We checked into the London (Tillbury) Terminal.
London Terminal
Pork medallion dinner in the Grand Dining Room on the Oceania Insignia.
Most of us have a veranda stateroom with balcony.
We enjoyed breakfast on the first day at sea. There is the Waves Grill for early breakfast and the Terrace Cafe for the buffet breakfast.
Waves Grill
We ported in Bruges, Belgium today. The city is about 10 miles from the North Sea and was rich in the 13th, 14th and 15th century due to trade.
Bruges is oval shaped and ringed by canals. Today, it is a major transport point for European cars to the world. Here are tour members enjoying a canal cruise through Bruges.
Bargebrug Bridge in Bruges.
Beguine's House in Bruges. This historic site was once home to the Beguines, pious laywomen who lived celibate lives.
13th and 14th century buildings and cobblestone streets in Bruges.
Step gable architecture in Bruges.
Convent on the left fronting Swans Park.
We ported.at Honfluer, France and did an excursion to Rouen, known for the Notre Dame Cathedral and Joan of Arc burning at the stakes.
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen, France.
The Joan of Arc stature in Rouen, France.
We toured Dublin, Ireland on a cold and windy day. Dublin is the home of the Guinness Beer Factory which is huge and a major employer and economic influence.
Visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral, with it's Neo-Gothic architecture and thousands of stained glass windows.
Inside the cathedral.
Military flags in the cathedral.
We ported in Belfast, the major city in Northern Ireland. We took an excursion to the Northernmost part of the country to the Giant Causeway. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site but it looks like a Hawaiian rocky seashore.So beautiful!
Giant Causeway
We saw the Dunluce Castle which served a a location inspiration for the Games of Thrones TV series.
Portaneevy Point in Northern Ireland.
There are more sheep than people!
We entered our final port in Europe, the Killibegs Harbor, Ireland. It is a beautiful natural harbor compared to the industrial ports in earlier locations.
We went to the towering Cliffs of Sliabh Liag (pronounced slieve league) and it is one of the highest cliffs in Europe.
Annette and Dean at the cliffs.
Donegal, Ireland. Purple heather plant foliage.
Wr have been at sea for 3 days crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Some of us are spending our time playing Mah Jong or Hanafuda cards. Some are playing in the casino. Here is the salmon tournedos dish.
We are enjoying the relaxing time eating, watching movies or reading and sleeping. The food is outstanding and the table service excellent. Here is one of the many desserts!
Salmon
Apple tart
Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahimahi
Lemon meringue tart
Terrace Cafe breakfast fruits
Terrace Cafe breakfast croissants and muffins
Pork Belly
Petits de Quintet
We ported in Saint Pierre, a territory of France, but off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Oceania Insignia at Port St. Pierre, Canada
St. Pierre Government District. The population is about 6,600 people and the main industry is fishing.
We were fortunate to meet the Prefect while on a foot tour and he invited us into his residence. The Prefect is the island mayor or governor.
Inside the Prefect's residence
Sunrise in Portland, Maine.
Arrived in Portland, Maine and the USA, ported, and went through immigration and customs.
Here is the Spring Point Ledge Light, in Portland, Maine.
Our last port in Newport, Rhode Island, before our cruise end tomorrow.
Newport Bridge and Rose Island. The weather is turned for the better, sunny and moderately warm.
Newport Harbor, Rhode Island
Final stop, New York Harbor. After disembarking, we will transfer to Newark Airport for the Alaska Airlines trek to Honolulu via Seattle, arriving about midnight tonight.
Manhattan skyline with the World Trade Center in the clouds.