Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #101 Share Posted January 2, 2013 BTW and fyi... that's a Silversea's ship. :) I told you I can't tell the difference! :D I get Silversea and Seabourn confused on a regular basis. Unless I can read the name, I have no idea. "Uh, one of those small luxury lines..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnigirl Posted January 2, 2013 #102 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Why you look just like a little Buzzer I know!;) Wonderful report Victoria - like they all are! Anxious to read more and see a lot more pictures! (llama) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #103 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Llama! Nice to see you on board! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #104 Share Posted January 2, 2013 After going through the canal that morning, we ate breakfast and then headed to my parents' room to open Christmas presents. We then fell asleep while watching the Love Boat. Took a good hour nap. Then Dad went to work out, Rachel went to the spa for a full body massage, and I went to shower and get ready to go back through the canal. I started watching us go back through the canal from the front of the ship. There's access on decks 8,9, and 10. It looks like you shouldn't go through there, but once you open the door, there is a door outside. I never would've found it if one of the ship photographers hadn't told me about it earlier. DSC_6367 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6368 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6369 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6370 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6371 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6375 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #105 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6376 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6379 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6380 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6381 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6383 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6385 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #106 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6387 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6389 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6390 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6392 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6394 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6395 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #107 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6398 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6399 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6401 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6409 by vshingl, on Flickr If you were wondering where the kids' staff was, I found them - DSC_6410 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #108 Share Posted January 2, 2013 After I attempted to teach a lady how to use the panoramic setting on her camera, I decided to check out the back of the ship. DSC_6414 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6415 by vshingl, on Flickr The back of the ship was more awesome than the front coming back because there wasn't any obstruction by the bow, and you could really tell you were sinking. It was so cool. DSC_6417 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6418 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6419 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6421 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #109 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6423 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6425 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6426 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6428 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6430 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6431 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #110 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6432 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6433 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6434 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6435 by vshingl, on Flickr This is when it started getting really awesome... DSC_6436 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6437 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #111 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6438 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6440 by vshingl, on Flickr I realized that this was really awesome, and I needed a photo of myself... selfie time. DSC_6443 by vshingl, on Flickr And then I remembered that I had my Gorilla Pod with me - so I set the timer and took a few less-selfie-looking selfies. DSC_6449 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6450 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #112 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6455 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6456 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6458 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6459 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6463 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6470 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #113 Share Posted January 2, 2013 After seeing the photographers walk by, I remembered that I should wave my Tiger Rag. So I went back to the stateroom to get it, then headed to the 7th deck. DSC_6471 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6473 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6474 by vshingl, on Flickr I got the attention of a photographer, and he took my picture with the rag. I bought it because it was a unique opportunity to be photographed on the ship from the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #114 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I wanted to catch up with my family, and I figured they'd be at the front of the ship. DSC_6475 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6476 by vshingl, on Flickr Sure enough, they were on the deck above me. DSC_6477 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6479 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6481 by vshingl, on Flickr Rachel was having an awesome time going through the Panama Canal. She's a civil engineering major and geology minor, so this was fascinating to her. She was in our stateroom on the 5th deck when she looked out the window and saw the wall of the canal going by. DSC_6482 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #115 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6483 by vshingl, on Flickr Look how little room we have! DSC_6484 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6486 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6492 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6494 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6495 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #116 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) DSC_6496 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6497 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6498 by vshingl, on Flickr Christmas decorations! DSC_6500 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6501 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6502 by vshingl, on Flickr Edited January 2, 2013 by LittleMissMagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #117 Share Posted January 2, 2013 DSC_6503 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6504 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6505 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6506 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6507 by vshingl, on Flickr After passing through the canal, we went to eat lunch in Horizons. It was the best dining in Horizons crowd-wise that we had, since over half of the passengers had left the ship with an excursion. I was glad that we stayed on the ship because I enjoyed going back through the canal and having the entire ship to roam around to get different views, levels, and photos. If I went back through the canal on a partial transit again, I would consider taking an excursion on a smaller ship to go all the way to the Pacific. However, if (More like when... this is something I would want to share with my future family) I go back through the canal again, I might just do a full transit. Going through the canal definitely isn't something I'd do year after year, but it was a great experience and the highlight of the cruise (like it was intended to be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloverags2 Posted January 2, 2013 #118 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Back to Christmas festivities, Rachel and I decorated cookies. DSC_6190 by vshingl, on Flickr I think I see Mickey! Really enjoying your report, and all the wonderful pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormike1 Posted January 2, 2013 #119 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have really enjoyed your review so far. We did this at the beginning of November and loved it. We took the excursion on the smaller ship through to the end and we were really glad we did. Amazing! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted January 2, 2013 #120 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for all the great photos. We've done the partial transit twice and stayed onboard the second time. Yes, it is VERY nice to be able to roam around a basically empty ship for the transit. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highheel girl Posted January 2, 2013 #121 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Is that not one of THE best Promanade decks at sea!!! :D Edited January 2, 2013 by highheel girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 2, 2013 Author #122 Share Posted January 2, 2013 We docked in Colon, which I have determined is just a port they constructed for the sole purpose of getting the cruisers who took excursions back to the ship. DSC_6509 by vshingl, on Flickr The souvenir shops were overcrowded and cramped, so after one, I was finished with that. We decided to check out another grocery store. We picked up beer, alcoholic drinks, and champagne. When we went to board the ship again, we noticed children below playing on bikes, rollerblades, and other rolling vehicles. It must've been the native children playing with their Christmas presents! Too cute. We stopped to watch for a bit. DSC_6510 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6511 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6512 by vshingl, on Flickr DSC_6513 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 3, 2013 Author #123 Share Posted January 3, 2013 That evening was Christmas dinner! IMG_1672 by vshingl, on Flickr IMG_1673 by vshingl, on Flickr IMG_1677 by vshingl, on Flickr IMG_1679 by vshingl, on Flickr IMG_1681 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 3, 2013 Author #124 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The appetizer was a little creepy-looking... IMG_1684 by vshingl, on Flickr IMG_1686 by vshingl, on Flickr And for dessert, we got gingerbread cookies! IMG_1690 by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deelastcre Posted January 3, 2013 #125 Share Posted January 3, 2013 We did your itinerary on Coral in November. Great pictures and review. It looks like you had great weather. My pictures of the canal was filled with rain drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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