Roll Call 7/1/06-Seabourn Legend

[james king]

Just repeating myself in here as well as on the roll calls, Just wondered if anyone was going on the Legend on July 1st, please contact me at jamesking@ozemail.com if you are going.

 

James

[DR John]

We are also booked.(with another couple) Barcelona to Monaco

[james king]

Hi Dr John,

 

Looking forward to this cruise, even if it does'nt depart till the 1st of July, this will be our 3rd cruise with Seabourn and love them. Ill buy you a drink (lol) onboard when we get there.

 

Regards

 

James

[Host Dan]

I am planning to be on board the 1st, as well on the 14 day to follow!

 

Host Dan

[DR John]

Look forward to meeting both of you.

As an aside, does anyone have hotel ideas for Barcelona. We are booked at the Arts(Ritz Carlton) but I am willing to listen to alternatives. We will only be there 1 night.

[Host Dan]

Look forward to meeting both of you.

As an aside, does anyone have hotel ideas for Barcelona. We are booked at the Arts(Ritz Carlton) but I am willing to listen to alternatives. We will only be there 1 night.

The Arts is a gorgeous hotel. We have stayed at Le Meridian on the Rambles. Nice as well, and alot less $$ I believe. We fly in the day of the cruise, so no hotel stay. We are, however, staying 1 night in Nice at the end of the trip.

 

Host Dan

[bldsld]

The Arts is well located, both for sightseeing and for the pier, and a beautiful hotel. For one night, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

[james king]

Hi Guys,

 

Try the american express fine hotels and resorts programme, we are staying 2 nights before the cruise at Hotel Juan Carlos, one of the leading hotels of the world. There are some great hotels in Barcelona, its just finding one that is right for you.

 

Try http://www.lhw.com and look at Barcelona.

 

Looking forward to meeting you all

 

 

James

 

ps lucky people doing 14 nights!!! I have to be back in Australia on the 13th of July.

[wineasmusic]

Just signed up for the 7 day part of this trip.

 

Darrell & Peggy

San Antonio, TX

[DR John]

Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Has anyone heard of issues in Barcelona with regard to pickpocketing/purse snatching? My wife says I worry too much, but that's just me.

[Host Dan]

Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Has anyone heard of issues in Barcelona with regard to pickpocketing/purse snatching? My wife says I worry too much, but that's just me.

I am so looking forward to the trip!

You need to be very careful in Barcelona (and other large cities for that matter) of pickpockets etc. If you use a wallet, keep it in your front pocket.

Try to blend in, and not look like a tourist if possible! :D

 

Host dan

[lord of the seas]

DR John,

The same rules apply in any city anywhere in the world.I find Barcelona to be a little safer than a lot of cities,but do leave the Mr 'T' jewellery at home.

[wineasmusic]

I bought a couple of pick pocket resistant pants from TravelSmith. They have a couple of hidden and zippered pockets that lets you relax a little. They are not pickpocket proof, but since other tourists are easier, I know I'm on the bottom of their list. I've been surprised how much stress they remove, even though I am still careful.

[lord of the seas]

wineasmusic,

 

You say that the pants are "Pick Pocket Resistant" then you say that "they are not Pick Pocket proof"

Can you clarify please?

Remember, Clothes do not maketh the man

[james king]

I presume these pants don't have any pockets.... hence the pickpockets are unable to pick the pockets because the garment doen't have any pockets to pick. :)

[DR John]

Less than 90 days and counting. The pressure is on to drop 15 pounds before we board.

[Host Dan]

Less than 90 days and counting. The pressure is on to drop 15 pounds before we board.

Looking forward to this cruise!!! :) :)

 

Host Dan