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Dare I ask the difference between the saintliness?
Or is it the John or John's or ...
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My favorite is that breakfast is delivered to our suite and arranged on the table with all of the napery but without a sound.
I get up around 5 anyway so I unlock the suite door, close our bedroom door, and go back to bed. Food is scheduled to arrive between 7 and 8.
I think the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wakes me shortly after the butler leaves.
This is of course, an indulgence, decadent but delightful.
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Yep the apostrophe
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1 hour ago, TLCOhio said:
Hi, Spins! Am I understanding correctly that you were overnight in St. John's Newfoundland, not Saint John's in New Brunswick? Two different St. John's can be confusing, right? What are you doing in Louisbourg? Doing super scenic Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island?
Can we get some pictures from that Seafood Invictus? Hint! Hint!! Sounds very tasty and wonderful. So much excellent, fresh seafood is available there in and around Nova Scotia. Is Halifax an upcoming stop?? We explored around the Canada Maritimes last summer and super enjoyed that wonderful region of Canada.
Glad you are sailing on to Ft. Lauderdale. Keep up the great sharing.
THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio
Canada 2022/2023: Scenic visuals, details from Canada Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island). Plus, new from Aug. 2023, exploring historic/charming Quebec City. Visual/Info Summaries:
www.flickr.com/photos/196555480@N08/albums
Terry yes st johns Newfoundland.
The seas were apparently very very rough and we were lucky to have a safe haven. Lee seas. I have been told that the Silversea vessel following us experienced rough seas to the point that veteran sailors were sick.
I could not get a photo of the sea food due to the mob sea scene. There was plenty but you would never know from the pushing and shoving. We have a large group aboard who have other cultural norms and values. They take over everything. Not a charter because they are I think less than 100. That's enough.
We have been to St John's many times. And we are out of the harbor.
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Today we will sail from St John’s to Louisbourg, N.S.
The overnight here in St. John’s was much appreciated by the crew, many of whom went off for some much deserved rest and relaxation!
Yesterday was a Sunday in St John’s and it reminded me of the passeggiata in Italy, except on steroids. Just in front of where we are docked is one of the Main Streets. So many people were dressed in summery clothes, walking, many accompanied by their children and dogs. An ice cream truck was just outside the fence of our docking berth, and what a business it did!!! And then of course was the cavalcade of cars, blaring music, many convertibles, roofs folded into the boot, getting every drop of sunshine. And motorcycles, with leather attired riders, showing us the power of their engines by goosing the throttle! Joyful noises!
Today there will be a special lunch, the Seafood Invictus, prepared by Chef Devraj and his team. It will take place in the MDR and in LaT, expected to be well attended!! It’s definitely a highlight of the cruise.
The Captains Recap and Crew Parade is also tonight, aka the “fond arrivederci”, or the “I can’t believe we have to pack and get off”. True, very hard to believe this segment is almost over, what an amazing journey through Greenland and environs. The expedition crew has been terrific.
We are lucky and will not be getting off the Cloud just yet. We be attending a gathering for this pax who are staying aboard until Ft. Lauderdale.
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The expedition leader just announced that we will be in St John's overnight due to weather.
There are some clouds in the sky but the sun is shining at the moment. This little harbor is crowded with ships, I imagine taking refuge as we now will be.
The tour buses are off to see the sights.
As we have been here many times we will find a place onboard to enjoy the solitude and the sol.
The lighthouse hasn't changed much since our last visit except for some new graffiti.
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I would be remiss if I did not mention the Library. Directly across from the spa/salon on deck 7, it is a quiet space with big windows, comfortable chairs and a nice selection of books to borrow. There are also some board games and puzzles.
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Adieu to St Anthony. The fog has rolled in. We are on our way to the next destination. I am not sure which port because the Chronicles and the tv conflict. It seems it will be a day at sea as we skip St. Pierre due to storm Lee.
I do miss the Captains announcements at noon which are informative. The expedition briefing at 6 in the "explorers lounge" is a bit contrived, with some filler and missing substance.
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Stay safe New England and Canada!
Lee get out!
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7 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:
Have never seen a cloud formation like it. Scary!
Stumbles, they are very rare. I consider myself very lucky!
Don't know if it's clear but you could easily see the dark middle at the open end of the tubular cloud on the right.
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Are we being kept in the dark and fed bs? No idea.
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15 minutes ago, mysty said:
WOW! That looks ominous! 😮💨
Actually the sun is out at the moment. Weather is totally downplayed by expedition leader.
Mushroom anyone?
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Sea Day 2.
Rough night, creaking and shuddering and wind and rain. Rocked to sleep by the sea, but also aware of it.
Lunch at the Restaurant was memorable as we watched the waves. The word of the day was wow. Then, the waves subsided. The sea is a steely grey and seabirds are skittering across the crests of the water. Not a word from the Captain. The briefing will be this evening around 6.
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14 minutes ago, Emtbsam said:
I have seen several over the years, but never during the day nor quite that close!
Quite the ears!
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Hello Jolly.
I am glad to hear you are ok.
We watched this one before we left home and boarded up partially.
As far as any announcements here, the silence is deafening. There are no noontime announcements as in a non expedition cruise. We are about in the middle of the Labrador Sea and heading towards St Anthony, Newfoundland at 12 knots. Wind is from the south at 28 knots. Doesn’t seem like we are rushing anywhere. We are to arrive on the 16th of September. Looking at the charts, not sure where any safe haven would be along the way.
I totally get the tricky and the timing.
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There but for…
hoping all stay safe, saddened to hear Covid is aboard as an uninvited pax. I think it is ubiquitous.
Live from the Silver Cloud - Reykjavik to Ft Lauderdale September 8 - October 1
in Silversea
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Hello Sun!!! It's been awhile.