Host Hattie

Maybe I'll leave it a while then .... The Captain mentioned that it was a maiden call in his we're ready to leave speech. Except we're still here 😂

We're calling at Civitavecchia tomorrow, there is an Accessible Tour on offer, at $250 is for 1 wheelchair and 1 companion. There's also a $99 Panoramic Excursion if they can manage steps on and off the coach.

I'm glad to hear he's feeling better already and that you're still negative. Did you get ashore today?

How exciting, looks like I missed a chance set the question in the Where in the World thread. It didn't show although the Captain did say he only found out where it was 2 weeks ago ! I hope they come back it's a beautiful spot and there seemed to be a good selection of tours on offer.

We were notified of the change on 23rd December, I was happy as this is a new port for us.

Thanks everyone, I'm much better today and we've had a lovely few hours in Calvi. There was no wait for tenders back, we walked straight onto one at about 3.30.

QM2 in Calvi Corsica today

Me too!

Calvi Our first tender port so there was no rush to get ready. We headed to the theatre for about 11.20, I was a bit surprised that it was so busy. They were calling tickets 21 and we had 30. It took about an hour from getting to the theatre to getting ashore.

Marseille I was feeling a bit jaded this morning so I had a nap after room service breakfast. I dragged myself up and we got the shuttle bus into Marseille. There was no wait and it was included for everyone today. The ride was around 20 minutes and thedrop off point was by the old harbour. We got 9€ tickets for the mini train. It was fairly full so we couldn't sit together but that seemed a better option than waiting. As it was they were running fairly quickly. There were lovely views out to sea, the harbour and at the viewpoint by Notre Dame de la Garde. We stopped for a snack and a drink at one of the many restaurants lining the port and then got the shuttle bus back. 2 arrived at once so there was no wait. It was Gala night so I was disappointed to miss it but Mr HH reported back that the food was excellent and we had the same neighbours. Meanwhile I watched Tár on the cabin television. Just in case anyone is wondering, I've taken a Covid test and it was negative.

Barcelona Part 2 We enjoyed sailaway on our balcony and went straight to dinner. There was a table of 4 next to us who were more sociable than recent occupants of that table. My lamb main course was a bit tough and fatty but Mr HH enjoyed his so I was probably just unlucky. We went to the Golden Lion to listen to the duo before the show started but ended up staying there.

When are you sailing ? You will need to ask about other players on your roll call.

The Captain has promised us some windy weather tonight, so far it's been very calm. We left a bit late waiting for a ferry to arrive. It's not the most scenic sailaway but the planes roaring overhead on their approach to the airport add some excitement!

We had room service breakfast again and headed out for our 11.00 excursion to Sitges. All excursions meet at the exit of the terminal now. Our coach was less than half full and we left a little early. I tried to take a picture of the back of the ship from the coach. We pulled up at the Coach stop in the town and followed our guide to a meeting point on the promenade. There was a bit of grumbling about the walk but I think it was pretty much as advertised. We paid for loungers at the nearest point of the beach and had a very pleasant few hours. We had lounger service of food and drinks and I braved the sea. It was a little refreshing but very gently sloping and easy to get in and out. We set off back towards the coach a bit earlier than the official time to give me time to rest on a couple of the benches on the way uphill to the coach park. There was some slow traffic on the way back but we were back onboard in time for 5.30.

Sorry to hear that and I hope your husband continues to feel OK and he tests negative more quickly.

Most cruise insurance in the UK includes an amount for cabin confinement. The doctor on board will provide confirmation.

Our nearest lifeboat went on a little outing this morning which gave me a brief view of Sagrada Familia

We went back to our balcony and then caught up with the morning lectures on the TV. The Navy Officer did a Q&A with Amanda Reid, she asked the questions, he avoided giving a straight answer to most of them ! We got to the Commodore Club early enough to get the last seat with a view. The String Quartet were playing and I had enough time for a QE2 and a Mary Pickford. No canapés, just crisps, nuts and olives. The table next to us was empty, I enjoyed my Rainbow Trout main course but Mr HH wasn't that impressed with his gammon. We went to the show, plenty of waiters in the theatre.

Hope you're OK vietmom?

I could read it, thanks for posting.

Thanks for the thought but we have other plans for September!

QM2, I think the Medical Centre is always open for suspected Covid-19 cases

We ordered room service breakfast for the latest time available 9.30-10.00 and ate on the balcony. It was a beautiful morning so we stayed out there until going to the 12.15 lecture on Supersonic Flight. It was very enjoyable although I was in tears by the end. We found a table in a busy Carinthia Lounge and had a couple of light plates and desserts.

He's definitely more adorable than saintly 😂.