Slept like a log last night despite a Diet Coke at about 7pm last night. That could have gone so badly wrong 😆
I set my alarm for my usual 6.10am as I had to shower, wash my hair and drive to the other side of Edinburgh for 10.30am.
Ok so I was a wee but early but you just never know with the traffic.
I left at 8am and got there at 9.30am…. I spotted Britannia out of the window of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre.
I had a Lavender Oat Milk Latte in Starbucks as I waited for Mum and Dad…. and forgot to ask for decaf. Dammit.
Mum had pre booked tickets and we headed on board at 10.30.
They work the whole “attraction” through a set of stairs outside the ship so you go up and down the stairs, or lift, following the audio guide. It’s very informative, clear and concise and I didn’t get bored listening to it… until down in the engine room!
You should know by now, I will not remember everything as I’m busy taking photos but I’ll try….. 😆
Walking out to the ship.
On the bridge.
Either I have a big head or this was a kids hat!!
Hmmm that’s not the best look….
The Admirals quarters.
We are in convoy!
Listening to their audio.
This is the Queen’s favourite room, the sun lounge.
Her bedroom.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s bedroom.
The honeymoon suite and the only double bed on the ship. Where Charles and Diana stayed on honeymoon.
Chilling with Dad… can’t remember what this was?!
I think this was the Officers dining room.
Followed by the main dining room.
All the clocks are stopped at 3.01pm which is the last time the Queen stepped off the ship.
Mum said she was really upset having to give it up. I’m not surprised.
This is her office.
His office.
What a wonderful staircase.
The formal lounge.
Back outside to the stairs to head down a level.
As you go down the decor changes and I can’t help but feel the class level hit…. I’m not going to get all political as I loved the Queen and what she stood for in our country… but I do find the next levels a bit difficult.
The men slept in such tight quarters and were away from their families for long periods at a time. Maybe they had way better conditions than other sailors on other yachts or ships. It’s just so very different from life upstairs.
The Royal Yacht Britannia circumnavigated the globe every year that she sailed.
There are a lot of bars!!
Officers sleeping quarters.
The laundry room is enormous. The staff had to pay to get their clothes washed and the Royal washing was done on a different day to everyone else’s.
Back outside for a photo opp!
Then in to the spotless engine room.
Shower rooms.
A seflie on the gangway!
I’m so glad we went to see the Britannia. I love doing things like this with Mum and Dad… making memories.
It’s a lovely day out and it was extra special as the Scottish sunshine continues to shine.
Should say we had a lovely lunch on board. Sandwiches, soup and cakes. No pics.
I left to head home and 2pm and it took me 2 hours. The traffic was really busy.
Craig’s out tonight so he was already away. I sat outside for a bit and now I’m doing housework.
I have oodles of energy and I can’t sit down while things are a bit of a mess.
Friday night housework could be a thing?!?
Have a great weekend.
Stay safe everyone ☀️☀️☀️
The Rambling Sloth 🦥 