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1 hour ago, DJVKN said:

That is so disappointing to hear. I know Gary @GKTV32162 had said it was awful on the 2021/2022 WC on the Star. I was really hoping it would improve on the newer ship with later/better technology. Guess not.

Yeah, Viking's internet tech is dated, and it is true that the farther south you go, the visibility line to the satellites degrades and therefore the service does too.  As has been said, other lines have figured it out.  Viking really needs to step up here.  People expect it.

29 minutes ago, GKTV32162 said:

Thanks for this.  How did you hear about it?

And...as soon as I posted that comment, I found the email notification. We're on the road at the moment and it was buried.  Duh.

5 hours ago, UWDawg said:

FYI... Link to the Captains Logbook for the 2021/22 Viking World Cruise:

 

https://brochures.viking.com/view/682349859/ 

Thanks for this.  How did you hear about it?

10 minutes ago, KTRaveller said:

Is this World Cruise "live" thread going to continue and become the 2023-24 cruise?  It was fun to follow you, Garry and Arlona and I'll keep checking here to get the rest of the story if you'll be here.  Otherwise, please start a new "Live from" when the time comes!  Thanks so much for all the entertainment you and several others provided over these long months of scarce travel.

I don't expect that it will.  We aren't booked for another world cruise but will be blogging future travel at kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com - the next cruise starts in one week!

11 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said:

Does next September mean 2022?  If so hopefully you’re still aboard for the Hong Kong to Bangkok segment.  Need to buy you a drink for all the vicarious pleasure you provided via your WC blog. 

No, that would be "this" September. 😀

We sail in September 2023 for this trip.

8 hours ago, ldpetrillo said:

We have been on numerous Princess cruises. Nothing will compare to our WC. Be prepared for lots of kids, noisy casino, lots of drunks and ok food. It would be better to compare it to RC or Carnival. Viking is in its own class. We are doing the Viking from Bergen to New York next summer and doubt it will compare to our WC. 

We're doing 5 of the 6 cruises that make up Viking's Grand Pacific Explorer next September. I think it will be more like Homelands and Scenic Scandinavia we're. The second two cruises were certainly different than the WC. The menu went from WC amazing to Viking standard very good. Plus, there was a different vibe than when all the world Cruisers were on the ship.

3 minutes ago, pd7277 said:

Garry - Please post a link to your Princess Cruise here so "Your Followers" can find it.  We did two weeks on the Emerald in April.  Hopefully you are not too disappointed with the food.

My blog address is kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com

Everything will be there. And, after the WC, I think everything will be a disappointment.

3 hours ago, gadabout60 said:

Garry are you blogging on Princess?

I'm planning on it.

7 hours ago, Travelerstory said:

Gary and Arlona, welcome home!  Take a welcome deserved rest.

 

We look forward to tagging along on the nest world cruise. Leaving from Fort Lauderdale in December of 2022. We will be in FL a few days early, just to make sure we don't have any problems with flighks ts, AND we want to explore Fort Lauderdale. Any hints on what we should do in those few days?

 

Thank,s as well as to anyone having some input on what to do in Fort Lauderdale while we are there.

We live about four hours from Ft. Lauderdale so I don't have any recommendations, sorry  enjoy the WC!

6 minutes ago, Insanityx4 said:

I'm curious as where you are off to next month?

Just a basic week in the Caribbean. Credits from 2020 cancelations are expiring. Use or lose.

4 minutes ago, PasadenaDave said:

Good thing you have three weeks of relaxation before the crowds of Princess 

Yeah. Not looking forward to full cruises. We are definitely spoiled.

World Cruise Day...there are no more days - The Final Post, by the numbers

https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/06/world-cruise-daythere-are-no-more-days.html

1 hour ago, Jjg34219 said:

Welcome home! You mention the aircraft, Boeing 767, in our last few trips we have been comparing Airbus vs Boeing and we much prefer Airbus…slightly more legroom and seats way more comfortable. 
And we have flown the new Boeing 737 Max 8 and let me tell ya there isnt even elbow room in economy and seats have no cushion! 

Agreed. The A321 from JFK to MCO was much nicer, but the seats had little back support. Ahh, the "luxury" of air travel. 😀

World Cruise Day 163/163 - Back in the US, Back in the US, Back in the USA!


https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/06/world-cruise-day-163163-back-in-us-back.html

Just now, duquephart said:

Where did the sea route maps come from? Very interesting.

The ones in my blog? Google maps, Photoshop, and a pen tool. Nothing fancy.

World Cruise Day 162/163 Scenic Scandinavia - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Palace, Tivoli, and The Mermaid again


https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/06/world-cruise-day-162163-scenic.html

6 hours ago, Twitchly said:

Do you use a DSLR or a phone or …?

Mainly, I use a Sony RX10-IV but I also throw in shots from my cell, a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra when I need a wider shot, a selfie, or when it is too rainy to carry the Sony.

2 hours ago, deec said:

not as wonderful as being on a WC but I certainly enjoyed your adventures and appreciate the dedication!  and what a terrific gift for all of your fellow passengers!

Since this is a continuation of our WC, it's sort of the same thing, just with different people. 😀

9 minutes ago, CCWineLover said:

Garry - now that you are nearing the end of an amazing adventure, I'd like to thank you for your dedication and allowing so many of us to live vicariously!  Were you a writer or photographer in a past life?   Especially enjoyed the so many pictures of statues/sculptures.  You should put them all together into a slide show video.

Did you ever try to calculate how many hours/days you expended in your blogging over these many days?  It would have taken me forever!!  Your efforts much appreciated!  Safe travels.

Kent

Thanks for the kind words, Kent. In my previous live, I was an IT manager but I did have a side gig as a sports and portrait photographer.

As for hours, one to three hours daily, so let's call it 350 for the cruise. But, if I didn't, there is no way we would remember it all!

World Cruise Day 161/163 Scenic Scandinavia - Århus, Denmark - Århus is a very, very, very fine hus...

https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/06/world-cruise-day-161163-scenic.html

World Cruise Day 160/163 Scenic Scandinavia - Warnemünde, Germany - Wir sind Berliner


https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/06/world-cruise-day-160163-scenic.html

World Cruise Day 159/163 Scenic Scandinavia - Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark - we're Born(holm) again tourists


https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/05/world-cruise-day-159163-scenic.html

27 minutes ago, TayanaLorna said:

I join your many followers in saying Thank You for all your blog posts.  They have been entertaining, heartfelt and informative.  Your photos are outstanding.  Your dedication to write each day as it happens is awesome.  I've used blogspot as the platform for my journaling and our photos from travels.  However when we travel i barely get my hand written notes done let alone ever writing the blog.  Thank you so much for taking us with you.

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm humbled.

World Cruise Day 158/163 Scenic Scandinavia - Karlskrona, Sweden - The weather is following us


https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/05/world-cruise-day-158163-scenic.html

2 hours ago, deec said:

you are in for a treat if he does play!!  Please tell him Dee and Pat from Michigan send our best regards.  He followed Katy onto the Jupiter !!! He is a University of Michigan grad...GO BLUE!

Just talked with Bruce and he was honored and asked us to pass on his hello as well.