Around the Worldhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/Around the World blog will reflect on my travels. The places I have visited and the experiences gained and a little of something extra as my thoughts desire to share :)en-UKhourly82000-01-01T12:00+00:00Around the Worldhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/c4/b7d51d5e61d957e07327527060b552_160x200.jpgFarewell to my rockhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/08/26/farewell-to-my-rock-6829827/2009-08-26T22:46:52+02:00 <p>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 </p> <p><a href="http://philghodg.blog.co.uk/2009/08/21/rip-dad-6787757/">http://philghodg.blog.co.uk/2009/08/21/rip-dad-6787757/</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/08/26/farewell-to-my-rock-6829827/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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/

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]]>Athenshttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/02/08/athens-5533002/2009-02-08T22:58:38+01:00 <p>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 :-) !!!!<br> Watch this space for more to follow....<br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcunX0TMEiU&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcunX0TMEiU&feature=related</a><br> I am soooo excited :-)</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/02/08/athens-5533002/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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 :-)

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]]>First sunset 2009http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/01/03/first-sunet-5318292/2009-01-03T22:38:55+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/first_2009_sunset/3115314" title="First 2009 sunset"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/314/3115314_e6397f8753_s.jpg" alt="First 2009 sunset" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/01/03/first-sunet-5318292/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>First 2009 sunset

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]]>Happy New Yearhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/01/03/happy-new-year-5318288/2009-01-03T22:37:49+01:00 <p>A lovely few days away at my friends. I could not resist the sunset pics;<br> <img src="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=3115312" alt="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=3115312" title="Coming "></p> <p>Last sunset of 2008;<br> <img src="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=3115313" alt="LAst sunset 2008" title="last sunset 2008"></p> <p>First sunset 2009;<br> <img src="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=3115314" alt="" title="first sunet 2009"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2009/01/03/happy-new-year-5318288/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>A lovely few days away at my friends. I could not resist the sunset pics;
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=3115312

Last sunset of 2008;
LAst sunset 2008

First sunset 2009;

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]]>The academic travelhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/11/21/the-academic-travel-5072298/2008-11-21T00:15:46+01:00 <p>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……<br> I am an outstanding teacher, Grade 1. A recognition I have worked very hard for over the last few years. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/11/21/the-academic-travel-5072298/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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.

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]]>Southampton & the Arcadiahttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/16/southampton-aamp-the-arcadia-4596813/2008-08-16T16:31:42+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/start_of_the_old_town_walk/2723590" title="Start of the Old town walk"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/590/2723590_5d89c6d091_s.jpg" alt="Start of the Old town walk" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>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 <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"><br> So, the day before the event, I wanted to go to the River Test viewing points and see the cruise ships in dock.</p> <p>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!!!) <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00570/2723580">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00570/2723580</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00571/2723578">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00571/2723578</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00572/2723579">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00572/2723579</a></p> <p>OK, excitement over, we made our way along Town Quay to the marina where the Hythe Ferry terminal is based (very busy area!) <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00573/2736513">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00573/2736513</a><br> While strolling, I spotted a business name but how cool; that’s the name of my blog! <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/around_the_world/2723592">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/around_the_world/2723592</a><br> 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.<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00578/2723599">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00578/2723599</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00576/2723598">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00576/2723598</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/titanic_memorial/2723597">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/titanic_memorial/2723597</a><br> 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<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00579/2736516">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00579/2736516</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736631">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736631</a> the gate has flying seagulls on it. I was moved by this. </p> <p>Now the day I had been building up to …… a tour or Arcadia <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00586/2723617">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00586/2723617</a><br> Checking out the Lido deck and pool <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/checking_out_the_top_deck/2723619">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/checking_out_the_top_deck/2723619</a><br> Bit too cold for the Aquarius pool! <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00593/2736517">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00593/2736517</a> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00592/2736518">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00592/2736518</a><br> A tour to the Orchid bar and restaurant, fantastic. Would love to spend some time in there! <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00587/2723618">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00587/2723618</a><br> Another place I would love to experience, the spa <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00597/2736519">http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00597/2736519</a><br> I quiet fancy myself in one of the suites. Hmmm yes please. <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736520">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736520</a><br> Sail out for Arcadia; sadly we were not on it, nor stowed away!! I’m saving my pennies for my next adventure!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736521">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736521</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736522">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736522</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736594">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736594</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736595">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736595</a> </p> <p>The beauty of internet and webcams; you can follow a ships destinations <a href="http://www.pocruises.com/Ships/Arcadia/Webcam.axd">http://www.pocruises.com/Ships/Arcadia/Webcam.axd</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/16/southampton-aamp-the-arcadia-4596813/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Start of the Old town walk

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.

Now the day I had been building up to …… a tour or Arcadia http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00586/2723617
Checking out the Lido deck and pool http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/checking_out_the_top_deck/2723619
Bit too cold for the Aquarius pool! http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00593/2736517 http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00592/2736518
A tour to the Orchid bar and restaurant, fantastic. Would love to spend some time in there! http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00587/2723618
Another place I would love to experience, the spa http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dsc00597/2736519
I quiet fancy myself in one of the suites. Hmmm yes please. http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736520
Sail out for Arcadia; sadly we were not on it, nor stowed away!! I’m saving my pennies for my next adventure!
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736521
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736522
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736594
http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2736595

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

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]]>Happy Birthday Tomhttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/16/happy-birthday-tom-4595507/2008-08-16T10:08:01+02:00 <p>Try again...</p> <p>Like I say.... go easy on the tequila!!</p> <p>Tequila Sunrise <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Tequila Slammer!! </p> <p>Have a great day x GBHs x <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/16/happy-birthday-tom-4595507/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Try again...

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

Tequila Sunrise ;)

Tequila Slammer!!

Have a great day x GBHs x ;)

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]]>A day at Ilam & Dovedalehttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/10/a-day-at-ilam-aamp-dovedale-4569205/2008-08-10T23:55:21+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/feathered_friend/2723522" title="Feathered friend"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/522/2723522_962b6e58eb_s.jpg" alt="Feathered friend" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>What a brilliant day and the weather to match <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><br> 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 <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723523">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723523</a> the bullfinch seen and a few of his friends joined us!!! How tame is that?</p> <p>During the day, a hot one I might add, The Brute had to take a cool off …. <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723524">http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=2723524</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/08/10/a-day-at-ilam-aamp-dovedale-4569205/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Feathered friend

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

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]]>In memory of Luther Vandrosshttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/21/in-memory-of-luther-vandross-4476212/2008-07-21T01:50:03+02:00 <p>Such talent xx<br> embedding disabled ....<br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaq5CPNDSE&feature=user">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaq5CPNDSE&feature=user</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7enLvzlUN4&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7enLvzlUN4&feature=related</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkAY0iS4TVk&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkAY0iS4TVk&feature=related</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLktC-ou3U">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLktC-ou3U</a></p> <p>Legend!<br> RIP<br> XX</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/21/in-memory-of-luther-vandross-4476212/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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

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]]>Race for Lifehttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/09/race-for-life-4427154/2008-07-09T23:19:00+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/hey_we_re_done/2648898" title="Hey we"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/898/2648898_17f17dd320_m.jpg" alt="Hey we" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Hi Folks,<br> '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!! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/09/race-for-life-4427154/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Hey we

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!!

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]]>Weekend away!http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/08/weekend-away-4417805/2008-07-08T00:30:04+02:00 <p>Back from Wales after a weekend away with family & friends. The weather forecast was depressing but to be fair, the sun kept popping out at every opportunity and we certainly braved the weather front!! Only got soaked once!! LOL! <img src="/img/smilies/graysigh.gif" alt=":**:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Look at this for a cloud swirl!! Coming from the mouth of the Afon Mawddach estuary. Looks very eerie!! <img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/015/2645015_cd2d83f5c3_s.jpg" alt="Afon Mawddach swirl_05_July_08" vspace="5" hspace="5"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/07/08/weekend-away-4417805/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Back from Wales after a weekend away with family & friends. The weather forecast was depressing but to be fair, the sun kept popping out at every opportunity and we certainly braved the weather front!! Only got soaked once!! LOL! :**:
Look at this for a cloud swirl!! Coming from the mouth of the Afon Mawddach estuary. Looks very eerie!! Afon Mawddach swirl_05_July_08

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]]>End of weekend chil....http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/06/30/end-of-weekend-chil-4382446/2008-06-30T00:22:58+02:00 <p>These two are for Tom:</p> <p>One of my favourites :-)</p> <p>Now I'm off chillin!</p> <p>For Mr H :-) ;-)winter??</p> <p>and spring...</p> <p>and summer..</p> <p>finally autumn</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/06/30/end-of-weekend-chil-4382446/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>These two are for Tom:

One of my favourites :-)

Now I'm off chillin!

For Mr H :-) ;-)winter??

and spring...

and summer..

finally autumn

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]]>Weekend in Southampton but Barmouth first!http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/06/29/weekend-in-southampton-but-barmouth-firs-4381981/2008-06-29T21:46:45+02:00 <p>Well, I won the 'booby' prize.... Not a cruise on the new Ventura but a tour around a P&O ship of my choice!!! OK, such is life.</p> <p>I have a hotel booked for the night before and after and I intend to enjoy every minute of this. The purse wont stretch for a week or two away at present and I certainly dont want to leave my 17 year old (plus village mates... ) on a free for all with the house!! Poor Brutie will be leaving home!!!! So I have taken full advantage of this weekender.... Nannie & GD up for junior sleepover.... Mr 17 in charge of house & Brutie (or should I say Brutie in charge of Mr 17 & house???!!!!) .... Have not told him yet, less time to organise a party hehe!!</p> <p>I will count the weeks down but before that, its a weekend away to our favourite part of the Welsh coast.. 5 days to go :-)</p> <p>Mr H would love to see the dolphins.... I have spotted some on several cruises and across the bay... he is still searching ... bless!</p> <p>Will it be a jog or walk along the estuary on Sunday morning?</p> <p>OOooh cant wait... never mind, I cant afford to travel & see more of the world... I am going home at the weekend :-) :-) :-) </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/06/29/weekend-in-southampton-but-barmouth-firs-4381981/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Well, I won the 'booby' prize.... Not a cruise on the new Ventura but a tour around a P&O ship of my choice!!! OK, such is life.

I have a hotel booked for the night before and after and I intend to enjoy every minute of this. The purse wont stretch for a week or two away at present and I certainly dont want to leave my 17 year old (plus village mates... ) on a free for all with the house!! Poor Brutie will be leaving home!!!! So I have taken full advantage of this weekender.... Nannie & GD up for junior sleepover.... Mr 17 in charge of house & Brutie (or should I say Brutie in charge of Mr 17 & house???!!!!) .... Have not told him yet, less time to organise a party hehe!!

I will count the weeks down but before that, its a weekend away to our favourite part of the Welsh coast.. 5 days to go :-)

Mr H would love to see the dolphins.... I have spotted some on several cruises and across the bay... he is still searching ... bless!

Will it be a jog or walk along the estuary on Sunday morning?

OOooh cant wait... never mind, I cant afford to travel & see more of the world... I am going home at the weekend :-) :-) :-)

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]]>Happy 18th Anniversary Mr H...http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/05/28/happy-18th-anniversary-mr-h-4239957/2008-05-28T21:08:53+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/lea_garden_matlock_derbyshire/2556285" title="Lea Garden Matlock Derbyshire"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/285/2556285_b3cd89f3c7_s.jpg" alt="Lea Garden Matlock Derbyshire" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>A lovely day spent at <a href="http://www.leagarden.co.uk/">Lea Gardens </a></p> <p>The rhododendrons were showing off their beautiful colours. The woodland was alive with the sound of bird song<img src="/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif" alt=":DD" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/05/28/happy-18th-anniversary-mr-h-4239957/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Lea Garden Matlock Derbyshire

A lovely day spent at Lea Gardens

The rhododendrons were showing off their beautiful colours. The woodland was alive with the sound of bird song:DD

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]]>Birthday blog....http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/04/04/birthday-blog-3997098/2008-04-04T23:09:30+02:00 <p>Well it’s been that time of the year again, although I have not been a party animal as years gone by.... I have travelled though... not abroad as I dream of doing but nearer to home. Last weekend we (my family) were over at Splash Landings hotel, Alton Towers. Great place for families… Time out, pampering, entertainment and good buffet for all to enjoy.<br> My birthday was spent in Birmingham, I had to go shopping!!!<br> <p>Enjoyed birthday lunch at Café Rouge…. Eldest joined hubby and I. (A rare treat for me these days!!)<br> The day ended on a quiet note at my brothers.<br> Where has all my energy gone??!!!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2008/04/04/birthday-blog-3997098/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Well it’s been that time of the year again, although I have not been a party animal as years gone by.... I have travelled though... not abroad as I dream of doing but nearer to home. Last weekend we (my family) were over at Splash Landings hotel, Alton Towers. Great place for families… Time out, pampering, entertainment and good buffet for all to enjoy.
My birthday was spent in Birmingham, I had to go shopping!!!

Enjoyed birthday lunch at Café Rouge…. Eldest joined hubby and I. (A rare treat for me these days!!)
The day ended on a quiet note at my brothers.
Where has all my energy gone??!!!

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]]>Places visited in the world_Where have you been?http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/06/places_visited_in_the_world_where_have_y~3256973/2007-11-06T23:15:09+01:00 <p>This map is brilliant. </p> <p>I have talked about having a map at home with all the places visited, marked. This will do for me :-)<br> <img src="http://www.world66.com/community/mymaps/worldmap?visited=USAGAWBBDMGDMQPRKKLCEGHRFRGRITMTESUKVA"><br> <a href="http://douweosinga.com/projects/visitedcountries">create your own visited countries map</a><br> or <a href="http://www.tonjafabritz.com">vertaling Duits Nederlands</a></p> <p>Where have you been?</p> <p>Where would I like to go back to? Many many places. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/06/places_visited_in_the_world_where_have_y~3256973/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>This map is brilliant.

I have talked about having a map at home with all the places visited, marked. This will do for me :-)

create your own visited countries map
or vertaling Duits Nederlands

Where have you been?

Where would I like to go back to? Many many places.

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]]>Where to next in the world?http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/04/title~3246069/2007-11-04T22:03:43+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/somewhere_over_the_rainbow/2115464" title="Somewhere over the rainbow"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/464/2115464_9be1286c3f_m.jpg" alt="Somewhere over the rainbow" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> There truly is no place like home... while I am hunting for the next voyage to take us to more fantastic places in the world, I marvel at what I have on my door step. This photo was taken a few weeks ago when I was travelling home (I pulled over in my car, I hasten to add!)<br> Somewhere over the rainbow.... way up high… There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby! Someday I wish upon a star and wake up when the clouds are far behind me…. Where … where to next in the world….. ? |<br> Here’s a video which could inspire the next holiday – Not following the yellow brick road Mr H!<br> <p>Video would not embed in the comment, so here it is xx </p> <p>Where to next in the world? Well a certain film has dominated the last few hours for me, inspiration comes within? !!</p> <p><a href="http://www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk/">Ive ordered the brochures :-)</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/04/title~3246069/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Somewhere over the rainbow
There truly is no place like home... while I am hunting for the next voyage to take us to more fantastic places in the world, I marvel at what I have on my door step. This photo was taken a few weeks ago when I was travelling home (I pulled over in my car, I hasten to add!)
Somewhere over the rainbow.... way up high… There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby! Someday I wish upon a star and wake up when the clouds are far behind me…. Where … where to next in the world….. ? |
Here’s a video which could inspire the next holiday – Not following the yellow brick road Mr H!

Video would not embed in the comment, so here it is xx

Where to next in the world? Well a certain film has dominated the last few hours for me, inspiration comes within? !!

Ive ordered the brochures :-)

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]]>Strolling through the woodshttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/04/strolling_through_the_woods~3245989/2007-11-04T21:49:10+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/a_walk_in_the_woods/2120281" title="A walk in the woods"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/281/2120281_d425548086_m.jpg" alt="A walk in the woods" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Strolling through the woods this time of the year is wonderful. This picture was taken as I thought the sun was shinning through the trees. It wasn't! The leaves were so bright with their changing colours. I was amazed! What was more amazing was the amount of squirrels we found around this area while out walking. What a truly relaxing, amazing day spent amidst mother nature!</p> <p>Many a squirrel were busy with their daily activities </p> <p>Hmm found this one; I think I need to take heed!! </p> <p>I was compelled to look for Europe's Final countdown following a melody reminder.... I found it but then I found this video... junior would love this!!<br> <p>Back to my enchanted moment.... My mind wonders...</p> <p>Well not what I am searching for but, Mr H, look what I have found now!! ..</p> <p>I'll find you somewhere.... :-)</p> <p>Still looking but, this video concludes my week of stress.... not the battle portrayed but there certainly a lull in the storm....</p> <p>Tommy is there a road I could follow to bring you back home to me?</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/11/04/strolling_through_the_woods~3245989/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>A walk in the woods
Strolling through the woods this time of the year is wonderful. This picture was taken as I thought the sun was shinning through the trees. It wasn't! The leaves were so bright with their changing colours. I was amazed! What was more amazing was the amount of squirrels we found around this area while out walking. What a truly relaxing, amazing day spent amidst mother nature!

Many a squirrel were busy with their daily activities

Hmm found this one; I think I need to take heed!!

I was compelled to look for Europe's Final countdown following a melody reminder.... I found it but then I found this video... junior would love this!!

Back to my enchanted moment.... My mind wonders...

Well not what I am searching for but, Mr H, look what I have found now!! ..

I'll find you somewhere.... :-)

Still looking but, this video concludes my week of stress.... not the battle portrayed but there certainly a lull in the storm....

Tommy is there a road I could follow to bring you back home to me?

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]]>No place like homehttp://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/27/no_place_like_home~2881156/2007-08-27T23:38:26+02:00 <p>Although travelling to different places in the country and world is my ultimate challenge in life; I love to spend time at home and enjoy the surrounding pleasures in life.<br> Earlier on in the year, I was woken by the dawn chorus of the birds... <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=1918538">Where else on earth would I hear this again? </a> Click on the link to hear</p> <p>.. and then there is <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=1918557">evensong</a></p> <p>28 August; I guess I don't really appreciate what is so close to home. A <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_items.php?album_ID=242210">stroll along the country lanes</a> is as pleasurable as travelling to another part of the world... and yet less expensive. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/27/no_place_like_home~2881156/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Although travelling to different places in the country and world is my ultimate challenge in life; I love to spend time at home and enjoy the surrounding pleasures in life.
Earlier on in the year, I was woken by the dawn chorus of the birds... Where else on earth would I hear this again? Click on the link to hear

.. and then there is evensong

28 August; I guess I don't really appreciate what is so close to home. A stroll along the country lanes is as pleasurable as travelling to another part of the world... and yet less expensive.

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]]>Caribbean v rum punch....http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/22/caribbean_v_rum_punch~2848262/2007-08-22T00:23:26+02:00 <p>A day to remember or a day nearly missed? The start of the holiday, a morning spend unwinding then an afternoon on a catamaran heading for the Pitons… fruit punch, <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=1902420">rum punch and beer a plenty</a>…. Oh and UB40 music playing.<br> <a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=5703721">No sight of Captain Jack though!!</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/22/caribbean_v_rum_punch~2848262/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>A day to remember or a day nearly missed? The start of the holiday, a morning spend unwinding then an afternoon on a catamaran heading for the Pitons… fruit punch, rum punch and beer a plenty…. Oh and UB40 music playing.
No sight of Captain Jack though!!

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]]>Princess Cruise Dec 2006http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/18/princess_cruise_dec~2826837/2007-08-18T00:39:09+02:00 <p>This was the first experience I had on board a Princess Cruise ship; Crown Princess. It was also my <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=1902389">first time visiting the Caribbean</a>. I travelled with my family during the Christmas school holidays. What a fantastic experience; the islands are so magnificent. The laid back and friendly culture of the people, the scenery, the spice and floral scent was wonderful.<br> To lay on a <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=1921272">soft white sandy beach, under a palm tree was idyllic</a>. </p> <p>Oh how I would love to be making my way back to the Caribbean again.... Jamaica next stop?? </p> <p>I remember the early mornings, waiting for the sunrise.... wonderful</p> <p><a href="http://Princess Cruise Dec 2006" title="Sunrise in St Lucia"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/666/2120666_5d9602790a_m.jpg" alt="Sunrise in St Lucia" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> This has to be the best photo I have taken. I remember how dramatic the scenery was as the colour of the sky changed, then the sound of the morning cockerel, birds singing and only the gentle lap of the sea passing the ship as we sailed into port ;-) Fantastic! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cruisetheworld.blog.co.uk/2007/08/18/princess_cruise_dec~2826837/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>This was the first experience I had on board a Princess Cruise ship; Crown Princess. It was also my first time visiting the Caribbean. I travelled with my family during the Christmas school holidays. What a fantastic experience; the islands are so magnificent. The laid back and friendly culture of the people, the scenery, the spice and floral scent was wonderful.
To lay on a soft white sandy beach, under a palm tree was idyllic.

Oh how I would love to be making my way back to the Caribbean again.... Jamaica next stop??

I remember the early mornings, waiting for the sunrise.... wonderful

Sunrise in St Lucia This has to be the best photo I have taken. I remember how dramatic the scenery was as the colour of the sky changed, then the sound of the morning cockerel, birds singing and only the gentle lap of the sea passing the ship as we sailed into port ;-) Fantastic!

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