pacheco18 Posted May 15, 2013 Author #101 Share Posted May 15, 2013 You have to return -- You missed some of the best parts like Masada, Dead Sea, Old Jaffa, the Negev desert, Elat... :) and some of the worst parts TLV Taxi Drivers Enjoy the rest of the cruise... All on my list. You are right. So much more I must see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wristband Posted May 15, 2013 #102 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Paul - thank you! I have emailed Laraine & Tanny/Arlene directly. Appreciate all of this, esp P's posts. Very exciting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 16, 2013 Author #103 Share Posted May 16, 2013 We are anchored at glorious Santorini today. We have been here before so no touring. We will meander, shop and have a Greek lunch. We are looking forward to the slow pace of the day. I have been to Greece a number of times and I never tire of it. Our three stops in the Mediterranean (Santorini, Taormina and Sorrento) are the perfect way to end this amazing cruise Decided to see what my butler could do and yes he got us priority tender tickets so we will be on the first tender for independent guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 17, 2013 Author #104 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Our last sea day. Then Taormina, Sorrento and home The on board experience continues to be exceptional. Lots of folks booking cruises on board The grand tea was superb. I have missed every show so I cannot comment about entertainment. We've had good laundry specials --20 items for 20 bucks. A good deal, especially if you send out the higher cost stuff Santorini was wonderful as always. Nice to be here when not too hot Best shopping at White House. Best food at Nikko's. we had an excellent Greek buffet in the terrace last night. Today the wonderful on board jeweler raffled off 10 items. You received a ticket if you purchased. And I won! A lovely copper mesh necklace. I never win these things. Good karma on this ship Starting to pack. Miss our dogs so ready to go home. Next cruise in August so not too long to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 17, 2013 Author #105 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Sudden port change but well handled Tendering in Taormina not possible so we dock in Messina instead Captain was able to make last minute arrangement The concierge is helping everyone with private tours contact the guides so that alternative meeting points can be arranged We are delighted by the change. We have been to Taormina and it would have cost 90 euro for a taxi back and forth from the pier Messina town center is a six minute walk from the pier and we have never been there. For us the change is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPACIAN Posted May 17, 2013 #106 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hello Laraine from Steve & Maria. We were with you on the inaugural Marina TA from Rome to Miami. We have recently booked the Lisbon to Rio and b2b on to Buenos Aires in November 2014 on the Marina. We were wondering if the "genuine Rolex" purchased in Tangiers was stiill working? Good to see that you are still traveling and active on the roll calls. Maybe we will cross paths again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 17, 2013 Author #107 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hello steve and Maria Good to hear from you One couple from out ta is on this cruise The Rolex stopped working as soon as we got home. Lol I never let bob forget it. We laugh about it all the time If we ever get back to tangier I will find that guy ..... Hope you are traveling and loving it and I do hope we cruise together again in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylovestotravel Posted May 19, 2013 #108 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Suez Canal transit Fabulous. Perfect weather. Blue sky. Breezy. We lucked out with cabin selection as our balcony faces the scenic side of the transit. We woke up, opened the drapes and were wowed We are now on pool deck just soaking up the scenery Again, this itinerary is beyond superb. I can't understand why I waited so long to see this part of the world. Hi Laraine, I have been so envious reading your posts. Was desperate to be on this cruise, but DH had health issues, so... I loved your posts about your experience in Egypt. I, too, have felt very sorry for the plight of the common Egyptian people. They have suffered so much, especially in these past few years, and it was so refreshing to read a post from someone which was not dictated by "fear of the other". We have spent some time in the recent past, on our own in Cairo before and after a land tour. But, which side does your cabin face? I was intrigued by your comment of "the scenic side of the transit". I'm hoping to do this trip sooner rather than later. The 2013 itinerary sounded pretty perfect to me (pushed all my buttons!) and I was sorry to let it go. Mya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 19, 2013 Author #109 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi Laraine, I have been so envious reading your posts. Was desperate to be on this cruise, but DH had health issues, so... I loved your posts about your experience in Egypt. I, too, have felt very sorry for the plight of the common Egyptian people. They have suffered so much, especially in these past few years, and it was so refreshing to read a post from someone which was not dictated by "fear of the other". We have spent some time in the recent past, on our own in Cairo before and after a land tour. But, which side does your cabin face? I was intrigued by your comment of "the scenic side of the transit". I'm hoping to do this trip sooner rather than later. The 2013 itinerary sounded pretty perfect to me (pushed all my buttons!) and I was sorry to let it go. Mya Even numbers I don't know port from starboard lol Signing off. Spent our last day touring the Amalfi coast with the fabulous Marcello. A splendid way to end an amazing cruise Bags are packed and outside. We miss our dogs and are ready to go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 19, 2013 #110 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Even numbers are the port side ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 19, 2013 Author #111 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Even numbers are the port side ;) I will try to remember that. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 19, 2013 #112 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I will try to remember that. Lol Just remember when facing the front of the ship left is port (both have 4 letters) ;) right is Starboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 19, 2013 Author #113 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just remember when facing the front of the ship left is port (both have 4 letters) ;) right is Starboard You are giving me too many things to remember lol I'll just ask my butler next time to put signs in the stateroom. It will be something else for him to do Lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylovestotravel Posted May 19, 2013 #114 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for your reply, Laraine. As a non-boat person, I appreciated the hint that port and left have fewer letters than right and starboard!! (now will I remember that next year?:)) Mya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted May 19, 2013 Author #115 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for your reply, Laraine. As a non-boat person, I appreciated the hint that port and left have fewer letters than right and starboard!! (now will I remember that next year?:)) Mya As long as you remember which way to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylovestotravel Posted May 19, 2013 #116 Share Posted May 19, 2013 LOL :) Mya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbpaul Posted May 20, 2013 #117 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For wine lovers like me, you always want to have a little PORT LEFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 20, 2013 #118 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For wine lovers like me, you always want to have a little PORT LEFT. Very good! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylovestotravel Posted May 20, 2013 #119 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Now I will try my best not to forget!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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