Around the World

Farewell to my rock

by CruiseJ65 @ Wednesday, 26. Aug, 2009 – 21:46:52

Your voice I hear in my waking daze, your spirit lives on, I feel you around me, hear you in the trees, see you as a peacock butterfly reincarnated

http://philghodg.blog.co.uk/2009/08/21/rip-dad-6787757/

Athens

by CruiseJ65 @ Sunday, 08. Feb, 2009 – 21:58:38

Well, I have finally done it... Booked a hotel and flight to Athens... Cant wait! I have been wanting to return to this city for over 20 years! I last visited when on a school cruise (SS Uganda) We arrived at the port but had a class trip to Delphi - a fantastic place (and I must scan my pics and blog them!) BUT.... I was so close yet, so far.... I did not go the the acropolis!!! How could the teacher do that to us!!! Well I am finally going to see the acropolis, in fact the hotel has a roof top garden over looking the hill, so, yep, I am finally going to see what I have been waiting a long time to see :-) :-) Thanks to Mr H for not saying no re price :-) !!!!
Watch this space for more to follow....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcunX0TMEiU&feature=related
I am soooo excited :-)

First sunset 2009

by CruiseJ65 @ Saturday, 03. Jan, 2009 – 21:38:55

Happy New Year

by CruiseJ65 @ Saturday, 03. Jan, 2009 – 21:37:49

A lovely few days away at my friends. I could not resist the sunset pics;

Last sunset of 2008;
LAst sunset 2008

First sunset 2009;

The academic travel

by CruiseJ65 @ Thursday, 20. Nov, 2008 – 23:15:46

I am desperate for a holiday….. Let me get into the sunshine, feel the warmth of the sun on my face and back and let me relax away from it all….. after all I HAVE earned it……
I am an outstanding teacher, Grade 1. A recognition I have worked very hard for over the last few years.

Southampton & the Arcadia

by CruiseJ65 @ Saturday, 16. Aug, 2008 – 15:31:42

The above picture shows the start of our walk around the old town and exploring the walls. Southampton was brilliant; better than I had anticipated. We headed towards the docks. Remember, I blogged about the competition I entered to win a cruise on the new Ventura... alas, I did not win but was invited to join a tour of a fleet ship of our choice and enjoy lunch on board.... ok.... I settled for that
So, the day before the event, I wanted to go to the River Test viewing points and see the cruise ships in dock.

To my delight, the Sun Princess was just sailing in passed the Royal Pier and Mayflower Park. I was so excited (nearly as excited as actually boarding a ship!!!) http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00570/2723580
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00571/2723578
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00572/2723579

OK, excitement over, we made our way along Town Quay to the marina where the Hythe Ferry terminal is based (very busy area!) http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00573/2736513
While strolling, I spotted a business name but how cool; that’s the name of my blog! http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/around_the_world/2723592
There was another viewing point for cruise ships at the quay. Here you could look over to the Eastern docks to where the Titanic was docked all those years ago – the ship of dreams! Later we visited the memorial site at dock gate 4 (Queen Elizabeth the II Cruise terminal), off Canute Road.
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00578/2723599
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00576/2723598
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/titanic_memorial/2723597
We ended up as far as the marina off Riverr Itchen and near to the yacht club. Very nice and a lot of development still underway. Another cruise ship was seen sailing in at a distance. Walking back we went along Oxford street and Bernard street and came across the Holyrood church ruins
http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00579/2736516
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736631 the gate has flying seagulls on it. I was moved by this.

The beauty of internet and webcams; you can follow a ships destinations http://www.pocruises.com/Ships/Arcadia/Webcam.axd

Happy Birthday Tom

by CruiseJ65 @ Saturday, 16. Aug, 2008 – 09:08:01

Try again...

Like I say.... go easy on the tequila!!

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Slammer!!

Have a great day x GBHs x

A day at Ilam & Dovedale

by CruiseJ65 @ Sunday, 10. Aug, 2008 – 22:55:21

What a brilliant day and the weather to match
No cruising yet so … during hubbies two weeks annual leave, we took days out to various places….. We had to start this particular day with a coffee…. While sitting at the tea shop and admiring the view http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723523 the bullfinch seen and a few of his friends joined us!!! How tame is that?

During the day, a hot one I might add, The Brute had to take a cool off …. http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723524

In memory of Luther Vandross

by CruiseJ65 @ Monday, 21. Jul, 2008 – 00:50:03

Such talent xx
embedding disabled ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaq5CPNDSE&feature=user

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7enLvzlUN4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkAY0iS4TVk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLktC-ou3U

Legend!
RIP
XX

Race for Life

by CruiseJ65 @ Wednesday, 09. Jul, 2008 – 22:19:00

Hi Folks,
'walked' the Race for Life tonight with my sister in law and eldests girlfriend! Good atmosphere, a bit emotional at the beginning! The good ole British weather served up a sprinkling of water!! Yes, we got wet!!