Loading...
Start a new Travel Blog! Blogabond Home Maps People Photos My Stuff

nicolaedwards

18 Blog Entries
1 Trip
2 Photos

Trips:

Silver Cloud

Shorthand link:

http://blogabond.com/nicolaedwards




Day In Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

Today, we had the day off, so Rachel,Alana,Olga,Sasha and I went on the train to Brussels. We got a taxi to the station in Antwerp then the train, which was only 10 euros each! When we got there we wandered around looking at the sights. We found the little boy peeing, which Sasha found hilarious! We also saw one of those street performers who stand still then suddenly move, and we had a picture with one, and then he said 'Right, that's 2 euros each'! We were were like 'WHAT??', but we paid him because we felt bad!Then Rachel, Alana and I had these huge waffles which were sooo good, but really sickly! But we thought we'd better have one seeing as we're in Belgium! It was such a good day, and we had so much fun!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on May 18, 2009 from Brussels, Belgium
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Evening In Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

So, today we woke up and went to rehearsals and Heather's still really ill, but we started 'Fiesta Latina'. We learnt 3 dances, although Heather could barely stand up! So we had an extra long dinner break and then finished at 3pm. We thought as we had a whole evening off, we would go to Antwerp. We also walked around the outside of the dock, and could see the bottom of the boat, with the propeller's and stuff! Very cool! So Alana,Rachel,Yvette,Brent and I got a taxi to the city, and went out for supper! The town was really nice! All we can see from here is a load of boats and metal! Not the best of views! Then when we got back, we went and checked out the crew bar, which is tiny! Stayed there for a bit, and now I'm about to go to bed! Night!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on May 6, 2009 from Antwerp, Belgium
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Costume Fittings

Antwerp, Belgium

Still having lots of fun! Heather (the choreographer) has got tonsilitus at the moment, so we had a day of costume fittings! We tried on basically all the costumes, which was very cool! They're all really nice! Pictures coming soon! Then we ran through 'Dancing Through The Waves' with the full sound system and mics. Brent (Heather's boyfriend) is the sound manager to get us set up, so he's done lots and is at the moment sorting out lights. So it's starting to feel more like a show, and I can't wait to begin the actual performances!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on May 5, 2009 from Antwerp, Belgium
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Rehearsing

Antwerp, Belgium

Just had the second day of rehearsing! It's so tiring, but really good! We've started the show called 'Dancing Through The Waves'. We've learnt a dance to Moondance, a Flamenco dance and a jive called 'Jump,Jive and Wail'. They're all really good and Heather, the choreographer is really nice. We have a lot of fun!
The meals have got a lot nicer now, which is also good! Although we found out that they're never normally this nice, it's because it's the leftovers from the previous cruises, and it's because we're in drydock!
We have safety training, which is fun, but really scary and I really hope I don't have to use any of it! We have 5 sessions and then we have an exam! Argh! Scary! Next lesson is tomorow on what to do and how to survive in the water!
We move to dry dock on Monday, which will be cool because we're allowed to go down and see the bottom of the boat! Yesterday Rachel and I got taken to the bridge, which is where the captain drives the boat! Very cool!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on May 4, 2009 from Antwerp, Belgium
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

First Day

London, United Kingdom

It's the end of my first day onboard the Silver Cloud! We got up bright and earlier at 5:50am, and Mum,Dad and I got the train down to London. We then met Kevin Pffefier and Heather, the choreographer at the Millenium Tower Pier at 11am. I then met Yvette, Rachel,Alana and Steven at the dock. We then got a tender boat across to the HMS Belfast where we carried all our suitcases onto the Silver Cloud. We then had a tour of the ship, which is a lot bigger than what we thought it was going to be! We saw the theatre, which is really cool! All the chairs are separate arm chairs, and quite close to the stage so it's very intimate. We then got th cards for our cabin, which I'm sharing with Yvette, from New Zealand. Our room in number 403, which is a passenger room with a huge bay window, with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom! We just had tea, which wasn't that nice! I had brocolli and bread! That's the only vegetarian thing there was! Hopefully it'll get better! Well I'm off to bed now, because I've got a busy day ahead of me tomorow! Night!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on April 30, 2009 from London, United Kingdom
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Finally Ready

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Ok, well tomorow is the day that I leave! Mum,Dad and I are leaving at 6.45am ready to meet and get a tender boat across the Thames to the ship, which is attached to the HMS Belfast. We meet at 11am at the Millenium Tower Port and get a boat to the Silver Cloud. We have then got lots of meetings to find out emergency drills etc, and learn our way around the ship. We are then set to depart London at 5pm to set sail across to Antwerp, Belgium.
Can't believe it's tomorow, come round so quickly! But I'm so excited and I know I'll have an awesome time!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on April 29, 2009 from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Last Day At Pineapple

Tring, United Kingdom

I had my last Pineapple class today, and it's starting to feel like I'm actually going! Only 8 days now! Getting very excited! I have to send off the form to get my Bahamas Seaman's Record Book, which is making it start to feel like a reality. I've also got my payroll form which hopefully will be getting lots of money put in it!
Tomorow I'm going to Nottingham to see Jenny and to say goodbye :( Also Chris and Joy organised a party for me to say goodbye to everyone,which will be sad but exciting!

permalink written by  nicolaedwards on April 22, 2009 from Tring, United Kingdom
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment

Getting Ready To Leave

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Ok, so I've only got 19 days till I leave for a year! The time has flown by since I was called and offered the job on the Silver Cloud, in October.
I've only got 7 more nights at home, because I'm going back down to Tring, so I can go to Pineapple in preparation for the rehearsals. I was told the other day that the rehearsals are no longer in Florida :( they're in Antwerp, Belgium. Not quite as sunny and hot, but it'll be good because we'll be on the ship for a month before any passengers get on.
We're starting to get some more information through about what we'll be doing and rehearsals which is very exciting. I found out a couple of days ago that the other female dancers are called Yvette Rumney and Rachel Verity, so I know their names before I go!


permalink written by  nicolaedwards on April 11, 2009 from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
from the travel blog: Silver Cloud
Send a Compliment
Viewing 11 - 18 of 18 Entries
first | previous | next | last



author feed
 author kml

Heading South?

Online Spanish lessons with a live personal tutor FairTutor can hook you up with Online Spanish lessons with a live personal tutor. It's pretty sweet! Online Spanish lessons with a live personal tutor www.fairtutor.com
Navigate
Home
Find Blogs
Find People
Find Places
Find Photos
Browse Tags
Make Maps
Write a Blog Entry
search
Login

go
create a new account



   

Blogabond v2.40.58.80 © 2024 Expat Software Consulting Services about : press : rss : privacy
View as Map View as Satellite Imagery View as Map with Satellite Imagery Show/Hide Info Labels Zoom Out Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom In
find city: