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Oceans and Seas » Atlantic » North Atlantic September 11th 2018

Hello from somewhere in the North Atlantic Ocean. Since there are no specific landmarks for us to reference during this cruise, anyone who is interested can still get an idea where we are in the ocean by using the following URL: https://www.seascanner.com/ships-position-queen-mary-2 We got up this morning about 7:30 and went to the Britannia Restaurant. This is where we have our evening meal too. The dining room actually has two levels and we are seated on deck-2, but quite a few folks are up on deck-3 on the tiered balcony above us. But this is actually the lowest level of formal dining rooms on the ship. There are various other dining rooms reserved for passengers in larger and higher priced cabins. We are essentially the “steerage” on this crossing. Anyway, Janet as able to get Eggs ... read more

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic » Atlantis September 1st 2018

Geo: 9.51638, 138.122... read more

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic August 24th 2018

Our final full day on the Rotterdam began much as any other. To say that we’d fallen into a routine would be understating the facts, we’ve grown to love the routine that we’ve fallen into. Where we once may of thought “What were we thinking” when we booked the World Cruise for 2020, never even having done one as long as the Voyage of the Vikings before, we’re coming around to the perspective of “Why didn’t we do this before?” I think we all have our own answers to that; whether it is work, kids, caretaker-responsibilities, grand-kids, pets, volunteer duties, hobbies, sports, you name it. All sorts of things can interfere with cruising, if you let them. We’ve always felt that it is important to get the cruising and travel in before other things prevent you ... read more

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic August 22nd 2018

I warned Sharon to brace herself before she read yesterday’s blog, and to restrain her editing oversight that can often include removing entire sections which she feels her family doesn’t need to read. Now, I didn’t use the “Meltdown” word regarding her reaction to the Dive-In losing her order, a fast-food-like outlet aboard HAL that took not quite an hour to fix her a plain burger; but, even she called what happened a Near-mini-Meltdown when she heard they lost her order. She did post the blog; but, then remembered that there was an omission from our dinner at the Pinnacle Grill that should have been included. I had managed to get through dinner without spilling anything onto my shirt. Quite an accomplishment for me. I had to be extra careful eating the shrimp cocktail and the ... read more

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic August 22nd 2018

Some photos of our Sea Day Activities For some reason you have to press the "Additional Photos Below" link to see any photos on this entry. Sorry... read more
7:45 a.m. - Balloon on next door neighbors cabin #
8:00 a.m. - Morning Mass with Father Roman
8:45 a.m. - Breakfast with Breakfast Surprise by Housekeeping Staff and Lido Full of Towel Animals

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic August 19th 2018

Can this cruise really be coming to an end? When we saw the “When & Where” for today, we felt surely whoever devised this schedule must have been under some sort of spell. There were no morning lectures planned. Team Trivia was once again in the Crow’s Nest at 1PM; but, the crew Indonesian Show started at 1:30PM in the Showroom. There was really no way to do both, as Duncan and Pam would find out. Sharon suggested the Q&A with our Greenland Pilots. There were afternoon lectures conflicting with Bingo, which got itself relocated to the Wajang Theatre. In the words of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, the whole thing was “confunded”. The only thing good about today is that I was feeling better. I still have a congestion and am prone to sudden and ... read more

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic » North Atlantic August 16th 2018

It was nice to sleep in this morning. Last night our cabin steward brought us two milk chocolate candies, leaving them with today’s “Where & When” document today’s basic information, letting us know that it will be casual dining this evening and that the high temperature today will be 49˚ Fahrenheit as well as a list of activities for the day. This schedule has not always jived with the online “Happening on Board” which is supposed to mirror the published list of events delivered to our rooms. This has not always been the case. Since we were in Dublin, they’ve been alternating two milk chocolates one evening and two dark chocolate the next; which, has made Sharon much happier. I think that she was convinced that I’d made a special arrangement with Haysim and Intan (our ... read more

Oceans and Seas » Pacific » Coral Sea August 15th 2018

Wednesday Sea Day We are now managing to sleep until 8am, breakfast goes until 10-30am so it's not an issue. Very lumpy seas developed during the night, with sick bags attached to all the elevator handrails when we emerged this morning, we really have a sway happening. The crew recommend going easy on water and eating apples to combat sea sickness. Sea days for some people mean a day to lie out in the sun, for ourselves from Qld, we find the aircon and hang out. I had a go at Speed Sudoku today, was 3/4 way through when the person finished, the game was listed as challenging which I managed easily, I've come a long way in three years from not being able to do Sudoku at all to getting tough ones done. In the ... read more
My stateroom favourite spot
Deck 6 was a little wet today
Back of the ship selfie

Oceans and Seas » Pacific » Coral Sea August 13th 2018

Monday Gizo Island required tenders and with a 2.5'metre swell and a choppy blustery sea the decision was made to cancel our island stop. The information was piped into the cabin by the captain early morning with the advice that safety was paramount. Imagine people going over by tender and not being able to get back on board due to deteriorating weather.So we did a lazy 3 hour loop of the island and set sail for Honiara.Pablo the cruise director then came over the intercom to tell of of the new sea day arrangements. A new what's on sheet was issued, outdoor decks closed and most people seemed content with the changes. Celebrity mugshot, trivia, dingbat, battle of the sexes, and the funniest game of celebrity heads kept us amused all day between eating and drinking ... read more
Hotly contested bean bag toss
Louis Entertainment team member
Sunset at sea

Oceans and Seas » Atlantic August 12th 2018

People have all sorts of reasons for going on cruises, especially longer cruises. Sharon and I wanted to know whether we were suited for spending multiple weeks at sea, possibly considering a longer cruise than this, and now we’re committed. We haven’t even finished this one yet and we’ve already got three cruises planned through 2020. And that last one’s a doozy… 128 days! Sharon was off to the Hudson Room for Sunday Mass, wondering why in the world they didn’t choose the larger Wajang Theatre. The house was packed to capacity. Sharon had warned me that it might run a bit longer than usual, and it’s probably good that it did because it was already 8:20 when I took a break from the blog to check the time. Okay, I had to rush. Father Roman ... read more




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