We arrived at Barcelona to another beautiful day. We berthed at the World Trade Centre
behind what we thought was a small cruise ship but according to the Captain is one
of Roman Abramovich’s yachts - only 20m shorter than Adonia! As
we have both been here many times before, we decided to catch the HoHo bus from
the cruise terminal this morning, although Caryll swapped routes halfway through.
It took me right round the main city and up the centre, past the Olympic
stadium, Spanish Village, station, cable car station etc and back past the
Jewish cemetery with great views over the cruise berths. You couldn’t see
Adonia but Oceania’s Mariner was in this morning, soon joined by Pullmantur’s
Sovereign, Costa Pacifica and Costa Atlantica.
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| As I said - not a good view! |
It was very hot out and the pool was getting well used. The only teak
decking is aft of the Conservatory. The rest is astroturf or composite, which
is unbearable to walk on in bare feet in the heat. I asked about the Red Ensign
we have been flying as there is a shield on it and was told it is the Bermudan
Red Ensign. Since the whole fleet is registered in Bermuda I am not sure why the
other ships fly the “normal” UK ensign. As I returned to the ship a yacht race,
or rather several races, were taking place right next to us in the inner basin
so I had a grandstand view over lunch on deck. We are due to sail at about 5.30
– they list the back on board time and sailing time as the same on Adonia!
Hopefully we will pass the other four ships as we leave, although there is a
long mole between them and us so the photos won’t be good!
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