Can Seafarers Get Off The Ship To Go Around Town? Shoreleave: Tarragona Spain | Seaman Vlogs S03E33
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Our ship arrived at Tarragona, Spain. Are seafarers allowed to go ashore during the pandemic?
Chief MAKOi
Seaman Vlog S03E33
I'm glad you enjoyed my city! I even managed to spot my house somewhere there hahaha. It's nice to see foreigners appreciate the city for what it has and not only get lost in tourist traps, thank you for this video.
I would have been right there with him and skipped the mall if I was his crew lol
Tarragona has been a port of call for the US Navy for many years, even the aircraft John Fitgerald Kennedy called this port twice. I recommend all seafarers to visit the city, enjoying its gastronomy and its beaches. It handles more than 30 millions tons of goods, being the fourth or fifth port in Spain. Nice city and nice people. A very well edited video. Thanks from Tarraco!
Engineer, Historian and Tour Guide....you are a true Renaissance Man! This was awesome, Thanks, Chief! Safe Travels!
Chief Makoi, I'm like you, here in America as I traveled all over North America especially as I drove my trucks out in the open country I'd see old buildings, farm houses, barns, etc. I always asked myself, "If these places and structures could tell me their stories of the many people that built them from the ground up, who lived and worked inside each, why did they leave, were they peaceful places for the families that called them home?" I always enjoy all your historical places you show and talk about to all of us & sharing your s and your shipmate's lives with all of us, Be & Stay Well my friend.
Hey chief, long time watcher, first time commenting, I just wanted to say we appreciate all that you do mate, I know it is a tough time we're all going through, but without the truck, train, plane and ship industry, society would collapse. I am a train driver here in australia mate, and I just wanted to say we appreciate you all
Chief MAKOi, I have been enjoying your videos for about a year. Just thought I would say, you do a great job with these. The subject matter is interesting, but your smooth, easy narrative delivery is what makes your videos successful. Keep at it, and thanks. Gary
Good to hear from you again. You've been missed.
You are exactly correct about the malls. They are mostly all the same no matter what country you're in.
To see the history of a country or a city is exciting, educational and full of great memories for life.
Take care and stay safe. 😎👍👌
I’ve always said that, were one to be transported to most malls in the world, they would have no idea of what country they were actually in, aside from the people shopping there.
Hope you are doing okay Chief. A merchant seaman's life is very tough, And with what's going on right now with the global supply chain disruptions its getting a whole lot tougher.
All my best to you and your family, and I want to thank you for all the great seaman vlogs you have made over the years. You have made a great contribution to and provided much inspiration to the youth involved in the Maritime industry of your country.
God Bless.
When we were in Tarragona they had gladiator shows in the coliseum amphitheater! You sat in the stone seats and the actors were in the arena. It was great!
Tarragona Spain is a beautiful small city on the Med. I visited there many many years ago in the mid 1960's and nothing has changed much over that time. It's great you're into ancient history especially the Roman Empire and their far reaching effect on Europe. There's another Roman amphitheater located in Arles, France that remains in use to this day. Although not located on the Med, it's worth a day trip from Marseilles should you ever have shore leave there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
This was the big draw for me to join the US Navy. I didn't get to Europe but traveled in the Far West. I made memories and saw things and went places many of my friends only dreamed of. Thanks for sharing this video Chief.
A shore leave in seafarer's life at this time is like finding Water in the middle of the dessert :-)
You really missed out with all your time in only 1 fleet. I ended my Navy enlistments in the Med. Even then, upon later review, I keep saying Oh Cr*p, I miss that place! First rule: Get past the 'Sailor town' bars (besides, the beer was better where the local folk went). Second rule: Walk around, (been lost more than once) and see more than just the tourist spots. Third rule: Take pictures. 50 years later, I see all those Memories
Thanks Chief for some more
@@steveurbach3093 Yeah Steve I agree but I was only active for 2 years - Naval Reserve. Not even my boot camp counted as active duty, "A" School did though. I went to about 6 or 7 countries and city states including Vietnam. So I feel I got my dime's worth from freeloading on Uncle Sam's dime. From one Vet to another, Thanks for your service.
I was in a VP Squadron in the early 70s. I got dropped off for 5 days R&R in Athens and spent most of that time exploring the old sites. I also got to see many sites in South America, Sicily, Rota, Spain and Azores. I did four years and the only ships I saw the inside of were getting parts off them on the South America trip. I also had steak and eggs in the Chiefs Mess on the 650 sub in Spain at about 2am after going out having beers with my brother., he was a STC on that boat.
@@steveurbach3093 I spent quite a bit of time in Rota, Spain in a VP outfit. We knew the local back street bars where the locals hung out. When the fleet was in we’d hang out, at these bars and drink and cheer for their soccer teams. I took hundreds of color slides of all my travels.
What A beautiful places to Ponder.
Shout-out chief.
God bless you
Great entertainment, fantastic to see and learn about this place. Hope you enjoyed your time ashore and thanks for sharing this very interesting vid.
So fricking cool! The amphitheater was, WOW! And the aqua ducts, amazing! Thanks Chief, you took me where I have never and will never go. Dammit again really cool. Blessings and safe travels!!
Hola Chief 😊! It's nice to hear your impressions from your visit to Tarragona. You summarized very well the history of Tarraco, I couldn't make it better (and I live here 😁).
We can see in your video that the Pont del Diable is really impressive, it's a place where I use to walk from Tarragona and I love it! The Romans were very smart builders.
I hope that, through your new contract, you visit other beautiful places and discover about the incredible richness and diversity of our humanity. Keep well, Chief, and sorry for the language, sometimes I don't use the correct expressions.
Your English is fine 😊
I’m glad you had a good time in my country. Thank you for taking us around in a beautiful video. Take care, be well and stay safe! 👍🏼
Good to see ya again Chief. There certainly are some beautiful places out there. Living in Pennsylvania we look at history here in the US as a couple hundred years, we were in Italy a few years back and they measure history by the thousand years!!! It's really hard to describe to people what it's like being at those ancient sites. I can't imagine how difficult it must be being stuck on the ship for so long. For those who have wives waiting at home I nominate them for saint hood. Gods Peace Chief.
Anthony, I live in Tucson AZ. We hosted kids from a group called Up With People years ago, and we would take the kids to local places of interest when hey had a day off from learning the show.
One of the places we took Marie, a girl from Switzerland, was a church build by Spanish monks in 1692. When I told Marie where we were taking her, I described it as very old, more than a few hundred years. She told me that she was from a small town in Switzerland, and that they had bars in the town that were build over 1,000 years ago!
@@KRRabbit1 hey what's this hosting group?even I would like to visit you guys
I will add another WOW and a thank you. I knew that the Romans were in Spain back then but I have never seen those wonderful places before :-D
Chief .. watching your stories like inhaling fresh oxygenated air .. keep going .. missed your absence these days .. after a long time I could breathe fresh air again after seeing your episode.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful city.
Stay safe in your travels
Good work Chief. What you do on UA-cam echoes in eternity ...
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Thank you Chief MAKOi! 🤩
Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️ ⛵️
Cheers ☕️ 🥄 👍 🍀
Oh, I know you only had a limited time, but there is so much more in Tarragona. But thanks for the visit! Good sailing!
Thank you for this awesome tour. GOD Bless you Chief.
Hi Chief :) I have been so lucky to have the opportunity of shoreleave in nearly every ports i visited between 1980 and 1985, while i was employed by Maersk Line. And i have been in Tarragona many times, when one of the ships did have a contract going from Tarragona in Spain and Venezuela. :) It's a beautiful place. :)
Thank you for sharing chief keep safe.🖤
I love old places. That was a fortunate excursion. It was a nice warming video coming to the cool southern hemisphere in Adelaide south Australia.
Chief Makoi what a beautiful short clip of your shore leave even for a few hours....it was so nice to see it through your eyes!! Thank you!!
Hey Chief, It has been a long time since your last upload! I miss your great content. I'm sorry to hear that you and your crew are confined to your ship. Your fans long for your vlogs! Take care.
Salamat. Great video, aqueduct is amazing. Best wishes always Chief.
Thank you for taking us on the tour of Tarragon,Spain! It was great to have you as our tour guide! It was a great learning experience! Salamat po, Chief! Much Mabuhay and safe passages! 🤙🙏🌅
Always you have managed to craft and edit the story you are covering to great effect.... but this episode the camera work was exemplary with all the shots in the ruins...congratulations! Videos like this make the pan-pan stay at home just a little easier in these parlous times...
I see in the background, of the shots overlooking the harbour, that there where many ships at anchor. Obviously, the Port was experiencing a backlog of ships to both load/unload, which has become an issue with Ports around the world. I recall from previous vlogs of yours, you have experienced the same backlog issues. It is a sign of "current times" with shipping, and no Country is immune from it. Safe travels, Chief, look forward to sailing with you, from Tarragona.
Great stuff Chief MAKOi, thanks for sharing. It's great to see a new video especially of a special place.
Stay safe from Australia. 😀👍
Wow 😯 what a lovely city!! I love ❤️ history also and never heard of this area. Really exciting Chief!! Looks a lot like going to Rome where I’ve been twice. I hope you had a nice visit 🙋🏽♀️💕
Good to see you back chief'😊
A beautiful video, thank you! Your videos are better than every documentary about cargo-shipping or seafaring you can see on TV; you're showing your personal impressions and experiences that makes it so interesting.
I have one question, when you have the chance for a shore-leave: Do you need a visa or something, when you leave the harbor for a shore leave? If yes, will you get this in the port on the day you want to go on shore, or do you need to request or even apply for the visa before you arrive in the country?
All the best and greetings from Germany
USA requires seafarers to have a visa. Other countries will issue a "shore pass" upon arrival.
I enjoy learning the history of places I visit and researching them ahead of time just like yourself. It’s much better doing that than visiting malls which are pretty much the same everywhere unless you really need to buy something.
We missed this kind of content chief!!! Safe sailing Always!!! Godbless
We are still entertained 😁
Thanks Chief for another wonderful video. Safe travels.
Thank you for this Chief. What a relaxing video especially during these mentally challenging times. God bless you and keep you safe.
Thank you for including us on your Shore leave, we really enjoyed it. I had go to Google maps to follow along with you.
I agree with you Chief, enjoy the historical areas you visit. You all are doing an important job for the community delivering and/or picking up goods for their community to continue to thrive. Thanks to you and your crow for moving the cargo we all need. I am sorry you all are not getting much of the needed shore leave. Enjoy your time with your family until your next time on a ship.
Welcome back Chief, glad you guys were able to get off the ship for a while!
Hi there!
I'm from Tarragona and I really appreciate all the nice things you've said.
Being next to Barcelona, Tarragona is not usually given much recognition.
Your video has enchanted me, really thank you!
A shore leave in seafarer's life at this time is like finding Water in the middle of the dessert :-)
If a ship has been at sea for several weeks, it should be obvious that nobody onboard has an active case of Covid. How could they have gotten it?
@@jimgood1949 They could get it from someone else on-board. A group of people living together can harbor Covid for much longer than any one of them individually can.
Though at this point in the Pandemic I doubt it's a huge concern for European countries. Presumably this is why Spain is allowing seafarers to to go ashore.
There is also the risk of the crewe picking up Covid and causing a medical crisis on the ship. Presumablly this risk is mitigated by vaccination and testing.
Thank You! For the adventure back into time. Looking forward to the next time.
What a nice video Chief. I swear it is good as anything I've seen on television. Your narration was smooth and you didn't over do it. The screen shoots are fantastic and really captured the beauty of Tarragona. What a place to be able to visit.
I always get a smile when I see you in my notifications and say to my wife, "The Chief is on , come watch with me" and it always makes her smile also. Keep them coming please.
Until next time, safe travels.
I usually watch historical channels and started watching your material out of curiosity. I wasn't expecting to see such beautiful ancient Roman ruins on here! Cheers!
SO happy to see you back! I've missed your videos!
Time well spent! A similar mentality can be taken when going on a cruise. The most enjoyable time I had on my last cruise was just meandering around Mazatlan, preset shore excursions can't hold a candle to that experience.
Europe is such a gorgeous place.
Godspeed Chief. Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal, and Kaohsiung, Taiwan because I have my life divided to both places.
I used to work in IT for NYK Lines Mega Carriers and whenever a ship was in port, in Newark, we were invited to a tour and lunch aboard. Although I've never been at sea I am completely fascinated by everything merchant marine. Your videos are awesome and I learn a lot of interesting things from you.
Thank you for allowing us to view ancient history through your eyes. I am always in awe of how 2000 years ago they could construct structures that are still standing today. This was not what I expected to see in your video but I was not disappointed and enjoyed the tour of this beautiful city. Hopefully our world will get back to normal. Thank you and be safe.
As always, well done. I’ve been missing your updates and this one took me back when I trekked Europe and Asia 30 years ago.
I'm right there with you on doing something other than shopping when I travel. I like to see what's there, and meet the real people who live there.
I'll cut you some slack since you've been on the ship for 3 months, but you do need to find a local barbershop - you're looking like some kind of hippie. LOL
Hey Chief, good see you getting off the ship and back onto dry land! I've been volunteering my time at the Port of Oakland in California USA dropping off bags of supplies for seafarers and escorting nurses aboard ships to deliver vaccine shots to the crews, as many sailors are not allowed off ship here in the USA. How was it walking around and not having a ship rocking beneath your feet?
It always feels great.
Chief Makoi, I’m actually from Tarragona and I’m SO happy that I bumped into your video on youtube! Was great to watch my city from the tourist perspective! You should ckeck “Centcelles” in the town of Constanti if you ever have time to be in Tarragona again.
Keep it up!
I always liked seeing ruins or old forts or typical building architecture styles in the different ports when I would get shore leave. Many times the eng. dept. would get their shore time cut short or wouldn't happen at all due to scheduled fueling operations. I know you know how that goes. It felt so good to go ashore and reduce that fatigue and feel normal again just walking and looking around after long stints at sea or worse, being in a port where you couldn't go ashore for one reason or another. This brings back a lot of memories, mostly good ones. Thanks for the video chief. Have a good watch.
Great to see another video. Seafarers like you and your crew, keep the world going even in these times
Oooo Thank you! These are the types of places I visit when I travel, but like so many of us, can't right now. So glad you were able to get on land and wander. Safe Travels.
Pretty cool, Chief. I think you do it right - you'll be able to look back on your career and have the satisfaction of knowing that you got more out of it than most!
A few years ago I got to work in Valencia, Spain for three weeks. Beautiful country and so much history to see. The people were nice as well as the food! Good to see you on shore. I know you enjoyed it.
My dad was a cook in ships in europe& he told how beautiful ..amazing seeing the worl..work & pleasure together ..He had a good life.. when he was a merchant marine* seaman* called in the Phil's.
Heard stories of seafarers being mugged when on shore, it's better carrying credit card than cash
Awesome trip! Went jut where I would have gone, thanks for taking us along!
Wow! What a neat informative video! You did it again, good job Chief, thanks for the entertainment, all the best to you and yours.
A long overdue video . As always a well chosen subject with fine filming and editing combined with excellent narration .What's not to like .
I been waiting for this, Chief. Welcome back. Stay safe.
I love history as well. When I take vacations I go for the history and local food unlike many others who go to party and hit restaurants.
Great job Chief. It is also true, for us, that cruises are also a way to see places briefly to get an idea where we want to visit more extensively later. Thanks for sharing.
Yea you are right.. visiting historical site is much more rewarding than going to the mall
Very educational and entertaining to say the least. I to enjoy old history and the things of long ago. Thank you for showing us a small part of the past.
Thanks for sharing this history & the fantastic drone shots! Glad to see another video. Hope all is well with you and your family. God bless!
Thanks Chief for taking me along on your adventure..............
Wow! What a historical place. And Spain must be an especially interesting place for Filipinos seeing that in times past the Philippines were a subjugated by the Spanish and Tagalog shares
…and Tagalog shares some familiarity with the Spanish language.
And invaded by America once Spain was defeated in Spanish American war
I had a friend in college. And the last name was Aragon! Your visit to trace world history has a strong affect on all of us. Thanks again, Chief🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸
Thanx chief, another great episode
Quite a gap from your usual content but culturally very much inspiring. Thank you!
Your recordings are always enjoyable. But this one is great! Would have never thought a smallish city would have such a history. Thanks!
Great video chief. Really miss your shore leave adventures. Enjoyed the history lesson. Hope you’re going to share some videos of your holidays at home. Stay safe.
Great you get the opportunity to go on shore. Yes the old romans were impressive constructors. You can find their buildings all over europe.....
Good luck for the rest of the contact.... .
Greatings from Germany
I used to head for the local rubdown joint when I had a run a shore. Spend a few hundred on beautiful ladies from around the world. Spain was a favourite, Thailand...so many lovely ladies
Sorry you guys went so long without shore leave. I’m glad you enjoyed this beautiful place! And I’m glad for your upload. 😍. Enjoyed it, as always. The aqueduct-wow. Never realized how massive they were!
Just thought about you in the morning "why there's no post from the chief". And here it is. Thanks
Had to re watch this one, even better the second time around, super job Chief, all the best !!!
That was one of the best vlogs you have done in a long time. It was wonderful. Thank you.
Chief natag din kayo sa Superhuman podcast ni wil. 💯💯💯 Slowly but surely getting recognized. More power!
Again thank you so much chief for sharing your adventures without you I would not be able to see these period you have a higher calling you should be doing documentaries on travel you have a natural act of explaining the truth in the root of history maybe look into pursuing that I love watching your videos if so informative and you have a passion thank you again Joe dirt
Chief Makoi, thank you for the useful video! Interesting moments, very amazing. Good luck!
Awesome video. Thank you for posting something most people will not ever be able to see and appreciate. Stay safe!!
I was entertained! Thank you.
feels like I'm on a tour on your every video. Lakas maka documentary talaga. Keep it up chief !
Aspiring seafarer here. It's always a delight to watch your videos Chief and I'm a big fan of yours.
Thanks Chief, another great video - and thank you all seafarers who keep goods circulating around the world.
I saw the picture you posted Chief Makoi, and I thought you where somewhere in the Mediterranean! So it was in Southern Spain, precisely Tarragona, Spain!! I always wanted to go there and soon when I get my MMC in the mail ( I finished getting my STCW, Physical, TWIC Card ), I'll be able to take a voyage aboard a Cargo Ship like you do and will hopefully get to stop there for a port call. The United States Navy Aircraft Carrier USS. John F. Kennedy CV-67 stopped there with her Carrier Air Wing-7 ( CVW-7 ) back in 2002 on her way back from a deployment. I always wanted to sail to the Mediterranean Sea aboard a ship whether it was a United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Military Sealift Command ( MSC ), or a Commercial Vessel like a Maersk Line Container Ship doesn't matter to me as long as I get to go. Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, and Morroco are places I'd love to go. I'd love to check out Asian ports in Japan, The Philippines, and Taiwan too. Another awesome video as usual on your channel Chief and yes sir I'm definitely "Entertained"! I'm inspired watching your videos and I learn a lot. Thanks for sharing and please continue if you will. Have a blessed day!! 🇺🇸⚓️🇵🇭🌊⛴🍺
By the way Chief Makoi I have to say we are two of a kind, I love history myself and anytime I can see a historical site, I don't pass it up. Thanks again for the awesome video!
Thank you again chief. Chances are I'll never be able to go where you have traveled. You are already there while I go to the mall when you can enjoy the history around the culture and I thank you again for sharing that in your videos because I get to watch those in the closest I have to go in there I get to watch your videos thank you for sharing the root of true culture keep up the good work Superman. Just my opinion Joe Dirt
Thank you, Chief for making these videos. Bravo Zulu. You and I are kindred spirits: I, too, think it a waste to travel to exotic faraway places and only visit shopping malls and the likes. It's like travelling to places far from the US and eating only at the local McDonald's. Fair winds and following seas.
My city! I'm currently studying for first engineer and this is one of my motivations for it. I'm glad you enjoyed!
Gracias por visitar nuestra ciudad y mostrar todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer a los visitantes!