Mareblu

I think it’s Saksun cenetery, Faroe Islands

Faroe🙄

Farie Islands?

Flam, Norway?

A fjord where the Hansens lived?

That would be embarrassing. Just keep mum about it.

Curiosity drove me to scan the HAL threads. The Promenade Walking Direction one is hysterical. The MDR thread you're discussing is fascinating. You had every right to question the standard when you were left for such long periods waiting for initial, then subsequent service attention. However, if you think the HAL threads (and I've only visited these two mentioned) are contentious, you should try the Oceania threads. There are a couple of regulars with obsessive topics who intervene in any innocent or convivial thread with "their" trigger words. I can also usually let things slide, but when I'm really pushed, I do tend to respond. You may remember the Cunard posting about why Cunard was cutting services to Australia some time ago that really sparked my reaction, and drew grateful support from many on here. This time, I have scored my first black mark for responding, in admittedly scathing tones, to a regular Oceania who frequently oversteps the boundaries of courtesy and respect, usually in an aggressive and disturbing way. I readily admit that my response was too derisive, even if it drew much support from Oceania regulars. It's something I didn't expect to see on my page, but I'm not sorry I did it, just sorry I didn't pay more attention to a more mature put-down. He's been polite ever since, and at least I wasn't suspended. A warning's a warning, though, and I accept my black mark. It's true though, as Lyle says, that some people do feel they "own" topics, or even any commentary on particular cruise lines.

Typos and double posting. I need to breathe😂

Someobe will guess with that tip🙏🏻

Someobe will guess with that tip🙏🏻

Sorry, Kristelle🙏🏻 just opened a Matildas thread, Mic.

Chilean fjords? (7-0!!!😂)

Should I open a Matildas thread so we don’t drive everyone on here batty? Please excuse us, shipmates and cruising friends🙏🏻

Hat trick to Michelle

Brilliant. Sold out stadium for the 6th time.

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He’s occupied now😂

Always listen to your Captain. He is indeed correct, in this instance.

Marulan, NSW?

Gosh, first Cunard and now Virgin. Someone needs to tell the Brits they're not rats, and we're not sinking.

How frustrating, Leigh. It seems to be a common occurrence.

I meant to add that although we enjoy sailing with Oceania, and have for many cruises, I won't hesitate to call out negligent or careless behaviour at any time. I think Oceania's attitude, more than anything, in this instance needs to be severely criticised.

I completely agree. We won't travel anywhere now without our AirTags. It's a wonderful feeling settling into your seat on a long-haul flight knowing your bags are flying with you.

We've never been told that we have to have the actual card you book with. If you're not paying until you arrive, any card should suffice. Maybe it's a way to ensure international guests will actually arrive. Seems a tad strange. Europe has always required your passport, which they make a copy of, so maybe we're moving to that now. I don't know why a photo ID is necessary. We've never had to show photo ID in Australia. As Mario just said, "all they want is your credit card"😉. I've just sent you an email, Lyle.

One thing I forgot to mention is that when we paid in advance for a transfer (through Booking.com) from Southampton to Heathrow recently, our bank sent a number code to use to verify it was definitely being made on our behalf. This was before we notified the bank the other day that we’d be overseas in coming months. Transfers require payment on booking, but they can still be cancelled, with a full Booking.com refund, close to the transfer date. Had I not confirmed with the code, I’m sure our bank would have disallowed the payment.