Together In Eclectic Dreams

We don't always take a full day off before travelling but to do so has its advantages. It slows the paces, aids relaxation. Relaxing is something I don't do well. I usually approach an opportunity with some suspicion. Our forthcoming journey is a familiar one, an annual pilgrimage to late autumn sunshine in a convivial atmosphere. Today was a reminder of exactly why we go; not cold but so grey (for the most part). My photographs of HMS Albion at sea where almost monochrome before I processed them. My camera today captured the diversity of my photostream in just 3-4 hours. There was West Quay, police vehicles, urinals, pumpkins and then the Royal Navy at work before the government dismantles it.

We went to West Quay in a comfortable pre-Christmas lull to meet a friend with whom diaries have not matched in many months. It was very pleasant but kept us away a little longer than might otherwise have been the case from online check-in. To hold the boarding passes is a lift. We have the seats we want. With the ink drying on those we went into Lee for lunch and some last minute activities. Sea King activity had caught our eyes and turned out to be associated with an exercise in the Solent. There were two other ships involved but photography of even the one was a challenge.

There remained only packing and some restorative rest. This blog will guide you through our stay in Palm Springs (edited if necessary) and the Halloween party should be a highlight. If you can not comment here please do so on Facebook and if you can do neither then just enjoy my illustrated ramblings.