Rare Lois R Posted June 27, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hi Lola, the only issues I had was after arriving at Heathrow. VERY confusing and nobody to help. Didn't know you had to through security before going to the gate and the train was full so had to walk a long way then go back to the gate. It all seemed backwards but I made it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted June 27, 2022 #27 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I can only apologise for our principal airport in this country, which everyone hates. It is particularly bad at present, with a huge shortage of staff after many having to leave over the past couple of years If you got your luggage, as I guess you did, you were very lucky! There is a huge heap of bags hanging around, as there is a shortage of people to unload it from planes and get it on to the carousels. I have had fairly bad experiences in JFK and Miami (especially Miami) but nothing worse than Heathrow at present. Lola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 27, 2022 Author #28 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Yes, got my 🧳 luggage😀 i Got it Barcelona so it made it all the way through. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted June 27, 2022 #29 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Happy Sailing, Lois! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiserFromMaine Posted June 27, 2022 #30 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hi @Lois R! I’m late to your sail-away party, but wishing you a great cruise! We’ll follow along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted June 27, 2022 #31 Share Posted June 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Lois R said: Good morning, just had my Covid test and all negative😀. So now it is just a waiting game. Bus for the ship leaves at 2. Glad you are nearly ready to be boarding the Silversea ship. Is it docked right there in the close, main Barcelona port near the historic downtown? Wasn't sure if the Silver Dawn was docked close or at a port farther away? Look forward to any and all details from the ship and your ports. What locations will your sailing be visiting? THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 27, 2022 Author #32 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hi Terry, I stayed at The Hotel Majestic and it was about a 25 minute bus ride to the ship. We go to Valencia, Cadiz, Malaga, Cartegena, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Mahan, Gibraltar and Tangier. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 27, 2022 Author #33 Share Posted June 27, 2022 3 hours ago, CruiserFromMaine said: Hi @Lois R! I’m late to your sail-away party, but wishing you a great cruise! We’ll follow along! Thanks, hope you both are doing well😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted June 27, 2022 #34 Share Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Lois R said: Hi Terry, I stayed at The Hotel Majestic and it was about a 25 minute bus ride to the ship. We go to Valencia, Cadiz, Malaga, Cartegena, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Mahan, Gibraltar and Tangier. Appreciate this great and quick follow-up. Wonderful, exciting itinerary!!! We have not visited any of these locations and look forward to reading all of your details, loves, highlights!! Safe boarding and sail-away. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted June 27, 2022 #35 Share Posted June 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi Terry, I stayed at The Hotel Majestic and it was about a 25 minute bus ride to the ship. We go to Valencia, Cadiz, Malaga, Cartegena, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Mahan, Gibraltar and Tangier. Have a great cruise Lois. We are doing a similar itinerary next month on a different cruise line. I will be interested to hear your impressions. Are you taking Silversea excursions in each port? We are doing our own excursions. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 28, 2022 Author #36 Share Posted June 28, 2022 For the first time in 20 years of cruising I have some unfortunate news. Not life threatening but quite painful. I seem to have pulled /tore a muscle in my right calf and basically cannot put any weight on the right leg. The Dr and nurse came to the suite(both extremely nice) and gave me a shot for pain but I have to into Valencia to their medical center for an ultrasound to see that tear. They can't do it on the ship. Never had anything like this before, although I do get leg cramps but this was no cramp. I actually heard a pop and then couldn't walk This was in the middle of the night coming back to bed from the bathroom and wasn't sure how was going to make it back to bed. Finally did. So that is how my first full day is starting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted June 28, 2022 #37 Share Posted June 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, Lois R said: For the first time in 20 years of cruising I have some unfortunate news. Not life threatening but quite painful. I seem to have pulled /tore a muscle in my right calf and basically cannot put any weight on the right leg. The Dr and nurse came to the suite(both extremely nice) and gave me a shot for pain but I have to into Valencia to their medical center for an ultrasound to see that tear. They can't do it on the ship. Never had anything like this before, although I do get leg cramps but this was no cramp. I actually heard a pop and then couldn't walk This was in the middle of the night coming back to bed from the bathroom and wasn't sure how was going to make it back to bed. Finally did. So that is how my first full day is starting out. Hope you will get better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted June 28, 2022 #38 Share Posted June 28, 2022 So sorry, Lois. Do hope it will be something minor which will get better quickly. Lola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted June 28, 2022 #39 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Best wishes Lois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted June 28, 2022 #40 Share Posted June 28, 2022 So sorry to hear this Lois, I hope the ultrasound shows something that will heal fairly rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted June 28, 2022 #41 Share Posted June 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Lois R said: For the first time in 20 years of cruising I have some unfortunate news. Not life threatening but quite painful. I seem to have pulled /tore a muscle in my right calf and basically cannot put any weight on the right leg. I have to into Valencia to their medical center for an ultrasound to see that tear. So that is how my first full day is starting out. Sorry to hear. WOW!! Very challenging and not good timing as you are only starting this adventure. Keep us posted! Hope you have good travel insurance for this trip as you might need to evaluate your options as to whether to return home early, how, etc. Good luck!! THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted June 28, 2022 #42 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Oh no, Lois. You take care now and, assuming you get back on board, let SS treat you like a Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 28, 2022 Author #43 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi, back from the hospital and it is a tear and bruise. The ship has crutches and cane. I am trying one crutch so at least I can walk on my own but I cannot put full weight on the right leg. But no reason to go home early. The folks at the hospital were nice and had one gal who was like a liason between the ship's port agent and hospital who spoke perfect English. She helped me a lot. So at this point I am definitely not doing any walking tours. And trying to get some sort of stool to sit on in the shower. But at least it was not a blood clot in the leg as those can be deadly. So I am at the grill with my right leg up on a chair having a Mudslide and Ceasar salad. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted June 28, 2022 #44 Share Posted June 28, 2022 So glad it is not as bad as it could have been, Lois. I know you will grin and bear it, and do your best to enjoy your cruise like we girls do! Lola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptordash Posted June 28, 2022 #45 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi Lois, Sorry to hear. Hopefully, you will be fully healed by the time of the August 25 Alaska cruise. (you should be) Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted June 28, 2022 #46 Share Posted June 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Lois R said: Hi, back from the hospital and it is a tear and bruise. The ship has crutches and cane. I am trying one crutch so at least I can walk on my own but I cannot put full weight on the right leg. But no reason to go home early. Encouraging update. Glad that you do have to return home early. Keep plugging and love being pampered by the Silversea staff. Make the best of a challenged circumstance. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted June 28, 2022 #47 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Lois, so sorry to hear about the leg problems. I hope that you are able to enjoy your cruise, even if you are not able to tour as much as you would like to. Hopefully in a few days it will heal enough for you to get around better. Take care of yourself and don't overdo it. It is too bad as you have some great walking ports in your itinerary. I loved wandering around Tangiers, so hopefully by the end of the cruise you will be able to enjoy it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf778c Posted June 28, 2022 #48 Share Posted June 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, Lois R said: So I am at the grill with my right leg up on a chair having a Mudslide and Ceasar salad. Lois, All things considered, please have two! Hope all goes well and you still have a fabulous cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancun01 Posted June 28, 2022 #49 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) Poor you Lois especially after making it through all that Covid testing!🤣! Pleased to hear that you had good health care on both the Dawn and onshore. You seem to be making the best of it by going to the Grill and not sitting in your stateroom. Make sure you take good care of yourself. I am sure you will start to feel better in a few days with a bit of pampering on that beautiful ship. Edited June 28, 2022 by Cancun01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted June 28, 2022 #50 Share Posted June 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Lois R said: For the first time in 20 years of cruising I have some unfortunate news. Not life threatening but quite painful. I seem to have pulled /tore a muscle in my right calf and basically cannot put any weight on the right leg. The Dr and nurse came to the suite(both extremely nice) and gave me a shot for pain but I have to into Valencia to their medical center for an ultrasound to see that tear. They can't do it on the ship. Never had anything like this before, although I do get leg cramps but this was no cramp. I actually heard a pop and then couldn't walk This was in the middle of the night coming back to bed from the bathroom and wasn't sure how was going to make it back to bed. Finally did. So that is how my first full day is starting out. Oh No 😟. I hope some sort of massage or something can help it heal quickly and you aren't in pain. Though maybe some cocktails from the SALT Bar will help 🤔. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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