by Safarigal | Aug 8, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
The email I had received about the trip included the description: It is a north-south traverse of the Okavango Delta, southern Africa’s most exciting wilderness, where you can get up close and personal with charismatic animals. A safari with an expeditionary feel that...
by Safarigal | Aug 7, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
We started the year with several wonderful cruises, and by the beginning of June we had been at sea for a total of 85 days. After our daughter’s wedding at the end of June, we were looking forward to a nice long break at home before we set off on our around Africa...
by Safarigal | Jun 10, 2024 | My sixth Queen
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....
by Safarigal | Jun 8, 2024 | My sixth Queen
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...
by Safarigal | Jun 6, 2024 | My sixth Queen, Uncategorized
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...
