After a lovely stay in Barcelona, Joe and I boarded the Celebrity Silhouette for our trip home. Our first night was at sea and we were rewarded with an extra hour in our day. One of the things I enjoy about transatlantic cruises that travel west is that one enjoys the pleasure of six 25 hour days as you sail through the time zones. That allows for a restful trip and a refreshing arrival. Far better that the jet lag from a flight and infinitely better than an east bound transatlantic with its six 23 hour days.

We docked in Lisbon, Portugal at 1100 this morning and Joe and I (after a good workout) walked off to a waiting tour guide that showed us the highlights of Lisbon and the important facts of the history of Portugal.

I was most impressed with the mosaics at the base of the Explorer’s monument. Inlaid in stone are the dates that Portuguese explorers made contact with other civilizations of the world.