PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted May 15, 2015 On the second day in San Francisco we plan to take the cable car for a little sightseeing. We are kind of open on what where we will explore, We may stop in Chinatown. Most likely we will head up to Market Street as there was an eatery I saw on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives that I would really like to hit. :D When we make our stop in Victoria we are taking the ship's tour to Butchart Gardens in hopes that it will be in full bloom in late Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted May 15, 2015 #27 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'll be following along too! I've never been on the Jewel but will be on her September 18 for the reverse trip Vancouver, B.C. down to L.A.! Can't wait to hear about the ship although I've been on Serenade! I'm also looking forward to the Sept 18 cruise. Did a very similar cruise on Celebrity a number of years ago. Check out the roll call if you have not done so - several planned private tours arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASeaPrincess1 Posted May 15, 2015 #28 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you for your live report! I am interested in your thoughts on Jewel, as I will be with you on the October 3 cruise (and the Explorer cruise next year, too!) Have a fabulous cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamer55 Posted May 15, 2015 #29 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I think I'm going to really enjoy this live report based upon this fabulous preview! I'll be touring the ship Monday evening in SF with a group of TA's, looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #30 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Well the bags are packed. Time to try and relax for the evening. Yeah right. [emoji12] Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted May 15, 2015 #31 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'd love to do that cruise. Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motleu Posted May 15, 2015 #32 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great start! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niklynn1 Posted May 15, 2015 #33 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm following along! We sail on the Jewel (to Alaska) in 19 days! Can wait to see some of the pics when you board. We're also heading to California for a short trip in July though, so I'll enjoy seeing your CA plans, too.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife4me Posted May 15, 2015 #34 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare birdlord Posted May 15, 2015 #35 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My in-laws and their friends are going on this trip. I saw the itinerary advertised somewhere and mentioned it to them when we were out for breakfast one Sunday and they ran home and booked it. It looks wonderful. Jealous I can't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4sea Posted May 15, 2015 #36 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We love next to Newport Beach and love taking the flyer over to Catalina.. our first stop is always the Original Antonio's Pizzeria.. it's not the big one on the water, but on one of the side streets, 114 Sumner. It's a hole in the wall, with 50's attitude, peanuts on the table, shells pushed to the floors. And walls covered with great memorabilia. No matter what we have to eat, we always get a order of garlic cheese buffalo bread. and before we leave, we usually get one for the ride home. and the bigger restaurant will sell you the sour dough bread (disk shaped). The dock is within walking distance to the town (where most of the shops and tours start), but there are also rides available - not sure the cost though. If you are going to be there for at least 3 hours, a great way to see some of the island is to rent a golf cart or bikes. The Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Gardens are at the edge of the town, but suggest you get some sort of transport there (cart or bike). We've done the submarine, but honestly, there wasn't alot to see and i think we drove in circles because we saw the same lawn chair several times. Another great place to tour is the Casino, we've done all the tours and can recommend them all. It's the only way you can see inside the building - other than what you see if you were going to see a movie at night. Hope you enjoy the Island. Linda & Don Phipps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #37 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks for the tips on Catalina. We are currently waiting for our daughter to arrive and give us a lift to the airport Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #38 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We are at the airport and through to the gate. Between preprinting our boarding passes & luggage tags and TSA precheck we flew through. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #39 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Time for coffee. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #40 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I don't usually buy our shuttle brewed coffee but this week we are offering a dark roasted Papua New Guinea that is a really nice cup. I was not disappointed. [emoji3] Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 15, 2015 #41 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hey Bill, you didn't post a photo of the fish on the floor.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #42 Share Posted May 15, 2015 On the plane and shutting down. See you in San Diego Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted May 15, 2015 #43 Share Posted May 15, 2015 On the plane and shutting down. See you in San Diego Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk We are presently enjoying our rainfall in San Diego, but will have mostly sunny skies tomorrow for you, Bill! I would recommend renting a golf cart on Catalina, we had a lot of fun doing that. Butchart Gardens is amazing and is pretty year-round, it was nice having afternoon tea at the Dining Room. And having lived in the Bay Area, we look forward to getting back there in September. Have a wonderful cruise, and thanks for letting us sail along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimimoo2 Posted May 15, 2015 #44 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Following along, looking forward to your posts. See you on the October 3rd for our sail away with you! Hi Debi! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debitoo Posted May 15, 2015 #45 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Following along, looking forward to your posts. See you on the October 3rd for our sail away with you! Hi Debi! Lisa Hi Lisa! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 15, 2015 #46 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This may be a silly question, but where are all these pre cruise pics coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #47 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This may be a silly question, but where are all these pre cruise pics coming from? Googling Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #48 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome to sunny San Diego. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsydreamin Posted May 15, 2015 #49 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks for all the pics! Can't wait to see the Jewel. DH and I are on her in Aug to Alaska! Have a great time! Edited May 15, 2015 by Gypsydreamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author #50 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We checked into the hotel. We have a decent view from the balcony. Tomorrow this will be Jewel. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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