Rare h20skibum Posted April 23, 2019 Author #226 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Our sea day was pretty calm for us, as we spent the day relaxing in the Solarium. Not too much to say about it, other than it went too fast. Not much to post about the sea day, other than Susan wins little more than I lost. Maybe I will catch up on our Charleston day, during our sea day tomorrow. We covered a lot of ground, and have a lot of pictures Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 23, 2019 Author #227 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I also see we have an invite to the Backstage Tour in the morning, so maybe I will have photos of that tomorrow too. Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #228 Share Posted April 24, 2019 @shepherdqueen here is a photo of the seating area at 5 minutes before showtime Past Reviews post 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted April 24, 2019 #229 Share Posted April 24, 2019 41 minutes ago, h20skibum said: @shepherdqueen here is a photo of the seating area at 5 minutes before showtimePast Reviews post 184 That also used to be D+ and Pinnacle seating as well as Suites. We sat there on previous cruises as D+. We sat there a couple of times on the last (6 April) cruise since there were seats available 10 min before showtime. It's pretty much never full until showtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamscckmc Posted April 24, 2019 #230 Share Posted April 24, 2019 17 hours ago, h20skibum said: @jamscckmc the casino was open after 9 pm on Saturday on the ship while in Bermuda. It wasn’t open Sunday, till after we left port Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #231 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We didn’t schedule any tours for Charleston, since there was plenty to see within walking distance of the pier. What better way to start the day, than that chocolate breakfast in the MDR?This is what they offeredI had the chocolate waffle with Carmel and banana toppings. Susan told me that there were 3 waffles on my plate, and I said “No, that was 3 quarters”. I have been working hard for my “before picture”, since the diet will start when we get home[emoji16]Past Reviews post 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #232 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Getting off in Charleston, you have to go through customs. Since we were on deck 3, our assigned time was 9:30. They were set up, and ready to go early, and they called our deck at 9:07. We took our passports, and what we would need for the day, and were through customs and on the pier by 9:23. Note, that if you exit the ship from the facility, you can’t reboard until everyone has been through customs. At the end of the pier is the Customs housePast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #233 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On our walking tour on our own, we would cover just over 12 miles for the day. We turned left at the end of the pier and walked down to the water taxi pier. You can see how close it is to the shipThey have some swings here that get very popular later in the dayIt looks like Sandy was listing a little It was from here that we spotted our first dolphins. Past Reviews post 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #234 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We walked down the waterfront to the pineapple fountain They were working on part of the waterfront, so we diverted and went to the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon You can see the sun was shining brightly on us all dayPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #235 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We didn’t take the most direct route to anything, so that’s probably why we logged so many miles. We walked up to St Michael’s Many of the churches, and church grounds are openPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #236 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We walked down Meeting Street to the MarketSome views from insideI wanted wanted to buy this sign Past Reviews post 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #237 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We circled back to Rainbow RowPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #238 Share Posted April 24, 2019 There are some beautiful homes as you walk along the waterfront on the way to the BatteryThat last home was across from Battery ParkPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #239 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We found the Calhoun Mansion and Museum. It is the largest private residence in CharlestonAdmission was $17 pp. We bought our tickets and joined the tour. The amount they had on display was overwhelming. Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #240 Share Posted April 24, 2019 By now, we haven’t eaten for a couple hours, so we went to Fleet Landing for beer and sandwiches. It is located just left of the ship Their specialty burger And BLT It was a good choice for sandwiches and drinks, and was around $50 with tip. Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #241 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Other random views in Charleston Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #242 Share Posted April 24, 2019 It was a beautiful day ashore, and the weather was mid 70’s.Then it was time to get back on the ship and eat again. I thought it was strange that lobster night was tonight, and not on formal night. And, molten chocolate lava cakePast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #243 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We have had plenty of towel animals this cruiseSaturday SundayMonday TuesdayPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #244 Share Posted April 24, 2019 It is a beautiful sunrise for our final sea dayThe seas are calm, and there is absolutely no wind on the upper deck this morning It appears we are just north of Myrtle BeachPast Reviews post 184 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdqueen Posted April 24, 2019 #245 Share Posted April 24, 2019 10 hours ago, h20skibum said: @shepherdqueen here is a photo of the seating area at 5 minutes before showtimePast Reviews post 184 Thank you! Your time is appreciated! I am enjoying "sailing" along. Now, how how watch your "periscopes"? Is that like Facebook live? BTW your sunrise photos are breathtaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLE2CRUISE Posted April 24, 2019 #246 Share Posted April 24, 2019 TERRIFIC pics of Charleston. Really enjoyed them! And your sunrises/sets. Thanks for sharing with us :) Lisa N. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #247 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I am enjoying "sailing" along. Now, how how watch your "periscopes"? Is that like Facebook live? If you click on the link, it should give you the option to watch, or open in the periscope app. I believe periscope is affiliated with twitterI did this periscope when we sailed from Charleston https://www.pscp.tv/w/b5B2KTEzNzU1Mzc5fDFNbnhudlZkQnBYeE_jt3jN8JzMDcdhbEZWMfWSAK1fDRZ3jFWydzt8ea3f4w==Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #248 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I went to the backstage tour this morning. It was interesting to hear about the life as a cast member in the shows. Here are a few photos from the tourWardrobes and changing areaThe male and female cast members all do wardrobe changes in the same area. No place to be shy or modest!!It was an interesting look behind the scenesPast Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #249 Share Posted April 24, 2019 We logged our early day on the track this morning, so now is a little relaxing time at the Solarium. I heard they opened the roof while we were in Charleston. That makes sense, because it was hot and sunny. Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 24, 2019 Author #250 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Our home for the last week has been this tiny little OV cabinThe drawback about the cabin, beside the size, is the position of the bed. When the ship was rocking side to side those couple days, you felt like you were alternating between standing upright and on your head. Past Reviews post 184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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