Bit of a Blog : Oasis of the Seas : B2B : Barcelona – Rotterdam : September 18th '14

[dutchclogs]

Talking of racket... held up on tour earlier by demonstration in Vigo... red and black colours.. possibly anarchists?? Did you see Linda?

[NorbertsNiece]

Just as well I went to see Frozen in Time yesterday as it appeared in my planner... it's also in my planner for tonight which is when I booked it for..... and it's not being shown.....

 

So..... those of you on the TA.... check your TV planners daily and the Compasses for confirmation!!!

 

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Pilot vessel coming alongside to pick him up

 

 

And heading off.....

 

 

 

 

[dutchclogs]

Also held up by port police (!) on crowd control duty (?) Great many sightseers I think local. Once on board was nice to meet a group of Celebrity Infinity officers ( including GS manager we met in July) in the lift. There were several groups from the Infinity touring the Oasis:)

[NorbertsNiece]

Talking of racket... held up on tour earlier by demonstration in Vigo... red and black colours.. possibly anarchists?? Did you see Linda?

 

No...... missed that entirely.... don't forget MDR lunch tomorrow 1230pm... meet outside deck 3 entrance!

 

Malaga sunset

 

 

 

I have been doggedly stalking the Central Park area for days now.... no sign of gnomes..... I did, however, run into Bjorn!!

 

 

Rising Tide lowering...

 

 

Live music

 

[NorbertsNiece]

WJ is not looking goo but I go see..... no queues..... I join a couple from the Isle of Man and have a fun time.

 

 

Chef brings me out GF mousse. It may have been GF but it wasn't mousse...

 

 

I end up in my room with a GF Rocky Road cupcake!!

 

 

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Am now heading to an appt with the LA. Armed with notebook for number noting and will see what she has to offer.... they have a special offer for UK cruisers : Select Drinks Package + Soda Package (kids) + Free grats.

 

This is for :

Oct - Dec 2014 (Caribbean sailings only) Adventure, Allure, Freedom, Indy, Oasis

(UK sailings) Anthem, Explorer, Brilliance

April - Oct 2015 : From Europe : Allure, Rhapsody, Splendour, Serenade, Vision (excluding TAs)

Jan - Nov 2015 (ex TAs) Carib : Adventure, Allure, Freedom, Indy, Oasis

 

All stateroom categories inc GTY.

 

The only one of the above I would be remotely interested in would be Anthem. Need to look at itineraries but with 2 weeks booked on Rhapsody I'm financially committed for next year now.....

[funnel]

Linda, Lennart will do some ice skating in Studio B tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:20 AM! Will you be there on skates too? :)

 

/Erik

[emmy]

Your sail away from Vigo :) wow looked like lots of people came to wave goodbye to two ladies...Linda and Lady O :)

 

 

 

 

[Folk Singer]

Your sail away from Vigo :) wow looked like lots of people came to wave goodbye to two ladies...Linda and Lady O :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Photos.

[funNJfamily]

I just read through your entire thread! It is wonderful. Thank you for taking the time during your cruise to post your pictures and your comments kept me riveted.

[NorbertsNiece]

Linda, Lennart will do some ice skating in Studio B tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:20 AM! Will you be there on skates too? :)

 

/Erik

 

Yes, but only if you post a pic of me on the zipline before 11am, grin.

 

Your sail away from Vigo :) wow looked like lots of people came to wave goodbye to two ladies...Linda and Lady O :)

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Emmy!!! xxx

[emmy]

Great Photos.

 

Thank you.:) I am hoping when Linda gets back on her blog she can tells us what the feeling, sounds and sights were like for this sail away. :)

[NorbertsNiece]

Selfie of me on the helipad..... I have no idea what's happened to my lippy....

 

 

Here are some figures for you :

 

378 Consecutive cruisers.

 

Gold Cruise 1 : 956 Cruise 2 : 1119

Platinum Cruise 1 : 351 Cruise 2 : 536

Emerald Cruise 1 : 164 Cruise 2 : 223

Diamond Cruise 1 : 272 Cruise 2 : 378 (and lounge is way too full for me in the evening)

D+ Cruise 1 : 102 Cruise 2 : 154

Pinnacle Cruise 1 : 3 Cruise 2 : 4

 

I had a word with one of the LAs..... about the UK offer..... heh..... I can get 3 nights on Anthem in October in a studio balcony incl drinks and grats but no OBC for £738. Ridiculous. That's with D discount. Southampton, Bruges, Le Havre, Southampton. Pfft.

[NorbertsNiece]

 

Another roll call another golf tournament

 

 

 

Erik had made a certificate..... and had to award it to himself!

 

 

Before.....

 

 

This is after..... still awaiting during.....

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Now this is important and fills pages of conversation on the boards. The vexed question of footwear. I love TOMs. They're really comfortable and come with an ethical message. Google it. So I brought 4 pairs with me and they've all been worn. In fact I've worn pretty much everything I've brought with. I also have my trainers for travelling and exercise.

 

 

Chef's amenity.....

 

 

The gift I received at the M&M.... still intact....

 

 

I have lunch in the Solarium Bistro

 

Chicken miso soup..... very salty

 

 

Cajun Tilapia

 

 

Waiting at the slot pull.

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I have been advised that Park Cafe has GF desserts

 

 

They don't.

 

 

 

GS has Compasses in many languages.

 

 

This is Maria. She has been feeding me GF cupcakes. She doesn't know it yet but she'll be getting a Wow card.

 

 

Frozen in Time.

I am rubbish at action shots.

 

[NorbertsNiece]

As the theme tied in with my visit earlier this year to Copenhagen I was enchanted by their take on Hans Christian Andersen.

 

 

 

 

 

Audience participation

 

Edited September 27, 2014 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

There was an awesome sand art show

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antipasti in WJ for dinner

 

[funnel]

Yes, but only if you post a pic of me on the zipline before 11am, grin.

 

Look below!

 

Before.....

 

 

This is after..... still awaiting during.....

 

 

And here is during (the first is just before...)!

 

 

 

 

 

/Erik

[Clarea]

OK Linda, now I'm REALLY impressed!:D

[happy trailer]

Yeah, Linda!! Way to go! VERY impressed!!

 

I can't believe how much you are posting- we feel like we're right there with you!

(Heart racing zip lining, too!! :D)

[NorbertsNiece]

I take a stroll along the Boardwalk

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

 

There's a movie on the big screen

 

 

 

Oh my goodness I just saw Erik has popped by!!! Looks like I'm ice skating tomorrow..... better find a cushion to tie to my derriere..... ;)

[Clarea]

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Oh my goodness I just saw Erik has popped by!!! Looks like I'm ice skating tomorrow..... better find a cushion to tie to my derriere..... ;)

Be sure to also wear the knee and elbow pads.

[NorbertsNiece]

First time I've seen the pics..... the look of terror on my face is real!!! I was shaking when I got down.... thank you soooo much Erik and Lennart for being there, giving me the confidence to do this and for taking the pics!! Erik.... please tell Lennart I have pics of him on the zipline but I guess you do too...

Edited September 27, 2014 by NorbertsNiece

[funnel]

Oh my goodness I just saw Erik has popped by!!! Looks like I'm ice skating tomorrow..... better find a cushion to tie to my derriere..... ;)

 

:D

 

/Erik