THE NINA AND THE PINTA

A week at the beach and

Touring the Nina and the Pinta 

Mother's Day Week

A few weeks ago we spent the week leading up to Mother's Day at the beach. Time at the beach with family is always fun and one of my favorite places to vacation. We happen to be here when the ships, The 'Nina' and 'Pinta' were scheduled to dock. We couldn't let this opportunity pass, so with our grandson Connor in tow off we went for a fun history lesson. Connor was more into seeing pirate ships! When you see the replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Nina and the Pinta, you will indeed think you have stepped back in time and they do look like pirate ships!

1492. The original 'Nina', 'Pinta' and 'Santa Maria' used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the Atlantic were common trading vessels. The 'Nina' and 'Pinta' were Caravels and were used by explorers during the Age of Discovery.

Go here:
The Columbus Foundation 
to read more about Nina & Pinta 

It was a lot of fun and we all  came away grateful we didn't have to cross the Atlantic in one of these ships!

Back at the Beach

Home away from home

Nothing but the relaxing sound of the waves

Connor loves the beach like his "Bama"

Roses for Mother's Day

ArtsQuest is always a great place to find unique art 

Another wonderful vacation

The last sunset

I enjoyed sharing another vacation photo book with you. If you are still here thank you. I would love to hear from you, it is the only way I know you stopped by.

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