ANTARCTICA

Leaving Ushuaia, we crossed the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, where we have spent the last week of 2011. No jogging possible, only treadmill running. Next stop, back to Ushuaia.

USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

Arrived here on route to Antarctica. Had 2 great jogs, left and right from the port, 8kms out and back each. Nice town, a little windy but great to jog on terra firma after 4 days at sea.

PUNTA DEL ESTE, MONTEVIDEO, BUENOS AIRES

Great run in the resort town of Punta del Este, Uruguay-out and back from the port. Then on to Montevideo and a nice 10km out and back along the sea front promenade. We spent 4 days in Buenos Aires where it's great to jog over to the Puerto Madero-about 10km out and back from the port. Hot and humid this time of year. Great city (photo). Now on our way to Ushuaia and Antarctica.

BRAZIL-BUZIOS, RIO DE JANEIRO, PARATY.

Arriving in Buzios, a resort town near Rio, I had 2 short runs around the peninsula, one quite hilly-great scenery. Then on to Rio, and 3runs-one a 5km from the port direction airport-not so pretty, and then two runs from the port through town and along the Flamenco beach. There are great jogging tracks that go all the way down to Ipanema. Very humid this time of year. Then on to Paraty, another resort town near Rio and a jog through the cobbled streets of town out direction Rio and back-10km. Very humid.

HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEWPORT, NEW YORK,CAPE TOWN

Leaving Montreal, we stopped in Halifax, where I had a great 15km across the bridge to Dartmouth. Then on to Boston and a great if a little wet 10km from the cruise terminal around the downtown area and back. Then 2 runs in Newport, R.I.-great scenery and great mansions! From New York, back to Cape Town for vacation and many great runs along the newly completed cycle track from Milnerton on the R27. Really a great facility. Now back to work in Salvador, Brazil.

ST. ANTHONY, QUEBEC, MONTREAL, CANADA.

Leaving Greenland after a farewell gig on a rock in front of a glacier in Eternity Fjord (photo), we headed to St. Anthony, Canada. I had a great 12km out and back direction Deer Lake-great scenery. Followed it up with a selection of Tim Hortons fine donuts (carbo loading). Then to Quebec where I had an 8km out and back in the rain from the port along the riverside cycle path. Great city this. Then on to Montreal. Great loop from the port across the Jacque Cartier bridge and back through the city. Then the next day across to the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit (formula 1) and around the circuit. From the port it's about 9km. Wonderful cycle paths here-great city.

NUUK, GREENLAND

Stopped in Nuuk, Greenland. Great 12km out and back in direction Airport. Great roads, great scenery, about 1 deg.C. Next stop, Canada.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND TO GREENLAND

Leaving the Faroes, stopped at Heimaey, off the coast of Iceland. I had a good hilly 8km out and back direction airport and Eldfell. Rainy, windy, cold and foggy, but a great run nonetheless. Then 3 days in Reykjavik, Iceland, where there is a great running path from port to town along the waterfront. 3 great runs, nice town. Then on to Greenland-not a lot of running possibilities on our trip-more hiking, but great scenery (photo).

OBAN, U.K., TO TORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS

In Oban, Scotland, I had a great 10km out and back on the road out of town direction Glasgow. Nice scenery, a little chilly, though. Then on to Torshavn, Faroe Islands, where I ran a great circular route from the port around the town and back to the port-10km (photo). Next stop, Iceland.

LIVERPOOL TO GREENOCK, U.K.

4 great days in Liverpool-wonderful city, great people. From our berth at Princes Dock, had 4 great runs down towards Riverside Park along King's Parade (waterfront). 10kms out and back early morning. Nice jogging path, no traffic, top-class. Then on to Greenock near Glasgow. 2 runs along the waterfront to the Esplanade and Battery Park-out and back 8kms (photo). A little chilly.

COBH, IRELAND TO ISLE OF MAN, U.K.

Leaving Dublin we sailed to Cobh, Ireland, a beautiful little town near Cork. I had 2 runs of 7km and 9km on the road towards Cork. Very nice scenery, nice weather. Then on to the Isle of Man, U.K., where I found the Steam Heritage Trail from Douglas to Peel. It's a really great trail for jogging, no cars, just a few hikers and joggers. Although I didn't do the whole trail (I did 14km out and back), it goes for about 17km through very nice countryside (photo). The start of the trail is about 2kms out of town, but once you're there, it's great.

FOWEY,U.K. TO DUBLIN, IRELAND

Leaving Dartmouth, we spent 2 days in the quaint village of Fowey. Two 5km runs out of town-a little hilly but great scenery. Then on to Cardiff which is great for joggers-three runs around Cardiff Bay. 10km, 7km and 6km along a great designated jogging/cycling path-pretty much as good as it gets for a city. Then on to Dublin, Ireland where from the port there is a great run to Sandymount Strand (photo). Very nice 12km and 8km-a bit chilly though.

GUERNSEY TO DARTMOUTH, U.K.

Leaving France, we headed up to Guernsey, where I had a nice 11km along the promenade in St. Peter Port-a little chilly up here. Then on to Southhampton, and a nice 8km from the port through town-a bit of an urban run. Then Dartmouth, which was really great-nice runs towards the Castle and then along the coastal and bridle paths. Also a nice circuit out of town and then back in a loop-about 7km. The runs here are all hilly, but the scenery is really beautiful (photo).

ST. MALO, FRANCE

We spent almost 3 days in this wonderful town. 2 great jogs of 10kms along the promenade away from the old town. It goes for about 3km, then you are on the road, which is not too busy. Nice weather, if a little cool, great food here.

LA ROCHELLE TO BELLE-ILE, FRANCE

Leaving Bordeaux, we sailed north to La Rochelle, where I had a great early morning 12km from the port at La Pallice across the bridge to Ile de Re. Great run, nice path out of the traffic, great weather. Next stop was Le Palais, Belle-Ile, where there is a great run along the Sentier Cotier. It's a dirt trail along the cliffs, a little challenging at times, but great scenery (photo). 10 kms out and back but I think you can go round the entire island!

MARBELLA, SPAIN TO BORDEAUX, FRANCE

Leaving Alicante, Spain, we sailed down to Puerto Banus, near Marbella, Spain. There I had 2 great 10km runs along the promenade from the port in the direction of Marbella. Really a great promenade, wonderful for an early morning run, great weather. Then on to Cadiz, Spain and another 2 great 10km runs from the port around the old town on the waterfront promenade. Great scenery, great weather, nice town. No running in Portugal due to a bug, but then in Bordeaux, France, 3 nice 12km runs mostly along the riverfront (photo), which is great for running with a nice promenade. Once you leave the riverfront, you are in traffic, but there are cycle paths to be found in places. Wonderful town.

MAHON TO ALICANTE, SPAIN

After a great stay in Barcelona, we sailed across to Mahon, Minorca. A nice quiet town, two great runs of 11km and 8km out and back from the port-beautiful countryside, nice weather. Then on to Alicante, where I had a nice 11km along the beach promenade (Playa del Postiguet) which was really great-no traffic problems, nice scenery. The next day I had an early morning jog 10km in the other direction which was not so great- a bit of an urban crush-running in traffic. Next stop, Marbella.

SPLIT, CROATIA TO BARCELONA, SPAIN

Arrived Split, Croatia 1 June then sailed for Korcula where I had a nice, easy 5km in the rain from the port out and back. Very beautiful scenery, wonderful country. Sailing around the boot of Italy to Siracusa, Sicily had 2 nice runs around the old town-it's about 4km around so it's great for doing loops-minimal traffic, also nice gelato when you're done. Then through the Straits of Messina to the island of Lipari-a nice hilly run out of the port 6km-beautiful weather. Then across to Stromboli, the volcanic island puffing away where I had a great hilly run/hike up to about 300m elevation across and back down to the port 6km. Then on to Civitavecchia, Italy where the jogging is not great and on to Portofino(photo) where the coastline is beautiful-10km out and back along the coast road. Leaving Italy, we moved on to Nice, France where the run from the port in the direction Villefranche is great along the coast-10km out and back. A nice 5km in Antibes along the coast and then on to Rosas, Spain also 5km out and back along the promenade. And today, a nice 7km out and back in Barcelona from the cruise ship terminal and along the promenade-Barcelona is great for jogging.

PORT BLAIR, INDIA

Great 3 days here in Port Blair, Andaman Islands. Great run from the port along Foreshore Road into town (8kms). The next day 10kms out and back along the same route along the Foreshore. Very nice scenery-very hot and humid. Next stop, Male, Maldives and then home to Cape Town.

NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR

Since we left Yangon, no opportunity for a jog except on the treadmill! However, a great day of beach zodiac landings on Saturday.

YANGON, MYANMAR

Great 4 days here in Yangon. Nice 10kms out and back direction Yangon from the port in Kyauk Tan, then yesterday 10kms out and back in the opposite direction. Nice quiet road, rural setting, very interesting place, great people- VERY hot and humid.

PHUKET, THAILAND

Leaving Malaysia, we arrived yesterday (7 March) in Phuket. Went for a nice and humid 9kms from the port towards Phuket Town-VERY toasty. Today (8 March) a nice, easy 10kms out and back to Cape Panwa-quieter than Patong, with a few resorts along the way.

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Leaving Penang, our last stop in Malaysia was Langkawi, a resort island in the Malacca Strait. I went for an easy 10km out and back from the tender port along a resort-filled road-very touristy. Extremely humid, although not so hot. Great island for a beach holiday.

PENANG, MALAYSIA

After a great stay at Port Kelang, Malaysia, where I had 2 days of easy 10kms out and back in the port area, we spent 2 days in Penang, Malaysia (Georgetown). I went for a great 11kms out and back from the port along the waterfront (where possible). Nice run, great town, lots to see along the way.

MELAKA, MALAYSIA

Anchored for 2 days at this historic town on the Malacca Strait. A great jog from the tender on the Melaka River through town and over the bridge to the Pulau Melaka, about 9kms out and back. Extremely humid if not all that hot (30 degs C). A lot of hydration necessary!

BIOTAN ISLAND, INDONESIA

Great place this-close to Singapore-a resort island. Great run from the ferry terminal in the direction of the Biotan Lagoon Resort 10km out and back. Quiet road, great scenery through the bush-VERY humid.

SINGAPORE

Although Singapore is not a good place to jog, I managed to find a nice run from the cruise terminal at Harbourfront up to Mt. Faber and back. If you go up and over and then up Henderson Rd., you can get 10km out of it and you do the hill twice! It's only about 100m elevation according to my Garmin, but a nice run nonetheless.

TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA

Great 2 days here in Tioman Island. Great out and back 8km uphill across from Tioman Island Resort on the road across to the other side of the island. The road climbs up to 450metres before going down the other side. Stopped at the top and hurtled back down-gradient must be about 20%. Paid for it the next few days with stiff legs-great fun, though. Nice resort!

SEMARANG, INDONESIA

Nice 2 day stay here on Java Island in Semarang. Out and back 10km direction city-interesting, though a lot of traffic being an urban area. Next day early morning 8km direction west along the coast-rush hour. Next stop, Malaysia.

BALI, INDONESIA

Great 2 day stay here in Benoa Port, Bali. Nice 10km out and back from the port direction Kuta. Very humid so very draining. Next day out and back 7km the opposite direction. Great island, nice people, great food.

PAREPARE, INDONESIA

After leaving Australia after a great 2 months, we sailed up to Parepare, Indonesia, by way of Komodo Island. Parepare is a wonderful coastal town, very friendly people, very nice 5km on Monday out and back south from town along the coastal road. Then today, Tuesday, a rather hot and humid 8km along the same route. Very nice scenery-a lot of fish drying in the sun along the way.

BROOME, AUSTRALIA

Arrived Broome today 29th Jan., took the shuttle from the port to town, then ran the 8km back to the ship. Really humid, although not so hot, but the humidity takes it out of you. Great place, nice scenery, next stop, Kimberleys. Our stay in Australia almost done.

EXMOUTH, AUSTRALIA

A great day here in Exmouth, Western Australia. Nice 10km run from the port towards the point and back, starting to feel tropical-humid as we go north. Beautiful in a desolate way.

PERTH, ROTTNEST, GERALDTON, AUSTRALIA

GREAT stay in Fremantle/Perth. Two nice runs north from Fremantle Pier along the cycle/jogging track direction Cottesloe to Mosman Beach (photo)-great weather, great town. Developed slight forefoot pain and changed my shoes. Mizuno Wave Rider 12-great neutral cushioned shoe-end of problem. I seem to be getting only about 600kms out of a pair, will see how these work out. Next stop was Rottnest Island. Great 10km towards West End, great scenery, quiet road. Then on to Geraldton and a great 15km today north along the Northwestern Coastal Highway.

ALBANY, AUSTRALIA

Great 2 days at this little town in Western Australia. Nice out and back 8km along the road from the wharf out of town towards the Denmark Road. Today a great out and back 9km along the cycle/jogging track along the coast to Middleton Beach. As always, great facilities for the jogger in Australia, really top-class. Nice and cool, about 20 degs C. Next stop, Fremantle/Perth.

KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Great run on this beautiful island south of Adelaide. Circular 7km around the point away from the village and back past Shoal Bay Wine Estate. Great scenery, very dry conditions, nice dirt road to run on, always a pleasure. Next stop, Western Australia.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

Great 3 days here in Adelaide. Toasty at 40 degs C. Nice out and back 8km along the cycle track from Port Adelaide past the Marina, then again on the 10th same route out and back 10km. Great facilities for the jogger here in Australia. You don't have to compete with traffic.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Great 3 day stay in Melbourne. Out and back 5km at 4min30/km pace on the 4th Jan along the beachfront from Port Melbourne in the direction of St. Kilda. Out and back 9km at 4min50/km pace on the 5th Jan along the same route, then out and back 8km at 5min/km pace along the cycle track next to the tram track to town. Great weather, great tracks for cyclists and joggers, great city.