Thursday, 6 June 2013

Leisure at last

Two days in Bordeaux. The advantage of a small ship like Silver Cloud (fewer than 300 passengers) is that we moor right in the centre of the city. No need for a shuttle bus and the view from the ship is of the classical buildings along the water-front. TSH and Diva did not do any tours – they were all variants of go to a chateau, taste wine and eat an unbelievably expensive meal – and walked round the city unescorted. So two days of exercise whilst looking at squares and churches.

On the second evening, returning to the suite after dinner, TSH ruined Rosie’s surprise by opening the curtains which she had carefully closed when ‘turning down’ for the night. So he prematurely revealed her ‘Good morning’ picture which was attached to the window. She really does make enormous efforts to make everything special.

Followed by the only full day at sea for this cruise. The lunch is English-themed with a choice of fish and chips or steak and ale pie and chips (as well as all the usual choices). But they’re expecting us to join in with a ‘typical’ pub sing-a-long.


The weather is improving with the progression North and the sea is fairly smooth. TSH and Diva even managed some Tai Chi, although it is more difficult to balance at sea than it is on land.

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