Rare drron29 Posted October 5, 2016 Author #351 Share Posted October 5, 2016 We were now in one of those boats for a 30 minute "cruise".But it meant I was at swan level- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 5, 2016 Author #352 Share Posted October 5, 2016 .. .. . The tulips are"in flower". . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted October 5, 2016 #353 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Brugge? Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 6, 2016 Author #354 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yes I realise now I am a g short of a load. .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare drron29 Posted October 6, 2016 Author #357 Share Posted October 6, 2016 The last couple of photos from the boat.Was it worth it?If it wasn't in the package I wouldn't bother.The most earnest part of the commentary from our driver was when asking for a tip.He had his hand out so I shook it. .. . We headed back to the rendezvous point as we were hungry and the restaurants there seemed to be at the lower end of pricing-still expensive.As well a couple had cover and it did look like it might rain. .. And this is the city tour bus. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 6, 2016 Author #358 Share Posted October 6, 2016 And now to lunch.A beer from across the road for me and a small Sancerre for mrsdrron before our Moules et frites- .. . We had a bowl each-should have shared but they were delicious.Rojaan then went to a craft shop.i told her the only thing worthwhile was this BBQ apron.Not impressed- . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 8, 2016 Author #359 Share Posted October 8, 2016 So after that I went on a walk by myself through the opening in the City Wall- ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 8, 2016 Author #360 Share Posted October 8, 2016 As you can see there were very few tourists in this part of town.I was in my element- .. .. I enjoyed my little stroll.Mainly religious order building with schools,a couple of churches,day care and a clinic.This one had a nice orchard- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare drron29 Posted October 8, 2016 Author #363 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Amazing the City wall had been part demolished for a car park.Reminds me of a song. .. .. . And back to the rendezvous point as the tour bus does another circuit. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #364 Share Posted October 9, 2016 The café where we had lunch- .. . Now the drive back to the ship- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #365 Share Posted October 9, 2016 That night was the Farewll cocktail party.First 2 of the Voices of Silversea,the Captain and then presentation of the crew- .. . . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #366 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Next was presenting employee of the month awards to several of the ship's departments- .. . But that wasn't all tonight.This was Captain Corsaro's last voyage as a captain.Significant because he captained the first voyage of the Silversea line on the Silver Cloud in 1994.It became an emotional night. .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #367 Share Posted October 9, 2016 This is the Captain explaining that the first thing he wants to do in retirement was to take a cruise-a river cruise though. . Video links brought messages from the Silversea chairman but also from the Captain's family- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #368 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I thought a lot about posting the following pictures but decided to do so because they show the human qualities of the Captain.He was obviously emotional during his children's message but the crew had done a lot of sleuthing and were told of one of the Captain's favourite songs which was sung by the Voices of Silversea ably helped by all the passengers as the words appeared on the screens. .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #369 Share Posted October 9, 2016 And he leaves his last farewell as captain to a standing ovation. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted October 9, 2016 #370 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Very cool that you were able to be part of such a wonderful ceremony. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted October 9, 2016 #371 Share Posted October 9, 2016 One more time, thank you! Glad you are there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted October 9, 2016 #372 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Special time. Thanks again for sharing. Nice to see captain and Jorge too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted October 10, 2016 #373 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Dr. Ron, thanks so much for sharing heartfelt photos of the Farewell cocktail party. Angelo Corsaro has made a significant positive difference for Silversea while serving as one of the Silversea ship's Captain's. We sailed with Angelo on the maiden crossing of the Spirit--his exceptional passenger engagement made this voyage one of our fav's. He will be missed--Angelo, enjoy your well deserved retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 15, 2016 Author #374 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks for the thanks.Now to finally finish. That evening we had dinner with the Cruise Director,2 American couples and a woman from Tasmania.A very enjoyable evening again apart from one of the Americans. So it was rapidly coming to the end of the cruise.We awoke as we were steaming into Southampton.A grey and cold day.not very interesting and as we came into the dock we had a wonderful view of the English countryside- . Now the English are sticklers for their rules.Immigration is one of the ways they try to discourage tourism.No one is allowed off the ship until every passenger and crew member has had a face to face check by the Immigration officials.Naturally 2 couples didn't think this applied to them.No one got off until after 0945.there were some very irate passengers.. We got off in the first group,picked up our bags and got a taxi to the local airport.We picked up our Avis car there.It had been a very easy decision-an automatic Mercedes was cheaper than a manual Ford.Who was I to argue? We headed for our English extravagant stay which I will include as some may be interested.On the way we detoured via this small village- . The village of Tolpuddle which Australians of my vintage were taught about at school. .. .. One of the "martyrs" was a Methodist preacher so the Methodist chapel has a lot of information on the Tolpuddle 6.And it is free so no need to go into the museum.Basically farm workers treated harshly who organised to fight for better conditions but found guilty of forming an illegal organisation and transported to Australia.There was an outcry,they were pardoned and returned to England.most then left for Canada. So next will report on our stay at the Gidleigh park hotel.Was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted October 15, 2016 Author #375 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We now try and incorporate a stay at a boutique hotel with a well respected restaurant on one night of our trips.For this trip it was Gidleigh Park.The restaurant reviews are a little mixed as about a year ago their chef retired-he apparently was a classic French cuisine chef.The new fellow is of a more modern school and not everyone enjoys that. First it is difficult to get to on one lane roads through Dartmoor.However the hotel website gives very good directions and warns you not to use your GPS as it will usually direct you to the town of Gidleigh.Yet some Trip Advisor reviewers still complain how it was difficult to find using their GPS.We were lucky driving in only meeting one car coming the other way getting there and a clear run when leaving.The road though is visually pleasant for any passengers.When you arrive the place looks magnificent- .. Greeted as we pulled up and luggage taken.Car was parked for us.We had arrived a little early so after being shown around we had cappuccinos on the terrace-12 GBP for the 2.Then shown to our room.First the Reception area and sitting room- .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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