A sea day, so spent some time catching up on the laundry and exploring the ship. Cathy and I enjoyed the afternoon sun and even had a swim (can't believe it was 15 degrees, felt much warmer than that). Not real impressed with the cocktail list on the Arcadia but settled for a Margherita (served in a plastic cup - what the?) - I had to ask for a re-do, eventually they served it as a frozen cocktail and I was happy. Formal night tonight so men not too happy about...

Up early this morning to get organised for our cruise. Raj picked us up at 10:30 and it took 2 hours to get to Southampton (no delays, thank goodness). Getting on the ship was a smooth process and only a small wait. Our cabins were ready and luggage there before us! Had some lunch before the muster and then we were off. Lots of ships going out at the same time. Not a very attractive port to leave from though. Deck party was out the back around the Aquarius pool a...

Breakfast was quiet this morning with over half of the group gone. Johnny took us to terminal 2 and we then followed Kassie on the shuttle bus to terminal 1. A bit of bother checking bags but eventually got in the right queue and got it done. Plane was chokkers but we had lots of legroom and even got a pastrami sandwich and a glass of coke. Arrived in London on time and only half an hour to get through passport control - amazing! Back to Clarendon Road, courtes...

On the tube to Camden Town. Explored the famous horse stable markets, then walked up Primrose Hill for great views of London before walking back through Regent's Park and along Regent's Canal. Was lucky enough to see a boat go through Camden Lock. A great day!

After an epic 30 hour journey we have finally got to London. Good old Heathrow welcomed us by keeping us in a holding pattern and then again on the tarmac waiting for a gate, followed by over an hour in the queue to get through passport control! They love a queue over here. Beautiful sunny day though. Here we are back in Colliers Wood - SW19.