Jim_Iain - 9/5 and 9/17 Equinox B2B - Come along for a Live Blog

[gubby]

I have followed since the beginning and enjoyed each post. After so many cancelled trips, it has been so good to read about someone actually enjoying a REAL cruise. Also the pictures brought scenes and food to life. Hopefully our eastbound TA in April will actually  sail.

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, h20cruzer said:

Oh Jim this brought a tear to my eye that this magical journey  will be over when I wake up in the morning. Have loved every minute of this. Not sure what I am going to do now while waiting for my cruise Equinox Oct 29.

You and Lian are so handsome, you look like the James Bond twins. Have loved every picture and word. I am not the only one who has enjoyed this trip 85 pages and counting says alot about how people enjoy following you.

Enjoy your last day and prepare for your trip home.

Norma

Thanks Norma -

 

I will also go into withdrawal.      The dreaded Luggage Tags just arrived..

 

Edited September 25, 2021 by Jim_Iain

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, hcat said:

Another outstanding photo. What a handsome couple.!

 

Have you ever thought of putting together an art book? 

I am an avid gardener and thought I might do a small photobook or calendar of my favorite flower/ garden pics....would help clear out my phone and tablet galleries.  Have made photobooks of family events but this might be fun too. 

 

We stopped making cruise photo albums yrs ago and ,need to thin those out,

. Hard to part with.. they captured so many memories,

 

 

They are fun to make.  Like you we are trying to declutter.  

[Jim_Iain]

28 minutes ago, gubby said:

I have followed since the beginning and enjoyed each post. After so many cancelled trips, it has been so good to read about someone actually enjoying a REAL cruise. Also the pictures brought scenes and food to life. Hopefully our eastbound TA in April will actually  sail.

 

 

I’m really looking forward.   The TA is the closest thing to a 15 day cruise.    Also will be nice to see family back in Scotland. 

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Love that you took your pictures and pictures with the staff in Luminae.  Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

 

[George C]

13 minutes ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

Love that you took your pictures and pictures with the staff in Luminae.  Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

 

I also really enjoyed this thread , thanks Jim

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Just curious, Jim, is Aurica from Romania? 😁

Yes.   Just checked

[upwarduk]

30 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

The TA is the closest thing to a 15 day cruise.  

Love TA’s but have never done an Eastern one.

Edited September 25, 2021 by upwarduk

[brickellcruiser]

Thanks again Jim for answering everybody's questions and providing very useful information. Can't believe my husband and I will be occupying your current suite tomorrow! Looking forward to using that hot tub on the balcony. Safe travels home. 

[TeeRick]

Great job Jim and thank you!

[larry_s_taco]

Thanks for sharing your cruise Jim. You did a great job. Safe travels to you and Iain.

[abbydancer2003]

Thanks so much for this.  13 days until we board, and 1 week until our adventure begins by going to NY.  My goal is to do a better live-from than I usually do to pay it forward, or back or both.

 

Jim I do have one question.  On the second cruise, did they still give you the palette cleansers? 

[Benthayer Gonbak]

Hope to see you soon, it’s been a while since I’ve been on Celebrity.   Thanks for the virtual cruise. 

[CruiseNYC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful travelogue. I have learned so much from you and everyone who participated.  
Not sure if I missed it but I was curious to know your thoughts on RS vs PS.  
Thanks, again, Jim!  Safe trip home!  Can’t wait to follow along on your next  journey.  

 

[funatseascott]

Enjoying the last day on the retreat sun deck.  Thanks soooo much Jim and lain for sharing this journey with all of us!!  We look forward to the next blog and hopefully see you both again.

[mac3835]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this live from thread.  I love your photography.

[Host Anne]

Thanks, Jim for takin us along and sharing so many details and photos with us!  

 

Safe journey home!!!!

[Jim_Iain]

6 hours ago, gubby said:

I have followed since the beginning and enjoyed each post. After so many cancelled trips, it has been so good to read about someone actually enjoying a REAL cruise. Also the pictures brought scenes and food to life. Hopefully our eastbound TA in April will actually  sail.

 

 

 

Which TA are you on. We are booked on Silhouette April 8

 

It has been so nice to sail, even with the restrictions we have always felt safe.   We have been wearing masks but then again at home we are required to wear them indoor so just has become part of our life.

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

6 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

Love that you took your pictures and pictures with the staff in Luminae.  Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

 

 

The staff in Luminae have been amazing.   They have made our vacation special and we feel like we have made friends for life.

[Jim_Iain]

We had a fun lunch in Muranos 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I ate light and had the Scallops and the Crab starter as a main.  Iain Khadijah the lobster starter and Filet 

[Travelexpert35]

I’ve been following along with you and have really enjoyed your posts and pictures. I’m looking forward to reading about your next adventure in April. Stay safe & healthy.

[Jim_Iain]

This one is for Sue Brown. 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

The hosts from Retreat without masks.  The best hosts you will ever experience. 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

LOL---- Laughing for sure.    Wanda and Glen were playing a joke on us.   I've been telling her we were bringing Wedding Hats with us for a big event at sea.    They turned the joke on us and Wanda bought the bouquet weeks ago as a prank. 

 

 

[kokopelli-az]

I take it they still aren't offering the luggage valet to the airport?