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After about 45 minutes, a taxi (no doubt the
only one on the island) showed up and we
jumped in with the 89-year-old trouper and two
other passengers. The driver dropped us off a
few miles away at a gated pasture with grazing
Highland cattle. We could see our ship in the far
distance. All I could think of, since we were
wearing our bright orange jackets, was being
chased by the horned cattle!
Once we trampled through the green pasture,
a steep trail led to the sandy beach below. Ship
crew helped passengers into the exposed Zodiac
RIB via a step-stool, waiting for waves to re-
cede. One woman removed her boots and
walked barefoot in the chilly water as others
had their shoes or pants soaked a bit. I was so
happy and relieved to get back onboard the
ship!
This was the most unusual cruise we have
signed up for (out of 25 around the world). It
was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Would we do it again? Probably not. But I'm
glad we did it!

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