Monday, August 26, 2024

On board the Cruise liner, 'Neo Costa Riveira'

 Ramya, myself and 3 other couples from Avissawella, went on this trip.


1. Boarded the cruise liner, 'Neo Costa Riveira', at Colombo harbor at 4pm.
2. Welcomed aboard. Baggage check done to prevent taking alcoholic drinks on board. 
3.Taken to our cabins, each couple is assigned a cabin. Twin beds & attached bath in each cabin which was air-conditioned.
We were told 'Leave your worries and enjoy yourself'
4. Left Colombo at 6pm
5.Journeyed the night and the whole of next day.
6. Arrived at Goa port at 6am.
7. Left ship to tour Goa hiring a van.
8. Visited the church housing the relics of St. Xavior.
9. Visited the old town governed by the Portuguese from 1506 till 1948.
10. Back on board the ship to have a late lunch.
11. There were six restaurants on board. Help oneself ad lib and no payments.
12. Walk arounds, six swimming baths  on the deck.
13. Badminton on deck
14. Workouts to music, on the deck.
15. Concert with a native wedding as the theme.
16. Shopping malls and Casinos. 
17. Left Goa Port at 6 pm.
18. Arrived in Bombay Port at 7am
19. Toured Bombay.
20 Went to Elephanta Island.
21. Back on board the ship for lunch & Disembarking.
22. Went by hired van to New Delhi.
23. Stayed the night in a hotel.
24. Did pavement shopping in New Delhi. 
25. Arrived  at the airport in New Delhi at 1pm
26. Flight to  Katunayake at 3pm.
27. Arrived at Katunayke 4.30 pm..
 
Nice trip. Cruise liner cost Rs.130,000/= each.
 
Philip G V


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Nagulesparan and Geri

  Nagulesparan's daughter's wedding at Galle Face Hotel