October 20, 2024

GIBRALTAR, THE ROCK, Back in the UK!


Was so nice to be in a familiar port, that speaks English, on a Sunday so I could attend mass with locals. I did a brisk 25 minute walk to The Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned. The noon mass was crowded with lots of young families. Nice to see and they had a social with tea and cookies after in the square. Most of the shops are closed on Sunday but many cafes were open and the pharmacy and duty free shop at the port. This is one of cheapest places to buy liquor and perfume in the Mediterranean. They started the pre port talk program last night before dinner and it was great to get the info in lieu of researching on our own. We have all been requesting this and we are getting close to 200 residents on board - new ones arrive daily - so much needed.


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    Youngest alter server, only 4 or 5 !

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Family Fun

By Pat Patrick • March 24, 2026
Today was such a special day, because I got to spend it with a great family I have come to adore! Stacy the ship's spa manager and I became good friends, from our first meeting! We have had so many laughs and long chats over my numerous appointments, I love my spa time! I've been lucky enough to meet her sweet sister Sharon and her boys Dylan and Ryan , when they visited the ship last November and today I got to meet Linley , Sharon's hubby and their Dad, Roland , who is visiting from Mauritius . We got together at their home in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne, for a special feast to celebrate Linley's Birthday and this mini family reunion, since we were in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA @ NIGHT

By Pat Patrick • March 23, 2026
Melbourne is great, I'm so glad we got more time here. Bosco planned a fun night of exploring for us! We took the tram into the CBD, and got off at the Yarra River Promenade , just as the sun was setting.

ST. PATTY'S DAY - HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA

By Pat Patrick • March 19, 2026
Happy St. Patty's Day All!