This is it; I am off the ship awaiting my “transport” home which I fear is stuck in traffic. Captain Hall announced temperatures of just 2 degrees Celsius and a clear day. He was right on both counts. Although I’m coming back next week, I still felt that “end of holiday sadness” last night as I took one final walk around the ship. I felt slightly sorry for the entertainers contracted to play at almost empty venues as if performing to a sell-out event. I was impressed. There were, of course, a small few “guests” in the Queen’s Room, the Chart Room and Champagne Bar. But most passengers had gone to bed in readiness for disembarkation today. Despite occasional moaning as momentary congestion occurred disembarking the ship, leaving QM2 I thought was rather speedy, compared to previous occasions, and having deposited my main luggage for storage in Southampton, or maybe on board, I could make for the terminal exit without having to search for suitcases. Below are photos taken last night before getting my head down.
It wasn’t long before, after waiting a few minutes at the cruise terminal my car came into sight. My two carry-on bags were slung in the back, and soon, my neighbour, who had brought my car from Buxton and I were on the way home. It was a pleasant and leisurely drive, stopping three times for coffee, lunch and a tea break. But now, it’s time for a much needed early night. Tomorrow, I shall deal with the mail and catch up with any other necessary tasks, whatever they may be.
Many thanks for reading. David, at home near Buxton 22.34hrs.
David's Cruise 