Day 5 on Queen Mary 2

Like all other days onboard the Queen Mary 2, the day began with breakfast in the Britannia dining room.  We were seated beneath the huge painting of the previous RMS [Royal Mail Ship] ocean liner, the original Queen Mary, with the skyline of New York City in the background. 

The Britannia restaurant/dining room has a seating capacity of over 1,000 guests, but since we were running late for breakfast that morning, many passengers had already eaten and left. One of the breakfast menu items I frequently enjoyed was Alpen, a Swiss-style Muesli cereal.

In 2019 we spent one night onboard the original Queen Mary [retired in 1967 and now a hotel, museum and gift shop] permanently moored in Long Beach, California [photos below].  I never dreamed I'd ever have the opportunity and blessing of spending seven days sailing across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2.

The RMS prefix was conferred on the Queen Mary 2 when she entered service in 2004 as a gesture to Cunard's history.  The British mailbox behind me is functional and its contents was scheduled for pick-up when we docked in Southampton, England.

We browsed the gift shop on deck three. Nothing called my name, so we went to the Promenade Deck [deck 7].  It was too chilly to sit, although a few brave souls took advantage of the deck chairs, while we paused for some photos. 

Then we went up to the Observation Deck [deck 11].  

Soon it was time to make our way to the Queen's Room for Afternoon Tea.

A lady sitting at the table next to us told Jerry about the Guest Choir that would be performing in the Grand Lobby on the last full day onboard the ship, and invited Jerry to join them.  He considered it but decided to pass.

Tea time entertainment this day was a pianist.

Unfortunately, I didn't describe the Afternoon Tea savories and desserts in my journal, but I did take pictures.

After tea, Jerry went to the Planetarium on deck 3 for the presentation, 'Worlds Beyond Earth', while I went back to our stateroom to read.  Jerry thoroughly enjoyed the planetarium.

Then we dressed for dinner.

To be continued...