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We are back in Great Britain now, after leaving the Republic of Ireland
We are back in Great Britain now, after leaving the Republic of Ireland		 During breakfast we got our first view of Weymouth as we slid into Portland with its breakwater forts and old lighthouses
During breakfast we got our first view of Weymouth as we slid into Portland with its breakwater forts and old lighthouses		 Howard had a great view of the Topper Nat'l Sailing Championships at the Nat'l Sailing Academy (venue for 2012 Olympic sailing)
Howard had a great view of the Topper Nat'l Sailing Championships at the Nat'l Sailing Academy (venue for 2012 Olympic sailing)		 Took the shuttle to Weymouth & found the rowboat for 1 euro over to the beach area
Took the shuttle to Weymouth & found the rowboat for 1 euro over to the beach area
Weymouth is a charming seaside city - much more attractive than the Delaware beaches I'm used to!
Weymouth is a charming seaside city - much more attractive than the Delaware beaches I'm used to!		 It has the beautiful Royal Hotel and amusements galore to keep kids and adults busy.
It has the beautiful Royal Hotel and amusements galore to keep kids and adults busy. 		Where else can you see a Punch & Judy show right on the beach?
Where else can you see a Punch & Judy show right on the beach?		 Some beach chairs advertise the show
Some beach chairs advertise the show
There are donkey rides, too
There are donkey rides, too		 The newest attraction in Weymouth/Portland is Sandworld - which was advertised in Portland
The newest attraction in Weymouth/Portland is Sandworld - which was advertised in Portland		 There's an old town bridge that goes up every 2 hrs. to let boats through
There's an old town bridge that goes up every 2 hrs. to let boats through		 I was in a pub with WiFi emailing Shelby when I heard some commotion.
I was in a pub with WiFi emailing Shelby when I heard some commotion.
The bridge was opening.
The bridge was opening.		 View near the bridge. I then went back to the ship to eat & see if Howard wanted to go to Portland with me.
View near the bridge. I then went back to the ship to eat & see if Howard wanted to go to Portland with me. 		He was happy playing golf so I went back to find the King George statue, where the special 501 bus came.
He was happy playing "golf" so I went back to find the King George statue, where the special 501 bus came.		 The open-topped bus went right past the Jubilee Clock on the esplanade
The open-topped bus went right past the Jubilee Clock on the esplanade
It passed Weymouth Harbour and headed south to Portland
It passed Weymouth Harbour and headed south to Portland		 Then it lumbered past Chesil Beach, with its fist-sized pebbles. This IS the Jurassic Coast of England, after all!
Then it lumbered past Chesil Beach, with its fist-sized pebbles. This IS the Jurassic Coast of England, after all!		 Somewhere on the 501 route, I shot this picture of Portland/Chesil Beach
Somewhere on the 501 route, I shot this picture of Portland/Chesil Beach 		And a local pointed out this fleeting glance at the Olympic rings. (Oly sailing events held here in 2012)
And a local pointed out this fleeting glance at the Olympic rings. (Oly sailing events held here in 2012)
Rooftops in Portland from the open-top 501 bus
Rooftops in Portland from the open-top 501 bus		 I saw (quickly) the 2 other Portland Bill lighthouses.
I saw (quickly) the 2 "other" Portland Bill lighthouses. 		Portland Bill High lighthouse (now rentable)
Portland Bill High lighthouse (now rentable)		 The bus stopped at Portland Bill & people with concessionaire cards (pensioners) had to queue for the next bus. I stayed on.
The bus stopped at Portland Bill & people with concessionaire cards (pensioners) had to queue for the next bus. I stayed on.
Beach shacks near Portland Bill lighthouse
Beach shacks near Portland Bill lighthouse		 Then it was back to Weymouth, passing the Sea Life Tower. It was a bit pricey, so I passed it by - but it DID look fun!
Then it was back to Weymouth, passing the Sea Life Tower. It was a bit pricey, so I passed it by - but it DID look fun!		 Back at the harbour, I took the short rowboat trip with a very polite English family, & asked them to take my picture
Back at the harbour, I took the short rowboat trip with a very polite English family, & asked them to take my picture 		It was a cheap, fun, fast way to get across the water - and all the kids, big and small, loved it!
It was a cheap, fun, fast way to get across the water - and all the kids, big and small, loved it!
From the ship I looked for & found the King George III chalk carving on a hill not far from Portland
From the ship I looked for & found the King George III chalk carving on a hill not far from Portland 		White cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, sailboat & swimmers, viewed from the ship
White cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, sailboat & swimmers, viewed from the ship		 Sigh - our last dinner on Marina, in our favorite eating place. Howard's favorite restaurant manager was there to comfort us.
Sigh - our last dinner on Marina, in our favorite eating place. Howard's favorite restaurant manager was there to comfort us.		 For sailaway, while most people were (unfortunately) at dinner, Weymouth/Portland provided a 3-gun salute.
For sailaway, while most people were (unfortunately) at dinner, Weymouth/Portland provided a 3-gun salute.
What a great way to end another fabulous cruise, and a wonderful visit to the UK & Norway!
What a great way to end another fabulous cruise, and a wonderful visit to the UK & Norway!		 We sailed past one of the fortifications in Portland harbour & off toward Southampton
We sailed past one of the fortifications in Portland harbour & off toward Southampton		 And there was a beautiful sunset, too - with Weymouth's Sea Life Tower popping up above the horizon
And there was a beautiful sunset, too - with Weymouth's Sea Life Tower popping up above the horizon		 The next morning it was all business, as we left Southampton's QE terminal to get to Heathrow for our UA flight home.
The next morning it was all business, as we left Southampton's QE terminal to get to Heathrow for our UA flight home.
Rate security? Howard had to wait 20 mins. before they even looked in his carryon, so no green today.(See more pics, next album)
Rate security? Howard had to wait 20 mins. before they even looked in his carryon, so no green today.(See more pics, next album)
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