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looking forward to following you on your travels and adventures/

Thanks in advance for your blog, I'm looking forward to having so many blogs to read this year. I've missed them in the last couple of years

looking forward to reading about your travels. 

M

1 hour ago, WCB said:

Wonder if they ever spot sharks in this area?

There are sharks in this area but most of the sightings are later in the year when the water is warmer. Late May and June there are usually shots from the news helicopters of sharks migrating just offshore. its very rare for any shark/human interaction in this area, most "bites" occur further north. 

This time of year its not unusual to see manatees swimming to in the ocean around the warm water areas of FPL power stations.

Enjoy your time here. looking forward to your adventure starting.

M 

1 hour ago, ger_77 said:

Yesterday was busy, but didn't turn out the way I thought it might.  First of all, we had a phone call that DH's aunt passed away at age 97.  She had been in frail health for the past few months, so it wasn't a surprise.  Then a couple of hours later, I found out a cousin of mine had suffered a fatal stroke at age 75.  Later in the afternoon, our son called to say that his DW's grandmother passed away in Japan; nobody seems to know just how old she is, but she is in her 90's.   I've heard that things come in 3's, and I've subscribed to that theory, but never thought they would all come on the same day.

 

Condolences to you and your extended family. Almost too much to bear on one day.

Looking forward to following your cruise again. Hopefully you will have a smooth  and enjoyable 128 day cruise. No stopping half way this year.

Mary

My husband once brought his Mother's passport and proudly presented it. Fortunately we live near the port and he had time to drive home and get his, he was upset that he had to pay for parking twice in the same day and lost his great parking space.

1 hour ago, PWP-001 said:

 

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51 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Whoa!!!  Is this in the Caribbean?

16 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Just got back from vision yesterday. Two sea days after last port back to PE. First day was very bumpy and pools were overflowing onto the decks. Great wave action. Closed in the afternoon in the solarium. Final day pools were all closed and drained in the morning,  hot tubs were still open.

Hi Sid,

Just got back from a cruise yesterday and am officially caught up with your travels. Am enjoying your trip immensely, hopefully you will take time for yourself,  we will be here whenever you post.

Loved reading about your time in Miami. I live in SoFlo and visiting relatives are always shocked I do not go to Miami often. Somehow when I'm on vacation a $19 cocktail doesn't seem that expensive but on a work weeknight it does. 

Looking forward to your San Juan and St Maarten posts, was there last week and had a great time.

St Kitts today required ID leave the port area to return to the ship. When I got my passport renewed last time I I also got a passport card that I use for ID. Don't like to take my driver's license as it is a pain to replace if it's lost.

1 minute ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

Glad you are enjoying Celebrity. 
 

I have never really understood why you need an ID since your picture shows up on the ship’s computer when they scan your card. Even if I lost or someone stole my card at a port, I don’t see how someone could use it to get on the ship, unless security didn’t pay attention to the picture, which they seem to always do (or make it look like they do). 

This was required at Port security not getting on the ship, only Seapass there.

On 11/27/2022 at 1:46 PM, lovetotravel06 said:

Question...at the stop in Key West they were completely nuts in that you needed a picture ID and your "Sea Pass" card. In all my years on Royal I don't think I've EVER took pic ID with me off the ship. ???

Just got back on the Vision in San Juan. As always at this port needed to show ID and Seapass. I remember that id always is required at Nassau also.

2 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Unfortunately, that went away with COVID.  Prior to COVID and the Happy Hour with free drinks at most bars, there was an event held in the Sky Lounge for Elite and above with free drinks, same drink selections as now, and with some really good finger foods.  It was not buffet style like in the Diamond Lounge but finger foods severed from a tray by servers who circulated throughout the Sky Lounge.  It was quite nice.  

 

This was back last week on Silhouette, was very enjoyable drinks were plentiful and finger foods varied and delicious 

Just got back from a 10day on Celebrity Silhouette as matched Elite. Don't miss the breakfast for elites and up daily. Can get coffees and mimosas bloody Mary's and bellinis No hot food but the salmon bagels were great. There were a couple of meet the officer type gatherings with very plentiful drinks and snacks, well worth attending. I really enjoyed the cruise, food and service in MDR was excellent, felt the whole cruise was a step above my recent cruise experiences. Have booked the reflection for next month after Vision next week. 

3 hours ago, jelayne said:

Yes unlimited from 5-7 from theCaptains Club Happy Hour drink menu. 

Do people usually tip for drinks served during Happy Hour?

@ottahand7 Bed sores are the worst and with all the pain your DB is having I'm sure they will get worse as he spends so much time lying down. A few years ago I was peripherally involved with a study that was using Manuka honey and some people got good results. I don't know if there was any conclusion as I retired before the study ended but maybe it's something you could talk to his medical team about. Hopefully he will improve at the rehab facility. 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/manuka-honey-benefits/

5 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

I've had problems on many platforms.  One thing that seems to work several times is logging into

 

www.cruisecritic.com

 

That works.  From there I have selected "boards" from the top of the screen which brings up the boards but not yet logged in.

 

From there when I select "Login" it seems to recognize my credentials from the parent website.

 

Roy

 I was just about to post this as it is what finally worked for me!

38 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Is Sabor available for lunch?    I think our sailing on Allure (in 2020) only had it open for dinner.     We really enjoyed it, I hope you and Sharon do too!    

We had a meat hangover when were done eating so I highly recommend you have a light lunch with no meat if you go to Sabor's for dinner.

Are you thinking of Samba grill in the solarium at night?

6 hours ago, Jimbo said:

 

Probably  no cruise ships have ever put a ring on one of their ships since!  Not a very good idea.

i heard that Virgin Voyages has an outdoor boxing ring.

@rafinmd

Harvest Festival (United Kingdom)

Harvest Festival

Observed by    United Kingdom
Type    Cultural, religious.
Date    The Sunday closest to the harvest moon
Frequency    Annually

The Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and food grown on the land in the United Kingdom. It is about giving thanks for a successful crop yield over the year as winter starts to approach. The festival is also about giving thanks for all the good and positive things in people's lives, such as family and friendships. Harvest Festivals have traditionally been held in churches but also in schools and sometimes in pubs. Some estates and farms used to hold the harvest festival in a barn. In some towns and villages the harvest festivals are set so that the different churches do not have it on the same day. People bring in produce from their garden, allotment or farm, and even tinned and packaged food. Often there is a Harvest Supper at which some of the produce may be eaten. Typically surplus produce is given away to a local charity, hospital or children's home, or auctioned for charity

@JaneRetired

Great idea on 2 of device charges, DH either forgets his or brings the wrong one (shaver charger one time!!) And then uses mine, not a problem if we are in the same room but difficult if we have to quarantine separately.

M

5 hours ago, kazu said:

I have a generator, food and of course, wine.  So, I’m prepared 😉

 

Living in So Flo we always make a thermos of coffee before going to bed when a storm is expected, just in case. Also fill the bathtub with water, can be used for flushing!! With a generator you should be fine but during Andrew we lost our generator due to palm trees falling on it. The coffee was greatly appreciated

Good luck and keep us informed when you can.

Mary.

37 minutes ago, highscar said:

Yeah. Got my 5th vaccination today.

Me too, going to Europe next month so decided to go for it. Had my first flight since lock down last weekend and finally decided to get the bivalent vaccine even though I really don’t appear to need it to travel,

7 minutes ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

The Nieuw Statendam is using Port Canaveral next month as a port call before returning to Ft Lauderdale.  I would have rather had Charleston or Savanah but will look forward to PC.  Anybody know why Holland America likes to stop there southbound from Canada/New England?  I've done Charleston twice, on the Maasdam, northbound in the spring, which was really nice.

 

The last time I  took the relocation cruise, a percentage of cruisers actually disembarked in PE to return home. There is a large over 55 community, The Villages, just north of Orlando and there was a large group of cruisers from there on the ship