The stateroom TV states that it’s 06.11hrs. The “bridge(or bow)-cam”, a fixed camera near on the bridge, facing forward, confirms we are on the move; it’s still dark.
Sleep has been difficult, and I will try again soon. Outside, the air temperature is a,comfortable 18 degrees Celsius, but cool compared with those glorious “highs” of recent days. See the TV images below indicating the ship’s position early today. More comment later; I am now (08.18hrs) sending a bridge-cam stateroom TV photograph before venturing on deck to witness this special transit of the Suez Canal. Again, more news later. Graham, the port lecturer started his most fascinating commentary at around 07.20. (I wasn’t too pleased at the time, I thought the voice which disturbed my chequered slumber at first sounded like a news programme from an neighbouring TV set!)
David.
More pictures taken from QM2 as we progressed along the Suez Canal. The very last image illustrates a vehicle ferry which crosses from one side of the Canal to the other. The ship ahead is Costa Victoria; two other ships lead the convoy of, I think, 24 vessels; we are No. 4 in today’s convoy.
The weather warmed up magnificently, clear skies and a beautiful warm day in which to relax. This transit is as pleasurable as any I have enjoyed so far. There is a great deal to observe, far too much for one day, as we steam north at around 9 knots. Graham had imparted much information during his commentary, including facts about previous attempts to construct the Canal.
I have mentioned my companions, Nick, Vicky and Virginia in previous previous blogs. It is rather good that generally, during sea days, we meet twice, once in the morning for a coffee, pastries and a chat with other people travelling alone, and again in the afternoon for the trivia quiz. My lack of general knowledge is in evidence at these events, which, nevertheless, I do enjoy. Strangely, I can sometimes answer more questions correctly when watching University Challenge, or Egg Heads!
All the best, David.
Time for a few laps as we continue towards Port Said and the Mediterranean Sea, beyond.
Thanks for reading,
David.
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