September 23rd My sister’s birthday!
Happy birthday, Patricia. Hope it is less windy where you than it is here.
We had a terrific day in Belfast. As I said yesterday, we toured the city on the Hop on Hop off bus then we parted company for a few hours. George wanted to have another look at some historical sights while I explored the shops. Back to the ship by 4.30 for a 5pm sailing but we were late leaving as some passengers didn’t have the correct visas for Greenland so had to disembark. We watched them leave in tears! Next thing we have an announcement from the Captain telling us that we would not be going to Iceland due to the extreme weather conditions there – all a result of Hurricane Ike! Disappointment all round but safety is the main concern. We are now sailing direct to Greenland and will be there on schedule on Friday. Unless we see an iceberg! We actually saw the dry dock where the Titanic was built in Belfast and there are great plans underway to celebrate the centenary in 2012.
During dinner last night the ship started to rock & roll. Has been doing so ever since and they expect more movement later on tonight. The winds are at around 30 knots & seas very choppy. Three days at sea will certainly test everyone – we are well stocked up on tonic for the gin, plus beer & wine fortunately.
Played mini golf with a lady from BNE today. Then went to a Talk/Singing show on Rogers & Hammerstein. Following that I saw the movie ‘What happens in Vegas’. Light entertainment but it filled in a couple of hours. In fact the ship is full of fairly old people and today’s show reminded me of singalongs at a nursing home. Guess it’s time we got in a bit of practice!
Heard the Brownlow results. Good for the Bulldogs that Adam Cooney won.
Not much else for today. We are gearing up for our first G & T!! Before the detox programme starts when we get back.