Ocean Dancer Posted December 9, 2017 #301 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Awesome OOTD!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted December 9, 2017 #302 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well as long as your ok updating is on land is A-Okay. Glad to hear you are having a good time. I was starting to worry after reading about Mitzygirlys son in law on their Carnival magic excursion in Roatan. P.S. suit and picture at the Abyss (I think) was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted December 9, 2017 #303 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Sorry all. I gave up on live. Too much partying. LOL. Just like the gingerbread village, the train went off the track. The photos and reports from dry land should be amazing. Now, we just have to see how much you remember espically if you didn’t take photos. :confused::') Safe travels home my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 9, 2017 #304 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Not a nice day, weather wise, to return to FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 9, 2017 Author #305 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Not a nice day, weather wise, to return to FLL. It was a nice morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted December 11, 2017 #306 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Where the heck is he? a 2 day hangover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 11, 2017 Author #307 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Where the heck is he? a 2 day hangover? Siting in the Orlando airport, I had a work conference. Let me get home and sort out my life. Well at least my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted December 11, 2017 #308 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thought I saw you Rick in Chase's recent Snap story. Were you guys on the same cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 11, 2017 Author #309 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) Thought I saw you Rick in Chase's recent Snap story. Were you guys on the same cruise? He was on Oasis and I was on Harmony...don’t ask. Anyways, I had to be in Orlando for a work thing so we met up yesterday so I could see them and the kiddos. Not to worry, the next cruise we will all be together. Edited December 11, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 12, 2017 Author #310 Share Posted December 12, 2017 My last gin and tonic of this trip! Back to sober life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinCutieJulia Posted December 12, 2017 #311 Share Posted December 12, 2017 My last gin and tonic of this trip! Back to sober life. What’s this “sober” you speak ok??? Looking forward to hearing additional trip details once real life fully sets in. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 12, 2017 Author #312 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Home, unpacked and hanging with the gang! Will finish up the thread tonight with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #313 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Okay, I’m trying to be much more live today. Ha! Well I have always been told I'm a jinx. So no surprise that the quote above is where this went off the rails. Rewind! Six days ago I was in San Juan, which many of you know is very a short stop for the Harmony, with an arrival of 7:00 AM and an all aboard at 2:30 PM. However, this was also the morning that I was invited to the bridge tour, which didn't begin until 9:30 AM. So I lost nearly three hours of port time. That said, I refrained from signing up for the Cave Window (Cueva Ventana) shore excursion, which was the only offering that really interested me. The tour is pretty much the entire day, as it requires driving an hour out to a cliff, which overlooks the Rio Grande de Arecibo Valley. My next cruise will be on the Adventure of the Seas and I will be doing a two day pre-cruise stay in San Juan, so I wasn't too upset to miss this. Now I know I did the Bridge tour twice in September, but for some reason its just one of those things that I can never turn down. After the tour, I went for a quick run at the gym, showered and I was off the ship by 11 AM, which didn’t give me much time. Walking off the ship, my shower was quickly cancelled out as it was hotter than Hades. If you have never cruised to San Juan, you dock right In the heart of Old Town so exploring on foot is very easy. My first destination was Castillo San Cristobal, which always provides for excellent photo opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #314 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) As you can see it really was a beautiful day despite the extreme heat and humidity. Edited December 13, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #315 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) From Cristobal, I walked along the north shore and really got to see what great shape Old San Juan was in. I will also say that all the locals I encountered were smiling and very upbeat despite so much destruction and lack of power in many of the areas outside of Old Town. My second stop was San Felipe Del Morro Fortress, which is the fort that you pass when entering and exiting the harbor. Notice the lighthouse. From there I took a walk along the Paseo Del Morro, which is one of my favorite things to do in Old Town. It’s just so peaceful and the views are the best. I entered through the San Juan Gates. The Paseo Del Morro will end right at the Raices Fountain, which never fails to impress me, especially when the sun hits it just right. After that, I made a pit stop into CVS to pick up some protein bars, browsed some of the local vendors and made my way back to the ship. Edited December 13, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #316 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I didn’t really have a chance to stop into any of the restaurants or bars given the time constraints I faced with getting off the ship so late, but my fiends were able to enjoy some pina coladas and some local fare, all of which they said was was excellent. So no food in my belly and no alcohol at 2 PM. This is where things went south quickly. Remember this picture. I spent the rest of the afternoon at the Suite Sun Deck Bar getting tanked. However, I did manage to catch a good shot from our sail out as well as the sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted December 13, 2017 #317 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rick -we also love bridge tours. I never get tired of them. We are on the Adventure out of Puerto Rico - end of April ABC islands. I was told ship would be using the new pier - not in Old Town - as Puerto Rico is start and end of cruise and not a port stop. The Caribe Hilton (Hotel and Villas) where we have stayed before has been housing workers trying to rebuild the island. The hotel was supposed to reopen for guests in early April 2018.Got email today our reservation for end of April before cruise starts and May when cruise ends have been cancelled. I called fhe hotel direct and was told they are now looking at 2019 before they will be able to reopen. We have Marriott and Renaissance Condado as back up. Looks like thats where we will be. One pre cruise and the other post cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #318 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rick -we also love bridge tours. I never get tired of them. We are on the Adventure out of Puerto Rico - end of April ABC islands. I was told ship would be using the new pier - not in Old Town - as Puerto Rico is start and end of cruise and not a port stop. The Caribe Hilton (Hotel and Villas) where we have stayed before has been housing workers trying to rebuild the island. The hotel was supposed to reopen for guests in early April 2018.Got email today our reservation for end of April before cruise starts and May when cruise ends have been cancelled. I called fhe hotel direct and was told they are now looking at 2019 before they will be able to reopen. We have Marriott and Renaissance Condado as back up. Looks like thats where we will be. One pre cruise and the other post cruise. For now, I’m booked at the Sheraton in Old Town. I know the Adventure docks on the other side of the harbor, but I rather be in the heart of the restaurants and bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted December 13, 2017 #319 Share Posted December 13, 2017 For now, I’m booked at the Sheraton in Old Town. I know the Adventure docks on the other side of the harbor, but I rather be in the heart of the restaurants and bars. When is your Adventure cruise? I am sure the bars will want to restock.... hahaha..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #320 Share Posted December 13, 2017 When is your Adventure cruise? I am sure the bars will want to restock.... hahaha..... March and I’m rolling with the Squad. Hopefully, something is left for you. [emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted December 13, 2017 #321 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I saw some cute pix today from Chase. Kids were dressed in same colors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #322 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I saw some cute pix today from Chase. Kids were dressed in same colors... Kids aren’t coming in March, so pictures will be of a different nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted December 13, 2017 #323 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Ahhh.... Maureen with you in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnLog Posted December 13, 2017 #324 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rick, those pictures in Old San Juan are amazing. And you're telling me you took those with your iPhone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 13, 2017 Author #325 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rick, those pictures in Old San Juan are amazing. And you're telling me you took those with your iPhone? Mhm...sure! “Excuse me sir, can you tell me where I can find the main dining room?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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