Across the Sea... and Back

april - maj 2023

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Rejsende Across the Sea... and Back
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- 11. maj 2023 11.45
- 🌧 13 °C
- Højde: 19 m
- Irland Leinster Dublin City Smithfield 53.348107, -6.27754653°20’53” N 6°16’39” W
Dag 23
Dublin Redux- Jameson and Guinness
11. maj 2023, Irland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We started this drizzly, rainy day at anchor in Dun Laoghrea (Dun-Leery) and somewhat delayed tenders ashore. We took the local train along the coast to Dublin.

A visit to Jamison Distillery- or rather, where Jameson used to distill. The "experience" included history of the family and company, distilling techniques, a tasting, and a bev at the end of the tour.

We had some lunch at a cafe in the courtyard- frequented by local businesspeople.

Then on to Guinness Storehouse, with the brewing experience, and a visit to the "Guinness Academy" where we learned to "pull a perfect pint.". We even got certificates!

Then back to the train and the ship.Læs mere
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- 12. maj 2023 08.00
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Højde: Havoverfladen
- Irland Munster County Cork Cobh Cobh Road 51.848071, -8.30074451°50’53” N 8°18’3” W
Dag 24
Cobh and Cork
12. maj 2023, Irland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The port of Cobh is the BEST! The train to Cork is steps away from the ship.

Before going to Cork, we visited the Titanic Museum a short walk from the ship. It was from Cobh that the last passengers boarded Titanic- and most likely where a possible distant relative, Ellen Mary Toomey, boarded- and was one of those who survived the disaster. She had returned to Ireland to visit family, and was supposed to return to The States earlier, but a coal strike delayed her departure.

We took the very handy train into Cork, and took the HoHo bus around town.

We returned to Cobh- and had a great experience at Kelly's.Læs mere
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- 12. maj 2023 15.30
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Højde: 19 m
- Irland Munster County Cork Cobh Cobh Road 51.851732, -8.29538851°51’6” N 8°17’43” W
Dag 24
...And Back to Cobh
12. maj 2023, Irland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
And what a treat awaited us-- genuine Irish pub, with a singer of songs, and a well-pulled Murphy's. (When in Dublin, Guinness. When in the south, Murphy's.) Wayne also had a Jameson's, and I had a sip.

It was a perfect end to our time in Ireland, and we felt fortunate to have found it.Læs mere
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- 13. maj 2023 08.00
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Højde: 6 m
- England Portland Castletown Portland / Rnas 50.568928, -2.43891750°34’8” N 2°26’20” W
Dag 25
Portland and Weymouth, UK
13. maj 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Portland is another gem that I didn't know about.

The local government provided free shuttles to Weymouth.

We got off the bus near Portland Castle, and visited the D-Day museum. It has a lot of actual equipment, and related experiences of people in Portsmouth during preparations for D-Day. A large number of US troops prepared for the invasion in this tiny area- and there is great appreciation and affection for those who participated in the evolution.

Of particular note was the recollection of a woman who was involved in prepping armaments. When working, they did not wear their uniforms, but rather coveralls and tucked-up headscarves. She saw a car driving by, and inside were King George VI, Churchill, and General Eisenhower. She was in a quandary, because she felt she should salute her sovereign and commander-in-chief, but she didn't have her cover on. She apparently fumbled around a bit, and finally saluted, amusing the car's inhabitants who got a chuckle out of her dilemma.

We then proceeded to Weymouth, which is a delightful town. It was a beautiful day, and a lot of locals were out enjoying themselves. At the recommendation of a couple we met, we laid into some Fish & Cops, as one does, and then went to a pub for a beer & a cider. And saw a crochet-bombed bicycle.

Then back to the ship.Læs mere
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- 14. maj 2023 06.00
- 🌫 8 °C
- Højde: 50 m
- England Salisbury Salisbury Cathedral 51.065577, -1.79732251°3’56” N 1°47’50” W
Dag 26
Southampton, Salisbury...
14. maj 2023, England ⋅ 🌫 8 °C
We finished this leg of the trip in Southampton, and caught a coach to London with a great excursion along the way.

Our first stop was Salisbury- where we weren't able to see the Magna Carta because of Sunday worship. Salisbury is a beautiful city, and the Cathedral is breathtaking. Many half- timber buildings.

Salisbury Cathedral was not bombed during WWII- because the Axis forces used the steeple as a navigational aid. Damage caused in the area was a result of planes jettisoning their unspent bombs. I learn so many things every day.

We saw the school where William Golding taught. Apparently his classroom really was Lord of the Flies, because the boys were left to their own devices as he spent the class time writing.

We were able to grab a coffee at Boston Tea Party- it was really good.Læs mere
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- 14. maj 2023 15.00
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Højde: 91 m
- England Durrington Lark Hill 51.181213, -1.83004351°10’52” N 1°49’48” W
Dag 26
Stonehenge, Windsor
14. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Next stop- Stonehenge. As with other places that I've heard and read about my whole life, I was blown away by actually seeing the stones in person. The size. The questions about how they got there. The thoughts about the ancient people who moved them and those who made them central to their lives. Blown away.

Then to Windsor, where we toured the castle and experienced the town. Sadly, it being Sunday, St George's Chapel was closed to visitors. I was unable to pay respects to The Queen.Læs mere
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- 15. maj 2023 12.00
- Højde: 17 m
- England London Nelson's Column 51.507341, -0.1276551°30’26” N 0°7’40” W
Dag 27
London
15. maj 2023, England
Hop On- Hop Off bus- and all the sights.

Our hotel is near Kensington-High Street.
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- 16. maj 2023 12.29
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Højde: 11 m
- England Greater London City of Westminster Victoria Memorial 51.502289, -0.14010851°30’8” N 0°8’24” W
Dag 28
More London
16. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Our Anniversary! We started the day at Churchill's War Rooms, under the Whitehall complex. It was fascinating, and nearly identical to when the doors closed. We had coffee & scones in the cafe- the cream wasn't ready yet. The map room was most interesting to me. There were thousands of pinholes- each indicating the position where a ship had been. Definitely a high point of our journey.

We headed to Buckingham Palace and saw the guards outside. Then, two carriages arrived, and left with people in them. There was a rehearsal for Charles' birthday celebration, and I think one of the carriages had Pretend Princess Anne.

We walked through St. James' Gardens, then over to Westminster. The rehearsal parade wasn't anywhere near the schedule the police thought, so we headed back.

The horses are trained by riding them through the streets under different circumstances- and we saw them out & about.Læs mere
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- 17. maj 2023 12.00
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Højde: 11 m
- England City of London Blackfriars 51.510507, -0.1100151°30’38” N 0°6’36” W
Dag 29
Last London Day
17. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We took the Thames River trip from the Tower to Westminster. From that vantage point we had a great view of The Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and many other sites including Scotland Yard and MOD UK.

We had some lovely fish & chips at a pub across from Westminster. And back on the bus, we saw the location of MI-5.Læs mere
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- 18. maj 2023 11.47
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Højde: Havoverfladen
- England Southampton 50.900875, -1.41891550°54’3” N 1°25’8” W
Dag 30
Back to Southampton and Queen Mary 2
18. maj 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Our car arrived at the hotel to take us to Southampton. Check-in was quick and easy- except for the part where I got escorted by security for a bag check. It seems I had my Leatherman in my bathroom bag- one never knows when a pliers will come in handy. The blade was within limits, and didn't lock, so the little old lady was deemed not a threat.Læs mere
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