Mahón, Spain 马翁
July 13, 2024: We docked at Mahón, the capital of Menorca island in Spain. Known for being the second deepest natural harbor in the world after Pearl Harbor, Mahón offers a blend of history and natural beauty.
We joined a ship-organized shore excursion called Authentic Menorca. The tour first took us to Monte Toro, the highest peak on the island, providing the best panoramic views. At the summit, we visited a sanctuary and a small church run by six to seven nuns, who we encountered after they completed their prayers.
Next, we visited a local shoe store of a famous Spanish brand, which unfortunately turned out to be a waste of time for us. However, the following stop at a multigenerational family dairy farm was both informative and interesting. We observed the cheese-making process and toured the dairy farm, followed by a delightful tasting of cheese and sausage.
Our final stop was the famous cave bar, Cova d'en Xoroi, located on the south coast of the island. This natural cave, situated in the cliffs, offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Each of us received a ticket to exchange for a drink. Cova d'en Xoroi is a popular spot for both daytime sightseeing and nighttime entertainment. Sadly, we didn’t have enough time to finish our drinks before we had to hop back on the bus to the terminal. We wished we had more time to relax and enjoy the view.
Dinner in the evening was at the Waterside restaurant, where we ordered a delicious T-bone steak that was too big to finish. The escargot dish was also top-notch.
2024年7月13日：今天我们来到西班牙梅诺卡岛（Menorca)的首府马翁(Mahón）。马翁被认为是世界上第二深的天然港口，仅次于美国的珍珠港。
我们参加了船上安排的“真实的梅诺卡”岸上游。首先大巴带着我们前往岛上的最高峰——蒙特托罗山（Mirador Cim del Toro），从那里可以欣赏到全岛美景。在山顶上有一个由六，七位年轻修女管理的一座小教堂。我们进去参观时碰巧遇见了刚刚完成祈祷的修女们。
接下来导游带我们去了一家西班牙当地生产的世界著名品牌的鞋店，可惜我们对品牌一无所知，对购物不感兴趣。倒是接下来的一站，一个几代相传的家庭奶牛场更有吸引力。我们看到了奶酪制作过程，参观了奶牛场，并品尝了美味的奶酪和香肠。
我们的最后一站是岛南海岸著名的洞穴酒吧Cova d'en Xoroi。这个天然洞穴位于悬崖上，提供了令人惊叹的地中海美景。我们车上每人都发一张可以兑换饮品的票。Cova d'en Xoroi是白天观光和夜间娱乐的热门地点。真希望我们能有多些时间在这里好好享受美景，只可惜我们连饮料都还没喝完就不得不跳上回码头的大巴。
晚上我们在船上的主餐厅用餐。法式焗蜗牛非常美味。点了一份T骨牛排，份量大到根本吃不完。另外可能之前在巴塞罗那海鲜饭吃多了，今晚的海鲜饭就觉得很一般了。
