Blogs from Indian, Oceans and Seas
April 9th 2012
Monday 9th April 2012: Apologies if the blog is getting boring for a while but it’s been another day of totally self-indulgent laziness. We’ve gone to no lectures, no quizzes, no anythings really. We spent the morning eating and working on our scrapbook and this afternoon eating and working on our tan. The pool is a wonderful temperature and the only thing that spoiled the afternoon was being woken up by the sound of loud snoring. OK it was my own snoring but even so! We’re now in the Arabian Sea and have sailed nearly 1,000 miles away from India with over 600 to go until Dubai. And not a single pirate to enliven the day! I feel really sorry for the lookouts. They have extra crew stationed around the ship now and they ... read more
April 8th 2012
Easter Sunday, 8th April 2022: There’s very little to say today and that’s because we’ve done very little today. We are way out in the Indian Ocean, it’s very hot and very sunny so a very early gym session was followed by a long, leisurely breakfast. Then a bit of work on our scrapbook was followed by a long, leisurely lunch. And that was followed by a very long and very leisurely session next to, and in, the swimming pool. The wildlife count kicked back in today with one flying fish and another of the magnificent mega pods of dolphins. But sorry – the dolphins did their thing while we were at lunch so we didn’t have our cameras to hand. We’re off to a cocktail party this evening – which is just a ... read more
At Sea - En Route from Kochi (Formerly Cochin) to Marmagoa, Goa, India
Published: March 24th 2012Oceans and Seas » Indian » British Indian Ocean Territories
March 17th 2012
Saturday 17 March 2012. Another day at sea and more of the same. M went to craft class in the morning but didn't make the Sun Catcher on offer. Instead she used the time to finish her painting on silk cards and to get her memory book up to date. D went to the Syria and the Arab Winter lecture which he found disappointing, although he enjoyed the Can you live without a Container lecture later in the morning. After lunch there were exhibitions of the watercolour paintings and all of the items that had been made in the craft sessions. As M had been to both classes and had watercolour "masterpieces" on show as well as her newly completed silk paintings, memory book and jewellery items, we went along and mingled and took some photographs. ... read more
At Sea - En Route from Port Blair, Andaman Islands to Kochi (Formerly Cochin), India
Published: March 21st 2012Oceans and Seas » Indian » Andaman Sea
March 13th 2012
Tuesday 13- Thursday 15 March 2012. This is our longest stretch of time at sea so only have information on ship activities. D attended 3 lectures on Marmagoa, Mumbai and the Indian Mutiny on Tuesday while M went to the craft group in the morning produced 6 paintings on silk and followed up with the art class after lunch where she painted a watercolour of an oasis in Egypt. Tuesday's show was a cabaret by Harry Smith (one of the shp's theatre company) where he performed songs from well known musicals. It was ok but we both thought that he should have sung songs that were as well known as the musicals from which they came. Most of them were very obscure. On Tuesday night we received a notification in our cabin about the ship's impending ... read more
At Sea, Crossing the Andaman Sea En Route to Port Blair, Andaman Islands
Published: March 21st 2012Oceans and Seas » Indian » Andaman Sea
March 11th 2012
Sunday 11 March 2012. Another day at sea so not a lot to report. M went to the craft class in the morning and made a bracelet with a funky heart and arrow clasp. D went to the lectures and then lunch in the restaurant. After lunch M went to the Art Class and painted a fort scene in watercolour. We had a good dinner with good company.... read more
A special blog with pictures of our friends: THE CREW OF THE BAR DECK 8 and DECK 9
Published: May 8th 2011Oceans and Seas » Indian
April 15th 2011
Costa Romantica, April 15 2011. Dears friends, Today a special Costa Cruise Blog with pictures of al our friends of the bar. They make it possible that we have our coffee, wine and the bubbles on every moment of the day. All these guys do a great job on board of the Costa Romantica and we have had lots of fun with them. Thanks a lot!!!! From the Indian Ocean with love Jacqueline and Adriaan aka Monkey and Bear. Stay tuned for our next travelblog about the Costa Romantica Cruise from Mauritius to Savona. ... read more
Costa Romantica - Every day it's PARTY TIME
Published: April 20th 2011Oceans and Seas » Indian » Red Sea
April 14th 2011
Romantica, April 14 - 2011 Dear Friends, On board of the Costa Romantica the cruisedirector, Francesco Raccomandato, and chief Gianfranco Arrabito and his super annimation team are creating party time every night and day. It's great and the motivation of everybody of the entertainment team is super!!!!! More to come on ou Costa Sailorsblog. Be happy and smile everyday. From the Red Sea with love Jacqueline and Adriaan aka Monkey and Bear ... read more
April 13th 2011
Costa Romantica - Indian Ocean - April 13 - 2011 Dear friends, Today a special phototour behind the scene of the Costa Romantica: THE KITCHEN. Our guide, Kristin Schreiber international hostess of Costa Cruises, shows us everything in the kitchen and she gave us a very good explanation. Hope you like the photos again. See you next time on our Costa Sailorstraveblog. From the Indian Ocean with love. Jacqueline and Adriaan aka Monkey and Bear. Next blog GALANIGHT 2 - COSTAROMANTICA DANCERS... read more
Costa Romantica - Crossing the Equator - Party Time
Published: April 16th 2011Oceans and Seas » Indian
April 12th 2011
Dear Friends, Costa Romantica, April 12 2011 Another day on sea. Today we are crossing th Equator, so there will be a great party on board with the super animation team of the Romantica, also King Neptune will visit the Costa Romantica and don't forget the Costa Romantica Dancers. Some more information about Neptune and the Equator you find below. Thanks to Wikipedia. Enjoy the pictures!!!!. It was great fun!!!!!! See you next time on our Costa Sailorsblog. From the Indian Ocean with love Jacqueline and Adriaan aka Monkey and Bear The Story of Neptunus = Thanks to Wikipedia. Etymology The etymology of Neptunus is unclear and disputed. The ancient grammarian Varro derived the name from nuptus i.e. covering (opertio), with a more or less explicit allusion to the nuptiae, marriage of Heaven and Earth. Among ... read more
April 6th 2011
Dear Friends, April 6 2011. Last night we left Reunion and today we have a lazy day - cruising on sea. Tomorrow we arrive around 07.00 hours at the island of Madegascar. Today pictures of the first Gala Night of five. Starting with the Duo Mark and Taylor, Captain's Cocktail and an impression of the 'sexy' show. Enjoy the pictures. From the Indian Ocean with love Jacqueline and Adriaan aka Monkey and Bear ... read more
