This World Voyage 2018 has exceeded many of my expectations and disappointed far less than I ever anticipated. Today, we made our final port of call at Cadiz in south west Spain. One of the disappointments was passing through the straits of Gibraltar at 1am! Another was the short distance travelled on the unimaginativly named, but superb Puffing Billy Railway in Melbourne. The brochure was correct in its description of the journey, but failed to point out that the complete trip was five times the mere three miles we travelled. On the other hand, the two overland tours I took were beyond perfection, and like this whole voyage, events I shall take much pleasure looking back on, hopefully, for decades.
This voyage was an ambitious event to stage and must have been years in the planning. Cunard currently operate one liner and two purpose-built cruise ships. All three offer luxurious accommodation, fine dining, and imaginative entertainment, and during the first four or so months of the year, embark on long, sometimes worldwide oddyseys.
In a little over three days, my ambition to complete a world cruise will be fulfilled. A part of me looks forward to sharing my tremendous experiences with friends at home. (I’m not sure they will feel the same!)
Today was our final port of call before that familiar disembarkation procedure at Southampton. Cadiz was a delight. I chose eventually to do my own thing. The organised shore excursions were usually excellent, but recently had been somewhat spoiled by over talkative tour guides. I had endured enough! The Red Bus which operates in towns and cities world wide offers a comprehensive hop on, hop off arrangement with head phones on which to listen to any points of interest as required. I enjoyed this method of exploring Cadiz and also spent contemplative time on the beach.
There was much whistle blowing as QM2 departed this final port. I shall spend the final days in justified celebration.
Again, many thanks for reading.
David.
David's Cruise 