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Lunch was a plate of mixed leaves, tomatoes and grated carrot with a very low fat balsamic dressing I brought with me. I guess I may be one of the few passengers to lose weight at the end of a cruise! After a slow start, we crammed 22 people around the tables and all butContinue reading “Day one”

It was just a short wait to get onboard today. We’ve already made friends with a couple, the lady who is a guest speaker and her hubby. Mike met with an old cruiser we met a few years ago and there’s a few other familiar faces, including Liverpudlian Liam one of the hosts who we’veContinue reading “Settled in”

The flight was a bit bumpy on the way up but then settled nicely with a great landing. Only 36 passengers on the flight! It wet and windy and Mike sprung a leak in his shoes, so they’re now in the bin. we had a good wander round West Quays which is a fabulous shoppingContinue reading “Soaking in Southampton”

Phew. Plan A is still on point!

Very concerned about the announcement last night that Flybe are in talks, again, trying to save themselves from collapse. Hope they sort it as we’ve two return journeys booked for the January & February cruises.

I am an artist and teacher. I work in specialist colour pencils, watercolour and acrylics. I teach on land and at sea where I work onboard three of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ships, which i consider a huge privilege.

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton