safarigal Posted March 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We boarded QE in Osaka, and although we have only been on board for 3 days, so far I can say that everything has been as wonderful as ever, and the food and service in Britannia has been excellent. This is a very Japanese themed segment, with food, drink, and cultural activities available for those so inclined. There also seem to be avery high number of Japanese guests on board, which does give the ship a different feel. There are several other passengers on QE writing excellent reports on the voyage, and I have been enjoying reading them as I have prepared for our arrival in Osaka. I am also keeping a blog at www.whereissafarigal.wordpress.com - to the orient and beyond. It is so great to be at sea again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare roscoe39 Posted March 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We boarded QE in Osaka, and although we have only been on board for 3 days, so far I can say that everything has been as wonderful as ever, and the food and service in Britannia has been excellent. This is a very Japanese themed segment, with food, drink, and cultural activities available for those so inclined. There also seem to be avery high number of Japanese guests on board, which does give the ship a different feel. There are several other passengers on QE writing excellent reports on the voyage, and I have been enjoying reading them as I have prepared for our arrival in Osaka. I am also keeping a blog at www.whereissafarigal.wordpress.com - to the orient and beyond. It is so great to be at sea again! fantastic...off to read it now. have a fantastic trip, it will be a taster for the Japan to Alaska run next year....regards to Brian...and hope your boat doesn't sink in the challenge this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Bon Voyage. Enjoy. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted March 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Have the most wonderful time on board QE safarigal :) (I trust that I left her in Brisbane in a suitable condition for your arrival?) A huge Bon Voyage from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted March 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I am really looking forward to following you on this adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Have a great time, I'm looking forward to reading about the rest of your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oslo Dutch Posted March 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I wasn't aware one of my favourite World Cruise bloggers would be online again this year. Thanks for such a great blog, enjoy your cruise. You are bookmarked again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 18, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 18, 2018 This may have been posted elsewhere, but in today’s Daily Programme on QE there is a notice that the bust of Queen Elizabeth in the Queens Room, the personal standard of the Queen Mother, and the silver model of QE2 in the yacht club are to be packed away and transferred to QM2 in Hong Kong, as they have to be returned to Dubai Ports as they are only on loan to QE. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 18, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Also we are going to miss Pusan due to bad weather. I was really hoping to see South Korea, but I suppose as they say, safety is paramount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare roscoe39 Posted March 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2018 This may have been posted elsewhere, but in today’s Daily Programme on QE there is a notice that the bust of Queen Elizabeth in the Queens Room, the personal standard of the Queen Mother, and the silver model of QE2 in the yacht club are to be packed away and transferred to QM2 in Hong Kong, as they have to be returned to Dubai Ports as they are only on loan to QE. :( yes, in a terrible example of bad planning, the QE2 was sold with all of her historic and Cunard sensitive materials still on board - lost forever to us. Now the Hotel is due to open they will need something onboard that will attempt to recreate her old rooms. The best thing that could have happened to the QE2 would have been for her to be taken into the Atlantic and scuttled where she could reign supreme forever instead of being turned into a Disneylandish attraction - some sort of grotesque museumisque hotel that could not realistically evoke the era that she was meant for. ah well..progress on the high seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 19, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted March 19, 2018 yes, in a terrible example of bad planning, the QE2 was sold with all of her historic and Cunard sensitive materials still on board - lost forever to us. Now the Hotel is due to open they will need something onboard that will attempt to recreate her old rooms. The best thing that could have happened to the QE2 would have been for her to be taken into the Atlantic and scuttled where she could reign supreme forever instead of being turned into a Disneylandish attraction - some sort of grotesque museumisque hotel that could not realistically evoke the era that she was meant for. ah well..progress on the high seas. Maybe they could just get “lost” during the transfer from QE to QM2 in Hong Kong harbour. Stranger things have happened to Cunard ships there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare roscoe39 Posted March 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Maybe they could just get “lost” during the transfer from QE to QM2 in Hong Kong harbour. Stranger things have happened to Cunard ships there. good thinking lets get Brian onto making a sub......I'm sure I can gather a few navy seals , we could storm the QE during afternoon tea on the day of transfer and stop for a scone and some clotted cream on the way... looking forward to the trip as it unfolds for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihilo Posted March 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I'm fascinated by the news of the treasured items from QE being ''shipped'' via QM2 >>> Dubai. We'll be boarding QM2 in HK on 3/31..... I'm wondering what sorts of ceremonies/ display/ information/viewing may be afforded?? Although-- your post does say " packed and shipped " so maybe it'll be a great big nothing for QM2 passengers ( many of whom may not know a snippet of all this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 19, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted March 19, 2018 good thinking lets get Brian onto making a sub......I'm sure I can gather a few navy seals, we could storm the QE during afternoon tea on the day of transfer and stop for a scone and some clotted cream on the way... looking forward to the trip as it unfolds for you. Oh Roscoe, you are soo bad. As if I would ever be involved with doing something like that! Well at least on a public forum............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 19, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I'm fascinated by the news of the treasured items from QE being ''shipped'' via QM2 >>> Dubai. We'll be boarding QM2 in HK on 3/31..... I'm wondering what sorts of ceremonies/ display/ information/viewing may be afforded?? Although-- your post does say " packed and shipped " so maybe it'll be a great big nothing for QM2 passengers ( many of whom may not know a snippet of all this.) My understanding is that they will be in storage alas. Maybe you could start a movement to get them on display. They need to be in the public eye - they are all so special. I will miss them on QE, especially the silver QE2 model - I have loved it ever since seeing it on QE2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david,Mississauga Posted March 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 19, 2018 My understanding is that they will be in storage alas. Maybe you could start a movement to get them on display. They need to be in the public eye - they are all so special. I will miss them on QE, especially the silver QE2 model - I have loved it ever since seeing it on QE2. I knew they were just on loan, but it is still sad to see them go. I'm glad I photographed them on board both the QE2 and the QE and was looking forward to seeing them again on an Alaska cruise next year. If I may be permitted a little Monday morning humour: when I first saw the heading of this thread "Greetings from Queen Elizabeth" for a brief moment I thought it might be a message from our sovereign. :) It reminded me of a comment made by Queen Mary that I read many years ago. HM was saying that one of her favourite letters came from a young girl in Richmond Hill, Ontario (north of Toronto). It was addressed simply: "To Queen Mary - not the boat." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted March 20, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I knew they were just on loan, but it is still sad to see them go. I'm glad I photographed them on board both the QE2 and the QE and was looking forward to seeing them again on an Alaska cruise next year. If I may be permitted a little Monday morning humour: when I first saw the heading of this thread "Greetings from Queen Elizabeth" for a brief moment I thought it might be a message from our sovereign. :) It reminded me of a comment made by Queen Mary that I read many years ago. HM was saying that one of her favourite letters came from a young girl in Richmond Hill, Ontario (north of Toronto). It was addressed simply: "To Queen Mary - not the boat." I love it! Very funny :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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