On board Riviera and Valencia

We are now on board Riviera, even more beautiful as she has just come from a 10 day dry-dock!
She is only 3 years old, but Oceania likes to keep their ships in fantastic condition.
Cabins are large and comfortable, with beds to die for. Lovely public areas and interesting artwork everywhere. The ship is full, but doesn't feel like it, no lineups anywhere.
Our first port of call was Valencia, Spain's 3rd largest city. We took the free shuttle to the historic centre and walked the twisty streets to the Old Market, the Silk Market (no longer in use but a beautiful building) and the Torre de Serrano, old towers that have been both a fort and a prison with a great view from the top.
The river that use to run through the town has been diverted, now the riverbed is all parkland with bike and walking paths as well as soccer fields and gardens.
Back at the ship Ian & I took a cooking class, making tapas and paella. It was so much fun & everything was delicious! Only problem was we were too full to eat dinner. Jennifer did the art class and made a travel folder for keepsakes. The artist in residence on the ship has some beautiful artwork displayed.