Alli Penn

Supporter of wildlife and trees. Lover of music, golf and cruise holidays. Kindness, respect, good manners and good humour always. Views/opinions my own.

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

After almost 7 years, it was lovely to be reunited with P&O Cruises Aurora on a recent Western Med Discovery Cruise. Such a beautiful ship, fabulous itinerary and an absolutely brilliant crew. Let’s not leave it so long next time. #Aurora #cruise

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

This was our view from Arcadia a year ago as we headed along the English Channel to Zeebrugge. #seaday #cruise #arcadia

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

This was our view from Arcadia a year ago as we headed through the English Channel to Zeebrugge. #seaday #cruise #arcadia

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A5) We did really enjoy this aft cabin on Arcadia. The cabin was so spacious and the balcony was huge and meant I could sit outside and keep out of the sun. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A4) I do like the usb charging ports by the bedside and wish they would be retrofitted into more of the older ships. As much as I don’t mind the older style bathrooms , I do like the more modern bathrooms with the shower cubicles and the less plasticky look. # Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A3) No, we have never regretted booking any of the cabins we have been in. We always choose our own cabin and do quite a lot of research into the locations, reading all the symbols on the key, etc. so we know which cabins to avoid, e.g. overlooked, adjoining, etc. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A2) I do spend a fair bit of time in the cabin. I like the peace and quiet of the cabin and I love spending time on the balcony. I like to get out and about every day to enjoy the ship but I avoid the really busy areas like the sun and pool decks. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A1) For me, it has to be a balcony cabin. I am fussy about location though so not too close to the lifts and stairwells, not directly below the noisier parts of the ship, never have an obstructed balcony and always go for a glass-fronted balcony rather than steel. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

If it’s a legal requirement to have front and rear lights on a bike, why are they not built in on every bicycle? Seen so many cyclists tonight with no lights at all, most in dark clothing. This is the norm. Why do so many cyclists not want to be seen at night?

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

Sunlit trees and long evening shadows. 🌳 #TreeClub

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@nauticallyspeak Z is for Zaandam, seen here in Boston in September 2019.

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

Just added some more colours to the watercolour pencil collection. Can’t wait to try them. #watercolour #art

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl Have a great week everyone. Looking forward to some more #Cruisehour chat soon.

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl I have a history of not doing things by halves so it is likely to be a long-haul for my first fly-cruise. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@angelalhorton @cruiselifestyl It would help me too and would bring a whole new level of discipline to my packing. At the moment, I have the luxury of packing what I want as long as it fits in the car and the cabin but when I do finally do a fly-cruise, that approach won’t work. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl I am sure I could do it if I needed to, as I wouldn’t be paying for excess baggage either. I do plan to do a fly-cruise one day so we will have to see how I cope. #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl A5) I do like the walk-in type wardrobes, like those on Britannia and Ventura. There is a lot of hanging space, plenty of shelves and room for shoes, etc. This was our cabin on Ventura (no picture of the storage space, I’m afraid). #Cruisehour

[Alli Penn @PennAlli]

@cruiselifestyl This is true! #Cruisehour