Yet another gorgeous albeit cooler day as we steam ever north eastwards towards the north west coast of Iceland. This is the first of three sea days, and probably the last in untroubled waters for the time-being. Although only 13 degrees Celsius, it doesn’t feel cold, and, right now (12.42hrs / 15.42 hrs at home), there is not a cloud in the sky.
I am hoping that plenteous fresh air may blow away the filthy cold that manifested itself during yesterday. The air couldn’t be more pure.
Having slept well, I enjoyed my usual late breakfast of grapefruit, porridge and plain yoghurt. Foregoing any activities and events this morning, I chose to walk around Deck 3 for just over an hour. But now it’s time for lunch, and to feed, but try not to spread, that cold!
More later.
(11.10hrs 30th July 2019.)
The rest of yesterday “went down hill.” My cold developed further, and I felt it prudent to “quarantine myself.” I returned to my cabin which, thankfully, offers a view of the sea, and fresh air, by pegging the balcony door with a chair. (Cunard frown on this practice, because it messes with the air-conditioning, which cannot be turned off in the individual stateroom.) For the first time, I availed myself of room-service, and was brought a splendid three course lunch.
It is believed, widely, that the air-conditioning influences the spread of colds, coughs, and other “nasties.” But, there has been far less sneezing, coughing and spluttering on this voyage than on recent cruises. And several people I know of have made a point of “staying away” when feeling unwell, and I felt I had no choice but to do the same yesterday afternoon. My very kind table companions kept me supplied with Lemsip and whiskey to ease my discomfort. I re-discovered the pleasures of a “hot-toddy!”
No pictures yet. I should be o.k. by the time we reach Isafjordur the day after tomorrow. I feel less guilty about leaving my cabin today for my usual breakfast; somebody close by has just let rip with an enormous sneeze!
I shall try my lunchtime deck walk and vacate the Lido’s present unhealthy environment!
All the best, David (11.36hrs 30/7/29, Day 61)
David's Cruise 