Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #376 Share Posted May 22, 2015 ENow enjoying reading your blog from the beginning, Linda. I tried while onboard but it took too long for the pictures to appear. Enjoy the second half of your cruise Gosh Sue what a time we had eh? Thanks for everything!! x You know that feeling of concentrating on something and thinking you've seen something out of the corner of your eye? A large bird just flew by.... white I think... and earlier on my walk this morning there was a butterfly / moth at the stern on deck 10 and then another (?) right up forward.... stowaways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #377 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Progressive Trivia this morning.... not too bad... 44 and huîtres amongst my contributions. Failed on the year Dirty Dancing was released.... Caught a nap in the Solarium. Lunched in WJ. So engrossed in my book I missed the dolphins :( Our passports are being returned. Upper decks today, lower decks tomorrow. They will contain a landing card. Immigration will be ashore in Ashdod on Tuesday. There is concern amongst some about having Israeli stamps in their passports. Mine is loaded with them already. Wonder how that will go down in Turkey....... Today's Compass DAY 6 RH Cruise Compass, At Sea, May 22.indd.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #378 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) It is to my chagrin that I didn't take a better image of the Cathedral across the road : Se Cathedral, dedicated to St Catherine, is the largest church in India. Edited May 22, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #379 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) The base of the Cross Edited May 22, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #380 Share Posted May 22, 2015 On our way to the heritage district of Fontainhas – this is a residential area, the Latin quarter of Panjim where the traditional colourful houses of the Catholic and Hindu community are still preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #381 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The place has a very Mediterranean feel to it.... hardly surprising really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #382 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Executions..... We head to a Hindu Temple with views over the city..... we pass aparments for Govt employees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #383 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The Hanuman Mandir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #384 Share Posted May 22, 2015 We are driven to town and whilst the walk to the market was only 10 minutes the heat was stifling. I take pictures along the walk to remind myself of the route for the return. From the outside you cannot tell how large the interior is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #385 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I am determined to visit a fish market having been unable to visit the one yesterday. It's not looking good I find it but it's way too crowded for me to navigate We head back to the ship (I've been into the local Govt approved shop and purchased nothing) I have been after this shot all day and I still failed..... EVERYWHERE is Vodafone signage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #386 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I wanted to catch this lady's saree.... it had such vivid colours You can't enter the port unless you are a registered tour operator.... people who have taken taxis have to hitch a ride from the port gates to the ship. This guest is on crutches.... I have many more pics from Goa but have pared them down. Was an absolutely amazing tour. Will get on with uploading Mumbai..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 22, 2015 Author #387 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Why I shouldn't post when tired..... wanted to get to the theatre for a film... Here's that image We are still under Safe Haven rules though our speed is very tame compared to what it was..... 16.4kts..... I think it ends tonight.... was wrong earlier.... Uploading from my room worked for a bit but isn't now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted May 22, 2015 #388 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gosh Sue what a time we had eh? Thanks for everything!! x We certainly did☺ This was one of our best cruises and definitely the most friendly ever. What memories your photos are bringing back! The only thing they fail to show is just how very hot and humid it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #389 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) From a friend, in my words: Unable to sleep I turned on the TV to see the ship pic.... there was a very bright light heading towards the ship..... turned to the location channel and we had slowed right down to 7kts. Headed up on deck.... a boat had pulled up alongside and I saw large black bags being transferred off the ship. There were 2 people on the deck of that boat that had no markings..... I didn't actually see people get off but when it pulled away there were 4. ---- I have my passport back. 2 stamps from India on facing page to Visa, arrival & departure; 2 stamps from UAE entry & exit; 2 stamps in Arabic origin not known on say 'Valid less than 48 hours and another says valid for 30 days stay from arrival; 2 stamps from Oman, Sultan Qaboos port entry & exit; 2 from Salalah, entry and exit. There is also a Visit Permit for Israel valid for 3 days from entry from the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority. --------------- Someone asked earlier about the 'library'. Definitely bring your own. I have finished the books I brought with and the choice there currently is dire..... Here's today's Compass DAY 7 RH Cruise Compass, At Sea, May 23.indd.pdf Edited May 23, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #390 Share Posted May 23, 2015 We have docked. They are trying to fix a walkway.... The terminal is quite a long way away I think the task is doomed to failure A walk around deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #391 Share Posted May 23, 2015 We have to go through face to face again on board Breakfast fail..... this is meant to be GF French toast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #392 Share Posted May 23, 2015 We have had one of these for each port in India I have made a wonderful friend in Laura the past cruise and this. She posted these words on Mumbai and they say everything I would about our day (there is no way to describe how humid and hot the brilliant day was) : What a wonderful day in Mumbai!!!! Three cheers to Mumbai Magic for partnering with Akanksha Founation, a non profit that works in children's education and hires and trains young people between 16-20 to become guides and help finance their college education. This was one of the BEST tours I've been on and all run by our 20 year old guide and two trainees. This tour was part of an ongoing mentorship program helping some pretty amazing students. The day started with a walk through Mumbai and seeing all of the highlights including the gate, the Taj hotel, the college, Ghandi's house, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhoby Ghat (laundry for Mumbai) and UNESCO World Heritage site the Queen Victoria train station. Along the way we managed to accomplish this with authentic transportation including taxis, buses, and trains. We were also treated to some local dishes at a restaurant called Swati. Our guide chose the dishes for us and they were fabulous!!! I left Mumbai having had one of the best tour experiences of my life and having been part of helping these young, intelligent, self starters towards a better life. Doesn't get better than this!! Our wonderful guide One of his lovely friends There are no tuk-tuks in Mumbai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #393 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Have just heard that we will be passing Quantum as she heads south down the Red Sea as we progress North to the Suez Canal. Around 2115 tonight to our Starboard side. What fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #394 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Huge balloons are being hawked.... Mumbai Gate Edited May 23, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #395 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I was asked for my photograph to be taken with this lovely lady so I reciprocated That's the Taj Mahal hotel behind us We continue our walkabout A rather lovely Art Deco Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #396 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) I've just spotted the duplicated pic from earlier..... sorry...... the terminal in Mumbai is too far from the ship for the gangway to reach.... we end up disembarking from a lower deck I finally updated the laptop yesterday; I'd been putting it off..... working so much better today..... d'oh I hate the way the Art Auctioneer has to come over on all the loudspeakers..... that should be the prerogative of the Captain only. I don't even object to Katie with her 'Bingo! Bingo! Bingo!' But the other day I couldn't sit here in the nice and sometimes quiet D lounge as 'Ty' was next door rattling on. And I know his name. Why do I know his name? Because he yells it each announcement. /rant over Edited May 23, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #397 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Mumbai Police HQ We have to cross this thoroughfare...... it reminds me of Hyde Park Corner or L'etoile in Paris..... there's a knack to stepping boldly out with your arm raised at right angles to your shoulder and with palm flattened towards oncoming traffic then keep going regardless. The museum grounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #398 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Trees with painted trunks are protected. Fine for chopping them down : death. The Art Deco cinema, The Regal; the first film to be shown here was the Laurel and Hardy movie The Devil's Brother in 1933. Elphinstone College, part of Mumbai University, named for the departing Governor David Sassoon (1792 – 1864) was the treasurer of Baghdad between 1817 and 1829. He became the leader of the Jewish community in Bombay (now Mumbai) after Baghdadi Jews emigrated there following persecution. He was a leading trader of cotton and opium in China. Edited May 23, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #399 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Watson's Hotel, India's oldest surviving cast iron building. Now long past its former glory. The story goes that an invitation only event was to take place at the magnificent hotel it was then and Indian industrialist Jamsetji Tata received an invite. There was a sign that said 'No Indians or dogs' and he was ejected. He went on to build the magnificent Taj Hotel on the waterfront. You're never far from a cow in Mumbai it seems The University central buildings Edited May 23, 2015 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2015 Author #400 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The Oval, a 22 acre recreational area where political and religious activities are banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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