure of the Seas" is a monster. Looked better in monochrome, so I used GIMP to make the changes. (Does look better on a black background) See: swansongrp.com/P/p and swansonphotos.com/riviera1

That's our cruise ship in the background. When we first visited Roatan in 2005, all they had was a large concrete slab for cruise passengers. This photo taken in 2019 shows that they have more now, including a shopping zone, but the port is now under major construction. Image taken with phone and processed with GIMP.

We were on another cruise ship, docked in Honolulu Harbor. Across the way was the Regal Princess, a P & O cruise ship, based in Australia.

This dog was relaxing near the port of Nanortalik, while we walked around the area. The cruise ship Veendam can be seen in the background. I've added this to the Sunday Challenge for 1 January 2023. Our view ahead into 2023 should include some cruise travel, after nearly 3 years of frustration. Happy New Year to All!! See: swansonphotos.com/greenland

This was near the stern of one of the tall ships in Bergen, and I was quite taken with the reflection in the water. Only when I processed the image did I note that this became like an abstract painting. During our 2014 "Voyage of the Vikings" cruise, we stopped in Bergen for the day. Imagine our surprise, when we discovered that there was a "tall ships" event taking place. We enjoyed walking around the harbor admiring the classic sailing ships, and checking out the wonderful produce available in the stands. More photos at: swansongrp.com/bergen/ Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, 2008. I'm wearing my "favorite" article of clothing; the Tilley Hat.

Seen during our 2004 transit of the Panama Canal. More photos at: swansongrp.com/panama/panama_canal.html