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@aliaschief's post brought back some memories. I think you all (or at least most all) know that I sail several cruise lines and I like to see cross pollination. What does bug me is people that stop on a cruise line and then start continually bashing it on that forum without ever posting on the forum of their new favorite. The memory that brought back was from 2018 when I sailed Crystal's world cruise and started a dedicated thread here: Kind of odd that this is the only thread I have is from that cruise as the majority of Crystal content was deleted from Cruise Critic when the original Crystal went bankrupt and the line was relaunched under new management. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. April 2 was a sea day on Crystal Symphony from Easter Island to Robinson Crusoe Island: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. April 2 was a sea day on Crystal Symphony from Easter Island to Robinson Crusoe Island: Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. I have a feeling Jacqui had to do some quick searching this morning as I looked at Rich’s database first thing this morning and it started with “Today is , , and” I went back to kitchen work probably while Jacqui was working on the days and didn’t get back to the daily for some time, so the maps came pretty late. I think something is missing on the Zaandam. She is not wandering aimlessly at sea until April 13. This is what I think the itinerary is per cruisetimetables: April 2: Manzanillo 10:00-18:00 April 3: Ixtapa 0700-1300 April 4: Huatulco 1100-1800 April 6: Puerto Vallarta 1200-2400 April 7: Puerto Vallarta 0000-1500 April 8: Mazatlan 1400-1800 April 9: Loreto 1400-2300 April 10: LaPaz 0800-1700 April 11: Cabo San Lucas 0700-1400 April 13: San Diego I’ll pass on the ferrets and PBJ but salute our produce managers. I like the quote. But have not been to Townsville. I prefer my french toast without the casserole. My alternative is Fresh Fruit with Peach Schnappes, Chilled Anjou Pear Soup, Linguini Carbanara, and Apple Sundae as served on MS Zaandam April 2, 2017: A bit of good news on the bridge. A temporary channel is now open although only 10 feet deep (instead of 50 for the big ships). It’s mostly for to get rescue equipment to the other side of the wreckage but I expect there may be some occasional barge traffic that can use it as well. A very nasty rain this morning that may continue for most of the day. Roy

Tuesday's maps: Roy

Symphony is back on AIS in the middle of the Red Sea. I hope this means past the prime danger zone. Roy

Hugs to @ottahand7 on this sad day. @ger_77 I think both you and Maruice are candidates for sainthood with the kindness you have shown to Ollie on Gord's passing. I expect with Maurice's medical problems stepping up to keep Easter plans going as you tended to your friend. I expect the rest of the family chipped in as well but hugs to all of you. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2017 MS Zaandam cruise from Buenos Aires to San Diego. April 1 was a sea day from Cape Horn to Puerto Montt: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2017 MS Zaandam cruise from Buenos Aires to San Diego. April 1 was a sea day from Cape Horn to Puerto Montt: Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie. Tom Foolery and April Fools seem to go hand in hand. Marilyn Monroe sounds kind of bitter. I visited Tokyo as an overnight stopover in 2001 and on Crystal Harmony in 2004. A very momentous day in computer history. I had an Apple 2 and a few IPADs since. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Iced Melon Bisque, Apple, Pear, and Cucumber Salad, Rustic Home-Made Lasagna, and Vanilla Ice Cream, my first ever dinner on MS Amsterdam April 1, 2014. A very wet day in central Maryland which will not be good for my plans but even worse for those trying to clear the Key Bridge. Roy

Love how well you are adapting to a new style of cruising. Cherish that Pole to Pole. Roy

Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit. The April Fools maps (no fooling): Roy

A wealth of toots today, well done Nieuw Statendam. Thanks Captain, Dave, Leanne, and fellow addicts. @erewhon I hope your Easter was wonderful. Roy

Just as things were getting good I got buffering and had to reload. Roy

I like that better. Roy

0.1 kt? Roy

Is that Nieuw Statendam in the distance tooting? Roy

Let's hope they're accompanied by motion. Roy

Today's sunrise is from a 2013 Queen Elizabeth transatlantic New York to Southampton. March 31 was a sea day roughly across the pond: Roy

Today's sunrise is from a 2013 Queen Elizabeth transatlantic New York to Southampton. March 31 was a sea day roughly across the pond: Roy

Today's sunrise is from a 2013 Queen Elizabeth transatlantic New York to Southampton. March 31 was a sea day roughly across the pond: Roy

Bon Voyage!!!! Roy

Bon Voyage!,, Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann,Dixie, and Graham/Father David. Happy Easter to all who celebrate today. Bon Voyage @sailingdutchy. Welcome home @RedneckBob, I'll Celebrate the work of Caesar Chavez, haven't used a Bunsen Burner in decades, and not sure what a Medievalist is. I like the King quote. Have not been to today's port.I hadn't realized Motion Picture codes were that old. I'll pass on the meal My alternative is Chilled Apricot Soup with Snow Egg, Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad, and Mango Blueberry Crisp as served on MS Zaandam March 31, 2017: Off to church early as I am on the AV team and must be sure to get a parking spot. Roy

Wow, that's a big gap. I was expecting it to be one week. Roy