Wednesday, January 12, 2011

0 to 25C in 6 days!

We have seen a steady improvement in the weather since we left Southampton - including a substantial increase in the temperature. It is hard to believe that a mere six days ago, we were nearly freezing on the
Promenade Deck - but now we are in T-shirts and shorts! Yesterday, for the first time on this cruise, the Brits have emerged out into the sun - laying back on the sundecks. The Aussies however continue to do what Aussies do - sit in the shade!  Because of our inability to reach the Azores, we will have been at sea for seven days by the time we reach Barbados tomorrow - but it is surprising how the time flies onboard. There is as much or as little to do as you please - but longer cruises allow onboard friendships to build. This is even more so for us - as there are passengers onboard who we have known now for over two months, and we are enjoying their company. The "Happy Hours" we had on Oriana have gone by the wayside (as there are none on this ship) - but other aspects of the ship make up for this. The Rising Sun pub has much more "atmosphere" than the Lords Tavern on Oriana, so we are gravitating to that for afternoon/evening drinks - and as I said in another post, the Belvedere Buffet has also much more "ambiance" (especially at night) than the Conservatory on Oriana, so we are using it more at night. Last night was "Curry night" in the Buffet - so a group of us attended that. The food was great - absolutely genuine - and definitely wasn't for sissies. They played Indian music all night and the staff dressed in Traditional costume. I am starting to like this ship - after a slow start. It's just a shame about the outside Promenade Deck - Oriana wins that competition hands down!

You can view a Youtube video about our first week on Arcadia here

2 comments:

  1. What is the entertainment like on the Arcadia Barry?

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  2. Glad you are getting to like my favourite P&O ship....justover 5 weeks til we join her in HK...

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