Then we got posted to different ships and barely saw each other until 1994. Fortunately we then got to share an adventure of a lifetime together. The first time I went to China I was on the same ship as Gillian. We were on an itinerary that went all over Asia, then headed for the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. Gillian disembarked in Venice and we never sailed on the same ship again.
But the friendship remains as strong as ever, as do the memories.
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| The Great Wall in the winter. Us in uniform whilst transiting the Suez Canal. |
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| Gillian took this photo of me with another of our friends, as we sailed into Venice in the early morning mist. Out for dinner the night before Gillian disembarked the ship. |
Twenty years on we look like this.
We've not changed a bit obviously. (Just nod your head and pretend I'm telling the truth here, please.)
Susan
Not a bit!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Lovely photos!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You live a very interesting life! Enjoyed this post. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of a great friendship.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos but even better memories.
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ReplyDeleteBest friends are the ones you don't need to see and then just pick up where you left off.
ReplyDeleteNo Changes that I could spot!
You both still scrub up nicely xxx
ReplyDeleteI was about to say that you both haven't changed too much...then I read your last comment. It's wonderful to have such a good friend, have a fabulous time together.
ReplyDeleteThis is the nicest thing - how wonderful for you both to have a friendship that has endured time and distance.
ReplyDeleteNod, nod
ReplyDelete*nods vigorously*
ReplyDeleteYou look exactly the same the pair of you .
ReplyDeleteOld friends are definitely the best . Some great photos of you two in this post as well.
Brilliant pics! I'm nodding obediently! Jxo
ReplyDeleteAlways good to catch up!
ReplyDeleteThere is a gorgeous young 20 something in us all.....can definitely see it in your smiles!
ReplyDeleteNo change, not one bit, still brilliant smiles!
ReplyDeleteYou look like Julie from the Love Boat....
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures and amazing memories. Neither of you have changed
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, you are both so cute! And so lovely to hang out with old friends :)
ReplyDeleteAw, sweet! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeletehaven't changed a bit
ReplyDeleteSo great that you are still in touch. Of course you haven't changed. Cool photos - both from then and now.
ReplyDeleteIt might sound funny, but you didn't! Even the hair style is the same :) except Gillian's is a bit longer :) It's nice to see treasured memory photos!
ReplyDeleteActually neither of you have changed!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics and you both look pretty much the same too!.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous 80ies! You both look great!
ReplyDeleteI love that you're cherishing this friendship - so great to see photos of your world travels together!
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