Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Postcard from sea around Britain September 2023

 



Experiencing the sea life around Britain has been on my wish list since I had seen the famous White Cliffs of Dover. In September 23 I finally took the plunge and embarked on eleven days cruise journey from port of Southampton. 

The day after the ship sailed, we arrived at St. Peters ( Guernsey). It was hot and I couldn’t wait to go offshore to feel the earth underneath my feet! Very impressed with the welcome by the local people and as I walked through the town, it’s life unfolded infront of me like children’s pop up book! The journey continued to St. Mary’s ( Isles of Silly), Belfast ( Northern Ireland) and slowly through scenic Scottish Isles towards the port of Stornaway. Unfortunately due to very bad weather conditions, our trip to the most Northern destination, Lerwick ( Orkney ) was cancelled! 

Disappointment for all of us, we all returned home to Southampton via Kirkwall and Invergorden.


 The best experience of the whole journey was waking up at dawn to watch the sun rise and see the dolphins accompanying our ship. There were wildlife experts on board to help understand the bird and sea creatures.  I was full of nostalgia when I returned back to all the ports where I have been before many moons ago. ( by road) There was some brilliant evening entertainers on the ship which I shall not forget for a long time. The journey was worth it even though I am not keen on cruising! 

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