It’s a Wrap!

The number of activities and places to go on the QM2 is staggering.  Each evening we would get a copy of the Daily Program which highlighted what was happening the next day.  Additionally, there was a theme during the cruise – Film Festival at Sea in partnership with BFI (British Film Institute).  There were lots of activities in support of this special event including workshops, special screenings, discussions and lots more.  Additionally, there were classic movies on the stateroom television, so lots of movie entertainment available.  

Of course, there were lounges to relax, various board games set up, entertainment (piano in the bar lounge, nightly shows in the main show room) and lots of other activities to keep you busy.  If you ever got hungry, there were 5 different restaurants and food and beverage in 6 different lounge areas. We took advantage of the excellent Spa services for a manicure and pedicure. Shopping?  Did I mention there were a number of high-end shops on the ship?  And, of course, a casino.  Fortunately, we weren’t into shopping or losing our money so we didn’t spend a lot of time in those areas. 

Janeen had an opportunity to get to know the Medical Clinic staff – and they were all wonderful and very caring group of people.  Much thanks for all of their care and attention during her visit.

On the whole, it was a very relaxed crossing the seas were relatively gentle: there were a couple of nights of rock and roll but even that wasn’t significant really.  Would I do it again?  Absolutely!  It was a very relaxing way to come across the Atlantic.

Once we arrived in NYC on QM2, we took a train from Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Williamsburg.  A train ride of 7 hours and multiple stops, but we didn’t have to change at any point which was wonderful.

As mentioned in the previous blog, we had been in Europe for the better part of almost 6 months.  During that time, we visited 14 countries (France, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Belgium and the United Kingdom).  During this time, we took 13 different flights, travelled on planes, ships, river boats, buses, cars and trains and covered a lot of miles as a result.

In looking back, over the last year, in addition to the 14 countries visited on this time in Europe we also visited 7 countries last year (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, The Caribbean, Saint Vincent, Barbados and Antigua) when we were in South America!  It seems we like to travel as we have been away from our home in Williamsburg over 60% over the last 12 months.  What does the future hold you might ask?  Well, we have a trip on Oceania from Boston to Montreal and going to Los Angeles after this cruise in October, a Jazz Cruise in the Caribbeanin in January and a round trip cruise from Los Angeles to Australia planned for Mid-March to the first part of April next year.  There is always the possibility of additional travel opportunities for sure.  

Stay tuned, leave a comment, let us know what your travel plans are maybe we can connect somewhere in the wonderful world.