"LIVE" from Explorer of the Seas / Nov 10, 2011

[138east]

Radio,

 

I'm really looking forward to sailing with you tomorrow. Bags are packed and I'm ready to take off to NY in 2 hours. Can't wait.

 

I am going to miss my daily fix of your live postings - maybe I can get on the internet in one of the ports and see what we've been doing.

 

Carol

[Susie51]

I love your "live from" cruises! I'm hoping to cruise on EOS this summer so this will be great to hear all about the lovely EOS from your delightful perspective.

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . I made it to Staten Island. . . It took almost 4Hrs to drive here from my house. I could have arrived about 30 min sooner, but I made the wrong exit turn from the NJTP. (@#$%&)

 

 

Oh well, I have arrived and unpacked, and I am taking a little ride around SI, and will try to find the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. I have been advised by the front desk NOT to take HWY 278, but to use the side streets (Richmond Terrace).

 

Wow, It was nice to read all of the nice posts since I left Maryland. I am hoping to provide everyone with a very nice “LIVE” review. . . I know that “LIVE” Reviews are much better with photos, so I will try to get at least a dozen pics up per day. (hopefully with a good wireless connection)

 

 

I am staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel is very nice, and they are adding a new wing here at the other end of the Hotel. They seem to be very popular in Staten Island. The Front Desk clerk suggested that there are weddings here every weekend !

 

I waited a little to long to book my Hotel this trip >>>NOTE TO RADIO<<<< Book early next time. I usually stay over in the Elizabeth, NJ Hotels (Near Jersey Gardens). I waited this time, but I am happy to be here. The staff is exceedingly nice, and it should be a nice stay.

 

 

 

I will try to get a few more pics up tonight, but here are a few from my arrival at the Hilton Garden Inn.

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments. . .

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

My hotel room at HGI, in Staten Island, NY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This will be alot bigger than my Cabin on Explorer tomorrow !

 

 

 

 

 

Hilton Garden Inn

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is a nice sunny day today (65F)

 

 

 

 

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[weary traveler]

Ok Mark... ready to go... thanks for taking us along with you.. just an advance reqeust.. can you take some shots of inside the casino.. i know you dont spend a lot of time in there.. (coughs)... may the Wheel of Fortune Gods be good to you.

Also a hello to glcoop hello Gary hope all is well..

 

your ole pal

[Radio]

Radio,

 

I'm really looking forward to sailing with you tomorrow. Bags are packed and I'm ready to take off to NY in 2 hours. Can't wait.

 

I am going to miss my daily fix of your live postings - maybe I can get on the internet in one of the ports and see what we've been doing.

 

Carol

 

Thanks, Carol. . . It will be nice to see you tomorrow !

 

 

Radio

;);)

[Radio]

Ok Mark... ready to go... thanks for taking us along with you.. just an advance reqeust.. can you take some shots of inside the casino.. i know you dont spend a lot of time in there.. (coughs)... may the Wheel of Fortune Gods be good to you.

Also a hello to glcoop hello Gary hope all is well..

 

your ole pal

 

Ha ha, Yes. . . I spend alot of time in there. Casino Royale is usually very nice to Radio !

 

Radio

;);)

[njmomof2]

YaY! Another live Radio review.

 

Nice to have you in our area this time. You picked a great day to come, not so good day to depart. Hopefully the rain will be intermittent and you'll have a decent sailaway.

 

Looking forward to reading your review over the next 9 days.

[Coolcruise02]

Can't wait for more. Have a GREAT cruise!

[megr1125]

WILD????? FUN????? HEY!

 

I resemble that remark......

 

 

see you on the Ship....... wooohooo....LIVE ON the Explorer with Radio! And MedicKen, 138east and MORE!!!

[megr1125]

Ha ha, Yes. . . I spend alot of time in there. Casino Royale is usually very nice to Radio !

 

Radio

;);)

 

well...PLEASE can you tell the casino to be nice to me too!?!?!?!!

[NorbertsNiece]

Doing a similar itinerary to you later this month but on Navigator. Looking forward to your port reports. Delighted to be travelling with you again!

[dramaqueen4lyfe]

Looking forward to it. I really need a cruise fix.

[megr1125]

Radio,

 

I'm really looking forward to sailing with you tomorrow. Bags are packed and I'm ready to take off to NY in 2 hours. Can't wait.

 

I am going to miss my daily fix of your live postings - maybe I can get on the internet in one of the ports and see what we've been doing.

 

Carol

 

i will use a couple coupon internet minutes to peek! there's that place by the pier in STT that is cheap

[dorito6778]

looking forward to this! i followed your live from allure last winter right before we went on allure, and we're heading on the explorer in Feb out of Cape Liberty! cant wait to read about all your tips!

[metgame24]

Thanks in advance for sharing your trip with all of us at home that wish we were there! Anyone who has ever cruised on Explorer knows what a great ship she is with an excellent staff. Have fun! :D

[Polomom]

Thanks in advance for sharing your trip with all of us at home that wish we were there! Anyone who has ever cruised on Explorer knows what a great ship she is with an excellent staff. Have fun! :D

 

Yep- one of my favorites too! Each "Live" review makes me so jealous that I have to wait till our next cruise... so far away!:(

 

Have a GREAT trip and smooth seas!

[Radio]

i will use a couple coupon internet minutes to peek! there's that place by the pier in STT that is cheap

 

Yes, Meg. . . I think it is called Paradise Gate Internet Cafe`. . . .

 

I think it might be free with a beverage purchase. I saw alot of crew there last time I was there.:)

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

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[beej]

Radio, I'm all ready for your broadcast. Got the station fine tuned and I'm rarin to go. Bon Voyage

[mairem17]

Hi Radio! Just wanted to say hello and wish you an amazing vacation! I have been suffering from withdrawals since the ending of my cruise on Sunday. This is going to relieve some of the pain, so thank you in advance for the "LIVE" report! Have fun!:D

[johneeo]

 

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

 

 

 

Explorer of the Seas

 

 

 

 

In St Maarten (2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Courtesy Royal Caribbena International

 

 

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Love your live reports.

 

Have done the EOS twice, loved every moment.

 

Anyone that is interested, I have my review in my signature with pictures of what we experienced.

 

I am so jealous.

 

You will have a wonderful time, great ship, great crew, and even the passengers were wonderful.

[megr1125]

Yes, Meg. . . I think it is called Paradise Gate Internet Cafe`. . . .

 

I think it might be free with a beverage purchase. I saw alot of crew there last time I was there.:)

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

.

 

THAT"s it!!! I knew it was paradise something!! I think that it's not free...but i think it's like 5 bucks all day!! and of course, i usually buy a drink....or 2......:rolleyes:

[kleo30]

I sent my mother-in-law a link to your live thread so she can cruise with us. Can't wait to step on the ship tomorrow.....Can't wait to meet our M&M peeps.

[genslim47]

Good evening Radio

 

Just to say thank you for all your past postings, being an avid cruiser over a number of years, I have throughly enjoyed your views and postings and to be honest will help me cope with the UK weather as we approach winter. Have a really good time when you get to fine weather and enjoy.

 

Thankyou

[CruiserCindy]

Hi Radio

Thanks for your live reviews. I really enjoy reading them and looking at all your pictures.(mine never come out that good!!!!!!!)We will be getting on as you are getting off on the 20th!!!!!!Can you tell me what deck the mens room is located on that has a great view??(For my husband -not me!!!!!LOL)I wanted him to check it out!

Have a great cruise!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Thanks Cindy

[will773]

YAY!!! This is going to be a good 10 days!! :D Thank you for doing these, Radio!