Queen Anne Day 36

Queen Anne Day 36

Seattle June 7th, 2024 Well that day has come. Time to get back to reality. I saw that familiar view, and knew that Queen Anne was back to Southampton. Still, it looked like a beautiful day, and I am sure they will have a great sail away. Except I will not be on her....
Queen Anne Day 35

Queen Anne Day 35

At Sea June 6th, 2024 Today is my final day on board. I really should have been packing, but as always there is way too much to do. To commemorate D Day there was a memorial service in the Royal Court Theater. This was very well attended, and it was wonderful to see...
Queen Anne Day 34

Queen Anne Day 34

Cobh, Ireland June 5th, 2024 The last time we were in Cobh we had spent the day walking around Cobh. Today I decided to spend the day in Cork. It is easy to get to Cork by train, but due to my paranoia about rail strikes, I took the ship’s tour of Cork on your own...
Queen Anne Day 33

Queen Anne Day 33

At Sea June 4th, 2024 After a very exciting day yesterday the ship felt very subdued. Maybe everyone was exhausted – I certainly needed some extra sleep after my early morning watching our arrival in Liverpool. I have processed my feelings about Queen Anne’s...
Queen Anne Day 32

Queen Anne Day 32

Liverpool June 3rd, 2024 Today’s the day! The day we have all been waiting for. Queen Anne’s naming. What will the day bring? Queen Anne was escorted by water spraying fire boats as she glided up the Mersey in the early morning hours. It was certainly lovely to look...