ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS

After a day at St. John, US Virgin Islands, and a very tough 10km hilly run from Cruz Bay along the Centerline Road, we moved on to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. I had a long, hot and humid run from the dock at Crown Bay past the Airport to Brewers Bay then back to Charlotte Amalie. Very touristy with a lot of cruise ship traffic.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Three days here in San Juan. Great jogging from the Port at Old San Juan along the North shore to the Condado area 10km out and back. A lot of joggers out early morning before it gets too toasty and humid. Left on Christmas Eve for US Virgin Islands.

MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO

After two days in La Romana, Dominican Republic where there is a great run in the Casa de Campo Resort, we moved on to Puerto Rico for two days in Mayaguez. Great jogging from the port along the Parc Littoral 10km out and back. Nice promenade and waterfront area-warm and humid.

PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Two days here in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Two 10km out and back runs from the the port along the Avenida General Gregorio Luperon, which runs along the beach front for about 4km from the Fort, and has a designated jogging/cycle track second to none. Very beautiful run once you get out of the port area.

GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN

Two days here in George Town, Grand Cayman. A nice run 16km out and back north along West Bay Rd. Not so hot, but very humid and draining. Quiet as only one other Cruise ship (Disney) there at the time.

COZUMEL, MEXICO

Two days here in Cozumel. Very touristy, as a lot of cruise ships pass by here. Two great runs north along Ave. Rafael Melgar along the waterfront in the direction of the airport-10km out and back. Nice and warm and humid.

VERACRUZ, MEXICO

Three days here in Veracruz, Mexico. Nice town, nice promenade from the port along the beach. In the tropics here, so humid and a little toasty, about 26 degs C, with about 70% humidity. Two nice runs along the promenade, 15km and 10km out and back.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,USA

Great three days here-weather a little wet and chilly, but no problem, two great runs around the city. 12km out and back from the cruise ship terminal at Riverwalk along St.Charles Ave. Great to run along the tram tracks in the middle of the road, keeping an eye out for trams! Then 10km out and back along Canal St. early morning. Rush hour, so a lot of traffic, but same deal with the tram tracks. Really wonderful city. Sad to leave the US, now on to Mexico.

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Three days here in Tampa. Three great runs 10km out and back from the cruise ship pier at Channelside along Bayshore Boulevard. Great promenade along the water which seems to go forever. Nice weather, great city. Nice and quiet downtown on Thanksgiving.