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The Western Mediterranean on Aurora 2022

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 The Western Mediterranean on Aurora 2022 Our first cruise after Covid and our first on Aurora. The Dolphin had been used as a refugee hostel since we had last stayed there and was sorely in need of refurbishment. The staff were too few in number and run off their feet.  The precautions at the port were extraordinary (for good reason) but did not add to the time it took to board the ship. A "fit to fly" certificate (a third party Covid test) was required and the email had to be shown to begin the boarding process. On board, masks were worn everywhere except the cabin and the dining room. One third of C deck was kept as an isolation area for anyone who tested positive during the cruise. We were fortunate and avoided the necessity. La Coruna Our first visit to La Coruna. Aurora berths at the cruise terminal adjacent to one of many marinas. We wandered a short distance from the port to find interest quite close by. The pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela is marked with seash...