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Looks like another winner of a meal and so perfect that it was on your final night! Nice going for all of you with the table side preparation, even if it may have been a logistic nightmare for the staff, but all seemed to flow well!
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Looks like another winner of a meal and so perfect that it was on your final night! Nice going for all of you with the table side preparation, even if it may have been a logistic nightmare for the staff, but all seemed to flow well!
When we were done with dinner at Murano, we headed along deck five, and ended up going outside to be greeted with this fine view – these are the white cliffs of Dover. Stephanie kept saying they looked like snow, but I can promise you, these are our cliffs.
On the other side of the boat, you could make out France in the distance…
We headed up to the Sky Lounge, and admired the British coastline. The lighthouse you can see here is St. Margaret’s Lighthouse. Just a few weeks ago, we’d walked along the top of the white cliffs from Dover all the way down to here, a total of a seven mile walk.
Some of these shots are a bit hazy but given the weather, this was the best I could do.
We made our way to the front of the Sky Lounge, and we were really surprised at how quiet it was. I think there were about four or five other tables in use, and that was it. It was the quietest we’d seen it all cruise. I figured, given the views we were getting, this place would be mobbed, but not a bit of it.
This is Dungeness Power Station…
We got a lovely sunset over the Kent coast, and it was really neat to see this taking place over a part of the world I’m very familiar with, but from a very different vantage point.
At one point, I went outside on deck, and got some better photos of the stunning sky…
We were heading towards 10:00pm European time, although all of us had already put our watches back an British time already, and we’d agreed we were going to leave before the band started at that time. I couldn’t resist sneaking a few final photos before we left…
When we got back to our room, we threw the last few bits into the suitcase, and then Mark put them out, and we headed to bed. I couldn’t believe this wonderful cruise was now almost over.
The weather today was very cloudy with some drizzle and temperatures in the low 60s. The best thing today was enjoying drinks and the view at the Sky Lounge. The worst thing today was how much the ship was rolling. Today we tried ending our cruise at Murano with friends we’d made during the cruise And the result was it was a wonderful evening. The most magical moment today was seeing the white cliffs of Dover as we sailed past them.
So cool you could see Britain and France at the same time! The White Cliffs do look like they're covered in snow, or like glaciers maybe from that distance!
Very lovely views indeed from the Sky Lounge, but I suspect a lot of cruisers maybe had to pack their luggage yet?
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I love your picture of the White Cliffs of Dover!! I like the fog. I think it makes them look mysterious! I can't believe this tale is almost told !. Can't you guys stay on for another week?!
So cool you could see Britain and France at the same time! The White Cliffs do look like they're covered in snow, or like glaciers maybe from that distance!
Very lovely views indeed from the Sky Lounge, but I suspect a lot of cruisers maybe had to pack their luggage yet?
I love your picture of the White Cliffs of Dover!! I like the fog. I think it makes them look mysterious! I can't believe this tale is almost told !. Can't you guys stay on for another week?!
Nice photos and certainly most remarkably are the White Cliffs of Dover, which are so amazing when they come into view! On my first trip to Europe in 1995 I got to see these as after a couple of days in Paris our tour drove to Calais and we took the ferry to Dover nad then the bus to London. It was an amazing sight and especially on my first European experience.
This trip was Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, island of Burano near Venice (and other islands near Venice), Lucerne (including Mount Pilatus), Paris (including Versailles) and London (including the Jack the Ripper tour). It was a great first time Europe experience for me in Europe, but I caught I nasty cold by day two, which was unpleasant. I made the best of it, but didn't feel well until I got home!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Nice going for all of you with the table side preparation, even if it may have been a logistic nightmare for the staff, but all seemed to flow well! 
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but given the weather, this was the best I could do. 
I figured, given the views we were getting, this place would be mobbed, but not a bit of it. 
On my first trip to Europe in 1995 I got to see these as after a couple of days in Paris our tour drove to Calais and we took the ferry to Dover nad then the bus to London. It was an amazing sight and especially on my first European experience. 
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