St. Barths and on our way to Fort Lauderdale

We had a fantastic visit to St Barths, a small island only 8sq. miles but full of beautiful coves and beaches, lush scenery and the tiniest airport you've ever seen.

The strip is only 2100 feet long (700 yards) and the planes come in and virtually drop onto this tiny strip. If they miss they're in the drink. We took a taxi (provided by Regent) to go around the island. The driver was very good and explained all the details to us. The shopping here is very expensive but the window shopping was good even though Gloria hates it with a passion. Saw some of the biggest yachts we've ever seen and luxury cruisers a dime a dozen.

We've enjoyed all three Caribbean islands and i'm a bit p.....d off that I can't load photos so they may have to wait until we get home.
Currently its midday here on Sunday (2am Monday in Qld.) and we're rushing to get to Fort L.it never seems to amaze me how on the last day the ship goes like crazy to get home. We'll dock tomorrow morning at 6 am and have to be off by 9am.

We had a great day yesterday. There was a morning meeting of the circumnavigators. As we walked into the theartre all the officers and crew were there and clapped us in. Then then proceeded to view a 45 minute DVD of the cruise. It was quite emotional and there were a lot of tears flowing.

Gloria on the putting green!
It's no wonder many have rebooked to go on future cruises (all of this type of length) Regent do it so well. Its the best cruise we've been on and I'm sure if we do it in the future we'll be doing it with Regent.
Well we have to get on with the packing and we'll be home Tuesday morning all being well and planes on time etc.

Thanks for taking the trouble to view our blog, when I get the time I'll probably sit down and read it myself. So bye now, see you around, Chow ( the Captains saying).