Scuba Fun In Tortola

On Tuesday the QM2 visited the British Virgin Island Tortola docking in the capital city Road Town. Dan went on an afternoon tour of the mountainous island while Jim completed two exciting scuba dives on the famous RMS Rhone, a large steamship that sunk in 1867 during a hurricane.

Visiting Sunny St. Maarten

On Monday 12/26 the QM2 docked in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. The weather was beautiful, sunny and in the 80s with a nice island breeze. Jim spent the morning snorkeling and airplane watching at Maho Bay Beach, where aircraft take off and land just over the heads of those on the beach. Dan worked on a watercolor painting in the morning. In the afternoon we walked through the town with our friend Franklin from Baltimore. Philipsburg is a shopper's delight but we did not find any bargains in the jewelery stores we visited. Today we'll be in Tortola, one of the British Virgin Islands, where Jim is scheduled to go scuba diving while Dan will be touring the island.

The QM2 Has Reached St. Maarten

We have arrived on schedule.

QM2 Christmas Day Festivities

December 25 on board the QM2 was great fun. Dan organized a private special lunch with our friends, we sang carols with the ship's officers, we enjoyed the balmy weather and ended the day with a special formal holiday dinner followed by various entertainments including big band dancing.

Life On Board The QM II, Cunard Style

We're enjoying three full days at sea on our way to the Caribbean. Mornings feature a nice sit down breakfast followed perhaps by a visit to the stunning ship's library or the well equipped health club and/or a brisk one hour outdoor walk around the ship on deck seven. An afternoon highlight is Tea Time. This event features a live orchestra and ballroom dancing in The Queen's Room." Saturday evening we enjoyed our usual cocktail hour after which we met the Captain and enjoyed dinner during the first of four formal attire evenings on this cruise. The last photos includes our new friends Ian and Gerald of NYC.

Queen Mary II Sunrise Near Bermuda

Cocktails With Friends Aboard The QM2

First Day Of Our Holiday Cruise On The QM2

We were awakened early this morning when the captain of the ship announced that there was a missing person. We spent the entire day circling the ocean in conjunction with the coast guard looking for a 74 year old woman. The search was finally called off at sunset but she was not found. In spite of this sad emergency we enjoyed life on board this beautiful ship. We had a special lunch with friends, used the health club, and enjoyed an hour long walk around the ship. We are now headed to our first port once again. We are scheduled to arrive in St. Maarten on December 26.

Trump Antidote: Immerse Yourself In Holiday Cheer

We had a fun time in New York City yesterday during our annual trip to the city for the holidays. I particyularly admired the 5th Avenue display windows at Cartier and Tiffanys.