Cobh Ireland

 We’ve arrived in Cobh (near Cork) Ireland this morning. Being a Sunday very quiet! Last port of the Titanic  

Another small diversion!!

 Instead of Kirkwall and the Orkneys we’re going back down the Irish Sea to Cork in Ireland. Mind you, the shipping forecast of Force 6-8 occasional 9 did seem a little rough!!!

We passed last night Fingals cave on Staffa and are now sailing past Ailsa Craig this morning. 

Tobermory Mull

 Island tour in the rain. 

Belfast

 Today we were in Belfast port. We took the shuttle to the Donegal Square and then the hop on hop off bus around Belfast. Then a visit to the Titanic museum. Back in time for tea!

Small diversion

 Due to the rough weather of western Ireland we’ve diverted up the east side in the Irish Sea. Next stop is therefore Belfast for a small diversion. 

But it’s quite pleasant where we are. Big pod of dolphins this morning!

Dolphins spotted and there was a murder mystery in the afternoon. 

Scilly isles

 Today we’re moored and the local boats are providing a tender operation. Not bad weather!! Cool but sunshine. 

Tresco

Charles went on a boat trip. 

Portland

Today we’re moored in Portland harbour. I did a scenic tour and Helen went to the Jurassic coast. Followed by a trip to Weymouth to get essential

Ukulele players

Dolphins in the Irish Sea

 

Leaving Liverpool

 Left at 5pm to go up the Mersey. 

Liverpool Crowne Plaza

 We arrived last night driving up to Liverpool. Left at 10am and arrived at 4 pm. We’re parked and stayed at the hotel for the first leg. Boarding starts at 1130 for us. 

Bolette in Dock 

Crowne Plaza 

Hotel is very close!!

Bored y by midday and had lunch on board. 

Southampton return - after 108 days

Arriving early in the morning, followed by Queen Anne. We'd left with Queen Anne on the same day to fireworks from Southhampton, sailed passed her on the 13th March near Australia waving to each other, and return to Southampton on the same day - we went around the world westwards, they went around eastwards!!

Final Day on the way to Southampton

 We had the crew  saying good bye, and a final tea with the Ukulele players ..

Rory Bremner on QM2

 Today we had Rory Bremner on stage - very amusing ...

Cadiz - Spain

 Today we were in Cadiz, somewhere we've been a few times before.

We got off for a wander in Town, Mango, another Ale Hop visit, Coffee and lunch, and a wander back to the ship ...

Divers at work on QM2

Lunch

Coffee!

Country Fair - Queen Mary 2

Today we had a country fair in the Queens's Room. Even the Ukulele players had a go ...

 

Captain having sponges throwing ...

Tenerife - Canary Islands

 Lots of Fiesta thing happening around the town - went to the African Market, had Coffee, Ale Hop for many bargains, and a lunch at a small Japanese Restaurant.

Busy day ...... 

Holland America one of the 3 ships in today!

Japanese lunch

Guitar playing

African market