Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[aussielozzie18]

For dinner, we headed into town to the Bowling Club as recommended by the owner.  The Club has a lovely outlook over Lake Jindabyne and offer good size meals and drinks at reasonable prices (without the  “Jindy tax” - inflated prices for the tourists/out of Towners).

 

No walking around the lake after dinner or playing in the waters edge playgrounds for patrons with families due to the rising lake levels.

 

 

 

The caravan park on the lake’s edge was also closed due to flooding.

 

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2022 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

After dinner, DS lit the fire and after thanking him (again) for choosing & booking such superb accommodation, we all crashed.

 

In the morning, I woke up early expecting to see mobs of kangaroos outside our door but instead later as I was getting snacks ready for our walk, I saw these guys casually stroll past our cottage.

 

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

39 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

 

I hope you are feeling okay with your Covid, Greg!  How is Linda feeling?

So far she feels fine. I’m now confined to the upstairs. Been sleeping off and on all day. Feel cruddy but more like a bad cold.

[brillohead]

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

#5 was a Mai Tai.  Have to modify on yhe go today with Texas liquor laws.  

 

Starting to pace ourselves, chilling in one of those round bed things on deck. 

Don't forget my fave, peach daiquiri!  

[brillohead]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

We are currently road tripping together.  DS is the driver, DD is the navigator and I’m chilling in the back, occasionally passing over snacks.

That sounds like an ideal setup!

I'm a little bummed, my DS and his GF were supposed to go B2B with me on Allure in January, but they decided to do the financially responsible thing and save their money.  While I'm proud of him for making a smart money move, I'm disappointed to not be sailing with him. 

 

We haven't cruised together since he went into the Army in 2018, and this was going to be his big celebration after completing his contract and getting out of the Army.  He loves cruising almost as much as I do.   Oh well, I've got the rest of his life to cruise with him!  And I'll still get to meet @Ozark_Kid and do a combined live thread on one of those sailings (heck if I can remember which one, though.... Jan 22?).

[brillohead]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Whiskey does not work on the Kraken variant.

We should ask the CDC's opinion on that!  LOL  

<runs and ducks before OB throws something at my head>

[aussielozzie18]

Now, hiking in Kosciusko National Park is usually in late November onwards but we were restricted with dates so we are here a bit early in the season BUT we weren’t expecting such a heavy dump of snow here a week or so ago, in November. As a result, we needed to go to the Tourist info/NPWS info centre to get current info on what trails are actually open and suitable for us to do.  So whilst the “kids” got the info for the lovely staff member, I had a good wander of their large gift shop.  Lots of beautiful framed prints from the NP including the wombat in the snow photo we have hanging in our family room.  The photographer is based not far from here in Cooma.

 

After seeing the emu family this morning, I couldn’t resist buying this magnet.

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

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Edited November 9, 2022 by aussielozzie18

[Ourusualbeach]

7 minutes ago, brillohead said:

Don't forget my fave, peach daiquiri!  

Added.  7 before dinner.  Off to a fine start. 

[aussielozzie18]

Sorry for the multiple posts of the same one.  cc is being glitchy!

 

 

 

[Luckynana]

15 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

So far she feels fine. I’m now confined to the upstairs. Been sleeping off and on all day. Feel cruddy but more like a bad cold.

Hopefully Linda continues to feel fine.  Hopefully you'll wake up feeling so much better in the morning!

[firefly333]

8 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Added.  7 before dinner.  Off to a fine start. 

I'm u decided between the mango and peach daquai, which is best. Try them both.

 

For dessert that mud thing that is kinda frozen. Too filling though like a dessert. 3 days only to try them all.  

[aussielozzie18]

The lady recommended a walk in the NP that none of us had come across in our research.  She said it was very picturesque, grade 3 and likely to be muddy on the lower levels and windy at the very top - Mud - no probs for the kids who have waterproof hiking shoes.  I only have sneakers but I’ve done so many muddy sections of this years walks I wasn’t worried.  
NP/ski fields are 40 mins from our accommodation.  Nice drive.  Lovely to see the snow on the mountain tops on the way in.

 

Day was glorious weather.  Car temp said 15c.  On the hike it felt like 25c.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Coralc]

30 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Now, hiking in Kosciusko National Park is usually in late November onwards but we were restricted with dates so we are here a bit early in the season BUT we weren’t expecting such a heavy dump of snow here a week or so ago, in November. As a result, we needed to go to the Tourist info/NPWS info centre to get current info on what trails are actually open and suitable for us to do.  So whilst the “kids” got the info for the lovely staff member, I had a good wander of their large gift shop.  Lots of beautiful framed prints from the NP including the wombat in the snow photo we have hanging in our family room.  The photographer is based not far from here in Cooma.

 

After seeing the emu family this morning, I couldn’t resist buying this magnet.

 

 

 

I still want that wombat in the snow photo. He sells a similar one on his website, but last time I looked his prints were priced in some form of cryptocurrency, which I don't understand. 

[Ocean Boy]

36 minutes ago, brillohead said:

We should ask the CDC's opinion on that!  LOL  

<runs and ducks before OB throws something at my head>

Oh no, I'm too tired to go dancing in the minefields tonight.

[Momof3gurlz]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

Deb, how are you feeling??  I hope the Paxlovid has you better in no time!!!

 

 

40 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

So far she feels fine. I’m now confined to the upstairs. Been sleeping off and on all day. Feel cruddy but more like a bad cold.

I feel pretty much like Greg says, cruddy with a bad cold.  I took a 3 hour nap this afternoon, which I never do.  The problem for me is, I take daily anti-anxiety medication so there’s not much I can take OTC to relieve the cold symptoms.  Tylenol, nasal spray and LOTS of fluids - although not necessarily the fluids I want 😉. 

[aussielozzie18]

Sorry, cc is being super glitchy plus I’m on 4G.  Will reply later to any responses and catch up on everyone’s posts.  

 

I’ll just wrap up yesterday’s walk which was glorious:
 

 

This snowbank went upwards so wearing only sneakers, DS held my hand tightly on the way back down so I didn’t slip.

 

At the end of the walk were lots rocks.  The National Parks info lady here told us to make sure we continued on here through the rocks.  DS decided to climb one…note the neat slice at the top of the boulder on the left…

 

 

 

 

Views were stunning as promised

 

 

 

We then found a spot next to the boulders on the soft grass to relax and have muesli bars etc before heading back down.  This spot gave me “Picnic at Hanging Rock” vibes…@seadog have you seen this Australian film?  Very atmospheric and great use of a particular type of music (no drums though).

Had a helicopter fly above us on our way back down.  Not sure if scenic or rescue.  

 

Lots of streams and the water was crystal clear and icy cold.  Thoroughly enjoyed this walk.

 

Thats a wrap for our roadtrip so far.  DS has his good camera with long lenses for this trip so hopefully I’ll post some more photos on our return. 

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

Hopefully Linda continues to feel fine.  Hopefully you'll wake up feeling so much better in the morning!

 I hope so too. I've got more Christmas decorating to do.

 

 

33 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

 

I feel pretty much like Greg says, cruddy with a bad cold.  I took a 3 hour nap this afternoon, which I never do.  The problem for me is, I take daily anti-anxiety medication so there’s not much I can take OTC to relieve the cold symptoms.  Tylenol, nasal spray and LOTS of fluids - although not necessarily the fluids I want 😉. 

 

Same for me. Tylenol, lots of water. Having dinner now with some Panera Cheese and Broccoli soup. Feels good on the throat.

[Luckynana]

Okay, all of you Survivor fans out there,  it's almost time!!

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

So far she feels fine. I’m now confined to the upstairs. Been sleeping off and on all day. Feel cruddy but more like a bad cold.

Feel better soon,Greg

 

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

So far she feels fine. I’m now confined to the upstairs. Been sleeping off and on all day. Feel cruddy but more like a bad cold.

Feel better soon,Greg

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Sorry for the multiple posts of the same one.  cc is being glitchy!

 

 

 

Your photos are absolutely beautiful

[lenquixote66]

6 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Okay, all of you Survivor fans out there,  it's almost time!!

I watch Survivor and Amazing Race Thursday mornings on DVR

[Ocean Boy]

20 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Okay, all of you Survivor fans out there,  it's almost time!!

Watching.

[1ANGELCAT]

I know all the good people on this thread will appreciate a happy ending to what could have been a tragedy.

    MS Rotterdam just rescued 14 people in a makeshift raft off the coast of Cuba. 
All souls accounted for per report from pax onboard. 
Well done to the crew and all involved.❤️

[Coralc]

11 hours ago, Husky1987 said:

 

Not sure which county you're in @Coralc, but our company has made quite a few ballot drop boxes...I think we have about 250 in somewhere between 15 and 20 counties throughout California.

That is an interesting thing to make! Much appreciated. We are in Alameda County. There are at least 3 official ballot drop boxes within 15 minutes of where I live. My decision on which one to use is based on the ease of nearby parking. 😊