Category: Amazon, Caribbean and Azores

After a rather feverish night, I woke up with a very sore throat, and the prospect of two more classes. I’ve been Norman-Collier-ing all day, my voice remaining on the side of slightly squeaky; I got through it though, with lots of tea and water.   As the day wore on, my voice has diminished, to the point where I’m...

Today, we arrived in Madeira. Most importantly, though, Tracey arrived right on time, without any hitches whatsoever. A 6am flight from London Heathrow brought her to Madeira’s International Airport at roughly 10:30am. She was on board the Marco Polo by 11am.   It’s only been a short stay in Funchal; we left port at 2pm, heading for Mindelo, in the...

I really hadn’t planned to stay up late, but peer pressure got the better of me (m’lud). Last night’s late-night cabaret, in Scotts Bar, came highly recommended, and I have to say I’m glad I stayed awake for it.   Titled ‘Trash The Seventies’, Gareth (Cruise Director), Amy (Assistant Cruise Director), Richard (UK Guest Act) and Andi (Performance Host) all...

Today, we arrived in Lisbon. I was assigned tour escort duty, which meant setting the alarm and being up early enough to grab some breakfast before heading ashore.   Once breakfasted, and shoreside, I joined the small number of escorts awaiting further instructions. We’d all picked up a CMV rucksack, containing First Aid Kit and a clipboard, and dutifully done...

As predicted, today hasn’t been so very different from yesterday. Groups C and D got their first crack at the whip, so it felt like a whole day of firsts again. Needless to say, it went relatively smoothly; not quite as manic as yesterday, and certainly more organised.   They’ve adjusted some of the meal timings in Marco’s Bistro, which...