We shared a taxi into town with another couple, very crowded with 3 in the small back seat. There were 3 ships in port, so the taxi mafia had all the cabs lined up to give "all day tours," and we had to go to the independent cabs who were not in the line. Leader was not happy. Cost $20 for the trip to the old city. We walked around, and saw many of the old churches, and the fortification walls facing the sea. We had to return to the ship by 1:30, so it was a short visit. Many cabs jockeying for business to take us back to the ship for $15. Wish we would have had more time.

The tours were 45 minutes late leaving the ship, even though we arrived on time. That put everything off schedule. The first (major) stop was at the historic Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. We were there on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, and due to our late start, arrived to a packed church celebrating Mass in a big way, including fireworks outside the church every time the choir was heard from the loudspeakers outside the church. The guide cautioned us not to walk around and take pictures during mass. the church was beautiful, and we were disappointed, but as Catholics, we were gratified to be able to attend Mass on the Feast Day. We walked around the town near the pier after the tour. There were many stalls set up in the square selling items, but I believe they were there for the local celebration of the Feast, not for the tourists on the ship.

We had booked a sailboat cruise to celebrate our anniversary, but the wife took sick the day before, and we were only able to spend a little time near the tender dock shopping. We did find a few bargains, though. It was our last chance to get Christmas presents.

Just walked around the shopping area near the pier.

We just walked into the town.