Scratch That.

Two weeks away eh, what have you done without me? Well, I’ve been on holiday for 2weeks. I went on a cruise to the Eastern Med. Sailed on the ship Arcadia. [As there are so many images, I've had to break this into 8 posts]

Had three sea days to begin with. First was spent exploring the ship and unpacking. Had really bad wind force the second day. Sunday 6th I spent pretty much all day sleeping because I felt sea sick. My parents attended a lecture with my younger sister given by Diane Simpson. It was on handwriting. Got kind of annoyed I missed it as I’ve always been interested in that sort of stuff. I was only out of my room for about3hours in total that day because I felt so bad. My parents did buy me these sea band things which are effective using acupuncture techniques. They helped a little. Still felt crap!

The next sea day I did attend a lecture given by Diane. It was very interesting, but unfortunately I cannot remember what on! I can only remember 8 out of 9, and not necessarily in the right order. I do know it made me want to attend another lecture.

Fourth day we visited Malaga, Spain. Were only there for about four hours. Did some sight seeing of a Cathedral etc. Also walked through the main shopping street. Was starving around 3 or so, decided by my parents we would eat a little before we had to be back on the ship. I wolfed it down! Some nice pictures:

Had a couple of sea days next. Only really remember the lectures from the sea days. I will most likely have a separate blog on Diane Simpson. Retelling what I remember, so much information it’s hard to recall all of it. Went swimming on the Thursday, One of only two times I went swimming! I used to be such a water baby, too.

Next part was Katakalon, Greece. This was to see Olympia. Ruins aren’t necessarily that interesting, but they sure have a high historic interest value. Quite nice to photography too. The cicadas are so loud! Arrived at 8:30am, had left at 10:30am after seeing both the ruins and the museum. We then saw a Greek Theatre traditional stylee. And went to our guides local town for a drink.

On Saturday 12th July, I had my first ever visit to Croatia. This was in the way of the old town of Korcula. It was very pretty Walked around seeing various churches, and a Cathedral. Had lunch on land. This was also where I made my first purchase. Very unique cross with bits of amber in it.

Next was beautiful Venice! A very picturesque city. Got some lovely shots sailing in. Once we docked we got a boat. Which is like a train really, just on water. Anyone can use it and it stops a lot on the way. We got off at St Marks Square. Didn’t go into St Marks being a Sunday ‘n’ all. Once we sat down a Florians, a very expensive cafe, the heavens opened! It got rid of the humidity. Made the sky nice for some photographs too. Walked back through side streets and back streets. Having an ice cream and admiring the city. Bit of shopping thrown in too. Were sitting down for a drink when the sky turned again, started pouring walking back to the bus which would take us to the ship. It hailed just after we sat on the bus! Good timing!

A place I’ve long wanted to visit for reasons even unknown to me is Dubrovnik. For those of you who don’t know this is located in Croatia. We visited the old town, saw a Cathedral and church. We walked the city walls of the old town. My oh my, they are high! The amount of walking also caused my legs to shake when going down steps. Need to get fit, possibly? Had some beautiful views from up there though.

On 15th July we visited Corfu town, in, wait for it, Corfu. We went to a museum. Saw the obligatory Cathedral and a church. Did some shopping. Bought a tshirt which says “Allergic to stupid people”. Fitting I though. Also bought a hairclip. Tis quite pretty.

Another sea day next! Usual lecture by the wonderful Diane Simpson. Was also the second time I went swimming. Really didn’t do much else that day. On the Thursday we had a lecture even though it was a port day. Didn’t dock until 1pm. This lecture I definitely won’t forget. The subject was Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper. Due for release in 2011 apparently. Diane Simpson was bough in when the police started receiving letters. She does analyse handwriting after all.

In Palma, Mallorca, we saw the Cathedral and went around the palace. Did some walking around back streets. Went to a ham and cheese store. Had a nice relaxing dinner of Tapas.

Then we had three sea days to finish the holiday. Nothing remotely exciting happened. Just a lecture on the Sunday, and a chocolate afternoon! Other than that we were preparing to go home.

Overall it was not a bad holiday. Spent way too much time with the family for my liking! lol. And to finish, some pretty sky/water pictures.

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