New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year

It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m determined to put my slightly tragic (from a sightseeing perspective) visit to Abu Dhabi this morning aside and concentrate on enjoying the build up and anticipation of the encroaching New Year.

Fun on deck

My husband has given the boys lunch and put them to bed for a sleep. … Read the rest

Venchi Reunited

OMG Venchi!

OMG Venchi! Yes, this gelato deserves not just its own post, but another post as I discover MSC makes its own Venchi gelato on board.  As if I wasn’t sold with cruising already.  I’m sold again!

Venchi Gelato in La Piazetta

So, it seems, is Harley, although I dare say he isn’t as fussy or as entirely impressed as I am. … Read the rest

Cruising

MSC Splendida Aqua Park

Okay, so I’m excited to be cruising the Middle East.  I had thought of this as just a little interlude.  I had to get past Christmas first and this was booked a while ago and then put aside in my mind for consideration after more pressing things. … Read the rest