*Miss G*

Just to correct the above, Canada accepts the Permanent Resident card as a legal WHTI document.

Just had my COVID and flu shots! Not sure if I’ve done the right thing because my doctor told me to get them separately. Will know soon enough! I am now ready to head to Canada on Monday. 👍

No, not at all.

Your current card has to be expiring within a year. So, for example, my birthday is July 17th and my card was expiring on July 17th 2025. As soon as July 17, 2024 arrived, I was eligible to apply. My new card now expires on July 17, 2030.

That is exactly what I was thinking! At least it wasn’t thousands of dollars like my parents fell victim to. 😢 Even though I warned them and warned them and warned them. I hate criminals.

Oops, sorry! On a related note, my sister is traveling to Canada tomorrow and got scammed for $99 USD for the eTA which is only $7 CAD if you use the official site. She was in a rush and wasn’t paying attention. I hate these scammer sites that prey on the public! Probably not as much as she is right now. lol

Here, also, is the Info on Cruise Critic.

The fresh seafood program is fantastic! I would not wish it to go away because it’s one of the things which I find appealing about HAL.

We did last two weeks of October and I agree with @Mary229. Have a great cruise!

It will be Morimoto by Sea. I wonder if anyone who has been on the Nieuw Amsterdam has already tried it? Link to Nieuw Amsterdam Announcement We attended one of his Master Chef’s pop-up, and it was fabulous. Here is one of the threads where it is discussed:

We were on the Rotterdam for the last two weeks of April and had an amazing pianist/singer! His name was Trenton. He packed the room every night. Ah, I thought you meant they were getting the band back together or something. Enjoy Burton, and I hope we get to hear about it!

How is that?

Okay, at this point, I have to give a shout out to The Guess Who.

Sometimes the view from the top is distorted. The above is a really good example. I think “they” have realized that and are now in the process of fixing it. My experience, and viewpoint, thus far, is that they are heading in the right direction.

@napria, the QM2 had a wonderful selection of branded merchandise. I am sure that your husband can find something he will love in the shop. Going through Sir Samuel’s is the easiest way to find it.

Oh, thank goodness. A new theme song. I was afraid I was going to have to unfriend you if that Annie song got stuck in my head! Enjoying all the pictures and reading your reports. Looking forward to hearing the thoughts from your entourage!

The Nieuw Amsterdam was launched in 2009. The Rotterdam VII is coming up on three years old.

I was like 😲 and had to google that!! 😂 Results returned a lot of comments related to the vomit taste so that’s a thing too!! Who knew?! 🤷‍♀️ P.S. I love that Cunard threads inevitably end on chocolate. Or scones and clotted cream. It’s kind of like turndown service. Without the cruise. (And the brawls on other boards.)

What is wrong with you?!! 😂

Hershey’s chocolate is very grainy and tastes like vomit. For real. Maybe include them in a box of Bertie Botts.

Welcome to Cruise Critic! 😉

Now that I think about it, it’s a great way to discreetly mention your departure. “Excuse me. I am just going to see Michael Flatley.” The possibilities are endless.

Do you think they modeled it after Michael Flatley? Is it just me?

I tapped on this thread to see what had happened since my June TA! Given the subject title, I was expecting to read about filthy floors and dishes or plumbing out of commission and such. Phew. A missing chocolate. I can stop panicking now. Carry on.

Fascinating, thank you!