The Barbados excursion continues. The pictures improve as we ascend to the coral reef at 60-80 feet depth. Fewer colors are filtered out, so more detail is visible.
As we approach the coral reef at shallower depth, detail begins to emerge.
Rocks and plants become visible.
And finally, colors other than blue appear.
An interesting object.
A few fish are visible.
A barracuda appears.
More sea life.
At the lower left you can see plant life.
An interesting plant appears at lower center.
A fish appears at the lower center.
Several small fish swim by.
A whole school of fish suddenly swam by.
There were too many to count.
Fish swimming amongst the flora and fauna of the sea bottom.
The fish again. The camera struggles to find differences in the water color.
A bigger fish looks us over.
This was a very pretty fish, but not quite so electric as the camera renders it. The artifact at the right is a reflection off the porthole surface.
A huge turtle swims by.
This certificate was presented to Jan when we returned to land.
And this certificate was presented to me.
After the submarine tour, we were offered a ride back to the ship. Instead we chose to take a cab to Bridgetown. We walked about town and left the tourist section, looking for a synagogue built in the early 1600s and still maintained by 16 local families. We got to the vicinity, but after the 4:00 PM closing time. While we were still off the tourist track, Jan became thirsty and I entered a local convenience store. I got a cola for her and a 20 oz. grape soda for me. The clerk asked for 99 cents for the first and a dollar-twenty-nine for the second. I didn't think this was too bad, but it turned out that she meant Barbados currency. The total was about $1.18 in US currency. Here's the change I got.
The other side of the Barbados coins. The natives use the adjective Bajan (pronounced "bay-jun) to refer to themselves, their objects and currency.
We took another cab to return to the ship.
Jan was exhausted after our day of touring.
Color artifacts are from lightening this picture to remove the shadows on Jan's face.
Jan immediately went to the stateroom to take a nap. I proceeded to take pictures. The sun sets very early near the equator. I've lightened most of the pictures after this one.
This ship is an oceanography vessel.
The lift at the back is probably for loading and unloading submersibles.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operates it.
A steel band was playing on the pier. They were quite good. I enjoyed listening to them as I took pictures from shipboard.
Lots of folks took tours and stayed ashore until the last minute.
There was quite a line to board. You had to show your ship's ID and a picture ID. I used my BJ's buying club ID each day.
Returning passengers were also required to wash their hands with antiseptic solution. We were also asked to use this solution at each meal.
Orange juice and ice water were provided by the cruise line for tired returning passengers.
A freight port was right alongside our pier.
Returning passengers continue to stream to the ship.
In the evening we attended a show by Steve Washington, who "brings his own interpretation of a wide range of familiar classics of yesterday and today, including Standards, Big Band, Swing, R&B, Classic Rock, and Hits from the Broadway Stage." Jan loves musical performances, especially Big Band and Swing, and greatly enjoyed the performance.
Our cabin stewards surprise us again, when we return from supper.
An elephant appeared on the bed this time.
Jan was fascinated by their creativity.
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