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LOUIS AURA 3rd August 2014 Part 4
Later that day came the news that Louis Cruise Lines are to change their name to Celestyia and acquire another ship at about 25,000 tons with some balconies, for use in 2016. We worried immediately...
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LOUIS AURA 3rd August 2014 Part 5, the final one
Wednesday 6th August 2014 I woke up to hear the gentle noise of LOUIS AURA’s engines going astern as we approached Marmaris in Turkey at 6.30 a.m. but ignored them and returned to sleep.Chart for...
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VARNE Lightvessel 16th May 2014
VARNE Lightvessel No. 21On 16th May 2014 I was on board BLACK WATCH, sailing south west through the English Channel and heading for the port of Southampton on the following day. I was out on deck on...
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SANDETTIE Lightvessel Automatic 29th September 2014
On 29th September 2014 I was sailing through the English Channel/Dover Straits on board OASIS OF THE SEAS, heading for the port of Rotterdam on the next day. The seas had been calm all through the Bay...
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Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London
A visit to the Tower of London to see the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red16th September 2014Blood Swept Lands and Seas of RedSeas of RedIndividual PoppiesCascade from one of the towersContinuing...
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COSTA DIADEMA Maiden Voyage 1st November 2014
Part 1 31st October 2014An Italian ship-shaped Welcome to Venice AirportAfter a train ride from Venice to Trieste, a taxi dropped me and one of my travelling companions right outside the Savoia...
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Part 2 Would I like to sail on a new Costa ship? Would I like a very low single cabin price? Would I like an itinerary that seemed to change several times after booking? Would I like an itinerary that...
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COSTA DIADEMA Maiden Voyage 1st November 2014 Part 3
Part 3Saturday 1st November 2014The sun was shining next morning as I stepped out on to my balcony. I’d made sure my balcony curtains were in place before going to bed the night before, so I didn’t...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014 Part 4
1st November 2014Our little group has decided that our favourite spot is aft on Deck 5, with its comfy seating and sea views. There is no background music, few people, and no bar service yet, but it is...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014 Part 5
Part 5Monday 3rd November 2014 Lots of new ropesWe arrived early morning in Dubrovnik and took the ship’s shuttle into the town. Under a cloudless blue sky we could walk around and enjoy this little...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014 Part 6
Part 6Tuesday 4th November 2014 I was up early this morning for breakfast at 6.50 a.m. ready to take a ship’s excursion as soon as the vessel berthed at Corfu. Two of us chose to visit the Palace of...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014, Part 7
Part 7Wednesday 5th November 2014 We arrived at 8 a.m. in Valletta, Malta G.C., under a glorious blue sky with warm sunshine, so I disembarked quickly and enjoyed walking along the quayside in both...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014 Part 8
Part 8Thursday 6th November 2014 Today is my first-ever birthday at sea. I opened my cards from loved ones at home (I had special dispensation to be away…), my cabin steward made a funny hanging towel...
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COSTA DIADEMA 1st November 2014 Part 9 (the final one)
Part 9 (the final one)Friday 7th November 2014 Today is ship Christening Day, and here we are early in Genoa ready for the festivities later today. On the way to breakfast I could see big face masks...
View ArticleCOSTA NEO-ROMANTICA 17th December 2014
I regret that I am currently unable to upload photographs to this blog, but I hope to do so soon.On 17th December 2011 I was in Genoa, standing on the roof of a tall car park and enjoying the view of...
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I regret that I am currently unable to upload photographs to this blog piece.Part 2 (the final one)Saturday 20th December 2014 Today we have a day at sea; the sky was clear blue, sunny, the temperature...
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CUNARD'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY
3rd May 2015A gift from friends, of a souvenir tea towel, to celebrate Cunard's 175th Anniversary:QUEEN VICTORIA, QUEEN MARY 2, and QUEEN ELIZABETHThe three Cunard Queens sailing down Southampton Water...
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FERRYING IN '15 - 19th June 2015
Friday 19th June 2015I was up with the lark this morning at Gatwick Airport, in good time for the 07.55 flight from London Gatwick to Marseille airport with one of my travelling companions. The sky was...
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FERRYING IN '15 20th June 2015
Saturday 20th June 2015I set my alarm for 7 a.m. so I was ready to enjoy arriving at the little town of Propriano at 8 a.m. here on the south west coast of Corsica. Mountains surrounded the bay and it...
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