by Safarigal | Jun 1, 2024 | My sixth Queen
At Sea May 30th, 2024 I think you absolutely need a sea day after 2 ports days, and then there is a full schedule of events, do it’s not as restful as you think it is going to be. The insight talks today were given by Alistair Greener on “The Clyde – birthplace of 120...
by Safarigal | May 31, 2024 | My sixth Queen
Invergordon May 29th, 2024 From our balcony we had a good view of the Black Isle and nearby oil rigs. As it happens, the Black Isle isn’t an island at all, but is a peninsular. Although its name reportedly comes from the black soil there or the fact that it doesn’t...
by Safarigal | May 30, 2024 | My sixth Queen
Kirkwall May 28th, 2024 You know you are in Scotland when the first thing you hear in the morning is the sound of bagpipes. It sounded like the man was on our balcony when he woke me up, but no there he was on the quayside, but he certainly made a lot of noise. I...
by Safarigal | May 28, 2024 | My sixth Queen
At Sea May 27th, 2024 I was a bit late getting to the Commodore Club today, and yet again there was someone in my seat! The bar has certainly become THE place to be during the day. When I go to watch an enrichment lecture there is no guarantee that I will be able to...
by Safarigal | May 28, 2024 | My sixth Queen
South Queensferry, Scotland May 26th, 2024 When I went out on our balcony this morning the weather wasn’t looking great. Then came the announcement. The weather was too rough and windy for us to go ashore, but hopefully it will improve, so we should just wait for...
