Just found you, your both hilarious. I’ll give you a hug anytime! I’ve done many cruises but I live in Sheffield, uk, and never done a British Isles. Looking forward to follow your journey. X
I agree! I certainly won't be using that company again - and cannot say I would recommend them to anyone else either. 🤦♀️ So glad the day ended better than it started!
We were on the same cruise then! These videos are from that same week 😉 It was such a great trip! We have several more video to edit for this vacation - so look for those soon! We are headed to Athens, Greece next...
The cliffs have great symbolic value in Britain because they face towards continental Europe across the narrowest part of the English Channel (approximately 20 miles (32 km) between coasts), where invasions have historically threatened and against which the cliffs form a symbolic guard. During the Second World War, thousands of allied troops on the little ships in the Dunkirk evacuation saw the welcoming sight of the cliffs and in the summer of 1940, reporters gathered at Shakespeare Cliff to watch aerial dogfights between German and British aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Also made famous by the 1942 wartime classic "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" by Dame Vera Lynn (you can find it on you tube)
Why did you wait for the driver I would have cancelled and booked another one. With Uber it’s luck of the draw and no he shouldn’t have stopped. He sounds Easton European.
This was not Uber, it was a transportation service. We had to pre-pay a deposit which meant we would have lost the money if we cancelled. We were not late for our cruise - just later than we had planned.
Thank you, for us, it was not necessarily about the speed of arrival. Two of those in our group have mobility issues. So it is, more so, about ease and comfort while traveling. And that usually means a car service works best for our needs.
@@mileswithme The trains in the UK are geared up for people traveling with mobility needs, you just need to give them 24 hrs notice if you can. They will have people who would not only help you on the train but with your bags as well. I'm a 👨🦽 user and I use them all the time with only the odd little issue. The best thing is that the assistance is free.
Was it a Uber ,The Black Cabs are professional Drivers ,Who have to pass the knowledge, Every street and landmark remembered, Uber as been trying to scrap it .!! 🤔
Neither Uber nor black cab. It was a private service - which we can't recommend based off our experience. We did learn about the education/testing for the Black Cab drivers - and that's amazing! Next time we visit, the black cabs are definitely our preferred way of getting around the city!
The driver being that late and certainly the stopped for coffee and a breakfast is not at all normal and the height of ignorance. Was it an Uber? I always look up a local taxi company or ask a hotel staff member. UK taxi drivers have local knowledge, are CRB (criminal record bureau) checked have rules to abide by, etc... Black Taxi drivers in London go through a thing called The Knowledge. Which is worth looking up, you'll be amazed. They have to learn all the routes, 25,000 streets, 100,000 landmarks and history or given areas and has been a thing since 1865.
We have learned that when traveling, things happen. Sometimes they are within our control, and sometimes not. So, we appreciate the journey, even when it is filled with "speed bumps"... Getting angry would only detract from all the AMAZING parts of the journey - which we are honored to share with everyone. 🤩
say anything about Irland is asking for trouble some are quite touchy on the subject, I would say that Ireland is within the British Isles but I'm English. but the republic of Ireland is part of the EU but the UK, including Northern Ireland, is not our politicians are trying to sort it out but the whole island is Ireland and they are all Irish
Nooo... Lot of those from Northern Ireland don't see/call themselves Irish. They are British... Full on British citizens, alot of the Republic don't even see those in the North as Irish...
2nd that.. Tons of history in and around Portsmouth, great to go from Portsmouth Dockyard and stroll thru Gunwharf and then along the front to Southsea Castle..
Yes, we may be Americans, but we are aware of this. The cruise itself - from the cruise company - was called the "British Isles Cruise". Thank you for the feedback! 😁
The British Isles is a geographical name for the islands which include Ireland the larges one called Great Britain and smaller one called Ireland. The British isles are not only made up of the 4 countries in the UK., they include all the islands like Scottish islands and the Isle of Mann etc. You are getting it mixed up with the UK, which is not geographical, but is a political and economic union, whereas British Isles is geographical.
@@claregallagher8550 The Term British Isles is very much a Political term. If you look up Irelands Territorial waters geographically you will see that there is no way that Ireland can be called a British Isle. Once Ireland regained its Independence in 1922 Ireland reclaimed its Territorial waters.
Loved your video !! I can not wait for the next one !!
Enjoyed that Ladies,looking forward to the next video.
Look forward to seeing the cruise !
More videos coming soon!
Just found you, your both hilarious. I’ll give you a hug anytime! I’ve done many cruises but I live in Sheffield, uk, and never done a British Isles. Looking forward to follow your journey. X
Just fabulous....i love it!
Thank you!
I love your chatty style while we watch the tour.P.S.your cats are gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing your points of view on this cruise we hope to be able to do this next May.
I am sure you will love it! We had an amazing adventure and would love to do this type of trip again.
That driver was a cowboy, I think I'd have been looking for an alternative (even a black cab) as soon as they said they were going to be late.
I live in London and NO they should not stop. At all!
When will you be posting the next segment? I'm waiting impatiently.
Love your mum saying ‘this is a small ship’ to the driver 🤣
LOL she has some great one-liners! You will see more of her in the next few videos we publish (new one soon!)
That does not seem the best of hire cars you had, still you arrived at dover safely. Looking forward to seeing your travels.
I agree! I certainly won't be using that company again - and cannot say I would recommend them to anyone else either. 🤦♀️ So glad the day ended better than it started!
Love the content so much keep up the great work !!! Taxi drivers don't need to wear the seatbelt carrying passengers just incase of an attack !! x
Dover castle is an amazing castle
When did you embark? We took the Pride cruise out on Fri Aug.12th around the British Isles.
We were on the same cruise then! These videos are from that same week 😉 It was such a great trip! We have several more video to edit for this vacation - so look for those soon!
We are headed to Athens, Greece next...
Why are the white cliffs of Dover infamous?
The cliffs have great symbolic value in Britain because they face towards continental Europe across the narrowest part of the English Channel (approximately 20 miles (32 km) between coasts), where invasions have historically threatened and against which the cliffs form a symbolic guard. During the Second World War, thousands of allied troops on the little ships in the Dunkirk evacuation saw the welcoming sight of the cliffs and in the summer of 1940, reporters gathered at Shakespeare Cliff to watch aerial dogfights between German and British aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Also made famous by the 1942 wartime classic "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" by Dame Vera Lynn (you can find it on you tube)
@@TheShellie35 Yes I know all that but why are they described as infamous and not famous?
Why did you wait for the driver I would have cancelled and booked another one. With Uber it’s luck of the draw and no he shouldn’t have stopped. He sounds Easton European.
This was not Uber, it was a transportation service. We had to pre-pay a deposit which meant we would have lost the money if we cancelled. We were not late for our cruise - just later than we had planned.
Your comment regarding driver's nationality is inappropriate and rude, bordering on xenophobic.
@@jessicamankowska2921 oh get a life! No matter what nationality he was he was bloody rude and had no manners
@@howardgrice6682 that's exactly my point. He was rude regardless of his nationality, not because of it.
@@jessicamankowska2921 saying someone 'sounds eastern European' isn't being rude or xenophobic. it's what adults call an observation.
Was the driver Polish?
That behaviour is not normal, being so late and then stopping to eat. That's a no no. I noticed he was not British/ English
Not wearing seat belt is illegal. I bet his insurance would be void as well. This is NOT normal for the UK. He is NOT British he is European (east).
With respect, he is clearly not a very good taxi driver, but if he lives in Britain, he is British!
You could have taken the train and it would have been quicker
Thank you, for us, it was not necessarily about the speed of arrival. Two of those in our group have mobility issues. So it is, more so, about ease and comfort while traveling. And that usually means a car service works best for our needs.
@@mileswithme The trains in the UK are geared up for people traveling with mobility needs, you just need to give them 24 hrs notice if you can. They will have people who would not only help you on the train but with your bags as well. I'm a 👨🦽 user and I use them all the time with only the odd little issue. The best thing is that the assistance is free.
Wait, where are the next videos!?
They are coming! Promise...
No, it’s not normal for drivers to stop for food during a trip, you just got unlucky
Thank goodness! Glad to hear this is not a normal thing 👍
Was it a Uber ,The Black Cabs are professional Drivers ,Who have to pass the knowledge, Every street and landmark remembered, Uber as been trying to scrap it .!! 🤔
Neither Uber nor black cab. It was a private service - which we can't recommend based off our experience. We did learn about the education/testing for the Black Cab drivers - and that's amazing! Next time we visit, the black cabs are definitely our preferred way of getting around the city!
Glad you liked your visit, please comer back anytime 👍
We definitely look forward to visiting again!
It is not normal they stop for breakfast when on duty no if it was uk people in the taxi
The driver being that late and certainly the stopped for coffee and a breakfast is not at all normal and the height of ignorance.
Was it an Uber?
I always look up a local taxi company or ask a hotel staff member.
UK taxi drivers have local knowledge, are CRB (criminal record bureau) checked have rules to abide by, etc...
Black Taxi drivers in London go through a thing called The Knowledge. Which is worth looking up, you'll be amazed.
They have to learn all the routes, 25,000 streets, 100,000 landmarks and history or given areas and has been a thing since 1865.
more videos please
Coming, we promise!
That cab to Dover was a joke. Would have demanded my money back.
What an awful driver/service! I would be angry.
We have learned that when traveling, things happen. Sometimes they are within our control, and sometimes not. So, we appreciate the journey, even when it is filled with "speed bumps"... Getting angry would only detract from all the AMAZING parts of the journey - which we are honored to share with everyone. 🤩
say anything about Irland is asking for trouble some are quite touchy on the subject, I would say that Ireland is within the British Isles but I'm English. but the republic of Ireland is part of the EU but the UK, including Northern Ireland, is not our politicians are trying to sort it out but the whole island is Ireland and they are all Irish
Nooo... Lot of those from Northern Ireland don't see/call themselves Irish. They are British... Full on British citizens, alot of the Republic don't even see those in the North as Irish...
If you ever come back to England check out Portsmouth and the Mary Rose museum. The best museum in the world ❤❤❤🇬🇧😊😊
Thank you for that! We will add it to the list of "must do"... 🥰
2nd that.. Tons of history in and around Portsmouth, great to go from Portsmouth Dockyard and stroll thru Gunwharf and then along the front to Southsea Castle..
I agree, fantastic historical dock and forts along the coast!
I’ve visited the victory ship there 4 times over the years and always find it utterly facinating
Ireland is not a British Isle. Ireland is not part of the UK.
Yes, we may be Americans, but we are aware of this. The cruise itself - from the cruise company - was called the "British Isles Cruise". Thank you for the feedback! 😁
ireland is part of the british isles
The British Isles is a geographical name for the islands which include Ireland the larges one called Great Britain and smaller one called Ireland. The British isles are not only made up of the 4 countries in the UK., they include all the islands like Scottish islands and the Isle of Mann etc. You are getting it mixed up with the UK, which is not geographical, but is a political and economic union, whereas British Isles is geographical.
@@claregallagher8550 The Term British Isles is very much a Political term. If you look up Irelands Territorial waters geographically you will see that there is no way that Ireland can be called a British Isle. Once Ireland regained its Independence in 1922 Ireland reclaimed its Territorial waters.
@@billynuts1184 Ireland is not a British Isle. That term ended when Ireland regained its Independence and Territorial waters in 1922.
Thall be blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover