Category Archives: Travel
Return to Tufton Street
In London, paying homage to Watts & Co (again) and checking out Victoria Station which I will need on Friday for my trip to Chichester. Called in at St Matthew’s Westminster which I might attend on Sunday. The vicar is
Return to Tufton Street
In London, paying homage to Watts & Co (again) and checking out Victoria Station which I will need on Friday for my trip to Chichester. Called in at St Matthew’s Westminster which I might attend on Sunday. The vicar is
Final day
So our final day was a tad windy, allowing me to get some photos without too many people in them. There were a few people around the pool (complete with band) enjoying the glass roof, but no one playing shuttle
Day 5 – Wilde
Another beautiful day at sea, warm enough to be outside again. South side, of course. Our Max has been revealed as a bit of a lothario, with a different woman on every deck. He keeps being caught out by the
Day 5 – Wilde
Another beautiful day at sea, warm enough to be outside again. South side, of course. Our Max has been revealed as a bit of a lothario, with a different woman on every deck. He keeps being caught out by the
Day 4 – sun
The sun is out today and so were the deck chairs. Two laps of Deck 7 is 1.1kms and three laps is 1.1 miles. I managed one-half, quite adequate. Not overwhelmingly warm but some were in the pools and spas.
Day 4 – sun
The sun is out today and so were the deck chairs. Two laps of Deck 7 is 1.1kms and three laps is 1.1 miles. I managed one-half, quite adequate. Not overwhelmingly warm but some were in the pools and spas.
Day 3 – planetarium and games
Another smooth morning on the Atlantic Ocean. Had to queue early to get a ticket to a showing in the Planetarium after lunch. Today’s session was on Asteroids and with live music. The seats recline so you can see the
Day 3 – planetarium and games
Another smooth morning on the Atlantic Ocean. Had to queue early to get a ticket to a showing in the Planetarium after lunch. Today’s session was on Asteroids and with live music. The seats recline so you can see the
Day 2 – Library and learning at sea
A pleasant but cloudy day at sea so it was breakfast in bed for me. This morning I made a visit to the ship’s library. It is adjacent to the Cunard Shop which sells books and other newsagency-like material. Today,
Day 2 – Library and learning at sea
A pleasant but cloudy day at sea so it was breakfast in bed for me. This morning I made a visit to the ship’s library. It is adjacent to the Cunard Shop which sells books and other newsagency-like material. Today,
Day one at sea
Quite a magnificent ship I must say. After breakfast in the sumptuous Kings Court buffet, I took a wander around the lower decks before the crowds set in. This was as close to the water as I chose to look
Day one at sea
Quite a magnificent ship I must say. After breakfast in the sumptuous Kings Court buffet, I took a wander around the lower decks before the crowds set in. This was as close to the water as I chose to look
Bon Voyage, in the rain
It had rained overnight and remained slightly drizzly as I took leave of Manhattan and headed to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to board the Queen Mary 2. I have been advised that I am not on a cruise. I’m on
Bon Voyage, in the rain
It had rained overnight and remained slightly drizzly as I took leave of Manhattan and headed to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to board the Queen Mary 2. I have been advised that I am not on a cruise. I’m on
Water tanks – a study
I have no ida why I have a fascination with roof-top tanks in New York, but I do so here are some.
Water tanks – a study
I have no ida why I have a fascination with roof-top tanks in New York, but I do so here are some.
Wrap up NYC
I have not been so well during my visit (man ‘flu) so I haven’t been posting regularly whilst repairing my health. Feeling better I ventured yesterday to the Frances Tavern in the financial district (Broad and Pearl Sts). The building
Wrap up NYC
I have not been so well during my visit (man ‘flu) so I haven’t been posting regularly whilst repairing my health. Feeling better I ventured yesterday to the Frances Tavern in the financial district (Broad and Pearl Sts). The building
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