One thing was extraordinarily fortunate on our return from Dubai, bad weather was close by, but did not impact on any port visits I took part in. I believe one shore excursion did get caught in a local downpour, and strong winds did cause the cancellation of a dinner cruise in Aqaba, to view the sunset. But the sun shone on visits to Omodos in Cyprus, Rome, Barcelona and Lisbon. Welcome warmth, but not excessive heat, prevailed throughout, with Celcius temperatures in the mid-teens, 20 in Lisbon. I enjoyed a much better over-view of these cities than I did in the 1980s when exploring these places independently.
I was surprised and delighted that adhering to Virginia’s diet, coupled with deck and other walking between 3 and 7 miles on most days resulted in a much better than expected weight loss. I have a further six weeks to maintain this regime before setting off for New York, by ship, of course!
Disembarking at Southampton this morning, a cool wind made standing outside waiting for transport uncomfortable. But warmer days are promised as Easter approaches.
Being at home now, it’s hard to believe the vast journey I have travelled; it seems as if I have been home all the time. Hopefully, the memories will be future treasures as I recall, for instance, flying over Ayers Rock.
Tonight, I went for a curry. No bread roll with the soup, and just chicken and low fat sauce for the main course, no rice! A decent side salad, however.
That really does close my present blog.
I reiterate,
Thanks for reading,
David
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