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Amawaterways or Avalon for 1st Rhine River Cruise?
sakigemcam replied to mommyx2's topic in River Cruising
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Amawaterways or Avalon for 1st Rhine River Cruise?
sakigemcam replied to mommyx2's topic in River Cruising
Weāre similar in that weāre just doing our first river cruise in Provence this year after many ocean cruises. I have a dear friend who specializes as a travel agent in cruises of all sorts and she puts AMA and Uniworld on top. We chose AMA bv we hit them when they were having a 20% sale which made their cost similar to Viking. Friend likes AMA bc fewer passengers, bikes always available, local wines are a focus, and incredible food. Not saying the other higher end arenāt similar but her preference plus the sale and timing made it our choice. Also, we didnāt do big ships to anywhere but the Caribbean. To do the frantic disembark with all the other pax in really interesting destinations where a few hours is not enough, is not for us. The appeal of river cruises is the less frantic vibe and smaller, immersive excursions. Weāre really excited! -
We have doggedly been communicating with X since debarking 3/28 with my husband having been sick since 3/26. They have advised us we should see the reimbursement for hotels, etc. by mid-May.
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Thank you! Not my crush lol.
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Thank you. I will! But if anyone knows the answer to post here that would be great!
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Hello. I just saw a short video clip where it looked like the CD was from the activities team from Silhouette. (Okay I developed a happily married crush on him in March and weāre also not cruising for a while but I have to know if itās the same guy āŗļø) Thanks!
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What we did: we washed, we masked when not required to, we sanitized, wiped down cabin, took homeopathic immunity supplements twice a day, didnāt touch handrails or buttons, spent 80% of our time outdoors and distanced, masked on two excursions w transport, masked during cab rides. We were triple vaxxed. What we didnāt do: avoid every conversation w new people though we were usually outside or distanced. Didnāt have an empty table next to us in MDR and enjoyed our dining neighbors.l tremendously. We did check if they were boosted. We didnāt avoid chatting āinsideā our catamaran trip or out on the catamaran deck. We didnāt avoid chats at the bar. My husband still got covid. He survived. It was depressing and sad but we very much enjoyed 8 out of our 10 days aboard. He was taken to a cabin and pretty much ignored but by the ot was day 9. I think you have to look what can happen in the eye, accept the risk, bring otc meds and lots of reading, and enjoy every minute without fear (unless you are high risk, that would change things) but knowing there is a chance. Like Noro, Covid is going to be around us for a long time. Be prepared and enjoy every beautiful moment. An aside: we ourselves are off cruising for a while. After our March experience and our 2020 experience (not covid related but a crazy experience) we need some time for the cumulative ptsd to heal. On all counts, Celebrity did they very best they could and we have nothing bad to say. We will miss it but thereās plenty of terra firms for us to enjoy. An all-inclusive is next!
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We forgot it lol
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Thank you - they're not on it (was not a v robust role call).
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Hello Cruisers - As we continue to recover (emotionally) from my husband's covid and quarantine and crazy return journey after our Silhouette 3/18-28 trip, I'm looking for a way to contact people we met in the MDR who we couldn't say goodbye to due to the quarantine. We also want to inquire about their health. They were seated next to us in the MDR. We really enjoyed their company. I don't have the energy (we are back at work) to embark on a wild goose chase. Any brilliant suggestions? Fortunately we were able to contact another couple we enjoyed = had their cell# as we were matchmaking millennials onboard a catamaran! (Yes, you know who you are lol!!) Thank you as always!
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Okay gang. He arrived home at 1:15 am after one flight cancellation, two delays, and a run down a concourse, with me waiting in the car in the deluge. He feels good, just a lingering cough. Iām trying to act lucid in a video meeting. I hope this has helped you in some way to consider what may happen and to be prepared. Thank you for your empathy and support. And now Iām on to treating my PTSD š
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The CT lavender farm used LBTB as inspiration. There's really no comparison - LBTB now has close to 60 acres of fields (E Marion and Calverton) and the demand just never stops. Prior to the cruise we stayed with the founders in Sunny Isles and our cousin was hard at work making their hand-made sachets. They have come a long way from selling their lavender items at the end of their driveway. A true success story.
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Update - flight out of FLL one hour late and he and 65 others with connections may miss them. I'm siting here not sure if I should go to sleep or wait up. I cannot believe what a cluster this entire week has been. He says he feels okay but I don't know enough about risk of relapses. Now I just wait and hope the airline holds those connecting flights.
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You're fortunate you only lost taste and smell for a few hours and I hope the rest of your symptoms subside soon - March 2020 after getting off the final Silhouette for 18 months - FLL was a ZOO and I lost those senses for 4 months. Agree on the relaxing of masking issue - I think that's what happened with my husband.
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Just a general update to those of you who have been NICE - he is much better, at the airport for a return flight home, and told an hour ago AT THE GATE his connecting flight (SW) was cancelled. "Weather." What even? He's rebooked on another airline we don't usually use and can't even check his luggage until 4 hours prior so is sitting in departures waiting for the minutes to go by. I'm trying to get him into the lounge, at least...and maybe upgraded. Tweeted the airline, trying to contact them outside the 800 number which of course isn't going to get me anywhere.... What an ordeal.