The Crossing
Several years ago after I retired we decided to take the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton in the UK. One of the first thing we were instructed by the snooty sales agent was that we were on a crossing not a cruise. Lol Apparently cruises are very low brow and crossing well…are not
This time we definitely chose a cruise. While the first time was fun and indeed it did make us feel like extras on Downton Abbey abbey we wanted to have fun. We didn’t want to wear a tux to dinnner or be told when to eat and when to drink.
So today we will set sail on NCL ship The Gem.
The trip starts in NYC and then heads east for 5 nights until we hit the Azores . Brief stop there then on to Lisbon , Cadiz , Sevilla , Malaga , Barcelona, Piza and finally Rome.
Then we will hang out in Italy for awhile. Head to Norway, Ireland,UK and finally I’ll spend a few weeks with my sister in Cyprus
It’s a cruise ..not a crossing.
Wandering Jim 
I love knowing the difference! Do you make all the plans and connections on a long trip like this? Sounds dreamy💕
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I do. I’m a planner
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A friend and I did a “crossing” on the QM2 the year after she was commissioned. It was wonderful, but your “cruise” sounds much more interesting—especially since you’re in the Haven. Have a wonderful time.
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I actually said to John today wouldn’t Paula be a blast on this ship. When are we going to see you ?
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Awaiting your updates.
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Having some internet issues on the ship. Hope to resolve in next day. Thanks so much for reading
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