Uncertain times. Days 1 and 2 of self imposed isolation.

When we left Southampton on the evening of January 10th, a massive and spectacular fireworks display heralded the start of the Queen Victoria South America Voyage 2020.

Queen Mary 2 also set sail somewhat behind schedule on her World Voyage,  south – eastwards towards the Mediterranean, Asia and Australia.

As we headed west, and QM2 in the opposite direction, it wasn’t long before we were aware of a nasty virus developing in the far east. There were rumours that QM2 had missed several ports of call as a result. For once, I felt I had chosen the right voyage, a journey which would almost circumnavigate South America.

I am home now, back from a most wonderful and massive journey, the memories of which will stand me in good stead for the months of self isolation I shall be joining the rest of humanity to endure and maybe come to terms with. Before I start the long process off inserting illustrations into previous blogs, here is a brief “album” of some of the voyage to South America.

Thanks for reading, David The early hours of Monday 30th March 2020.