Yesterday, Day 67, I attended two lectures in the morning. The first, by Lt. Col. Graham Jones MBE discussed with illustrations the significance and meanings of ceremonial and military music. This was fascinating and at times amusing. I do intend to be at “part 2” on Wednesday. At 11 am, John McCarthy gave a traumatising account of his kidnapping to a full house. In the afternoon, our team won the tie break in the afternoon trivia quiz. We answered all 20 correctly, as did one other team. Today, we still scored the highest total, even at just 15 correct answers. However, we lost the tie break miserably!,
During the day, while berthed at Barcelona, I joined a coach trip which centred on the architecture of Gaudi. It was a fascinating and interesting trip which fast tracked us to the inside of the Cathedral, whose exterior was still under construction. Any interior parts not yet finished were far from obvious to the casual visitor. Indeed, I liked very much the style both inside and out. Our tour guide explained many details which she also pointed out. Although again very tired from being woken up multiple times in the night, I was able to appreciate what I was seeing and would, again, very much like to return. We were allowed ample time to take photograph, but all mine are somewhat disappointing.
Those heady days of high temperatures are behind us for the time-being. There was a positive chill in the air, especially when it clouded over. But generally, the weather was good, and rain, minimal.
We have a sea day tomorrow as we steam towards our last port of call, Lisbon. It is also the annual World Voyage Country Fare tomorrow afternoon in the Queens Room. I brought back some good stuff from this event last year.
Pictures illustrate both inside and the exterior of the Cathedral as well as views in and from the Park Guell, where Gaudi’s creations are much in evidence. This tour was listed as being tough. But, it was well worth the effort. At one time, I did fail to keep up with the guide who did work very hard to escort a coach party across some very busy roads. Fortunately, thanks to the radio headsets we were issued with, I started to hear her commentary and realised that in fact, had come to the foot of the Park before the others. (My fault entirely!) However, I was contemplating independent return to the ship if the worst did happen…but it didn’t. A
Thanks for reading,
David
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