One of the important things about shipboard life is preventing sickness. All around the ship there are pump-action jars of antimicrobial hand gel and we are expected to use it as often as possible. Each of the internet stations has a jar and its a good idea to use it before and after using the communal keyboards. All the dining rooms have them too, either at the door or beside plates and cutlery. Having been vigilant I still managed to get the flu in the last couple of days. My voice leaps from Greta Garbo to Mickey Mouse in a single sentence and I was in no shape to go ashore in France - a good thing I've been to Paris many times before.
We sailed from Le Havre to Southampton overnight and I was up at 5am to get ready for disembarkation. I felt sad to be leaving this magnificent ship and the new friends I've made. Fortunately Leonna had arranged a week in London so I hung out with her for a couple more days to help her get accustomed to the Underground, participate in my pilgrimmage to Harrods, and also to see the crown jewels at the Tower of London (my 3rd time - I never get tired of looking at them).
Last night we went to see "Billy Elliot", the new stage show scored by Elton John. I can see why it is getting rave reviews here. Some of the scenes leave you gob-smacked, especially one with the riot squad (pictured)and also a dream sequence in which Billy dances until he flies. At the end I couldn't believe how on earth they managed to find a kid so talented to play the lead role. He was awesome, dancing and singing his little heart out and throwing in some gymnastic tumbles also. I wonder how much longer he can keep the part though as a couple of times it sounded like his voice was about to break.I'm sitting in Heathrow as I type this, and expect to start boarding in a few minutes. So I need to go powder my nose and stuff. When I get back to Dubai I'll add photographs of the things I've seen and done in the last couple of weeks.
Tootles.
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