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This one is my favourite, except perhaps for the squiggley red one from Greenock.

2009-12-23T10:07:09Z

AngelaAlaimo
This one is my favourite, except perhaps for the squiggley red one from Greenock.

Bub being his silly old self.

2009-11-19T23:19:54Z

AngelaAlaimo
Bub being his silly old self.

Mama Cat. She was funny and would always demand her share of Paul's smoked salmon.

2009-11-19T23:21:25Z

AngelaAlaimo
Mama Cat. She was funny and would always demand her share of Paul's smoked salmon.

This is Mouse, Bub's elegant and pretty little sister.

2009-11-19T23:22:21Z

AngelaAlaimo
This is Mouse, Bub's elegant and pretty little sister.

If you can find that rainbow you get the leprechaun's pot of gold at the end.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
If you can find that rainbow you get the leprechaun's pot of gold at the end.

Still working on a way to photograph the spare propeller blades, because they're really quite beautiful.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Still working on a way to photograph the spare propeller blades, because they're really quite beautiful.

You wouldn't believe what came out of this ferry. Tractor trailers, a truck pulling a boat, numerous vans, a herd of elephants, a pack of camels.....

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
You wouldn't believe what came out of this ferry. Tractor trailers, a truck pulling a boat, numerous vans, a herd of elephants, a pack of camels.....

If the hotels straight ahead aren't enough, you can find some more to the left, thank goodness.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
If the hotels straight ahead aren't enough, you can find some more to the left, thank goodness.

Here's the cafe we had lunch in, all conducted in French, yay for us. Do ya want some more wine?

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Here's the cafe we had lunch in, all conducted in French, yay for us. Do ya want some more wine?

Ham and cheese toasty, French version. OMG this was good. I'm swooning.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Ham and cheese toasty, French version. OMG this was good. I'm swooning.

If they can teach the dogs how to use the sachets they've got it made.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
If they can teach the dogs how to use the sachets they've got it made.

We've stumbled into paradise and it has a cheese truck. Actually it was the market and I nearly wept at the wonders within. Need to live here for a month just to cook and eat.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
We've stumbled into paradise and it has a cheese truck. Actually it was the market and I nearly wept at the wonders within. Need to live here for a month just to cook and eat.

If anyone knows what this small tree is please share.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
If anyone knows what this small tree is please share.

My first time going into a really old church. Really interesting place.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
My first time going into a really old church. Really interesting place.

Let's move on to a prettier view. Isn't Cherbourg beautiful?

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Let's move on to a prettier view. Isn't Cherbourg beautiful?

Horse meat. Oy. No can do this one.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Horse meat. Oy. No can do this one.

Ahem. And here we have the shop where you buy your horse.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Ahem. And here we have the shop where you buy your horse.

Fresh coquilles. I could add these to my mussels and we're on our way to some bouillabaisse.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Fresh coquilles. I could add these to my mussels and we're on our way to some bouillabaisse.

Bonjour! Bienvenue a Cherbourg.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Bonjour! Bienvenue a Cherbourg.

Douchy McDouchington, Lord of the Royal Clowns.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Douchy McDouchington, Lord of the Royal Clowns.

John enquires how he can get one of these home.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
John enquires how he can get one of these home.

Chip improves his image after the Taytos.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Chip improves his image after the Taytos.

You can't tell but it poured rain when they laid the wreaths.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
You can't tell but it poured rain when they laid the wreaths.

Now we can properly attend to the Guinness.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Now we can properly attend to the Guinness.

Chip opening his eyes for this picture. He's mayor of a small town in North Carolina, US.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Chip opening his eyes for this picture. He's mayor of a small town in North Carolina, US.

Chip enjoying his Taytos and Guinness. Taytos! Mmmm. He asked for a picture of him with a small child, so he can show everyone he's going to be a good grandfather. Here you go, Chip.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Chip enjoying his Taytos and Guinness. Taytos! Mmmm. He asked for a picture of him with a small child, so he can show everyone he's going to be a good grandfather. Here you go, Chip.

The main reason one comes to Ireland. You know how good this was.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
The main reason one comes to Ireland. You know how good this was.

The Lusitania Memorial, where the Commodore and Shankapotamus laid wreaths later in the day.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
The Lusitania Memorial, where the Commodore and Shankapotamus laid wreaths later in the day.

Doggy in the window. Shouldn't it be an Irish wolfhound?

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Doggy in the window. Shouldn't it be an Irish wolfhound?

And this shot was the reason for the beach trek. Hope I didn't squish any mussels.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
And this shot was the reason for the beach trek. Hope I didn't squish any mussels.

Make the dangerous trek down to the beach and what do I find? Mussels! Millions of them. I could have provisioned the ship with enough mussels for a week.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Make the dangerous trek down to the beach and what do I find? Mussels! Millions of them. I could have provisioned the ship with enough mussels for a week.

This is one odd couple, but at least their wedding clothes are clean.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
This is one odd couple, but at least their wedding clothes are clean.

That little picture at the waterline doesn't mean the torpedos come out of there, it means an azimuthing pod is underneath. But you knew that.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
That little picture at the waterline doesn't mean the torpedos come out of there, it means an azimuthing pod is underneath. But you knew that.

Paulie's first steps on the motherland.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Paulie's first steps on the motherland.

Just in case you weren't sure.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Just in case you weren't sure.

Turn that frown upside down, fella!

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Turn that frown upside down, fella!

They sent out the freezing dancing girls to welcome John. The senoritas find him wherever he goes.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
They sent out the freezing dancing girls to welcome John. The senoritas find him wherever he goes.

This particular church style seems quite popular.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
This particular church style seems quite popular.

Oh look, it's the Emerald Isle.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Oh look, it's the Emerald Isle.

But it looked like some kind of big fun.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
But it looked like some kind of big fun.

This didn't look like the most comfortable of rides.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
This didn't look like the most comfortable of rides.

They must be trained professionals.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
They must be trained professionals.

Pilot boat and some daring fellows in a little inflatable.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Pilot boat and some daring fellows in a little inflatable.

Still coming. Were those clouds there a few minutes ago?

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Still coming. Were those clouds there a few minutes ago?

Coming into Cobh.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Coming into Cobh.

Tug time! We're nearly on our way. Ireland in the morning.

2009-12-23T10:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Tug time! We're nearly on our way. Ireland in the morning.

Looks as if the barge is exploding, too, but it isn't.

2009-11-04T11:32:48Z

AngelaAlaimo
Looks as if the barge is exploding, too, but it isn't.

How lucky were we? The firework barges were right in front of our cabin.

2009-11-04T11:32:08Z

AngelaAlaimo
How lucky were we? The firework barges were right in front of our cabin.

I'm getting a little better at this now.

2009-11-04T11:29:49Z

AngelaAlaimo
I'm getting a little better at this now.

Yes, that's our address.

2009-11-04T11:29:19Z

AngelaAlaimo
Yes, that's our address.

Back home again. These people don't seem to understand that if they don't let us thru there won't be anything for them to see. More fireworks tonight, too. Yay.

2009-11-15T09:27:13Z

AngelaAlaimo
Back home again. These people don't seem to understand that if they don't let us thru there won't be anything for them to see. More fireworks tonight, too. Yay.

And this is a very long torpedo from a submarine.

2009-11-04T11:26:59Z

AngelaAlaimo
And this is a very long torpedo from a submarine.

There is a very long story behind this picture.

2009-11-04T11:26:33Z

AngelaAlaimo
There is a very long story behind this picture.

QE2's paying off pennant. At least they put it in the case in an interesting manner.

2009-11-04T11:26:11Z

AngelaAlaimo
QE2's paying off pennant. At least they put it in the case in an interesting manner.

Leo knows how great that pizza is going to be.

2009-11-04T11:25:26Z

AngelaAlaimo
Leo knows how great that pizza is going to be.

A cheesy picture, compliments of James.

2009-11-04T11:24:52Z

AngelaAlaimo
A cheesy picture, compliments of James.

Lunch at Cafe Italia! We came 5000 miles for pepperoni pizza and beer. Oh yeah.

2009-11-04T11:24:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Lunch at Cafe Italia! We came 5000 miles for pepperoni pizza and beer. Oh yeah.

Now this is the way to build.

2009-11-04T11:23:44Z

AngelaAlaimo
Now this is the way to build.

Another city full of incredible architecture. Of course it was all inspired by Palladio.

2009-11-04T11:21:25Z

AngelaAlaimo
Another city full of incredible architecture. Of course it was all inspired by Palladio.

This is an absolutely awesome sign. And I'll keep my drinking indoors, what with the horrible exchange rate and all.

2009-11-04T11:20:04Z

AngelaAlaimo
This is an absolutely awesome sign. And I'll keep my drinking indoors, what with the horrible exchange rate and all.

See? Cunard lives on.

2009-11-04T11:19:00Z

AngelaAlaimo
See? Cunard lives on.

We found this boat under the street. We also found an angry crazy man on a scooter because of it. James then nearly got us into a street brawl. Fun stuff.

2009-11-04T11:18:25Z

AngelaAlaimo
We found this boat under the street. We also found an angry crazy man on a scooter because of it. James then nearly got us into a street brawl. Fun stuff.

Leo is becoming a favourite subject.

2009-11-04T11:17:05Z

AngelaAlaimo
Leo is becoming a favourite subject.

Lex's mum is in there somewhere.

2009-11-04T11:16:39Z

AngelaAlaimo
Lex's mum is in there somewhere.

Wonder if he'll fit in the big suitcase?

2009-11-04T11:16:19Z

AngelaAlaimo
Wonder if he'll fit in the big suitcase?

Paulie wanted this shot, too.

2009-11-04T11:15:53Z

AngelaAlaimo
Paulie wanted this shot, too.

Former Cunard headquarters.

2009-11-04T11:15:29Z

AngelaAlaimo
Former Cunard headquarters.

Not bad at all. Just a little character for that lived-in look.

2009-11-04T11:14:06Z

AngelaAlaimo
Not bad at all. Just a little character for that lived-in look.

Mary's dent from Brugge, where a storm snapped the lines and she hit the dock.

2009-11-04T11:13:39Z

AngelaAlaimo
Mary's dent from Brugge, where a storm snapped the lines and she hit the dock.

I'd really like to have one of these.

2009-11-04T11:13:08Z

AngelaAlaimo
I'd really like to have one of these.

We're here. The people were singing, both onshore and on the ship. It was really neat.

2009-11-04T11:12:32Z

AngelaAlaimo
We're here. The people were singing, both onshore and on the ship. It was really neat.

I can smell bacon buttys. Did he hitch a ride?

2009-11-04T11:11:09Z

AngelaAlaimo
I can smell bacon buttys. Did he hitch a ride?

Looking for Cruachan on the way up the Mersey to Liverpool.

2009-11-04T12:56:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Looking for Cruachan on the way up the Mersey to Liverpool.

Some of the merry band who frequented Churchills.

2009-11-04T11:10:14Z

AngelaAlaimo
Some of the merry band who frequented Churchills.

Hey, there we go, got one!

2009-11-04T11:09:27Z

AngelaAlaimo
Hey, there we go, got one!

Wheee!

2009-11-04T12:56:06Z

AngelaAlaimo
Wheee!

By now I'm doing this on purpose.

2009-11-04T11:08:34Z

AngelaAlaimo
By now I'm doing this on purpose.

I wasn't having a tremendous amount of luck getting pictures.

2009-11-04T11:08:21Z

AngelaAlaimo
I wasn't having a tremendous amount of luck getting pictures.

While we waited two hours for a tour to get back we enjoyed an amazing fireworks display.

2009-11-04T11:07:48Z

AngelaAlaimo
While we waited two hours for a tour to get back we enjoyed an amazing fireworks display.

Waverley is a seagoing paddleboat. She was also Clydebuilt. What a lovely ship, though she looks to be riding a bit low in the water, doesn't she?

2009-11-05T06:26:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Waverley is a seagoing paddleboat. She was also Clydebuilt. What a lovely ship, though she looks to be riding a bit low in the water, doesn't she?

When we say we're going to Jeri's show we go to Jeri's show.

2009-11-04T06:22:08Z

AngelaAlaimo
When we say we're going to Jeri's show we go to Jeri's show.

See the fixed pod lit in yellow? An over-revving pod. It was loud until they did something to it--after we'd moved to the other cabin!

2009-11-04T12:31:53Z

AngelaAlaimo
See the fixed pod lit in yellow? An over-revving pod. It was loud until they did something to it--after we'd moved to the other cabin!

Blue Peter flying--she's going to be on her way again soon, this time without us. Bye Mary, thank you for taking such good care of us and see you next April. You be careful out there. xoxo

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Blue Peter flying--she's going to be on her way again soon, this time without us. Bye Mary, thank you for taking such good care of us and see you next April. You be careful out there. xoxo

One last sleep, boys, then they're throwing us off.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
One last sleep, boys, then they're throwing us off.

One last round of roulette. No idea where this illegal picture came from.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
One last round of roulette. No idea where this illegal picture came from.

Head Waiter Oliver, who snubbed Paulie the first time they met, but made up for it. Bet he's glad he did.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Head Waiter Oliver, who snubbed Paulie the first time they met, but made up for it. Bet he's glad he did.

Octavian, always up for a little fun.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Octavian, always up for a little fun.

Sunil, who well, wasn't our real favourite.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Sunil, who well, wasn't our real favourite.

James the waiter, fastest you've ever seen. He's a wonder to watch in action.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
James the waiter, fastest you've ever seen. He's a wonder to watch in action.

Isn't it wonderful to be an adult in a wonderful posh restaurant? Oh yes.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Isn't it wonderful to be an adult in a wonderful posh restaurant? Oh yes.

After learning the glories of the mint leaf moustache, there could only be one other...

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
After learning the glories of the mint leaf moustache, there could only be one other...

That's better.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
That's better.

James is beginning to look a bit tired.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
James is beginning to look a bit tired.

Can you hear the drums, Fernando? Will there be Jagermeister later?

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Can you hear the drums, Fernando? Will there be Jagermeister later?

And the last coveted cheesy bread. This picture's for Eli.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
And the last coveted cheesy bread. This picture's for Eli.

My how the time flies! It's the last supper.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
My how the time flies! It's the last supper.

Peeping into all the windows.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Peeping into all the windows.

Chimping over their pictures. It has to be done.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Chimping over their pictures. It has to be done.

Here's one thru the hole in the blade. Look who I found!

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
Here's one thru the hole in the blade. Look who I found!

No idea what they were looking at.

2009-12-23T10:15:30Z

AngelaAlaimo
No idea what they were looking at.