grapau27 Posted May 2, 2018 #576 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Lunch, continued Local cuisine for the most part. Very spicy. Wine was Bordeux. Someone may have had the pink Beringer. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Looks great.Laura looks happy. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted May 2, 2018 #577 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Eagerly awaiting your musings on Old Jerusalem. Sorry about the immigration delays ["authorities" are not used to cruise ships visiting:D] and the very unusual hot day. Hopefully, it will not impact your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted May 2, 2018 #578 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The lunch looked great John. The photos of the canal, awesome. I have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2018 #579 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What was the name of the bridge (or what city) in the photo just above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted May 2, 2018 #580 Share Posted May 2, 2018 John, This looks like an amazing journey. Thanks for taking the time to share. The al fresco lunch was kind of nice. ... and I agree with Karen (travelgoddess1) that aft view takes the cake for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted May 2, 2018 #581 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Ha ha.Nah, he was in bed snoozing not sniping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I keep an eye on the Photos posted looking for a glimpse of you both:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted May 2, 2018 #582 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Mariner in Aqab Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk The keffiyeh suits you :cool: Be careful of being accused of "Cultural Appropriation":eek:which seems the latest crazy trend in the media.I think Sting is the latest victim Edited May 2, 2018 by Redrobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 2, 2018 #583 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The keffiyeh suits you :cool: Be careful of being accused of "Cultural Appropriation":eek:which seems the latest crazy trend in the media.I think Sting is the latest victim I thought it was Sheikh John.Great disguise. When we were in Muscat on Vision there was lots of men walking around the ship on White night dressed like John. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted May 2, 2018 #584 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Love the photos of the luncheon -- what a nice idea for the ship to do! :) I hope Immigration finally allowed you off the ship. I've been reading other threads where passengers had delays with Immigration in several countries. I hope it's not a trend.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted May 2, 2018 #585 Share Posted May 2, 2018 John,This looks like an amazing journey. Thanks for taking the time to share. The al fresco lunch was kind of nice. ... and I agree with Karen (travelgoddess1) that aft view takes the cake for me! I'm unapologetic about being an aft cabin "snob." My next 3 Panama Canal cruises are all in an aft cabin.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 2, 2018 #586 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What was the name of the bridge (or what city) in the photo just above? I was thinking the same thing. You could have told me that was the Sunshine Skyway bridge out of Tampa...and I would have believed you. :confused: Really nice touch with the luncheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkchero Posted May 2, 2018 #587 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I was thinking the same thing. You could have told me that was the Sunshine Skyway bridge out of Tampa...and I would have believed you. :confused: Really nice touch with the luncheon. Google research leads me to believe it is the Al Salam Bridge. According to Wikipedia it was built over the Suez as a joint venture between Japan and Egypt. Opened in October 2001. Video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2018 #588 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Google research leads me to believe it is the Al Salam Bridge. According to Wikipedia it was built over the Suez as a joint venture between Japan and Egypt. Opened in October 2001. Video: Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 2, 2018 Author #589 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What was the name of the bridge (or what city) in the photo just above?Al Salam bridge. We didn't get a good view of the swing bridge at El Ferdan Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2018 #590 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Al Salam bridge. We didn't get a good view of the swing bridge at El Ferdan I imagine that bridge must have a pretty large air draft. I wonder if it would accommodate Oasis class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkchero Posted May 2, 2018 #591 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I imagine that bridge must have a pretty large air draft. I wonder if it would accommodate Oasis class. If you are to believe Wikipedia and several other Google search links the Al Salam clearance is 230 feet. By comparison the Verrazano Narrows is 228 and Golden Gate is 220. We have some friends who just sailed out of San Fran and they said it was kinda cool sailing out under the Golden Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2018 #592 Share Posted May 2, 2018 If you are to believe Wikipedia and several other Google search links the Al Salam clearance is 230 feet. By comparison the Verrazano Narrows is 228 and Golden Gate is 220. We have some friends who just sailed out of San Fran and they said it was kinda cool sailing out under the Golden Gate. We've also passed under the Golden Gate, once on Mariner and once on Explorer. I was surprised at how close the stacks seemed to the bottom of the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 2, 2018 Author #593 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Eagerly awaiting your musings on Old Jerusalem.Sorry about the immigration delays ["authorities" are not used to cruise ships visiting:D] and the very unusual hot day. Hopefully, it will not impact your experience. The ride to Jerusalem was enjoyable. Left about an hour late, but I think we stayed longer. Israel is not what I expected. Very green and very hilly. People seemed very friendly, and so many different cultures. And what's up with all the flags. I've never seen so many flags outside of an SEC Football tailgater. I was very moved by the Western Wall. Said a prayer for Laura's parents. But after that, the crowds were just to much. I'm glad I'm tall. All in all I had a great time, learned a few things, and want to come back. Shalom y'all. Oh, and I have no idea what this represents. Obviously in the new section. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 2, 2018 #594 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I've been reading other threads where passengers had delays with Immigration in several countries. :( I got my passport back on the ship (Navigator) disembarking in Lisbon yesterday before anyone even was allowed off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted May 2, 2018 #595 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I imagine that bridge must have a pretty large air draft. I wonder if it would accommodate Oasis class. If the figures I have are correct, the allowed air draft for the Peace Bridge (Al Salam) is 223'. Air draft for the Oasis is 236' without the stacks retracted. I know we have some discussions if this is still possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted May 2, 2018 #596 Share Posted May 2, 2018 So glad you've enjoyed it. The ride to Jerusalem was enjoyable. Left about an hour late, but I think we stayed longer. Israel is not what I expected. Very green and very hilly. People seemed very friendly, and so many different cultures. And what's up with all the flags. I've never seen so many flags outside of an SEC Football tailgater. We had our Independence Day two weeks ago, I imagine the "authorities" didn't have enough manpower to remove them. I was very moved by the Western Wall. Said a prayer for Laura's parents. But after that, the crowds were just to much. I'm glad I'm tall. All in all I had a great time, learned a few things, and want to come back. Welcome, you have my email. Shalom y'all. Oh, and I have no idea what this represents. The new section indeed - its called "The monster" -- an amusement park for kids, think "Abyss water slides" on a smallish scale.... Obviously in the new section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 2, 2018 Author #597 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Internet painfully slow, I may have to continue tomorrow Goodnight everybody Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencruise Posted May 3, 2018 #598 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Since I'm stuck in Lotus, I'll share some pics of PC lunch. Al Fresco, buffet. Our host was the HD, Santiago. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Thanks John, much better one of me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 3, 2018 Author #599 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Thanks John, much better one of me !Probably because you posed for this one. [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 3, 2018 Author #600 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Let's see if I can post pictures this morning. Success. This was actually yesterday morning leaving Ashdod Terminal Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Edited May 3, 2018 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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