Friday, March 7, 2025 – Photo of the Day – En Route to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Durban to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in the Southwest Indian Ocean.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Port Elizabeth: A City on the Rise
Now known as Gqeberha, the former Port Elizabeth—or PE for short—is the largest city in Xhosa country and a vibrant cultural hub today.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, GIA – The Name Fabergé Conjures Up Images of Shimmering Works
of Art Linked to Russian Royalty:

In today’s talk, we peered into the creative relationship between a ruler and a jeweler and explored the crafting of the imperial
easter eggs were created during the final years of czarist Russia.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Tyropolis – The Discoveries of Vasco da Gama and the Influence of the Great Explorations.
The Portuguese kings’ very long-term plan became a reality shortly after Vasco Da Gama was sailed by the Cape of Good Hope. Hear about that daring voyage and the long-term influence of the Age of Exploration on our lives today.