Regent Seven Seas Cruise Director, Jamie Logan's Blog
Day 127 of 145 I’m back! Actually, I haven’t been away but the world cruise is winding down and there is a lot to do in order to make the voyage finish big – just like a symphony! But more on that later… We are now back in the “Med” but the last several days have been especially wonderful for our guests! In Safaga, Egypt I had to stay on board and “mind the store” but … [Read more...]
The World Cup of what we American's call soccer is, of course, well on its' way in South Africa. Cape Town is near the top of my "Top Ten List" of specatucular ports to sail into. Recently when Seven Seas Voyager made call on the 2010 World Cruise I took the opportunity to visit the notorious prison located on Rebben Island and I invite you to check out this video and journey there with … [Read more...]
This morning we helped get 400 guests off the ship and out on tour and then got some more work done before our 10:15am weekly boat drill. Then we headed out via the shuttle to get into the city of Takoradi in order to find a taxi who would take us to the city of Elmina to visit Fort St. George, which is where thousands upon thousands of slaves were trafficked to Europe and America, during a 250 … [Read more...]
Togo! Togo! Togo!… Well, we actually arrived last night to get clearance which took over 3 hours. Good thing we did. We got our guest off on tour and they were actually early to the Theater and ready to out and be “travelers”. Later, I headed out with videographer Diana and ACD Elda to film one of my Jamie’s Journeys video segments. I have about 70 of these now from all over the … [Read more...]
So far, we’ve enjoyed two days of following seas. The first day we were almost cruising at 20 knots as the winds were pleasantly pushing us right along. I am looking forward to these next several ports. Though there will not be so many tourist sights to see it will be interesting to see how they live and learn some of the customs and the history. It is in places such as these that I will … [Read more...]
Located on the southwest coast of Africa, Namibia is a country relatively few in the USA/Canada have ever been to, let alone ever heard of. But it is a place that I sure enjoy visiting. This port city of Walvis Bay is the second largest city in Namibia and was named by the first Dutch settlers in the mid 1600s. There have been slight variations in the spelling of it's name but Walvis Bay … [Read more...]
I wonder if I lived here, would I ever get tired of looking at Table Mountain? I really don’t think so. It has many moods and it is always changing… I find it captivating! Thus I have added a couple more shots of it. What can I say? Last night a bit after dinner I took a walk in along the waterfront. Bands were playing, people were partying, eating, conversing, even despite the fact … [Read more...]
Here we now are in this great city. One of my top ten places to sail into in the world. What an approach it was. A few of the guests have been inviting me over and over to play paddle tennis on our top deck and I just haven’t had the time but on the day of arrival I did. We played a set then enjoyed the view then played another. It was almost picture perfect from Cape Point … [Read more...]
Couldn’t make the time to get out today. Still much to do. Many went on a day safaris which I heard was very good. As for me, I had to mind the store again. Hey, but in just two days we’ll be in one of my favorite spots – Cape Town! … [Read more...]
It’s great to be back on the continent of Africa. It’s an amazing place one that I wish everyone can could see, but I realize I am one of the very lucky ones. The actual port of Richards Bay (where we dock) is on its’ best day not exactly Las Vegas, and today it was made much worse due to the storm we passed though. There were big puddles and shoe soles quickly became black from the coal … [Read more...]
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