HeinBloed's blog from OCEAN PRINCESS - 1 week Western Med Sea in October 2010

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The OCEAN PRINCESS-Blog begins.

 

Who is only interested to see the pictures from the ship:

 

http://public.fotki.com/HeinBloed/ocean-princess/

 

Who likes to follow us on the first steps onboard.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-12-in-civitavecchia.html

 

All others I would like to invite to join our pre-cruise in Rome and Fiumicino as well:

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/09/vorfreude-bei-princess-anticipation.html (Oldest post - from here you can jump to newer posts)

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0a1-in-fiumicino-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0a2-in-fiumicino-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0a3-in-fiumicino-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0a4-in-fiumicino-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0b1-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0b2-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0b3-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0b4-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0b5-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0c1-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0c2-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0c3-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0c4-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-0c5-in-romrome-pre-cruise.html

 

The chapters 1.3 until 8.2 plus review are not translated yet. The English translation is in progress. I will notify you as soon as further chapters are translated.

 

Have fun.

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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Let's continue on board of OCEAN PRINCESS in Civitavecchia.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-13-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-14-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-15-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-16-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-17-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-18-in-civitavecchia.html

 

 

 

but also many pictures for shipspotters.

 

 

 

 

The translation for chapters 2.1 until 8.2 are under progress. As soon as further chapters are translated I will announce it.

 

Have fun to read.

 

HeinBloed

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Ciao!!! On OCEAN PRINCESS in Sorrento

 

 

... but this was SILVER SPIRIT who was next to us anchoring in Sorrento.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-21-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-22-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-23-in-sorrentsorrento.html

 

 

 

 

 

Translation of chapters 2.4 to 8.2 still under progress. Will make announcement once I finish the next chapters.

 

Ciao in Positano which following next. So have fun to join our day in Amalfi.

 

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Getting into Positano and getting out of Positano.

 

 

There we had lunch with Bruno.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-24-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-25-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-26-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-27-in-sorrentsorrento.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-28-in-sorrentsorrento.html

 

Surf and Turf

 

 

and the sunset in Sorrento as background

 

 

on your own balcony.

 

The surprise on board

 

 

and a night on the floor.

 

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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Let us continue to La Goulette, Tunisia

 

 

History and culture: Carthage.

 

Tunisian hospitality: Tea.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-31-in-la-goulette.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-32-in-la-goulette.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-33-in-la-goulette.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-34-in-la-goulette.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-35-in-la-goulette.html

 

 

 

Check first the inventory of your fridge before you continue to read. We booked a table at Sterling Steakhouse.

 

 

 

Have fun to read...

 

Chapters 4.1 upto 8.2 are still on translation. Will announce as soon as they are ready to read the next chapters.

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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A day on sea OCEAN PRINCESS:

 

 

Do not miss the tea-time:

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-41.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-42.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-43.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-44.html

 

 

@Aruba: can you please say hello to all the friends on OCEAN PRINCESS. Wish you a great cruise.

 

 

 

Two very nice Captains... not only Captain Stefano Ravera but also Captain Merrill Stubing in the background.

 

 

Will notify here as soon as translations for chapters 5.1 to 8.2 are completed. On Day 5 you will find the pictures from the Chef's Table.

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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"Vicky Christina Barcelona"

 

Many impressions from Barcelona.

 

 

One of the nicest place on earth: La Pradrera.

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-51-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-52-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-53-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-54-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-55-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-56-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-57-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-58-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-59-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-510-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-511-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-512-in-barcelona.html

 

On escelators to Park Güell

 

 

 

 

One of the best pastry shops on world:

 

 

And simple things like using public transport.

 

 

Chapters 5.13 (incl. Chef's Table - sorry...) upto 8.2 are still under progress... Will announce it... but soon...

 

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Bad girls:

 

 

Finally: The Chef's Table... JUST WOW...

 

 

But check your fridge before you continue to read. Best woud be to add a lock.

 

The hightlight of all highlights on all cruises we have done so far.

 

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-513-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-514-in-barcelona.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-515-in-barcelona.html

 

Force 8 with 20 feet high waves.

 

 

A cold night in the cabin because of an air-condition which only cools...

 

 

Looking for an alternative bed:

 

 

Still on progress: the translation of chapters 6.1 upto 8.2. Will notify as soon as chapters are available.

 

Gruß

HeinBloed

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Everything will become well!!!

 

 

All open decks were closed.

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-61-statt-nizza-instead.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-62-statt-nizza-instead.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/seetagday-on-sea-63-statt-nizza-instead.html

 

 

The consequences of a big wave: one can of Sprite exploded.

 

 

A professional crisis management started to work.

 

How did NORWEGIAN JADE made it to Monte Carlo???

 

 

And the best Italian restaurant on sea: The Sabatinis:

 

 

 

Chapters 7.1 upto 8.2 will be translated soon. You will get notification as soon as I am ready with the next parts.

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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A beautiful place on our earth: Cinque Terre...

 

 

 

Bella Italia - in the highest concentration...

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-71-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-72-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-73-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-74-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-75-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-76-in-livorno.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-77-in-livorno.html

 

Is it worth to save money for this???

 

 

 

The shape of the funnel looked familiar to me...

 

 

 

Great that Baked-Alaska-Parade is still available with an American cruise line.

 

One more day is in progress: Chapters 8.1 and 8.2 and last not least the review... So a little more patience. I will notify

 

Regards

HeinBloed

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Ciao!!!

 

 

The last day on board:

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-81-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/tagday-82-in-civitavecchia.html

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/portofino.html

 

 

 

 

And here you find my conclusion:

 

http://heinbloed-pcl.blogspot.com/2010/10/fazit-conclusion.html

 

 

See you soon on NORWEGIAN JADE in January 2011...

 

 

Finito!!!

HeinBloed