Take a trip: Queen Mary 2
Terry Tazioli		Travel Editor Terry Tazioli visited Southampton, England, to tour the Queen Mary 2 prior to her maiden voyage Jan. 12, 2004. Read about his adventures.

January 08, 2004

It's showtime!

It’s about 7 in the morning here in Southampton, it’s Thursday and today’s the day the Queen arrives to officially name Queen Mary 2. Last night, many of us were wondering about a slip up. Say she should have a momentary lapse (we all do) and proclaim, instead, “I Christen Thee … Eulalia! Oh, wait… that’s not right, is it?” But wouldn’t that make it official? And if so, would workers immediately have to scramble up her bow and stern and rub out Queen Mary 2? Yes, it’s already painted there. And how would you fit Eulalia, oh wait that’s not right, is it… on the side of a ship? You can tell we’re giddy with anticipation.

Posted by ttazioli at January 8, 2004 12:02 AM