Crocheter

His email is in post #16

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=53945198&postcount=16

Thanks! Found it.

The 2018 voyage is going to a lot of ports where English is not common. You will not always easily find products you need. We did the similar route on the 2016 voyage. In some places the vast majority of retail outlets are small family run stores - no English spoken and no English on the products.

 

If you wear glasses, bring an extra pair as backup even if an older prescription. If you use an insulin pen its good to have a backup of one of those also - think about what you would be in trouble if it was lost/broke and have a backup. Also if you are into photography, make sure you download and backup regularly.

 

I did a daily live report from the 2016 voyage. If you want a copy let me know. Its long but has lots of info for each port and life on board waynesmithtor at yahoo dot ca[/quote

 

 

I would love to get a copy of your daily report.

 

I was planning on bringing my iphone and ipad. Do folks find bringing a computer useful?

Just terrific! Thank you, Wayne.

Crocheter

alternatively here is my e-mail address: tpt2118 at gmail dot com

Crocheter - I did not get your email - make sure you use 'ca' and not 'com' at the end of my email address

Hi Wayne, I didn't put in the right address for you. Would you mind giving it to me again. Sorry for the inconvenience. Would love to read your blog. Terri

Sorry didn't mean the things you really need like med's. And you need to bring extra for the trip and carry them in two different carry on's in case one get away from you. Also carry your RX numbers for refills should it be needed.

Such good advice. Thank you.

 

I think Waynetor is suggesting you email that address for the report.

 

Thanks. Just e-mailed him. I'm usually not this slow (minded).

The 2018 voyage is going to a lot of ports where English is not common. You will not always easily find products you need. We did the similar route on the 2016 voyage. In some places the vast majority of retail outlets are small family run stores - no English spoken and no English on the products.

 

If you wear glasses, bring an extra pair as backup even if an older prescription. If you use an insulin pen its good to have a backup of one of those also - think about what you would be in trouble if it was lost/broke and have a backup. Also if you are into photography, make sure you download and backup regularly.

 

I did a daily live report from the 2016 voyage. If you want a copy let me know. Its long but has lots of info for each port and life on board waynesmithtor at yahoo dot ca[/quote

 

 

I would love to get a copy of your daily report.

Thank you all for your suggestions. We insured with AAA because it was the only one I could find that would insure for a trip of that magnitude and cost. And yes, medical evac. is included. We're lucky because our son and granddaughter live with us so house and dog will be maintained and provided for while we're gone. Facetime would be such a plus, but based on our experience on Marina trip to French Polynesia, internet connection is rarely consistently available.

Thank you, Cool Cruiser and Mura. I have looked through the posts to find comments on RTW cruises. Always eager to know folks experiences with such a long cruise.

My husband is retiring from work he really loved so it's a big adjustment and the cruise seemed a good segue as we transition into the rest of our lives.

Despite our already having traveled to many of the places the Insignia will dock, I don't think we've ever been so excited about a trip.

Loved the specific advice as to what to bring, Cool Cruiser. Never would have thought of a magnetic hook.

I do not want to see a 100 foot wave.

Hi,

Husband and I are going on Insignia's RTW starting 1/3/2018. Would love any suggestions or advice on what to bring, what to avoid, or any other helpful information when traveling for 180 days. We were on Oceania's Marina to Tahiti a year ago and just loved it. Are we crazy to embark on such a long voyage? We've traveled a lot as divers as well as tourists but always no more than 1-2 weeks at a time. Husband is 76, I'm 75. Crocheter