Force 10 from Nova Scotia

Short walk on deck - a bit chilly!

Our friendly Coriander waiter

Lovely curries!

Position 12th January

Track so far

P on the Grand Staircase

Even Harrods are on this ship

Retail!

In company with QE & rainbow

Felicity in Central Park already!

More retail!

Conspiracy theory

Interesting day at sea today - talks on the conspiracy theory behind the assassination of JFK and a behind-the-scenes look at the ship's operations. Bridge has a holiday!
Fun time at the Show last night and a fascinating chat with an ex-Celebrity Cruises Steward.
Met a couple who are good friends of Buff & Dick and who had been motor racing with John Waterhouse at the time of his accident. What are the chances of that?

Winter Garden

Atlantic Chart, we are NE of Newfoundland

That's the spot!

Pool's closed

Lady of leisure

Bit of time to explore the ship at Deck 10, lovely Winter Garden (aptly named) and fine view of QE cutting the water in our heavy swell at Gale Force - all part of the fun
Next highlight will be landfall off the coast of Newfoundland as we sail South West to NYC

This is a big pond!

Well, here we are about halfway across, enjoying the facilities of the ship - interesting to note that QV is rated lower than Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Gem in the Berlitz guide! Making 18 knots in moderate swell, such that the pool is netted off - at least it's fresh water.
Ascot Ball last night, good fun but our outfits were not a prize-winner, but the exhibition dancers are amazing!
Bridge is central to the days, but it looks like the extreme competitiveness of some passengers might force us to the Spa instead. Some very interesting talks on NY skyscrapers and Titanic survivors.
Captain's cocktails all part of the evening and a free glass of fizz is always welcome. The rum cocktails are a pleasant way to pass the evenings in the Commodore lounge, or with the string quartet.

 Look familiar?

 Captain's cocktails

 We can brush up!

 Ascot Ball

String quartet

Planning our day in New York. Looks like there will be time to go up the Top of the Rock.

More navigational stuff next post!

Winter North Atlantic

Here we are some miles from Southampton - 2900 to go. Superb fireworks in the rain as Arcadia, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria leave S'ton (we were 21/2 hours late)

Watched the show and decided not to buy embarkation photo at $24.95!!!
Fine stateroom on Deck 8, currently with a view across to the Queen Elizabeth, sailing a parallel course about a mile off our Port side, sailing at just over 18 knots
Wind speed 24 knots (Force 6), so we have a few white horses an a bit of movement! Only slightly Stugeron-ish!

Pauline has found the Bridge Club and has shown me the ropes in the Beginners Class. Some very serious players on this ship
Formal night tonight, so hope the DJ fits

Just a week to go!

Well, luggage purchased, Christmas presents incorporated and ready to pack!
Trying to get used to the idea of being away until the Spring

42 days to go

Now on a 42 day countdown, tickets for Southampton - New York downloaded
Cousin Richard finally sorted out his many passports

Less than 100 days to go

In the middle of organising flights across Australia as we are getting off the ship in Fremantle for a few days down the Margaret River with cousin Richard. Only 93 days to go!