Rare Newly Retired Teachers Posted February 23, 2022 Author #276 Share Posted February 23, 2022 15 hours ago, Hobie said: “Lands End” in Cabo San Lucas. where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Seeing a low snow level outside our window in Palm Springs! Why did we get off in San Diego? 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Posted February 23, 2022 #277 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Koningsdam is in Mazatlan today. Walk one mile from the ship,following the blue line in the street to get to the Historic Center. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 23, 2022 #278 Share Posted February 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, Hobie said: Koningsdam is in Mazatlan today. Walk one mile from the ship,following the blue line in the street to get to the Historic Center. Wish all foreign towns I visited had this. Hope you treat yourself to a delicious shrimp lunch and cold Pacifico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Posted February 23, 2022 #279 Share Posted February 23, 2022 6 hours ago, vinonme2 said: Wish all foreign towns I visited had this. Hope you treat yourself to a delicious shrimp lunch and cold Pacifico! That’s exactly what I did! Pacifico is brewed here in Mazatlan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 23, 2022 #280 Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Hobie said: That’s exactly what I did! Pacifico is brewed here in Mazatlan. I remember the shrimp in Mazatlan being so fresh, so huge, so delicious; it's good to hear they are still as wonderful. I've wanted to do the brewery tour on my previous visits to Mazatlan but somehow never got to it. Are there mask requirements or restrictions in the Mexican ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 23, 2022 #281 Share Posted February 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Newly Retired Teachers said: Seeing a low snow level outside our window in Palm Springs! Why did we get off in San Diego? I'm not familiar with "snow level", assume it's the cloud formation? How did your weather turn out today? Can readily understand you wanting to be back on the Koningsdam. Love the pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted February 24, 2022 #282 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, vinonme2 said: I'm not familiar with "snow level", assume it's the cloud formation? How did your weather turn out today? Can readily understand you wanting to be back on the Koningsdam. Love the pool! for those of us in the S.CA area, snow level refers to how low in will snow each evening, tonight it's just below 3000 ft. That translates to currently freezing to death in Los Angeles... it's clear, gorgeous, windy as heck, but the clouds are gathering over the foothills. = very, very cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Posted February 24, 2022 #283 Share Posted February 24, 2022 5 hours ago, vinonme2 said: I remember the shrimp in Mazatlan being so fresh, so huge, so delicious; it's good to hear they are still as wonderful. I've wanted to do the brewery tour on my previous visits to Mazatlan but somehow never got to it. Are there mask requirements or restrictions in the Mexican ports? Mask required when inside but can be removed while eating and drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted February 24, 2022 #284 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I am on Koningsdam in April from Vancouver to Hawaii and back. Someone has asked on our FB page: “what does a woman pack & wear for this many days”? I’ve done a similar itinerary a few times so have some ideas but I thought someone from this sailing might provide some wisdom of what they brought, what they shouldn’t have bothered bringing, and what they wished they’d brought, including shoes? I know we’re all different but it will be helpful to hear some ideas! TIA! Edited February 24, 2022 by kluv2cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 24, 2022 #285 Share Posted February 24, 2022 5 hours ago, cruise kitty said: for those of us in the S.CA area, snow level refers to how low in will snow each evening, tonight it's just below 3000 ft. That translates to currently freezing to death in Los Angeles... it's clear, gorgeous, windy as heck, but the clouds are gathering over the foothills. = very, very cold. That's very interesting, thank you. I think of you area as being warm all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 24, 2022 #286 Share Posted February 24, 2022 6 hours ago, vinonme2 said: That's very interesting, thank you. I think of you area as being warm all the time. You do know there are ski resorts in Southern California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 24, 2022 #287 Share Posted February 24, 2022 7 hours ago, CruiserBruce said: You do know there are ski resorts in Southern California? No I do not, but thank you for pointing that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Posted February 24, 2022 #288 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Two Holland America ships in Puerto Vallarta today. Zuiderdam joins Koningsdam. One of my bartenders is excited because her husband works on the Zuiderdam and they will spend the day together in town. 😍🥰 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted February 24, 2022 #289 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Thanks @Hobie love hearing when staff can spend a day off the ship especially to see a loved one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishjim Posted February 25, 2022 #290 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 12:58 PM, Newly Retired Teachers said: Impressed by the amount of weight they will hold too! I like the look of those hooks. Can you tell me where I can buy them. Thanks Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 25, 2022 #291 Share Posted February 25, 2022 37 minutes ago, irishjim said: I like the look of those hooks. Can you tell me where I can buy them. Thanks Jim. Explained back on post #156. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted February 25, 2022 #292 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 9:36 PM, leerathje said: Did anyone on this cruise continue on to Mexico? Do you know who the Mexican Ambassador is on board? L. There were over 400 of us who stayed on board for Mexico. As far as I know, there is no Mexican Ambassador on this cruise, but we have enjoyed ideal weather and I will post a few more photos later today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted February 25, 2022 #293 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 7:43 PM, kluv2cruz said: I am on Koningsdam in April from Vancouver to Hawaii and back. Someone has asked on our FB page: “what does a woman pack & wear for this many days”? I’ve done a similar itinerary a few times so have some ideas but I thought someone from this sailing might provide some wisdom of what they brought, what they shouldn’t have bothered bringing, and what they wished they’d brought, including shoes? I know we’re all different but it will be helpful to hear some ideas! TIA! I should have brought a white or beige sweater that would be worn with everything. Could have used it for sure those first few days leaving West Coast and returning (cooler waters and weather) and also the ship is quite cold. Comfortable shoes important in every port, also for walking the deck or just forward to aft (it's a long ship). I think there were three Gala nights so another dressy top to got with black dress slacks would have been nice have too. This is the cruise for bright colors and floral prints! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinonme2 Posted February 25, 2022 #294 Share Posted February 25, 2022 @Hobie How very, very nice that the bartender was able to have time in port with her husband. She must have been all smiles last night when back to tending bar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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