180days.180adventures.christine's logbook
An alle Freunde, Familie und meine liebsten Herzensmenschen: Ich pack’s jetzt an – 180 Tage unterwegs, mal auf hoher See, mal festes Land unter den Füßen. Keine Ahnung, was mich erwartet, aber ich verspreche: Langweilig wird’s nicht! Hier gibt’s Geschichten, Pannen und jede Menge Spaß – also dranbleiben, sonst verpasst ihr was!
Affenstark im Nebel – Gibraltar within Reach
Today, on October 28, 2025, we docked at the Western Arm 3W berth. The objective of the day: the famous rock of Gibraltar (United Kingdom), better known as 'The Rock'. Just upon...
When the port of Palma de Mallorca sleeps and the bumblebees dream
There is not much to report about the day before yesterday and yesterday – except that entering the port of Palma de Mallorca (Spain), berth P181, on October 26, 2025 at around 4...
Valldemossa – A Gem in the Mountains of Mallorca
After yesterday's relaxing at-sea day, our cruise route was slowly coming to an end. On October 19, 2025, some guests said goodbye to the tour while new passengers...
Hoofs, Hips, Flamenco – My Horse Adventure in Málaga at El Ranchito
After two exciting days filled with impressions from Cádiz and Lisbon, we finally arrived in Málaga (Spain) at the berth 'Atraque Note Pier' on October 17, 2025. Málaga...
Discover Cádiz: Where Old Town Charm Meets Sunny Shores
The Alfonso XIII dock in Cádiz (Spain) on October 16, 2025 is practically right in front of the Old Town – so close that you can almost hear the bells ringing during breakfast....
Yellow, old, and irresistible: My panoramic ride through Lisbon
Lisbon (Portugal) Cruise Terminal berth, October 15, 2025 - a sunny day that was perfect for hopping into one of those charming, rickety, yellow-glowing trams to...
Insight into life aboard the ship....
Slowly but surely, one gets used to living on board – to the fixed routines, the many rules, and to the fact that coffee seems to run out just when you need it most. Nevertheless,...
From Ferrol to Santiago – in the footsteps of the shell (and good food)
After an intense day at sea filled with input, briefings, and slightly rough seas (or was that just the coffee?), we finally set foot on land today, October 13, 2025 – from...
Greetings from Deck 2 – where the coffee is strong and the seas are calm
On October 11, 2025, we changed our berth to Le Havre, Quai Joannes Cuvert – and I must say: the gentle rocking of the ship is like a deluxe maritime lullaby. The first nights on...
My first adventure at sea – Of trains, letters, and life on board
This morning, on October 9, 2015, it was time for me: Cast off – but first, to the train station! I took the train heading towards Hamburg, where my new temporary home awaited –...
It's almost time – the countdown is on
The bags are (almost) packed, the head is full of anticipation...😃