UNITED KINGDOM: Southampton

The Celebrity Eclipse is going to be my ride back to the States. I thought why not, I’ve been chasing all over Europe for the past six months, never in one place for over six days. It’s time for a little R&R. What better way than to chill out for two weeks on a cruise. I got 85% off the thing on VacationsToGo.com, and although I had to pay that annoying singles supplement, it was still a bargain. Of course, it won’t be all lazing about. The ship stops in Boston, New York, and Bermuda where I will be meeting up with family and friends before flying back to San Diego from Miami. At least I will have a place to call home for two weeks.

Celebrity Eclipse – Departing November 1st. from Southampton

My five-star floating city for two weeks

Thank God they have a gym

Claremont B&B

Two days of chilling before I get on the ship for two more weeks of chilling. On one day I hit the shopping street to scout out a pork pie hat to complete my Breaking Bad Halloween costume. I already have the shaved head, the van-dyke beard, and the black rimmed, badass prescription sunglasses. I am attending a fancy dress party on Saturday at the Brook, Southampton’s premier rock club. It will feature a popular band called “The Mods” who play Brit Pop from the late Sixties, playing everything from the Kinks to the Small Faces.

WEST PARK

LAST TASTE OF FALL

 

PICNIC IN EAST PARK – Complete With Portuguese Custard Tart & Toxic Energy Drink

 

WEST QUAY – In Search Of A Pork Pie Hat For Halloween

Let’s have a look

SCORE! And Only 13 Quid To Boot!

Jesus Christ on a cracker, Christmas decorations on Halloween Day.

Nice Touch For A Shopping Street

 

                                  Halloween

Tonights Entertainment – Time to give my head a fresh shave, and tint my beard.

SHRIMP & BURGER – First a burger with sweet potato fries at Shrimp & Burger. I have to say that the quality surpassed most of what I encounter back in the States. This has been a trend. I found superior Blues in Stockholm, incredible Funk in Salzburg, and first rate Jazz in Madrid, all American art forms.

THE MODS – In Halloween Costumes

 

 

HEISENBERG? – You’re Goddamn Right! – The lead singer of the Mods gave me a shout out from the stage. I’m ready to embark on my ship tomorrow because it brings me closer to meeting up with family and friends in Boston, New York, Bermuda, and points West.