tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79568981334510385382024-03-05T17:26:28.288-08:00Louis CruisesThis blog is basically a summary of our holiday on board the cruise ship Orient Queen operated by Louis cruises. We went on a 10 day cruise and as this was our first we did not know what to expect. In conclusion we enjoyed the holiday and would certainly cruise again.Portuguese Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15820022210271814215noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956898133451038538.post-47220729313117795692010-11-02T15:33:00.000-07:002010-11-14T09:15:51.785-08:00Marseille FranceThis was the starting point of our holiday, which we had to start 3 days early because the French went on strike and our original flight was cancelled.<br />
Our hotel was in Vieux Port the marina area which is a good base to see most points on interest on foot. There are a lot of good restaurants in the area which line the marina and in the various backstreets close by. Most restaurants do an all inclusive meal for a special price. This includes a starter, main course, sweet and coffee for an inclusive price of between 15 and 18 euros.<br />
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This a friendly city but full of many undesirable people so keep your wits about you. We did until the last day when we paid the penalty and was robbed by 2 snatch and run thiefs who ran faster than me and in different directions.<br />
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On the final day we took a taxi to the port which took about twenty minutes and cost €25. Here we were efficiently boarded onto the ship the Orient Queen.<br />
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</tbody></table>Portuguese Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15820022210271814215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956898133451038538.post-63689594883723754172010-11-01T16:55:00.000-07:002010-11-14T09:07:46.556-08:00Orient Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>She is quite small by modern standards but has all the basics. It was built 50 years ago, has the capacity to carry 882 passengers and 350 crew. There are 2 restaurants, 4 bars, a duty free shop, casino and show lounge. A couple of pools and a gymnasium are also aboard.<br />
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</tbody></table> We were in a junior suite which consisted of a double bed, sofa, arm chair and table. It also had a bathroom with bath and shower. It was very spacious but could have benefitted from more storage space and somewhere to put stuff in the bathroom. The 2 guys looking after our room were very efficient and did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible.<br />
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The food was of high quality, hot and always varied. My wife is vegetarian and always found something of interest. Tea and coffee was included at all meal times. A table was allocated to us at the beginning of the cruise and the group we were placed with were very nice and friendly.<br />
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It's nice to stroll around the shops and take in the local sights. Also as we had been on board for 30 hours or so, it was nice just to go for a stroll.<br />
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Back on board and off to the next destination.........<br />
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As you become nearer the town, the buildings become more dense and ornate churches cling to the hillsides. Then you swing into the bay which is a beautiful site, with the fortified walls running up, across and back down the mountain as a back drop, absolutely stunning. For the fitter people you can walk along the fortification.<br />
At the base is a medieval city which is entered through one of three gates. Inside is a maze of buildings. squares, palaces, cathederal, clock tower and fountain. Cafe's are in abundance as well as various other shops.<br />
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We left under the cover of darkness, the fortification was lit up in a large arc and the bay was lined in lights.<br />
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You can see why unesco list Kotor as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.<br />
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In the square we entered the Doges Palace, St Marks Basilica, St Marks clock tower and the Procuratie Vecchi.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <i>Porta Magna</i> at the Venetian Arsenal.</td></tr>
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From here we wandered off down narrow streets over little bridges and came upon various other treasures such as the bridge of Sighs and Rialto bridge.<br />
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We made our way back to the port and on departure the ship was towed by tug down the grand canal past most of the areas we had visited during the day which is another great photographic opportunity.<br />
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We walked over the drawbridge and through the main archway known as the Pile Gate, as you walk don the pedestrian promenade you are met with the view of the clock tower at the end of the city. The main arteries house several interesting buildings and monuments such as the Onofrio Fountain, Fransiscan Monastery housing the pharmacy, Sponza Palace, St. Blazes church and Rectors Palace.<br />
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</tbody></table> We spent about an hour and a half wandering around but noticed that entrance to just about everywhere was chargeable, they are certainly trying to capalatize on the tourists.There are lots of cafes and restaurants available within the walls or the Atlas Club Nautika just outside that has views over the water and the gate entrance.<br />
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It is apparent that rebuilding works are still carrying on after the war in 1991 but a fantastic job has been completed so far on many of the buildings.<br />
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We passed by the new fortress perched high on top of the hill and entered the town through the arch of St. George. <br />
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</tbody></table>This leads on to the esplanade which is lined with coffee bars and restaurants. At the northern end is the palace of St.Michael and St. George which houses the colection of Asian porcelains and bronzes along with mosaics and icons. To the east side is the staue of count Schulenberg and then over the canal into the old fortress which now houses the Ionian University.<br />
There are a few other interesting buildings but to be honest I think Corfu is better known for it's beaches rather than historical buildings.<br />
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From the harbor we climbed the Salita Melingunes and reached the Piazza Mazzini an area that houses the council building and church of Sant Antonio. At the south end of the square, steps lead up to the Acropolis, a castle which also houses the cathederal of San Bartolomeo.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Bartolomeo</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There is a silver statue of San Bartlomeo on the altar and also beautifully painted ceilings. Outside we roamed around the castle walls and photographed the whole of Lipari from the elevated position, showing the harbor far below and across the rooftops into the mountains in the distance.<br />
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We meandered back down through the Venetian type streets to the coffee bars below. Here we enjoyed a cappuccino and watched the world go by.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Peters Basilica</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After about an hour we went back to the bus for a guided tour of the city to see a host of monuments of which there are far too many to list here. We were then dropped off by the Trevi Fountain.<br />
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</tbody></table>We had free time and so wound our way passed the Spanish steps and along one of the best streets for shopping in Rome.The Via Dei Condotti is home to Italy's top designer stores such as Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and other notable names. With chocolate ice cream in hand we carried on towards Piazzo del Popolo where we collected the bus once more.<br />
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We travelled back to the ship and set sail for the last leg of our journey back to Marseille.Portuguese Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15820022210271814215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956898133451038538.post-39897107827017337762010-10-30T18:54:00.000-07:002010-11-15T15:18:59.258-08:00Return to MarseilleUp bright and early again off to breakfast and back to our cabin which we had to vacate by 9 a.m. After lounging around and chatting and an early lunch, the port of Marseille began to appear.<br />
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We passed dozens of ships anchored helplessly outside, waiting to come in and deliver their fuel to the refinery but because of the strike they had been waiting there for weeks. It was like passing through an eerie graveyard in the mist.<br />
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The disembarkation began which ran very smoothly and soon we arrived by taxi at our hotel.<br />
Everywhere was littered with rubbish because the refuse collectors were on strike. Riot police were in minibuses ready to diffuse any trouble.<br />
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</tbody></table>Marseille is not exactly a safe place to be at any time but now anything could happen. We would be glad to be on the plane back home.<br />
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Not exactly the end to our holiday we had anticipated.Portuguese Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15820022210271814215noreply@blogger.com1