DAY SIX

This day turned out to be much different than anticipated. I woke up with a massive headache that didn’t want to let go. Besides we have HUGE waves outside and items on the counter are actually sliding around. It was interesting taking a shower today, because you had to lean against the wall to stabilize yourself. So far we’ve had only one and a half days of somewhat nice weather, but that’s alright. There is so much to do indoors and the view through the countless windows is still spectacular. Today we are moving towards Bishop Rock, passing over the Porcupine Abyssal Plain in the North Atlantic Ocean. England is a little less than 1000 nautical miles away.

We have TV in the room and can tune in many different channels in several languages. Right now we find a lot of soccer games leading up to this year’s Soccer World Cup.

Tonight is the Royal Ascot Ball. Formal attire required. It is a beautiful sight when men and women are dressed in gowns and suits. Woman also will show off their favorite hats tonight. There is actually a hat decorating class on the schedule this afternoon. Well, I will not wear a hat. I guess it is a British custom to wear hats at certain occasions.

About half of the passengers are British and will disembark the ship in South Hampton. Others, like American Tourists will also disembark and continue by train or car to either be back on board in June when the QMII travels back to New York or others fly back to the US. I have met a few German passengers so far who will continue the journey to Hamburg, Germany.