Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Margarita, Venezuela
Hello, thank you for dropping in.
I want to tell you about a place in the Caribbean that is the latest discovery on the cruise circle. Isla Margarita, Venezuela (isla means island) has a legend that it was formed by a tear from a cherub; the tear fell and formed a pearl which became Margarita Island.
At present, there is one port on Margarita where cruise ships call. It is El Guamache. This port season, the ships visiting Margarita are the Golden Princess, Sea Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess, Constellation, Empress of the Seas, Ocean Village, Oceana, Aidavita, Opera, Aurora, Ryndam, Black Watch, Artemis, Delphin, and the Veendam.
The port has a paved walkway past 130 booths filled with a great variety of goods. Local artisans, offer their wares and it is all tax free.
Meet Jesus the silversmith. He makes all of the jewelry you will see offered at his booth right next to where you exit the ship.
They prefer American dollars for payment.
Some venders are arranging to accept credit cards but they prefer cash.
If you have any questions about Margarita, just ask. I have lived here six years and am more than happy to tell you about this great place.
I will try to keep this blog posted frequently.
Y'all come back now y'hear.
Janelle
I want to tell you about a place in the Caribbean that is the latest discovery on the cruise circle. Isla Margarita, Venezuela (isla means island) has a legend that it was formed by a tear from a cherub; the tear fell and formed a pearl which became Margarita Island.
At present, there is one port on Margarita where cruise ships call. It is El Guamache. This port season, the ships visiting Margarita are the Golden Princess, Sea Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess, Constellation, Empress of the Seas, Ocean Village, Oceana, Aidavita, Opera, Aurora, Ryndam, Black Watch, Artemis, Delphin, and the Veendam.
The port has a paved walkway past 130 booths filled with a great variety of goods. Local artisans, offer their wares and it is all tax free.
Meet Jesus the silversmith. He makes all of the jewelry you will see offered at his booth right next to where you exit the ship.
They prefer American dollars for payment.
Some venders are arranging to accept credit cards but they prefer cash.
If you have any questions about Margarita, just ask. I have lived here six years and am more than happy to tell you about this great place.
I will try to keep this blog posted frequently.
Y'all come back now y'hear.
Janelle
