Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

[lioness]

Posting this on here, although I put one in the wrong place on "Oriana Cruises 2013"

So I've found Ray - anyone else?

[The Monocled Mutineer]

Dear X320'ers:

I & Mrs Monocled Mutineer might be on this one.

Derek Kane

The Monocled Mutineer

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[Dancing Queen]

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

Unread postby Ray B » 29 Jan 2013 15:38 » Post Number:#2

Hi Jean, yes I am still looking forward to the cruise. It looks like, based on the C.C. on the old P&O site and now on here, there is only me and you, so no rush for a sun-bed then. If there are others looking in and are on this cruise, just a reminder that the Southampton Boat Show is on if you are thinking to book a Hotel.

Ray

Just to add ( although I'm not on this cruise ) but a couple of years ago we sailed when it was the Southampton Boat Show and the traffic was horrendous so anyone travelling on the day should allow an extra 2/3 hours on their journey, we only had to get from our hotel to the port but took a wrong turning and ended up in a long queue of traffic and it took over an hour to travel about 2 miles.

[lioness]

Thanks, I had forgotten about Soton Boat Show. Will leave earlier than I first thought.

[The Monocled Mutineer]

Mr & Mrs Monocled Mutineer are on X320!

Here's to a wonderful cruise!

[rogerrovers]

We are also on this cruise . Many thanks for the information about the Boat Show.

Jenny.

[The Monocled Mutineer]

Other than our hand luggage to pack Friday morning we spent today packing. Nine cases in all + three hand luggage and a hat box.

[The Monocled Mutineer]

Southampton tomorrow: cloudy/sunny periods -dry - 16 degrees - dry.

Next Monday: Cadiz 30 degrees sunny.

Next Thursday: Malta 28 degrees sunny.

Saturday 28 Sept: Venice 24 degrees sunny periods - more comfortable for sightseeing.

A bit of a contrast from Oriana's preceding 7 days.


Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather

[Quizzical Bob]

Have a great cruise one and all!

[rogerrovers]

All packed and ready for the off tomorrow morning. Have a most enjoyable cruise Lioness and MM, I know we shall.

Jenny.

[lioness]

MM, a few from another site are meeting at 16.45 Terrace Bar non smoking side. 5 couples so far. So if anyone wants to join that would be fun.

Jean

[The Monocled Mutineer]

I shall be otherwise engaged on departure day after the safety drill.

[lioness]

No probs, you will see me around no doubt. Do you actually wear a monocle? If not, how would I recognize you>?Jean

[The Monocled Mutineer]

Lioness:

Yes I do wear a monocle from time to time and certainly when up on deck in sunshine.

As regards general recognition - some liken me to Archie in 'Educating Archie'. Also, I wear a bow tie every evening as well as whenever 'jacket and shirted' during the day.

The avatar is reasonably accurate in terms of chapeau, bow tie and occasional use of aforementioned ocular device.

Assuming we are tied to port, we will be seated for circa two hours on the starboard promenade deck after the safety drill, as we enjoy a quiet sailaway and the slow peregrination down Southampton Water, Calshot Spit, Bramble Bank,
Cowes Roads, and on towards the Nab Tower.

Enjoy your cruise.