I'm All at Sea
Oh what a long day.
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to London today as we hopped on a Bus to take us over to Dover. I have never wanted to punch so many people in my life. Apparently some cultures don’t put priority on manners and so I almost ended up under a bus instead of on one. The drive to Dover took about 2 hours and was absolutely beautiful because we got to see the English countryside—flourishing green grass, old brick houses, and British sheep butts. We finally arrived at port and got a glimpse of our ship, which is HUGE. When I say a glimpse, I do mean a glimpse because we were immediately rushed inside and proceeded through security, where we got to stand in line for about an hour and a half. I didn’t mind the standing in line part, it was the old French couple making out that had BAD b.o., the pack of 50 year-olds trying to be like their 15 year-old daughters, the never ending group of Chinese tourists surrounding us on either side (which included a guy that we like to refer to as “Rodney Asianfield” cause he looked like Rodney Dangerfield), and all the while the rich, plastic, overly tan snobs passed by because they were “VIP”.
Finally through security and onto the boat!! It is crazy on this cruise ship. I’m not exaggerating when I say it is literally like Vegas on water—bright lights, big city, people catering to your every need—it’s awesome. Not so much awesome is the mile trek to our room, which is located on the bottom floor, in the very last room in the corner of ship. Which is actually not as bad as it sounds. We have a very nice room with a gorgeous view. After settling in and meeting our Thomas, our room attendant, we had to trek to the main floor for a fire drill, and then we were off to sea. Our last view as we sailed out off port and said goodbye to England? The beautiful White Cliffs of Dover.
Our first night on the ship and we decided to venture out and eat as much as food as possible since its all free anyway. First we hit up the buffet bar and wet our appetite. Two hours later we headed to dinner and had a nice steak meal. We also got to meet our “table mates” that have our exact same taste but complete opposite personality—i.e. not fun.
Anyway, on to trip to hot tub for a few minutes of relaxation and then off to bed to get ready for Paris tomorrow!!
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to London today as we hopped on a Bus to take us over to Dover. I have never wanted to punch so many people in my life. Apparently some cultures don’t put priority on manners and so I almost ended up under a bus instead of on one. The drive to Dover took about 2 hours and was absolutely beautiful because we got to see the English countryside—flourishing green grass, old brick houses, and British sheep butts. We finally arrived at port and got a glimpse of our ship, which is HUGE. When I say a glimpse, I do mean a glimpse because we were immediately rushed inside and proceeded through security, where we got to stand in line for about an hour and a half. I didn’t mind the standing in line part, it was the old French couple making out that had BAD b.o., the pack of 50 year-olds trying to be like their 15 year-old daughters, the never ending group of Chinese tourists surrounding us on either side (which included a guy that we like to refer to as “Rodney Asianfield” cause he looked like Rodney Dangerfield), and all the while the rich, plastic, overly tan snobs passed by because they were “VIP”.
Finally through security and onto the boat!! It is crazy on this cruise ship. I’m not exaggerating when I say it is literally like Vegas on water—bright lights, big city, people catering to your every need—it’s awesome. Not so much awesome is the mile trek to our room, which is located on the bottom floor, in the very last room in the corner of ship. Which is actually not as bad as it sounds. We have a very nice room with a gorgeous view. After settling in and meeting our Thomas, our room attendant, we had to trek to the main floor for a fire drill, and then we were off to sea. Our last view as we sailed out off port and said goodbye to England? The beautiful White Cliffs of Dover.
Our first night on the ship and we decided to venture out and eat as much as food as possible since its all free anyway. First we hit up the buffet bar and wet our appetite. Two hours later we headed to dinner and had a nice steak meal. We also got to meet our “table mates” that have our exact same taste but complete opposite personality—i.e. not fun.
Anyway, on to trip to hot tub for a few minutes of relaxation and then off to bed to get ready for Paris tomorrow!!
Until then, more pics...
This is the lobby of the cruise ship looking down from one of the upper floors...
Peff getting ready for the fire drill...
We weren't allowed to put the life vests on until he said so, and the crew would get angry when you tried to put it on early. I like to live on the edge...
Jeff just might have passed gas by the look on that face...
We actually tried to kiss in this picture, but couldn't reach each other's lips because the vests are much like the Holy Spirit...save room...
The beautiful White Cliffs of Dover as we sailed out...
British Ducks!!!
This is the lobby of the cruise ship looking down from one of the upper floors...
Peff getting ready for the fire drill...
We weren't allowed to put the life vests on until he said so, and the crew would get angry when you tried to put it on early. I like to live on the edge...
Jeff just might have passed gas by the look on that face...
We actually tried to kiss in this picture, but couldn't reach each other's lips because the vests are much like the Holy Spirit...save room...
The beautiful White Cliffs of Dover as we sailed out...
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