Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 3, 2020 Author #276 Share Posted May 3, 2020 We listened to the directions from the carriage driver about a good place to purchase chocolate and still wound up here . And there is was - Chocolate sea shells ! Who can resist Chocolate sea shells ? After going inside , we purchased all of our Chocolate needs - in just one place ! As we hurried back to our agreed meeting point , we thought that we might have time for a quick lunch . And , so what will it be ? Mussels and fries , waffles ? The place under the green awning actually had some good prices on sandwiches . We listened to the directions from the carriage driver about a good place to purchase chocolate and still wound up here . And there is was - Chocolate sea shells ! Who can resist Chocolate sea shells ? After going inside , we purchased all of our Chocolate needs - in just one place ! As we hurried back to our agreed meeting point , we thought that we might have time for a quick lunch . And , so what will it be ? Mussels and fries , waffles ? The place under the green awning actually had some good prices on sandwiches . In the final assessment , Bruges was beautiful in the sunlight ! However , we had hoped to spend more time there as our 5 hour tour allowed only 3 -1/2 hours from exiting the bus to being back on the bus . We wished that we had car pooled in a taxi , like some members on our CC Roll call had done . Bruges also quite difficult for those who have mobility challenges . A fellow photographer reviewing her work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 3, 2020 #277 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks for doing this "live". Wish we were really "live"........ I was so looking forward to this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 4, 2020 Author #278 Share Posted May 4, 2020 13 hours ago, Coral said: Thanks for doing this "live". Wish we were really "live"........ I was so looking forward to this trip. We do too but until then we're virtual . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 4, 2020 Author #279 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control , we had to miss Portland yesterday . However , we landed in Southampton early this morning and we will show our day later this evening . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 4, 2020 Author #280 Share Posted May 4, 2020 We love the organization and professionalism found here in Southampton And for that reason we would be using the Executive Connection with Scott as our driver and Sebastian as our guide again . We had done this same tour after completing a TA on the Eclipse with Gracie115 in 2015 who had arranged it . We liked it so much that we repeated it again , with 4 other couples this time who we dropped at the airport before returning to the ship . Our first scheduled stop was Salisbury Cathedral , but we pulled over before reaching Salisbury . It was a beautiful day for a walk by this river There is a hotel here and parts of it date back to 1250 ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 4, 2020 Author #281 Share Posted May 4, 2020 There's a nice pond and stream here Video clip: And a view across the meadows of the cathedral Looking and walking across the meadow reminded me of an old Pink Floyd song Grantchester Meadows : 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 4, 2020 Author #282 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) After crossing the meadow we continued to follow the river into town We stopped at the Fisherton Bridge for a few photos The clock tower is nicknamed Little Ben and there used to be a small area there to confine prisoners . Salisbury is a medieval city with a number of interesting buildings . This is the church of St. Thomas of Canterbury ( Thomas Beckett ) . The Cross Keys Restaurant The last medieval building is the Hall of Jonn Halle from 1470 , which is now a movie palace . Edited May 4, 2020 by scubacruiserx2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 5, 2020 #283 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just made it onboard yesterday in Southampton, I booked EZ Air but missed my flight ✈️ Princess were awesome catching us up so we can enjoy the remainder of the cruise 🚢 Heading to IC for a cappuccino in a minute so I can catch up on all the places and meals we missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #284 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) We entered a narrow street under a stone arch and could see the cathedral's spire looking back at the arch The Salisbury Cathedral Description from h2g2 : Salisbury Cathedral is unique in Britain in that, following the first three foundation stones being laid by Bishop Poore on 28 April, 1220, it was completed within a single generation, unlike other cathedrals which evolved gradually over centuries, with constant additions and renovations. As a result, it has an aesthetic unity of design which adds to its beauty. At 404 feet, the spire is the tallest in England, and is visible from every approach to the city. It was added 100 years after the cathedral's consecration and its immense weight - some 6,000 tons - meant much strengthening was required. Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England. Located on a hill about 2 miles (3 km) north of modern Salisbury near the A345 road, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country. It is an English Heritage property and is open to the public. Wikipedia The cathedral from Old Sarum Edited May 5, 2020 by scubacruiserx2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted May 5, 2020 #285 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Darn, how could I have missed until now..... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted May 5, 2020 #286 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Sure wish the cruise did not have to be cancelled. Were so looking forward to this cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #287 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: Just made it onboard yesterday in Southampton, I booked EZ Air but missed my flight ✈️ Princess were awesome catching us up so we can enjoy the remainder of the cruise 🚢 Heading to IC for a cappuccino in a minute so I can catch up on all the places and meals we missed. We're glad that you made it and there's plenty of food onboard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #288 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Woobstr112G said: Darn, how could I have missed until now..... Bob It happens , we missed the boat on the CB's TA in 2015 . Welcome aboard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #289 Share Posted May 5, 2020 35 minutes ago, Micahs Grandad said: Sure wish the cruise did not have to be cancelled. Were so looking forward to this cruise We're always looking forward to the next cruise , even when we're on a cruise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #290 Share Posted May 5, 2020 The Cloisters The nave The nave in the opposite direction There is a smooth , table top waterfall near the center of the nave Ribbed vault ceiling As we reached the choir area near the pipe organ , the organist began to play . It was glorious ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted May 5, 2020 #291 Share Posted May 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, scubacruiserx2 said: We're always looking forward to the next cruise , even when we're on a cruise . True but our next two one in August and a TA in October are not looking like they will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted May 5, 2020 #292 Share Posted May 5, 2020 36 minutes ago, scubacruiserx2 said: We're always looking forward to the next cruise , even when we're on a cruise . Exactly.....😊😊😊 Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #293 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Heading through the countryside we came to a pretty area with many thatched roofs . We came to a house where they were thatching a roof next door to this beauty and stopped in front of this interesting stone building . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #294 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Our next stop was near Stonehenge - Woodhenge . Much less visited than it's cousin , it was our first visit there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #295 Share Posted May 5, 2020 When we first visited Stonehenge , the facilities consisted of a parking lot , some necessary rooms , a tunnel under the highway and the stones . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge In 2014 a new visitor center opened with a gift shop , bathrooms , cafe , an exhibition hall , car park and a staging area for the shuttle bus . https://www.londontoolkit.com/whattodo/stonehenge_what_to_expect.htm When we stopped at the park , Sebastian went to purchase ticket and rent auto guides , but seeing this Rapeseed field - I bolted across the road like a streak of lighting to capture it before the light could change ! If you see a photo - Take it now ! Because it may not look the same later . After the shuttle ride - there it was ! It's a very open area where sheep can graze and helicopters can soar overhead . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 5, 2020 Author #296 Share Posted May 5, 2020 We had passed a military base earlier and the next helicopter that we saw was an Apache gunship . A three photo stitch The shuttle to and from the stones . It's been very cool and windy both times that we went to Stonehenge , so DW and I headed back early for a cup of tea and soup to try to warm a sore throat . When the group had fully assembled we boarded the van for our next stop Windsor Castle . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arowe6 Posted May 6, 2020 #297 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Forgot how much I enjoy your photos! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 6, 2020 #298 Share Posted May 6, 2020 5 hours ago, scubacruiserx2 said: The shuttle to and from the stones . It's been very cool and windy both times that we went to Stonehenge , so DW and I headed back early for a cup of tea and soup to try to warm a sore throat . When the group had fully assembled we boarded the van for our next stop Windsor Castle . Look after that sore throat, don’t let anyone think it’s the dreaded CV😳😳 Stonehedge is still on my bucket list, if I hadn’t missed my EZ Air flight for this cruise we could have joined you 😂 luckily I have a cruise booked out of Southampton next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 6, 2020 Author #299 Share Posted May 6, 2020 10 hours ago, arowe6 said: Forgot how much I enjoy your photos! 🙂 Thanks Andrew . We hope that you are well and planning your next cruise . We went on a Puffin Patrol yesterday which we will show after Windsor Castle . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted May 6, 2020 Author #300 Share Posted May 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: Look after that sore throat, don’t let anyone think it’s the dreaded CV😳😳 Stonehedge is still on my bucket list, if I hadn’t missed my EZ Air flight for this cruise we could have joined you 😂 luckily I have a cruise booked out of Southampton next year. Thanks will do . We think it just a sore throat for me and sinuses for Pat . We get it in the Spring with the cool and windy blowing the pollen around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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