Greetings from Tortola!
The British Virgin Islands are a delight to discover. Largest of the group, Tortola is one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean. You can enjoy fabulous views over the outlying islands from the top on Ridge Road. Cane Garden Bay Beach is very popular or visit the infamous Pusser's Landing. Lots of people visit Virgin Gorda to witness the spectacular beaches and boulders or simply to chill out on a quiet private island for the day. The motor lunch crossing to VG takes 40 minutes. VG was named the 'Fat Virgin' by Columbus in 1493. ( lovely to have a date that goes back before 1837 when P&O Cruises began!)
The temperature was 81 degrees. After a walk ashore I took a break on my sun lounger. It was heaven to feel the warmth of the sun with a cooling breeze on the open decks - perfect for an afternoon break! I felt refreshed from my Christmas rush!
After we sailed our Food and Beverage Department laid on a Caribbean BBQ Dinner by the Neptune's pool and we dined under the stars with the steel band playing.
Next port St Kitts.
Not far to walk to get the Tour buses!
P&O Cruises - with you all the way - wherever you wish to travel in the world.
There is a tradition of ships painting their names on the dockside - as you can see Oriana was here!
Victoria also - my first ship when she was sailing as Sea Princess in 1983.
The town centre not far from Arcadia's ropes and bow.
A friendly wave goes a long way in good will. Excited passengers leave for their Island Tour.
Very colourful tour buses - all air conditioned as you can see!!!!!!!
Pictured here with Brian Williams who was the Baggage Master on the Canberra! Brain and I have sailed together on Canberra in the early 1990's. Also in the picture is Diane Ronchetti.
Arcadia's Steel Band played for the evening BBQ on deck.
Alex Jamison and his wife Caroline enjoying dinner under the stars! Alex is a retired Staff Electrical Technical Officer with P&O Cruises. We have sailed together in the past on both P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises Ship. Small world.............
Gegee and Sydney adding their sparkling smiles to the evening.
Executive Chef Andy and his team flash up the BBQ. Obviously all the other Restaurants on the ship are fully operational, this is just something more casual for people who want to have a casual night on deck in the Caribbean.
Dan the Man! This is Dan our Financial Controller who is a great assistance to me with my blog duties.
Mo our Tours Manager with her team, Carole, Martin and Sophie do a final check to see that all is in order for the next day dispatch in St Kitts. Carol will be doing a feature on this blog soon, sharing her Caribbean experiences with us all.
Bye for now..!James.
I can live for two months on one good compliment.
Mark Twain
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4 comments:
Were having a great time here aren't we James on the good ship Arcadia sailing the 7 seas! Well today has been a good shopping day ;-o) I don't think I have mentioned this before, but my OH has for the past few months been planning - rather difficultly may I add as I do all financial paperwork - has with the help of our daughter been planning a renewal of wedding vows for the 6th January. We will have been married 30 years on the 9th Feb and what a great way to do it. So we have that to look forward to.
Had a great day yesterday in St Kitts where Mr B just couldn't tear himself away from the bar in the centre of the shopping area which was showing Liverpool live on TV. So there was at the end of the gangplank waiting for him to return back to the ship so that we didn't go without him - he got back by the skin of his teeth - well he had 5 minutes to spare and was threatened with divorce if he didn't leave the bar by a certain time. Unfortunately whilst walking back Liverpool scored, so he missed the goal anyway ;-o)!!
St Lucia today - disasterous day at Rodney bay - far too many people on the beach - there were 4 ships in and we were late getting to the beach! But never mind the shopping made up for the disappointment ;-o)
Anyway, got a long day tour tomorrow, so would like to wish all the bloggers and James (although I'm sure I will bump in to him at some point in the evening) a happy new year and will speak to you all again in 2010!
TTFN
Elaine (aurorabore) posting as anonymous as I can't remember my googlemail login details ;-o)
PS should have said sailing the caribbean sea, not the 7 seas. I blame the strawberry daquiri I had before coming online ;-)
Elaine (aurorabore)
Happy New Year to all on Arcadia...I have managed to sail on her in 2007, 2008 and 2009.....so hopefully see you in 2010!
Keep up the good work James, your blogs are warming us up here at home as its still freezing. Love the quote at the end of this one, at that rate you should live to over 100 ha ha...
Cheers
M.
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