We cross the Queen Emma [pontoon] Bridge from Punta back to Otrobanda, where our ship is docked inside the pontoon bridge in St. Anna Bay, while the large cruise ships are docked outside.
Crossing Queen Emma bridge back
Returning to Otrobanda
Large ships outside the bay
We walk along the water to Rif Fort, built in 1828 to protect the St. Anna Bay harbor entrance. The fort is now a waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment complex.
Looking back at Punda
Entering Rif Fort
Inside the [repurposed] fort
Leaving the fort, we wander through Otrobanda, admiring the colorful shops and streets.
Shops and streets of Otrobanda
Soon, it is time for us to leave and we return to the ship and stay on deck as the Queen Emma Bridge opens to allow us to depart the bay (with the help of a few tugboats).
Final view of Punda from the ship
Queen Emma Bridge opening
Fully open
Our tugboat helpers
Passing by Otrobanda
Heading out to sea
Raising the sails and departing
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