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July 24th, 2024. I slept pretty well on the final night of the second of three voyages covering the first 35 nights in the history of Cunard’s gorgeous new cruise ship M.V. Queen Anne.  I can, just about find my way around after 21 days on board.  But I have not yet enjoyed all that there…

The day is almost over as M.V. Queen Anne progresses along the English Channel.   A few people are in small groups around the ship as the rest complete their packing, ready for the dreaded trip home tomorrow morning. For most guests, the day has arrived to cram more into their suitcases than they came on…

IN THE MEANTIME in La Coruna… I find myself in a huge city square with something that reminds me of Manchester Town Hall along one side, enjoying an al fresco coffee. Around the perimeter, a goodly choice of similar eateries.  Today, few people are enjoying what’s on offer, and I feel slightly sad for the…

More pictures to follow. David, 23/5/24  18.36 hrs. (Ship’s time)

More pictures to follow.  Time for walkies! Cheers, David 12.36. Artisans’ Foodhall.

11.32 hrs, enjoying a decaff coffee in the Artisans’ Foodhall. This morning, at 2 o’clock, the clocks were advanced one hour as we continue towards La Coruna in Spain.  Surprisingly, this has been the only occasion the hour has been changed, but the day after tomorrow, we will be back on British Summer Time. Last…

16/5/24 I, more or less, now know my way around the ship.  Not yet, like the back of my hand, but I’m getting there.  I like all that I see.  Dining upstairs in the Britannia Restaurant is how I would imagine being in a brand new art-deco very high class establishment in the 1930s. One really…

This morning, I did join John and Malcom on their planned second day in Madeira. I had awakened early feeling very much better than yesterday when it took me forever to disembark the ship.  Today’s itinerary was simple.  Cable car to Monte. Return part way on the toboggan.  Walk back into town. Spend the rest…

Tuesday 14th May I awoke this morning, still full of the Cunard cough, which manifested itself three or four days ago, causing me to partially lose my voice.  I didn’t feel up to joining a couple of QM2 table companions for a ride around Madeira on public transport.  But, it was (and still, as I…

There is much to be said for being cocooned in a cruise ship with everything one could ever want (except a Bible!). Outside, the skies are beginning to clear, but the heady temperatures of Lisbon and Southampton have yet to materialise.  There is a 2 metre swell, but the movement of the ship is only…