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Here are the files north_europe_dr_menu_07_reformat.pdf m9-day9-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf baltic_themed_dinner.pdf day_2_lido_late_snack (1).pdf

On a more serious note, here are today's menus MDR Dinner Lido Lunch Lido Dinner Lido Late Snack

I got a good laugh this morning when I received a text message on my phone saying "welcome to Spain" and a few minutes later a message saying "welcome to Gibraltar" followed a few more minutes later with "welcome to Spain" again. And so it went on until I realised that when I was on the starboard side of the ship, which was docked facing the town, I would receive the "welcome to Gibraltar" message, but when I moved to the port side, which is facing the Spanish mainland town of Algeciris, I would receive the "welcome to Spain" message. Politics at play.

It is an interesting docking position as we are very close to the end of the airport's very short runway. It is a commercial port and very busy but it would be possible to walk to Casemates Square in about 15/20 mins. Today a shuttle service was provided and the cost was £2 or €3 each directionto Casemates Square. I understand from a fellow cruiser that a taxi was charging €20 each direction. The taxis held 8 so if you are a group of 7 or 8 it is better to use a taxi instead of waiting for a shuttle (which are the same 8 seater vans as used by the taxis!) Many of the stores were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Stores accept euro at an acceptable rate as well as British Pounds. The rate offered for usd was not so attractive. $1.30 = £1 €1.15 = £1 No rate offers for Loonies 🤔 Their is a "duty free shop" in the cruise terminal (and free wifi) but prices are cheaper in the town.

Tuesday 30th April Good afternoon from Gibraltar. We are shortly departing Gibraltar and heading northwards towards A Coruna in North West Spain. Here is our docking position in Gib.

Good afternoon from Nieuw Statendam, currently docked in Gibraltar, but due to depart in about 15 minutes. I think today is a day of two firsts for me..... First first, i was awake too early to post on the Daily and had to wait for the thread to post before I could show the ship's position the second first was having a sunrise photo to post! I am not a morning person. In fact I try to avoid mornings if at all possible! So here is my masterpiece.........Rock of Gibraltar at sunrise on 30th April 2024

I believe my DW was the first to use that expression [on me]. 😉 However I now know how that other expession started "you have some neck" [ on me again] 🫣

Are you certain you want something that the Brits squatted on for a couple of hundred years? 🙄 😁 (Apologies to Graham )

Lunchtime in Lido had an extra dimsum area.

Enjoy your cruise. Embarkation may be delayed as the crew forceably remove our grasping fingers from the ship. Don't want to go home. 😪

Power to the people!

And today's Daily

Here are todays menu files standard_brunch_2024_new_042924.pdf m10-_d10_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf blue_gala_menu_2024.pdf m10-_lido_dinner_north_europe.pdf day_3_lido_late_snack (1).pdf

Monday 29th April, sea day. We reluctantly moved clocks forward one hour as we rejoin European time. Brunch is offered in MDR from 9 am until 12.30 pm MDR Brunch menu Lido lunch menu 2nd Dressy night so Blue menu is in MDR Lido Dinner menu finally, Lido late night snack

Monday 29th April. At sea, Atlantic ocean en route to Gibraltar. Here is todays location off the west coast of Africa.

Good morning fron Nieuw Statendam, sailing towards Gibraltar. Today is a sea day and the sea is running a tad high, but not as much as last night.

Tony did all the booking so I will check with him.

Yes they can $39 pp.

This afternoon the BBK band were trying out some new material

Pool venue has so much more party atmosphere. Under the big screen was dance area and they had put in the 'high pedestal tables' that are used for Captain's reception etc around the rest ot the pool area. Jose, the entertainments host, was giving it max volume and max encouragement, but no one needed encouraging. It was the best Orange party I have experienced so far.

And today we received the dreaded Disembarkation Notice

Here is Today's Daily

I thought I posted the menus, but it appears not. Here is the Dutch menus from last night on NSDM, which also happened to be Kings Day.

Here is the link to the thread Go to page 2 post #44

I posted details last year when on Nieuw Statendam. I will see if I can find a link to the live from thread.