A few of the group met up at 7:00 in the Purple Jazz Lounge prior to giving the show a go last night. At the start of which we were introduced to all the key officers along with the Captain which seemed to take forever as our cruise director did it in every conceivable language known to mankind.
This was followed by a show called Coney Island and I came away wondering if I had been on some sort of hallucinogenic trip. I was totally mystified as to what it was all about as there wasn’t any sort of a story to follow. Very, very peculiar indeed.
Granted they have to accommodate multiple languages but I think someone who was totally deaf would have struggled to keep up with what was going on in front of us. Lots of singing and prancing around in coloured costumes with four carousel horses as props interspersed with some acrobatics which were actually very good. A lady going through a routine on a dangling hoop and four guys with a long pole which was used to propell one of them into the air while he somersaulted then landed back on it. That bit was impressive but the rest,well I have no idea what was supposed to be going on and try explaining the need for a bearded lady in amongst it all!!!
Dinner last night was in the main dining room and we all ate together, everyone being spread around on 5 or 6 tables in groups of 6 or 8. The food was OK but nothing to get too excited about, on a positive note our table mates were excellent company. Before we knew it the meal had finished and I was astounded to see the time was gone 11:30.
This morning we arrived at Le Harve shortly before 7:00 and were alongside by our allotted time of 8:00. Also in port with us is Aida Prima which is their newest ship and has the most unusual front end that resembles a battleship more than a cruise ship.
A quick plate of pastries in the Bora Bora Caffetteria with a couple of coffees and we were good to go. Our destination being Honfleur which is about a 20 minute drive by road over the Normandy Bridge. We shared a taxi with some fellow bloggers to reduce the price.
I have read plenty of Hornfleur and it didn’t disappoint, it really is a picturesque little place and we thoroughly enjoyed our 6 hours there.
First port of call was the visitor centre for a map and then it was just a case of plotting or route round to see the places that interested us.
We visited St. Leonard Church first then wandered round Vieux Bassin taking in the views before heading off to St. Catherine church which is the oldest wooden church in France with a separate bell tower.
We wandered up to the Boudin Museum but found it closed so then went in search of some lunch which consisted of Moules Marinières, fries and a beer.
To walk of lunch we walked out to the banks of the Seine for a view looking back of the Normandy Bridge. The Azamara Quest deciding to do a photo bomb!
At four we met up with our travel companions for the return journey back to the ship.
A memorable day for us and a place I can recommend visiting if you have never been before.
Last night onboard and it’s a themed evening which is white night. It will be interesting to see how many participate.
No disembarkation details yet so no idea what time we have to be off tomorrow……….