Trauma with the cases, Sheila’s reading material has a gross weight of 1 metric tonne. Fry up! James brought 2 books, Helen starts Lolita. Pete 4 books. Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Fly from BHX to Barcelona where we met up with Oli and Maja before we boarded a gigantic boat. We were greeted by traditional lemonade and cookies, the boys tucked in. On dropping our bags off and being searched for alcohol we made our way to the top deck for pre-departure drinks and take in the shear size of the ship. Departure celebration Muster station Street welcome celebration (free champagne) Claudia- the waitress Day 2: Villefranche (Nice), France Hairy man! Pay to get on the beaches. Beers, market! Day 3: La Spezia, Italy (it should have docked in Italy; Livorno Florence/Pisa), Woke up to bacon ... read more