Monthly Archives: March 2023

Chocolate & watches

Posted on 2023-03-31 by Holly

That might seem like a weird combination to you – but that was my shopping list today. Both are actually obvious. Chocolate? I always need chocolate and I am more than delighted to drop a number of bars of dark … Continue reading →

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Wet

Posted on 2023-03-30 by Holly

is not a good look on iPhones. Nor is dropping them accidentally in cold water, not realizing it and leaving it to soak for about – oh, let us say seven hours? The amazing thing was that it was on, … Continue reading →

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Weights, Measures, and distance

Posted on 2023-03-29 by Holly

I should’ve realized that there was a catch to the UK being “metric.”  It certainly applies to weights and measures in the stores. Everything is clearly labeled in grams or cc without a secondary conversion to Imperial for those who … Continue reading →

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Getting Better

Posted on 2023-03-28 by Holly

and most of today was sensibly spent curled up with stitching, a cup of peppermint tea and a warm comforter.  Audiobooks might have played a significant part in my days entertainment along with some YouTube videos…. The Fortune Teller is … Continue reading →

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another day, more coughing

Posted on 2023-03-27 by Holly

Figure I might as well tell you that bit up front. I am most definitely feeling better, but still coughing. I do sound better, even to myself! I spent most of the day sitting in warm spots, moving whenever the … Continue reading →

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Short expeditions

Posted on 2023-03-26 by Holly

Besides exactly what I would expect (M&S, Sainsbury’s) there are also two rather popular and easy to find purveyors of food stuffs – Lidl & Aldi. Yes, even though the UK has bailed on the EU, it hasn’t stopped those … Continue reading →

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BST

Posted on 2023-03-25 by Holly

stands for British Summer Time. Obviously one has to own both the time and the season. This wasn’t a day on which I was feeling all that great, so I didn’t go anywhere, or do much of anything. I am … Continue reading →

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Scottish Veterans

Posted on 2023-03-24 by Holly

To start off with the reminder – the UK is not just England, but Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.  The Army here is based on the regimental system (and I am sure that Beverly, David, and a few others will … Continue reading →

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Old Money

Posted on 2023-03-23 by Holly

You will hear the phrase “old money” from me off and on, especially when referring to Imperial measurements which the US persists in using as apposed to the rest of the world which is firmly entrenched now in the metric … Continue reading →

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Some who wander are lost

Posted on 2023-03-22 by Holly

You have all seen the posters claiming that “All who wander aren’t lost “ Well there are some of us who don’t check the weather report, necessitating a trip back to the room for my raincoat.  Then it was “along … Continue reading →

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Getting to Amsterdam

Posted on 2023-03-21 by Holly

You would think it would be easy – two major cities, all inside the EU. Airport, check-in, security, gate, plane -> Amsterdam….. not exactly. With two bags (one full of stuff to leave in the Netherlands) I was not about … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – Valencia – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-20 by Holly

I didn’t get off. Because of the size of this behemoth ship, we docked at a major industrial; shipping port. No walking or hiking, but a mandatory shuttle to the gate. From there one can hike to the city or … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – Malaga – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-19 by Holly

We sailed into Malaga with the morning sunrise, calm seas, and barely a wind. The ship was cleared by 0730 and I really thought about watching the mad rush off ship. And didn’t bother. Instead I elected to go for … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Straits of Gibraltar – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-18 by Holly

What would be a post without a Wiki Link? Go read about the Straits of Gibraltar – It is interesting, informative and explains sooo much as to why there is cultural connection between Spain & North Africa, a favorite place to … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – Symphony of the seas

Posted on 2023-03-17 by Holly

Diamond Lounge – excellent place for lattes in the morning…   at this point, the days are sort of blurring together for me, no surprise there. By the time I sit down to the keyboard, I have almost no recollection … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-16 by Holly

AKA – Dinner with the Hotel Director. Oh – I forgot to mention that yesterday was the formerly named “Meal with an Officer” which is one of those perks that Royal has offered to Loyalty members at ~340 points and … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-15 by Holly

I am at the point where the sea days are starting to blur together and keeping track of where and and when is almost more trouble than it is worth. Other than my last trans-Atlantic on the Star Legend, even … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-14 by Holly

Today was the third of six time zone changes. The interesting challenge for many is that the change is being done at noon, rather than in the middle of the night. The tough thing for the crew is having to … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Symphony of the Sea

Posted on 2023-03-13 by Holly

The first bit of good news today: no time zone change. That more than happily worked for me. Mostly what I am trying to do is make sure that I know the “official time zone,” not as related to any … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Symphony of the Seas

Posted on 2023-03-12 by Holly

And it is another time zone change day…. Ok – I can live with that. It is not like I have anywhere to go or anything particular to do. Other than stitching –  I really didn’t do a lot. I … Continue reading →

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