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14th Aug 2022Marj65 commented on:
Bit about meI agree about laughter too. Not enough of it. I remember splitting my sides but that hasn't happened for a while. I'm a quarter deaf and am thankful for subtitles nowadays.ViewDate:
14th Aug 2022Marj65 commented on:
First Time CruiserHello John This is my first post believe it or not. I did a cruise with a friend about 4 years ago - Baltic Cruise with Princess ending at St Petersburg. We had very different interests and I found myself going to talks and events on my own which was fine. Are you planning to go on your own? It may be fine depending on your personality. Or I guess you can go in a group which is what I'd prefer if I ever went again. We got a cabin with a terrace which was very important for us. Slightly more expensive. There wasn't much to see except the sea mind you, but it was an extra space to sit. I was disappointed with the swimming pools - I love water but they were on the small side. We didn't do much dancing in the evening. There was a choice of good restaurants to eat in and we met some nice people who we palled up with on several evenings - quizzes etc. Its true that you can put weight on on a cruise as the main breakfast/lunchtime restaurant seemed to be open all day! Visits on shore were quite good though a bit short. I would have liked more time to explore. But I'm glad I visited St Petersburg as I doubt there are any cruises there at the moment with the war going on. We found out about a local guide company which was said to be better than the Cruise ships tour. We set it up ourselves beforehand and It was fabulous. Good luck if you go.ViewDate:
24th Apr 2021Marj65 commented on:
Lonely and vulnerable and looking to chatThis is my first post on this site for many years and I'm unfamiliar with it now but here goes! I know what you mean about community. I don't think its just Scotland but everywhere that people seem disinterested in their neighbours and community. There used to be a closer community 50 years ago or more. People mean well but they don't want to presume and are caught up in their own lives working and families. Maybe more pressures nowadays too. I'm on my own and feel very lucky that my next door neighbour is friendly and we text several times a week even though she's just had a baby. My children are quite a distance away but I see them often as I can. When I can get out I'm OK but if I don't feel well and need to stay indoors like todayI feel very isolated and sad. I worry that when I am much older (I'm 69) and unable to get out at all I'd be really cut off and lonely. I find going to the supermarket has been a help for me during lockdown - chatting with the assistants and a few others.