Day 179 San Francisco July 12, 2023

 Day 179, San Francisco

                                            Waterfront near Scoma's.

                                            The Pampinito, rescued J.W. Turner.  He kept a diary of his experience and it's been published.  

                                            Trolley on the street.

                                                        Waterfront near Scoma's

                                                Lunch at Scoma's with Johnnie Walker/Mal Turner.

Tauck's Introduction

 TAUCK’S INTRODUCTION

The Maasai call it “Siringitu” which means “the place where the land moves on forever”.  Columns of wildebeest plod along centuries-old migration routes; behind them prides of lions prowl, completing the circle of life… elephants, buffaloes and hippos graze upon the course grasses, while zebras and topi wait their turn… This is the Serengeti, one of the world’s extraordinary safari experiences.  In Tanzania, you can find a birdwatcher’s paradise in Lake Manyara and Africa’s “Garden of Eden” in Ngorongoro Crater.  The circle of life continues in the savannas of Kenya, where indescribable vignettes play out before your eyes in Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park…  Return to a time when the Great Rift Valley held the secrets of the origins of mankind…  Observe huge herds roaming the Serengeti, the “lost world” of Ngorongoro Crater, and free ranging elephants in the bush… view rescued chimpanzees and protected black rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy… attend a special barbecue dinner accompanied by Maasai cultural performance in the Serengeti… visit the William Holden Wildlife Foundation’s animal orphanage during a two-night stay at the fabled Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club… meet the weavers of the local village… travel in exclusive open-top safari vehicles, and stay in luxurious tented camps and safari lodges…

African Safari 8/28 to 9/11Flight info

8/28/223 Africa - Leaving the United States on August 28 with Bruce and Lynn on a flight (2ZW769)  to Amsterdam at 6:30/6:35PM arriving at 7:35 or 7:45 AM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Fight Number 646 leaving JFK from Terminal 4 to Amsterdam.    Then KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flight 571on 8/29/2023 at 10:05/10:45AM to Kilimanjaro arrives at 7:30 PM or 8:10 PM.  We will be spending four nights in Tanzania and five nights in Kenya. 

Day 177 Mon July 10,2023 Astoria, Oregon US 9-6:00

 Day 177 Mon July 10,2023  Astoria, US 9-6:00 Diana

2.5 miles to downtown.  Eleven buses transport people to downtown.$5./all day and includes historic trolley.Astoria River Trail 2.5 mile path from downtown Astoria to the port’s East Basin.  View Astoria Column, highest peak. Lewis and Clark, historic sites.  

Diana came to visit me in Astoria.  No one followed directions on the ship.  I wondered why no announcements had been made, I went down to check what was happening and the line went from the Insignia Lounge to Baristas.  Crazy.

Diana and I walked around Astoria and had a great sea food lunch at a quaint restaurant.  Clam chowder, salad with shrimp and Dungeness Crabs, all were excellent.  

Day 175 Sat July 8, 2023 Inside Passage Day 176 Sun July 9, 2023 Victoria, British Columbia 9-6:00

 Day 175 Sat July 8, 2023  Cruise the Inside Passage Did not go closer than 7 miles out.  Other ships were among the ice flow, but not us.  

Day 176 Sun July 9, 2023  Victoria, British Columbia 9-6:00

The city is very walkable, and has an ideal layout.   1.5 miles to get to city.  City bus is $2.25/exact change required.  Stroll the Inner Harbor, sightsee, Heritage Buildings, ocean and mountain views, cobblestonre streets, 

Gay Pride parade.  Lots of people.  Quaint houses.  Watched water taxis perform a choreographed performance.  Lovely sunny day.  

Visitor Center is across the street from the Empress Hotel  

HOHO bus