Day 18

Today is Sunday 4 August.  We packed up and moved out of the hotel to board the River Baroness.  It was a warm day and our welcome to the ship was equally as warm and welcoming.  We have been surrounded by so much hospitality and the process of checking in, unpacking in our little cabin and meeting people just happened.

This is a floating hotel.  It offers opportunities to meet people, spaces to go, great facilities, amazing food.  The cabins are small but everything fits.  We unpacked and were delighted to put our cases under the bed out of the way.  It is all service with a smile.  Everything is so clean, room serviced twice a day, our needs really met.

There are opportunities for bike riding, gym, massage, walks off the ship, drinks galore and gracious service at all times. We are very impressed.

We joined the group for dinner to find it was a four course menu and when you completed it you realised it was not too much, just very tasteful.

Before we went to bed we sat up on top deck on loungers and just watched the river go by.  It was great to leave the city behind and move out through rural areas etc.  Our first experience through the locks was very interesting.

 We look forward to our first activity off the boat - a walk to the village and a climb to an old, old castle dating back to the time of King Richard, the Lion Heart.

So all is well.  Think of you often and enjoy hearing from you.  Love to all.