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 but one had brought their own painting gear with them. They painted a sea view from a Madeira Hill and it was well accepted and everyone did their own take on the work.
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’ve met several times.
Our stewardess is called Bam and I have to stop myself saying wham bam, thank you Ma’am!
The cabin is lovely and very spacious First class tomorrow afternoon and I’ve been given the extra hour I asked for, it should be relaxing.
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 shopping centre but didn’t buy anything of interest.
Joining Black Watch late morning. Looking forward to getting onboard and unpacking.
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
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