Day 1 Southampton

So here we are again, a cheeky week up to Oslo and back with our favourite cruise line Princess. A busy week leading up to us going but worthwhile. Managed to finally get the Capri running sweet before we left which was great and a load off my mind, all other jobs for the shop, work and at home we’ve ticked off between us.

An early start this morning for the trip down to Southampton. By the time we arrived the weather was glorious. A number of departures today, P&O Iona and Arvia, MSC Virtuosa and us on the Sky Princess. The power of Facebook showed us the guy who trained me to detail was on Iona (great to chat Clive) and a mates son was on Virtuosa (sorry Hadrian didn’t know what he looked like so couldn’t wave 😂). It’s a small world.

Once on board we were up to the buffet and treated ourselves to the tremendous buffet whilst we were discussing how lucky we were to be back again. I did manage three courses for lunch but not in the correct order, started off with a nice main course mixed grill, followed by a couple of lemon danish pastries before I realised leak and potato soup was on so I finished with that. Our cabin was ready quite quickly and it is simply stunning, we booked a mini suite as it was for our silver wedding anniversary, the highlights are a sofa to fall asleep on and a bath !! It’s at the back of the ship which we like, it’s lower than we normally go for but we do like it.

The boss unpacked us whilst I checked that sofa out, yep it’s fine I’m pleased to report. We had a wander around the ship but we are quite familiar with it as I think this our 3rd or 4th time sailing on her.

More food and a lovely drink at the back of the ship. Early night tonight as it was an early start dnd s busy week.Read more