Queen Elizabeth 2 & Maxim Gorkiy
A Bergen reunion in Southampton on the 31st July 2008.  Those two legends Queen Elizabeth 2 and Maxim Gorkiy!  This is the last season for both these classics who began their careers in 1969.  Maxim began her life as Hamburg and had her maiden voyage on the 28th March while Lizzie was the 2nd May.  It was only natural that other 1969 girl (me!!!!) went to witness their arrival.  The first bus isn't until after 6am and as Lizzie was due for 7am and Maxim an hour later (originally 9am on the itinerary), there was plenty of time.  Or so we thought!  Lizzie was early!  The bus was late so we were still at the stop when she passed here.  By the time we got to the marina and she came into view halfway along the path she was almost turned.  If things had gone to plan she'd have been around the pier instead.  It also rained on and off, starting with the odd spot then needing the umbrella, stopping as quickly as it started - just like the arrival in Bergen!
As she was docking, who did I spy emerging around Fawley - yes Maxim and she was another early bird!  They keep you on your toes these ships and I hadn't even had breakfast!
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