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Getting close to the dock. Unfortunately the old Cruise centre not the Marina Cruise Terminal. not quite as much around.
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This was the first time we have arrived into Singapore by ship. So different to flying in over the armada lying off the Singaporean coast'
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The next morning we were steaming into Singapore. Still dark at ~ 6.30 am. Marina Mirage.
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More decorations on my rounds. Entrance to the spa where I was headed to be shorn. Dinner once more in Atlantide. We started with the foie gras terrine. After that i had the tomato soup. I love it. Then Rojaan had the seabass and I the steak Rossini. At least a different vegetable serving. The steak in Atlantide as usual for this cruise was excellent. We passed on the sweets. A couple of Amarulas in the Panorama lounge then back to our suite. Met by the saddest sight you can have on Silversea.
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Dinner that night was with our trivia team in Indochine. no menu this time but it hadn't changed. It was however also our wedding anniversary. One member of our team produced this to celebrate. Rojaan had the chicken skewer and the beef char siu. I had the foie gras and chicken Marsala. All dishes were very good. It was a very enjoyable late night. possibly better because that day we had won trivia with a perfect score. The next day was lunch in Kaiseki. As I went to close the curtains for the afternoon nap it was exciting to see another ship.
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Having stayed in Pattaya a couple of times at the former Sheraton Pattaya we were used to the massed squid boats. With some special effects. We were now having 2 sea days before reaching Singapore a changeover port. So lunch again at Atlantide. The wine. Rojaan had the spinach and funghi and I the pasta. Then Rojaan had the scaloppine. And I had the meatballs but the picture won't post. They were nice though. Rojaan then had the chocolate pancake and I the cassata.
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Back to Atlantide for dinner. The red wine. I had my little vegetable plot followed by the scallop and enoki mushroom soup. I enjoyed both. Rojaan again had the scallops and strawberries so no photo then the mushroom risotto. A bit bland. I had the strip steak. I must say by this time I was getting very tired of the same accompanying veggies on every dish. We both finished with the raspberry delight. It was delightful.
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Back in time for lunch at Atlantide. We both had the coconut prawns. Then I had the pappadelle which was good and Rojaan the brisket which was a little dry and no photo. Then the cherry clafoutis to finish.
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Silver Explorer Completes Final Cruise for Silversea
drron29 replied to Host Jazzbeau's topic in Silversea
A sad day. I guess it is also the end of the line for the zodiac Aiello. A doubly sad moment.- 1 reply
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We had a talk to Bruno the CD on the Muse. he is in regular touch with Miss Vicki. Unfortunately this news came through on the last day of the voyage so we didn't get his answer. He said that he would be in touch with her. He did say that about 10 days before when he last talked she was very tired with little energy. He felt that she might be having some time out and doubts she would actually leave. He did say though a replacement on the world cruise is likely to be Moss.
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Here is the reason I don’t need a pet. My new butcher bird friend saw me when I started gardening today. Our first day back home. He came and sat in a frangipani tree near me and serenaded me for over 2 hours. I responded several times. He accompanied his singing with movement. Here he is. Even better I returned from our 8 week holiday including our 44 days on the Muse with only a 4Kg/9lb weight gain. Just as well as we are off on our next trip in 18 days. PS sorry about the upside down Apple photo .
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Securing private transportation from Kobe, Japan
drron29 replied to Looking 4Answers's topic in Silversea
A few sites. I have enquired through the first 2 and seem reasonable. The other 2 are Japanese sites. https://www.toursbylocals.com/ https://gowithguide.com/japan/kobe https://www.michitravel.com/private_guided_tours/day-trips-from-osaka/kobetour.html https://www.j-g-a.org/kobe.html Although they all list specific tours at least with the first 2 you can ask about a particular destination or event you want to do. -
We have rule that we won’t sail a new ship in its first year. The report here has reinforced our view.
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Now we headed back to the Muse. I've heard of Indian restaurants giving you the trots but never the gallops before. Now back at the dock and you weave your way through a souvenir shop.
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Notice the donation boxes everywhere. Now the guide was trying to tell us this was the Pattaya Viewpoint. Bollocks. the viewpoint has a view over Pattaya bay. this place did not.
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The beach and bay was buzzing. Now to the big Buddha.
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With us all suffering sensory overload we get back out into the fresh air. And now heading into Pattaya proper.
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Now we go inside.
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Even a lift. Smoko.
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he place was at times a Memorial to the late King. Now called the Great King.
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So our last night in Atlantide tonight and no Pablo. He has been promoted to La Dame.
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In truth though this is not really a temple but one man's crusade for world peace. There is obviously a big effort to bring in the revenue with bus rides, jet skis and motor boat rides along with the zoo and elephant rides. You are divided into large groups. We had to wait for enough English speaking guides. Then you have to put on a hard hat to tour the temple. First taken through the carving workshop.
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On the second day I went on the sanctuary of truth and Pattaya viewpoint excursion. more cars parked further from the port. And a fire engine parking lot. Some views along the highway to Pattaya. And then we arrive at the Sanctuary. more a tourist park. But the main attraction is spectacular. The largest wooden temple in Thailand.
