Today is Columbus Day, when the United States celebrates the discovery of the new world. Of course the new world was already discovered and inhabited, just not by the colonial powers during the age of discovery.
Columbus never did find the new world, but rather landed in San Salvador, in the Bahamas. Or if you will, the first cruise ship to make port in these tropical islands. The Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria were a far cry from the modern cruise ships that visit these island, for one thing there was no midnight buffet. But like all good tourists, the crew gawked at the native inhabitants, called them the wrong thing, and took home souvenirs (including t-shirts that said, “Chris went to the Bahamas and all I got was this lousy T-shirt”.
Cruise ships are a wonderful way to spend a relaxing vacation, and visit many ports. The Kodiak Perspective encourages all to celebrate by booking your cruise today.
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