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And the odds are we make more money than they do. Maybe no cars, inadequate public transpo, etc. I've been doing this for decades and, as I've written, it's a real button issue for me. I don't always have to put MYSELF first.

And there are people who "offend" too easily IMO

I don't see a reply down thread. Too bad.

But you can apologize for upsetting the other person.

And won't admit they're wrong and apologize 🙂

Agreed

OT but that put a smile on my face. Sarasota is where I learned to swim. 🙂

I've given this more thought and perhaps you're most talking about ship staff and I'm not at all. Plus having thought about this I realize that our recent travel - and not so recent - has been in Central and South America and SE Asia. I'm dropping this now. It's something I feel quite strongly about and won't be changing my mind.

Of course one would prefer any currency to none. Sorry. My point is that Americans (that seems to be who do this) don't want to go to the process of going to an ATM and getting a small amount of local currency. The cost is minimal and can't we possibly afford it more than the person 'serving' us?

Which is another topic entirely. I ask people who want to use dollars to tip, how would they like it if they got tips in pounds. They don't seem to reply to that 🙂

Not for me. I've had HUGE differences of opinion with lots and lots of folks.

I've long thought that we learn nothing when everybody agrees with every body. And your post that mentioned Windstar just blew my mind.

She really remains a she-gawd.

When we did the Norwegian coastal cruise on Hurtigruten, our ship was 100-125 and it was great. There were only two other Americans on board. A well traveled but not 'snooty' group.

As far as I can research duxelles aren't made with foie but can be a layer with the duxelles. And https://www.seriouseats.com/foie-gras-new-fire-for-an-old-debate

And WFH could be a factor...actually already is. Keep us posted .

My last cruises have been, not in order, were 100 pax, 400 pax, 1200 and an 800 one coming up. I can't imagine any big ships.

Ooh, you're sooo close but no. More something like this.

I would honestly like to have one. But I'm sacrificing for the planet. No joke. And wearing my Rothys and other things.

When my guarantee got confirmed I was able to get the same cabin so no move required.

Jackets like blazers and up?

Apples and caviar 🙂 but I once wanted a reservation for one of the most popular reservations in the world. At the time. Their reservations began, IIRC, at ***I don't remember the time*** but they started taking reservations either three months or ninety days in advance. We were REALLY lucky that we got the res for a date that we would already be in that city. So when I saw those times, I didn't bat an eye 🙂

And there's no doubt in my mind that they are or will be going for a different clientele. The millennials would be my bet.

We did our Norwegian coastal cruise on Hurtigruten in March and they guaranteed you a second free cruise if the lights weren't available. And THEY were the 'decider.'

Well, if that's true then we're pretty solid that cruising has had our time for a while. European, Asian, etc. trains are looking better. @Hlitner did you say y'all did a great Japan train trip?