sppunk Posted September 8, 2013 #326 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I checked with Ian, the travel advisor, and he said Dr. Cooper would leave the ship in New York and would not be aboard for the trip to Quebec/back. Dave Aww too bad - thank you for taking the time to ask. very kind of you! Thoroughly enjoy your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted September 8, 2013 #327 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks for the bar/beer menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 8, 2013 #328 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks Dave Hope you don't miss any ports because of the head winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted September 8, 2013 Author #329 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sunday, September 8, 2013, St. John’s, Newfoundland The day broke with sunshine. There are a few clouds about, but mostly it is sunny. We still have a pretty strong headwind, but the Captain must have put on some speed overnight as we are nearing Newfoundland, and should be in near to on schedule. The forecast for St. John’s is partly cloudy and 70 F, about 21 C. I hope it holds, as we have a walking tour scheduled shortly after we arrive. There are lots of things happening today, including narration of the approach, with the possibility of opening the bow deck. I plan to be out on deck as we approach, since the entry into St. John’s is one of the most impressive I’ve encountered. Here are the photos of today’s program: More later, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted September 8, 2013 Author #330 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Oops, forgot the second page before hitting "submit reply": More later, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted September 8, 2013 Author #331 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Not going to Corner Brooke, Nfld, Dave? Not this trip, John. The only Canadian port visits scheduled are today in St. John's and Tuesday in Halifax. Dave Edited September 8, 2013 by RetiredMustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 8, 2013 #332 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Please post some pictures of your entry to St. John's. As I am sure you remember, our 09 Eurodam crossing did not make St. John's due to the hurricane and we were so disappointed. I have viewed the narrows many times from the top of Signal Hill and the thought of actually seeing the view from a shipboard perspective was so exciting, but it didn't happen. At that time getting in would not have been a problem. The captain was worried about getting out the next day. It is a very unique and well sheltered harbour. Edited September 8, 2013 by sapper1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWatch Posted September 8, 2013 #333 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Awesome! Thanks for the wine lists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted September 8, 2013 #334 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks so much, Dave, for your continued reporting. Have a splendid day today! Will be looking forward to photos of St. John's - home of some of our esteemed CC friends here! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranne Posted September 8, 2013 #335 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Dave, Thanks for this wonderful blog. This is the first thing I read when I get home from work each day. When I retire in 2015 this will be my retirement cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trub Posted September 8, 2013 #336 Share Posted September 8, 2013 BIG thanks again Dave - fantastic report and stinning photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWatch Posted September 8, 2013 #337 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Let me join in with a round of thanks! We are booked on the sister ship, Nieuw Amsterdam and your river is sooooo helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted September 8, 2013 #338 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Can someone explain to me why on the dinner menu the main part of the dinner is sometimes called "main course" en sometimes "entree", like on the Le Cirque diner menu. To me the main part is always the main course , and the starter is always the "entree". This is how we define these parts of the meal in Europe. I've never heard of the entree being the starter although the meaning of the word entree would make that sensible. In the US the entree is always the main course. The 'starter' course is the appetizer and often a salad course. Evidently that is the terminology HAL uses. So do all the other cruise lines I have been on: Celebrity, Oceania, Radisson (now Regent), RCI, CCL, and NCL. I imagine Princess does it that way too. OP Dave, thanks again for your wonderful review and all the fantastic photos. Edited September 8, 2013 by NMLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 8, 2013 #339 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks so much, Dave, for your continued reporting. Have a splendid day today! Will be looking forward to photos of St. John's - home of some of our esteemed CC friends here! :) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador vs Saint John, New Brunswick;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted September 8, 2013 Author #340 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sun., Sept. 8, 2013, St. John’s (Cont.) We sailed through sunny skies this morning, until about 10, when we entered a heavy fog bank. By about 11:20, I could see from the scan chart that we were within a few miles of St.. John’s, but I could not see any land, just fog. Then, suddenly, the land appeared to starboard, and we picked up the pilot. We then sailed into St. John’s, under overcast skies, but clear air. So, I was able to get many shots (some of them even in focus) as we entered: Approaching St. John’s 1: Approaching St. John’s 2: Signal Hill: Birds and people on Signal Hill 1: Birds and people on Signal Hill 2: People on Signal Hill: More in the next post, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted September 8, 2013 #341 Share Posted September 8, 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador vs Saint John, New Brunswick;) Thanks, John! Got it! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted September 8, 2013 Author #342 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sun., Sept. 8, 2013, St. John’s (Cont.) More shots of the entry into St. John’s, and the port guide pages: Base of Signal Hill: Panorama of St. John’s: St. John’s waterfront: Colorful houses St. John’s 1: St. John’s port guide 1: St. John’s port guide 2: More later, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted September 8, 2013 #343 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Welcome to Canada! Great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 8, 2013 #344 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice pics/nice entry! Thanks Dave! is that a lighthouse or a signal tower on Signal Hill? if you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpf Posted September 9, 2013 #345 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Welcome to Canada and especially Atlantic Canada. Your photos are amazing as well as your descriptions of your days. Thank you Dave. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 9, 2013 #346 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks, John! Got it! :eek: Oh thank goodness. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 9, 2013 #347 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Nice pics/nice entry! Thanks Dave! is that a lighthouse or a signal tower on Signal Hill? if you know http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/natcul/histor.aspx This is a link to Parks Canada's information re Signal Hill and Cabot Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 9, 2013 #348 Share Posted September 9, 2013 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/natcul/histor.aspx This is a link to Parks Canada's information re Signal Hill and Cabot Tower. Thank you Ma'am! And my humble regards to your son for serving his country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferboy18 Posted September 9, 2013 #349 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am reading this blog on a new iPad and all the photos are ads by photobucket asking me to upgrade for more bandwidth. No one else seems be having any problem viewing them. What do I need to do? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted September 9, 2013 #350 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am reading this blog on a new iPad and all the photos are ads by photobucket asking me to upgrade for more bandwidth. No one else seems be having any problem viewing them. What do I need to do? Thanks. Dave has posted several times the number of page views caused the pm to go over allocated bandwidth so he switched hosting services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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