Our day began when the alarm went off at 7am.
Both Ruth & I got up, dressed & headed for the Gold Pearl Restaurant where they are beginning to know us for our quick breakfast ~ 1 Egg Benedict each, 2 quarter size round hash browns, 2 pork link & juice.
Once done we headed for the 3rd deck near the purser’s desk where we met Shirley, Annie, Allan, Jean, Jeanette & we all headed off the ship together.
We were met by colorful Recife dancers who were happy to pose with anyone for free. ~ enjoy Ruth & my picture!
The free shuttle buses were lined up & ready to transport all passengers at the appointed drop off point in the middle of Recife about 5 miles from the pier where the ship is docked.
We stowed Ruth’s scooter under the bus & the driver lifted Ruth up and carried her up 3 stairs setting her down on her feet at the top where they had saved both of us a seat. And the rest of the = 30 other people riding with us got on.
Driving along you see graffiti everywhere. Once we got off the shuttle bus we found the boss of the taxi van tours and arranged a tour of seeing both Recife & Olinda ~ 4 hrs of sightseeing for $20.00 pp, including Ruthie’s scooter!
Our City tour started =10am included the Pernambuco Culture Center, where we got out and inspected all the handmade goods sold out of the cells of a prison-turned-crafts-market, we drove past Republic Square to see the Teatro Santa Isabel, the Palace of the Governors and the iron bridges that span the Capibaribe River.
We continued on 9 KM to Olinda, Brazil’s old colonial capital declared World Historical Monument by UNESCO, is few miles from Recife. Olinda boasts of beautifully preserved 16th and 17th Century buildings, markets, wonderful artisans & gorgeous views.
We finished our tour = 2pm & headed back to the Ship to quench our parched lips :-) ~ & fill up our tummy’s yet once again!
Another wonderful day had by all!
Both Ruth & I got up, dressed & headed for the Gold Pearl Restaurant where they are beginning to know us for our quick breakfast ~ 1 Egg Benedict each, 2 quarter size round hash browns, 2 pork link & juice.
Once done we headed for the 3rd deck near the purser’s desk where we met Shirley, Annie, Allan, Jean, Jeanette & we all headed off the ship together.
We were met by colorful Recife dancers who were happy to pose with anyone for free. ~ enjoy Ruth & my picture!
The free shuttle buses were lined up & ready to transport all passengers at the appointed drop off point in the middle of Recife about 5 miles from the pier where the ship is docked.
We stowed Ruth’s scooter under the bus & the driver lifted Ruth up and carried her up 3 stairs setting her down on her feet at the top where they had saved both of us a seat. And the rest of the = 30 other people riding with us got on.
Driving along you see graffiti everywhere. Once we got off the shuttle bus we found the boss of the taxi van tours and arranged a tour of seeing both Recife & Olinda ~ 4 hrs of sightseeing for $20.00 pp, including Ruthie’s scooter!
Our City tour started =10am included the Pernambuco Culture Center, where we got out and inspected all the handmade goods sold out of the cells of a prison-turned-crafts-market, we drove past Republic Square to see the Teatro Santa Isabel, the Palace of the Governors and the iron bridges that span the Capibaribe River.
We continued on 9 KM to Olinda, Brazil’s old colonial capital declared World Historical Monument by UNESCO, is few miles from Recife. Olinda boasts of beautifully preserved 16th and 17th Century buildings, markets, wonderful artisans & gorgeous views.
We finished our tour = 2pm & headed back to the Ship to quench our parched lips :-) ~ & fill up our tummy’s yet once again!
Another wonderful day had by all!
Thanks for keeping this updated! It's fun to "follow" you as you travel along. I love the photo with the Recife dancers! Keep having a wonderful time! Please say "Hi!" to Ruth for us! :)
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