Southampton
19 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Left home at 9am and arrived at the port at 11.15am. There was a lot of queueing and checking in before we could board but everyone was very friendly. By 12.45pm we were up on the Lido deck (8)Читать далее
At sea
21 ноября 2023 г., North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
The sea was a lot calmer today. Walked a mile round the deck at 8. After breakfast I went to the talk about the next 2 ports, Tangiers and Valletta . When I returned to my cabin I got a phonecall toЧитать далее
Tangier
23 ноября 2023 г., Марокко ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
I did a walking tour of Tangier. We ended up at the Continental hotel on the front where we had mint tea and a pastry.
Back on the ship I did pilates with Benji which was hard and quiz with Jenny andЧитать далее
valetta
26 ноября 2023 г., Мальта ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
At Sea - Captain's table
27 ноября 2023 г., Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I walked a mile at 8am and did a yoga class and then quiz with Gill Tom and Jenny. We scored 17 but didn't win. I played bridge with Gill and I won for the third time.
We had drinks in the BotanicЧитать далее
Alexandria
29 ноября 2023 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The second largest city in Egypt. It looked very industrial as we sailed in. I did a tour to Qaitbay Fort and a Roman amphitheatre. The fort was built on the foundations of Pharos lighthouse . At theЧитать далее
Port Said
30 ноября 2023 г., Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Suez Canal
1 декабря 2023 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We left Port Said at 6am. I walked round deck at 8am. I had breakfast and then went on deck to watch progress down the canal. Desert on port side which was very barren Egypt on Starboard with variousЧитать далее
sharm El Shaeik
2 декабря 2023 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Went on a snorkelling trip. They gave us life jackets which gave me confidence. Had a chat with Millie and found out that Nick and her are not an item.
Safaga
3 декабря 2023 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Got off ship with Gill and Ian . We had a walk around but didn't find anything of interest.
Mike and Gareth back from their trp
Jeddah
5 декабря 2023 г., Саудовская Аравия ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Visited old part of city which is being renovated to attract tourism. We had Arabian coffee and dates in an old house Coffee was yellow and tasted of cinnamon.
Gulf of Aden
7 декабря 2023 г., Gulf of Aden ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Sea day in the Red Sea, some worries that we might be attacked by the Houthis.
I did a spinning class which was hard.
Played bridge with Mike and won
Did Rock and Roll dance class
I watched theЧитать далее
Oman
9 декабря 2023 г., Оман ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A disappointing trip today. Oman
has developed a lot in the last 50 years since the son of the Sultan deposed his father in a bloodless coup.
We went to the source of water , gardens closed. Then weЧитать далее
at sea
11 декабря 2023 г., Arabian Sea ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I went to a wine and cheese evening . Sat with Mike and Gareth and Sue and Stan from bridge . Egyptian cheeses which were good especially one with chilli.
New show from Bollette theatre co. which wasЧитать далее
Mumbai
12 декабря 2023 г., Индия ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Lost another half hour . My phone and Fitbit couldn't cope. I missed my alarm and nearly missed my trip!!
A lot of security at cruise terminal . It took a long time to get through.
Mumbai wasЧитать далее
Mormugao Goa
13 декабря 2023 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Went on the Goan Forts trip.. Stopped at a local market which was just a few shops by the road. I walked up to a local church which was more interesting. Very neglected looking outside but insideЧитать далее
Mangalore
14 декабря 2023 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Went on a tuk tuk with Gill and Ian. Driver didn't speak much English but he took us to the sights. At the end of the day he took us to his house and we met his wife mother brother 2 sisters niece,Читать далее
Kochi
15 декабря 2023 г., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
saw the Chinese fishing nets as we sailed into Kochi. Went on a walking tour around the town.Saw parade ground and Dutch cemetery
Victoria Seychelles
20–21 дек. 2023, Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Got tender into capital. Walked to botanical gardens with Gill and Ian. Giant tortoises. lots of Coco de Mer trees. Prince Philip planted one many years ago. Then we walked into town. little Ben clockЧитать далее
Victoria
21 декабря 2023 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Christian told me about Anse Royale beach. so Mike and Gareth and I got bus round the island to visit it. We found it behind the police station . It was a gem. lots of people from the ship were there.Читать далее
victoria day 3
22 декабря 2023 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Gill and Ian's last day. we got a taxi and went round the west of the island. it was a cloudy day
Praslin island
23 декабря 2023 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Interrogated Christian at breakfast about best places to go. met Wilma and Jane and Katherine on tender . So shared a taxi with them to Anse Lazio beach " best beach in world"
met Millie on beach SheЧитать далее
La Digue
24 декабря 2023 г., Сейшельские острова ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This was the smallest Seychelles island we visited. it has beautiful beaches. I went on an organised cycle ride. I wished I had just hired a bike as I could have seen more of the island. people mustЧитать далее
Christmas Day at sea
26–28 дек. 2023, Indian Ocean ⋅ 🌩️ 29 °C
Xmas day had a lie in . Breakfast with Millie . Pol party on Lido deckwith free sangria and canapes
Millie and I played table tennis with Brad . Then mike and Gareth and Marilyn.
Spoke toЧитать далее
Tsavo
28–29 дек. 2023, Кения ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
set off at 8.30 for Tsavo East national park. Travelled in Toyota land ranger in convoy. pretty bumpy. Went up Mckenno road which is the main road from Mombasa to Nairobi. So lots of lorries , hairyЧитать далее