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Steps for today: 9,000 exactly. Back in the day, I would travel by train directly from Macclesfield to Southampton, hop in a taxi to the appropriate cruise ship terminal and be on board in a relatively short time.  The risk of doing that was the rare possibility of the train being severely delayed, enough to…

It’s that time again.  Tomorrow, I shall return to R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 for a voyage to Belgium, Norway, and Iceland where a total eclipse of the sun will darken the Land of Fire and Ice at around 16.47 hrs, 12th August 2026. Not for the first time, Roger, my friend and neighbour over the…

Monday 27th July 2026. Rarely do I write blogs from home these days, unless there is something worthy of note to “record.”  A new prime minister is no longer a rare event! It is ten days since I arrived back from my three week commute across the Pond for “America’s 250th Birthday.”   Although pretty warm in…

There’s little regret as I return home from a hugely enjoyable three weeks on the high seas.  Leaving my large suitcase in store in Southampton was an inspiration.  First Class on the 11.15 to Macclesfield is rammed and it’s doubtful that I could have managed to get all my luggage on board.  I’m safely on…

I remain impressed with Queen Mary 2. It has stood the test of time extremely well, and still after 22 years and 7 months, she does not feel or look her age.   QM2 remains pleasing to the eye either from a distance or close up.  I have travelled on her as a destination, and as a…

Thursday July 16th, 10.23, over breakfast in the Kings Court Buffet. I meant to start writing last night after the superb Royal Court Theatre Singers and Dancers’ Let’s Dance.  I saw this on the outward journey, but seeing it for a second time made me realise much more, the creativity, artistry and talent that made…

I chose to dine alone last night and was allocated a very nice window seat on the starboard side facing the direction of travel.  There was nothing I liked for a main course, which was most unusual.  I opted for a standard chicken dinner which I won’t bother with again!  I didn’t want to be…

I have had to make several  corrections to my previous Blog 223.  It is now much better presented and worth revisiting (I think) David 19.26 hrs. 14/7/26.

It seems that the heatwave is reserved for most of the northern hemisphere but NOT the North Atlantic! The temperature outside is a parsimonious 15°C, and, it is wet on the open decks. We are roughly halfway into this return crossing with just two more full sea days after today.  That went quickly! Last night,…

This certainly feels like the “home run.” Outside, there’s a bit of a sea mist, and most people seem to be remaining indoors. Few are wearing shorts and t-shirts!  I attended Dr. Stephen Payne’s second presentation on the fascinating subject of Airships, past, present, and, believe it or not, future. Apparently, Spain is about to launch a…