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Thanx for sharing, D.

 

Ira

Hey MCQ,

 

> How can I prove that I'm immune?

 

We shall expose you to a child with measles.

 

If you have not developed symptoms after 2 weeks, you're OK.   🙂

 

Ira

Thanks for sharing, Lou

 

Ira

Hi N,

 

Ditto g.

 

In addition, what is referred to as a "gratuity" is really a service charge.  It is distributed among the staff by Celebrity.

 

There are many "deserving" people in the crew that you might not have considered, eg, the cook who does the scrambled eggs, oughtn't they to be tipped, too?

 

Happy Holidays

 

Ira

 

Bring layers.

 

Enjoy your sojourn.

 

Happy Holidays.

 

Ira

Hi LH,

 

Lots of reviews of the Summit since the refurb.

 

Despite the new decor, we had a very nice voyage leaf peeping in NE and CA.

 

Try the affogato at Cafe al Bacio.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

Ira

Hi M,

 

We saved weight by asking the stewardess for a power cord, which she readily supplied.

 

Ira

Hi VM,

 

You can ask for the wine from your beverage plan.

 

We opted for the pairing wines on our recent Summit cruise.

 

They were disappointing.

 

The food was very good.

 

Ira

 

In the Bible it says, "The rude you will always have with you".

 

Ira

  A very scenic drive, even in gray, cloudy weather.  We were disappointed to find that one can no longer drive through West Point, but has to get an advance permit.

 

       The Inn was very, very nice. 

                             view from room

       A drive through the neighborhood proved both spooky

       And colorful

       We returned to EWR, dropped off the car, took the shuttle to the terminal and 5 hours later we were safe and sound at home.

 

 

>Doppelganger, Mirror image or just trick photography?

 

Yes.

 

((I))

 

 

Thanx for the supplementary photos, OTJ.

 

More of the Cabot Trail:

 

 

        Our last port of call was Halifax, a busy port with few items that interested us, but we were “treated” to a ludicrous sight, the AIDAdiva, which we named The MV Kissy Face.

       And so, back to Bayonne where we debarked, collected our luggage and took a cab to the Dollar Car Rental at EWR.  Here, at the very end of civilization, we picked up car and drove off up the Hudson river to Buttermilk Falls Inn in Milton, NY.  (https://www.buttermilkfallsinn.com/).

More to come

Motoring down the fjord that afternoon, we were treated to the glorious colors.

 

 

        The next day, we were tied up in Quebec City, CA, which was near the peak of its leaf peeping season.  The ship’s excursion, this time, was at a reasonable hour, and we went off into the hinterlands, visiting Montmorency Falls

 

         And taking in the colorful spectacle of the changing leaves.

 

        With the weather still unsettled, Capt. Matt sailed directly to Sydney, CA, where we enjoyed the highlight of our visit, a drive along the Cabot Trail up to Ingonish and back.

 

        Just spectacular.

More to come

Second stop, Portland, ME.  Our first view of Autumn colors, but again, wet, cold, grey and rainy.  We elected to not take the 08:30 ship’s excursion.

       Next scheduled stop, Bar Harbor, ME.  However, the Captain elected to avoid the high winds and steep swells that were coming our way and raced for the safety of Saguenay, CA.  Good thinking Capt. Matt.

 

    On we motored, through the grey days and dark nights, staying just ahead of the storm.

 

 

 

    Two days later, we were safely tied up in the picturesque village of Saguenay, CA.

 

More to come

 

Hi L,

 

We asked the cabin steward for an extension cord which we connected to one of the sockets near the doorway between the bedroom and sitting room.

 

This allowed my Lady Wife to use her hairdryer in front of the mirror in the sitting room.

 

Ira

It was the adventure of a lifetime: searing heat, chilling cold, smooth calm seas, lashing gales, bright blue skies, enchanted moonlit seas, grey overcast days, pitch-black nights and glorious Fall foliage. Itinerary: The Celebrity Summit out of Port Liberty to Boston; Portland,ME; Bar Harbor; Saguenay, CA; Quebec City; Charlottetown; Sydney, CA; Halifax; return to Bayonne, NJ.

The trip from home to The Summit was uneventful – drive to satellite parking, shuttle to airport, plane to EWR, overnight at Country Inns and Suites (https://www.radissonhotels.com) and shuttle to the ship. Because we both have back problems, we chose to have wheelchair assistance where possible. (One advantage of getting old).

No complaints about the boarding process or lunch at the Oceanview Café & Grill. Our cabin was made available about 13:00, and our luggage was brought in soon after.

I think that I should start by saying that the revolutionized Summit doesn’t look as bad in person as it does in pictures. (It’s not entirely grey). Nor does all of the furniture seem to come from IKEA.

Cabin 7201 is one of only 12 Family View accommodations. It suddenly came open one evening, and I was able to change our reservations from a verandah cabin. Lucky us. =left The inboard FV cabins provide a bedroom, a sitting area and a large verandah – luxurious space for a couple. We would not choose it for 3 or more adults, nor would we choose it for travelling with children.

There are pix of a similar cabin at https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2664512-summit-fv-8181-comments/?tab=comments#comment-57518900

It’s 8 bells (4:00 PM) and we are off. A quick maneuver up the harbor to see the Statue of Liberty


and the skyline of New York City

before passing under the Verrazano Narrows bridge and heading out to sea.



First port of call, Boston, MA - grey, cold and rainy. Boston was not new to us, and the weather didn’t appeal. However, the skies cleared before we left port, giving us a lovely image from our aft balcony as we sailed away.




More to come

Thanks for sharing, SR.

 

Ira

Lox and cream cheese on bagels.

 

Ira

Thanx for sharing.

 

Ira

Thanks for your excellent review, T.

 

Ira

For what one has to pay for this suite, why does one have to climb stairs?

 

Ira

Hi N,

 

You can walk up a hill from the port to the public bus.

 

We opted for a cab to pick us up at the port and return us.  dnbookings@corporatecabs.co.nz

 

Enjoy your visit.

 

Ira

Hi Co,

 

We have a couple of these.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shower+handles+suction&crid=1SIOBO1SNTSL7&sprefix=shower+handle%2Caps%2C167&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_13

 

They are very handy for helping to keep your balance.

 

Ira

 

Hi M,

 

No, it is not just you.

 

Ira