tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post204867859414551615..comments2010-04-04T19:25:46.978+01:00Discover P&amp;O Cruiseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889498552710045530noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-55115376084834377082010-01-29T21:52:17.132Z2010-01-29T21:52:17.132ZI am really enjoying these blogs James even with a slight tinge of sadness as I had to disembark in Barbados for personal reasons! It is nice to see some recognisable faces in your photos when I was on board the Arcadia last week and how I miss the opportunity. I will continue to plot your course -keep up the good work!<br /><br />RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-25792400700969408252010-01-25T21:27:51.116Z2010-01-25T21:27:51.116Zjames<br />Great blog and fantastic pictures, my son Wayne Hamilton McConnell is a jazz pianist on board the Arcadia it would be great for you to make contact as you both play.<br /><br />Sincerely<br /><br />Brian McConnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-71350838717395621232010-01-25T10:28:26.319Z2010-01-25T10:28:26.319ZHi James<br /><br />I have never written on a blog before, but i would just like to say how i&#39;m enjoying your reports. My mum &amp; dad are on board with you and they are having a wonderful time.<br />Thanks again for your wonderful blog.<br /><br />Regards to you all.<br /><br />Alley xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-91552553462215693452010-01-24T21:57:23.533Z2010-01-24T21:57:23.533ZHi James<br /><br />I&#39;ve sent DD some webcam grabs of you going through the Miraflores locks. I just about caught the back end of you going through the Gatun locks. Have got some webcam grabs of Oriana with you next to them but their not brilliant. Just about caught you in the Miraflores too - I was busy trying to finish off the holiday ironing (as well as this weeks ironing too). It takes me ages to get back to normality ;-o(<br /><br />Elaine (aurorabore)Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03609506306131956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-30177709723277416642010-01-24T21:05:41.084Z2010-01-24T21:05:41.084ZHi James<br /><br />It&#39;s Siobhan [Tom and Maureen Foy&#39;s daughter here]. Just to let you know that Maureen is in hospital [James Cook, Middlesbrough] for a pre-arranged heart operation. It has been tough for but the operation went well, she is out of intensive care and doing well day by day.<br /><br />Tom is staying with us in Darlington so that he can visit regularly. He sends his regards to you and the rest of staff and hopes you are well.<br /><br />All the best <br />Siobhan<br />petshivant@talktalk.com-----------http://www.blogger.com/profile/00246287561627152567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-67923992455142655092010-01-24T18:51:10.315Z2010-01-24T18:51:10.315ZHi James,<br /><br />Just read your reports and recall floating down the Panama Canal on board Oriana - it was so hot and humid my hair went curly and that is a difficult one as it is a straight as straight can be!!! <br />It was fantastic and one of my all time favorite experiences - one for the album and one never to be forgotten! I know there seemed to be only about 8 inches either side of Oriana - how on earth does Arcadia manage and what is the clearance either side?<br /><br />I was just enjoying a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my &#39;James&#39; when he rceived one of those phone calls - yes you know the sort, the one to tell him the car will arrive at 2030 and he is wisked away for more rehersals on the set of &#39;Spooks&#39; ah well, think I&#39;ll look for another cruise - must try and keep occupied.<br /><br />We hope the canal went well - looking forward to seeing your pictures especially those naughty donkeys(!) - hold on to your carrots!!<br /><br />Louise. xxLouise AKA `M`http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555656535434085532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-61106267063384499012010-01-24T17:07:11.605Z2010-01-24T17:07:11.605ZI have been looking at Arcadia all morning with the Oriana webcam, just great.Will look at your blog in the morning to see your pictures.Doing the the full Aurora world next year, cant wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-53498274093799804302010-01-24T16:03:12.739Z2010-01-24T16:03:12.739ZHi<br />Have been watching the web cam most of the morning - looks amazing. <br /><br />Do you know if we will be allowed to come on board to visit my parents when in Hong Kong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-19628982011810415892010-01-24T14:27:30.190Z2010-01-24T14:27:30.190ZLooks like I just got home in time to see you guys going through Gatun locks with Oriana!<br /><br />Off to webcam watch ;-)Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03609506306131956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-32365731396430813762010-01-24T11:59:09.605Z2010-01-24T11:59:09.605ZHi James<br /><br />Just viewed the Oriana webcam, it looks like it is overcast and a bit damp, still there are people on the deck.I must admit it is hard to tell for sure.<br />Just looked at your webcam and very similar, does not seem too much wind around, do you know how far she is ahead of you transiting the canal.<br /><br />Great reports as usual, as the night gets on i will check but unfortunately cant spend all night looking as i have work tomorrow.<br />Does it cost a lot for ships to transit, i am led to believe they charge in US$.<br /><br />Have a great transit.<br /><br />Regards Geoff Witts PerthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-77820087679910638742010-01-24T11:25:21.723Z2010-01-24T11:25:21.723ZOh I envy you the Canal Transit - and the wonderful feeling of excitement throughout the day.<br /><br />I have never seen as many crocodiles as I did that day - dozens and dozens of them most basking on the canal banks and just a few splashing into the water.<br /><br />Gosh you seem to have travelled a long way already in a short time. Before we know it it will be time for a big turnover in Sydney - and then us in HK.<br /><br />Keep &#39;em coming please - it&#39;s keeping me going throughout this dreary winter.<br /><br />GillGillDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-52063266397864806292010-01-24T11:19:44.900Z2010-01-24T11:19:44.900ZHi James<br /><br />Wow, no sooner was Aruba posted, I look again this morning (over breakfast) and there&#39;s a new post. Wow is the only word to describe Aruba. Never ever been to Aruba and it&#39;s now on my wish list. Natalie did say it was very windy when she phoned home to speak to me. It was a choice of staying on the phone or holding down her dress so she didn&#39;t show everyone her undergarments! She&#39;ll love me for telling you that now won&#39;t she James (Lol). ;-O) Needless to say our phone call finished. I&#39;m looking forward to seeing you go through the panama today. They have a panama webcam, but not sure what time I need to be watching here at home. Have you any idea. I bet it&#39;s around 2pm when I&#39;m out on an appointment ;-(<br /><br />Thanks to Nigel for the info on the Panama canal. Let&#39;s hope I get to watch you guys. Last year I got loads of webcam grabs of Oriana. Hope to do the same this time and if I do James I&#39;ll get some copies to you!!<br /><br />Elaine (aurorabore)Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03609506306131956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-64722061904629934402010-01-24T11:00:50.555Z2010-01-24T11:00:50.555ZExcellent report James, thank you very much.<br /><br />You might remember me - I worked onboard Arcadia as a cadet between February and May last year and what a privilege it was to serve on such a lovely ship... and now you&#39;re going around the world again! I&#39;m now studying back in Southampton until the summer, and very jealous of what I&#39;m missing out on!<br /><br />Hope everyone is keeping well. Pass on my regards to all onboard and do say hello to Vir for me.<br /><br />Keep up the good work!<br /><br />JamesJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060042290052240623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-76996032321391923692010-01-24T10:39:35.922Z2010-01-24T10:39:35.922ZFantastic!<br />Can&#39;t wait to watch the cams and Arcadia transit the Panama Canal, will have to stay up for most of the night but who cares, on the cams at the moment it is dark but you are quite clearly entering the entrance cause we can sea land and lights.Watched Oceana go through the last lock,a few days ago.We transitted the canal in 2008 on board Island Princess, was without a doubt one of the best days of my life, loved the crocadiles sitting on the edges and not too far away people were swimming, ouch. Mozzies were apparently the major spreaders of the death causing tropical diseases, mainly yellow fever. <br />I know it will be a great day for all you Arcadians!<br />Best Wishes and watch out for the mozzies and Crocs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-67854179140956901292010-01-24T08:48:26.631Z2010-01-24T08:48:26.631ZWow, what a privilege to be on this maiden Grand Voyage. Best of luck to you all!Travelayhttp://travelay.comnoreply@blogger.com