Day 6.
Lazy start to the day. The ship left port at 7 am and we arrive in Pallma de Mallorca at 1 pm. We got up late, and headed to the Discovery Restaurant for brunch. Russ, the cruise director, is making his rounds and we spend some time talking to him about the ship, were we are from and the concert tonight. After brunch, its back to the stateroom to watch us dock from the balcony. Then we head out into the 36 degree day to explore Mallorca. We decide on a self guided walking tour and head out down narrow roadways and busy streets. It is a mix of old and new, with many small shops and tavern/restaurants. We stop for a Sangria and half liter of beer. The waitress doesn't speak English, but thats ok. Afterward, Brenda wants to see the monuments, so we head out in search of the first one. After winding our way through the narrow streets with no air movement, we find the first one; La Fuente de las Tortugas. It is a bat on top of an obelisk tower. its tiny.
The last one, “Device to Root out Evil”. An upside down church…very strange.
Brenda feeding the local wildlife...that is a big pigeon!
After our little adventure, we head back the bus area to route back to the Ship. Another, larger cruise shop has docked, and the town has just gotten extremely busy! Tonight we have the concert at the Cathedral. Dinner first, then dress up and go.
After our little adventure, we head back the bus area to route back to the Ship. Another, larger cruise shop has docked, and the town has just gotten extremely busy! Tonight we have the concert at the Cathedral. Dinner first, then dress up and go.
We board the bus to head to the cathedral. We dress up nice, which is not pleasant in the 36 degree heat.
The history on the cathedral is quite nice, and our guide is pleasant and knowledgeable.
Outside, we are entertained by some local folk dancers. They are amazing, and don't seem to mind the incredible heat that the day has brought!
The inside is swelteringly hot! The cathedral is stunning though, and we are treated to a musical interlude from the pipe organ. Then the choir comes out, men on one side of the congregation, women on the other. They begin to sing, and the acoustics are magical. You almost forget the fact that you are melting into the pews.
The history on the cathedral is quite nice, and our guide is pleasant and knowledgeable.
Outside, we are entertained by some local folk dancers. They are amazing, and don't seem to mind the incredible heat that the day has brought!
The inside is swelteringly hot! The cathedral is stunning though, and we are treated to a musical interlude from the pipe organ. Then the choir comes out, men on one side of the congregation, women on the other. They begin to sing, and the acoustics are magical. You almost forget the fact that you are melting into the pews.
Afterwards, we are treated to a guided tour of the interior of the cathedral, and we get to see the tapestries and crypts up close. A wonderful end to the day.
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