We've renamed the Wi-fi as "no-fi' as there's still no sign of it up on deck 9...So we schlep down to connexions again to try and find a connection..Success - Wi-Fi is available here, so I wonder...why not on Deck 9 ?
Anyway Ships log #2 2-4 Sept continues below...Hope I'm not boring you too much ?
Relaxed
Well we're now on day two of our cruise. I'm sitting here chilling with a nice long vodka and tonic and fully rested.
This morning started off early. I had woken up to use the bathroom while pitch black outside not having a clue what time it was and thinking "don't want to miss the sailaway at 5 a.m." As I crept back to bed, hubby woke up and confirmed it was in fact 5.30 a.m. - I hadn't even realised that we were moving! We called for coffee and sat on the balcony as the ship went under the Verrazano bridge - I'm still amazed at how the ship fits under the bridge as to my untrained eye it looked as though the bridge just made it under without taking into account the funnel on top! amazing all the while the sun was just starting to light the sky..it was a magical time to be up...
So, we started off with coffee and toast in our room and then I went for a pedicure.
The lady responsible for my feet had her work cut out - a dremel drill sander might have been appropriate in this instance as my feet are sadly neglected due to running but I came out of there walking on air and it was an hour well spent. Following that I booked up a hair cut with Ludivine, a French hairdresser who cut my hair last time I was on the ship at Christmas. So back again to the spa half an hour later for my hair cut and I came out feeling on top of the world with a lovely haircut. If anyone out there is looking for a recommendation for a hairdresser on board the QM2 I can't rave about her highly enough. If I could only convince her to go and work in Bermuda I would be one very happy bunny:O) All women out there know that to find a great hairdresser is a once in a lifetime event and to be cherised and nurtured. Hubby with his $10 hair cuts just doesn't get it (hopefully though he appreciates the end result).
So it's now 5.45 pm and I'm chilling with my V&T and anticipating another deep bath with jacuzzi jets, a perfect way to start the evening. It's the black and white ball tonight and I'm hoping to last beyond the 10 p.m. finish of last night (might well just be due in fact to the two bottles of champers we drank yesterday afternoon!) Vibz are on in G32 and I personally think they're a great live band playing all the music I love. They're not on till 11 p.m. but after a great afternoon nap I'm feeling pretty confident we can make it through, if I can just make it to G32 and get dancing I'll be fine.
Tomorrow (Sunday 5th) we dock in Boston and we've booked up a couple of bus tickets to take us to Quincy market, specifically booked this as there's no "kick off time". I hate being on holiday and being stuck with a timetable, I like the feel of waking up and taking my own sweet time about things so this will be perfect and I'm looking forward to strolling round the market.
Today has been a beautiful day, low humidity (hurrah) and perfect temperatures (about 75 - 78 degrees). We've walked around the deck and taken lots of photos which we will download ONCE we get the internet access, hubby is pretty peeved at not having internet access and it's taking him quite a while to chillax without it. It's nice to have his undivided attention for once (except of course for when I'm on the PC tapping out my memoirs). I think I will be quite sorry to get access again as I'm enjoying his full on attention.
well peeps, popping outside to sit on the balcony for another half hour with my drink and book (from the library) then bath time calls and last minute panic sit ups in preperation for the long dress doo - I've picked the more figure hugging one for tonight as I just know I'm not going to be able to get away with it later in the week as my body expands (due to all the water I'm drinking of course)!!!
Tomorrow I am another year older (not much wiser, in fact more forgetful) I can just about cope with the birthday announcement on the good morning with Ray or whatever his name is (the cruise director) but I am going to draw the line at having a cake presented at dinner. I will be speaking to the Matire 'd later to ensure that this does not happen. (I know, I know, I'm boring).
It will be a lovely day tomorrow, hopefully more calm seas and a nice potter around the market and purchase a few goodies. Catch up with you all later.
Cheers
Penny
Anyway Ships log #2 2-4 Sept continues below...Hope I'm not boring you too much ?
Relaxed
Well we're now on day two of our cruise. I'm sitting here chilling with a nice long vodka and tonic and fully rested.
This morning started off early. I had woken up to use the bathroom while pitch black outside not having a clue what time it was and thinking "don't want to miss the sailaway at 5 a.m." As I crept back to bed, hubby woke up and confirmed it was in fact 5.30 a.m. - I hadn't even realised that we were moving! We called for coffee and sat on the balcony as the ship went under the Verrazano bridge - I'm still amazed at how the ship fits under the bridge as to my untrained eye it looked as though the bridge just made it under without taking into account the funnel on top! amazing all the while the sun was just starting to light the sky..it was a magical time to be up...
So, we started off with coffee and toast in our room and then I went for a pedicure.
The lady responsible for my feet had her work cut out - a dremel drill sander might have been appropriate in this instance as my feet are sadly neglected due to running but I came out of there walking on air and it was an hour well spent. Following that I booked up a hair cut with Ludivine, a French hairdresser who cut my hair last time I was on the ship at Christmas. So back again to the spa half an hour later for my hair cut and I came out feeling on top of the world with a lovely haircut. If anyone out there is looking for a recommendation for a hairdresser on board the QM2 I can't rave about her highly enough. If I could only convince her to go and work in Bermuda I would be one very happy bunny:O) All women out there know that to find a great hairdresser is a once in a lifetime event and to be cherised and nurtured. Hubby with his $10 hair cuts just doesn't get it (hopefully though he appreciates the end result).
So it's now 5.45 pm and I'm chilling with my V&T and anticipating another deep bath with jacuzzi jets, a perfect way to start the evening. It's the black and white ball tonight and I'm hoping to last beyond the 10 p.m. finish of last night (might well just be due in fact to the two bottles of champers we drank yesterday afternoon!) Vibz are on in G32 and I personally think they're a great live band playing all the music I love. They're not on till 11 p.m. but after a great afternoon nap I'm feeling pretty confident we can make it through, if I can just make it to G32 and get dancing I'll be fine.
Tomorrow (Sunday 5th) we dock in Boston and we've booked up a couple of bus tickets to take us to Quincy market, specifically booked this as there's no "kick off time". I hate being on holiday and being stuck with a timetable, I like the feel of waking up and taking my own sweet time about things so this will be perfect and I'm looking forward to strolling round the market.
Today has been a beautiful day, low humidity (hurrah) and perfect temperatures (about 75 - 78 degrees). We've walked around the deck and taken lots of photos which we will download ONCE we get the internet access, hubby is pretty peeved at not having internet access and it's taking him quite a while to chillax without it. It's nice to have his undivided attention for once (except of course for when I'm on the PC tapping out my memoirs). I think I will be quite sorry to get access again as I'm enjoying his full on attention.
well peeps, popping outside to sit on the balcony for another half hour with my drink and book (from the library) then bath time calls and last minute panic sit ups in preperation for the long dress doo - I've picked the more figure hugging one for tonight as I just know I'm not going to be able to get away with it later in the week as my body expands (due to all the water I'm drinking of course)!!!
Tomorrow I am another year older (not much wiser, in fact more forgetful) I can just about cope with the birthday announcement on the good morning with Ray or whatever his name is (the cruise director) but I am going to draw the line at having a cake presented at dinner. I will be speaking to the Matire 'd later to ensure that this does not happen. (I know, I know, I'm boring).
It will be a lovely day tomorrow, hopefully more calm seas and a nice potter around the market and purchase a few goodies. Catch up with you all later.
Cheers
Penny
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