We never thought we’d be cruising so frequently, but with the advent of low-orbit internet satellites, we can now work on a cruise almost as efficiently as we do at home. It’s not always perfect, and we’ve had some close calls, but overall the internet works fairly well. This cruise was with Jen's parents and their friends Lloyd and Colleen.
We began our journey in Miami, where we boarded the Oasis of the Seas. It's a huge ship and until recently, it was the largest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet. It’s hard to put into words just how massive and impressive it is, so take a look at the photo and try to imagine it for yourself.
Although we were working, we had the chance to visit four Spanish cities we hadn’t explored before. In each one, we enjoyed leisurely walks and took in the sights.
Our first stop was Cádiz. After a nice walk around town, we stumbled upon a market with a stall serving Jerez sherry: a fortified wine from the nearby town of Jerez.
Next, we stopped in Málaga. We hiked up to the towns castle and viewpoint, enjoying beautiful views along the way.
Our third stop was Alicante, where we visited the castle perched atop a hill. We initially considered taking the elevator, but with an hour-long wait, we opted to hike up instead. To our surprise, we reached the castle entrance in just 25 minutes and made it all the way to the top 20 minutes later.
In Valencia, we originally planned to stay on the ship and relax. However, Jen’s mom had different plans, and we ended up going into town. We're glad we did! We passed the remarkable Science and Art buildings (definitely on our list for the next visit) and enjoyed our walk through the town, stopping at the market to savor some local fruits.
Our final stop was Barcelona, where we didn't linger long. We headed straight to the airport for our next adventure: biking in Mallorca.
