richwmn Goes around the world in a daze

[richwmn]

I suppose the Holiday Cruise actually ends at 9:30am tomorrow when the continuing guests have to meet at the Main Stage for the required Zero Count for Fort Lauderdale. The letter states that the procedure will take 30 – 45 minutes, but that assumes that everyone co-operates. I have seen or heard that between 135 and 150 guests are aboard and continuing on the the World Cruise. It also appears that a small number, maybe less than 10, tested positive for Covid this morning and are being quarantined in their cabins for the next 5 or 10 days (I’m not sure which).

 

Trivia at 4:00 was general knowledge and we really didn’t do well. I did a little bit better with Nautical Trivia at 6:30 but didn’t come close to winning. A couple of sample questions from this evening:

1) How many feet in a fathom?

2) What D word is the nautical term for Sea Anchor?

3) What vessel measured 300 cubits X 50 cubits X 30 cubits?

4) What liquid was originally used to Christen a ship?

 

All in all it has been an enjoyable 12 days, and I’m looking forward to the next 128.

 

I just received the following instructions concerning the next few days.

Due to the specific itinerary and length of our upcoming Grand World Voyange, out of an abundance of caution, we will be requiring guests on board to wear face masks while indoors until Saturday, January 7^th.

 

As a further protective measure, we will also be conducting a round of self-testing using self-administered COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests on Friday, January 6^th. Once we receive those results we will update guests on if we need to continue our masking protocols.

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by richwmn

[Cruising Is Bliss]

Looking forward to following along with you. Thank you!

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by Cruising Is Bliss

[rafinmd]

Today is the really big day.  Bon Voyage!

 

Roy

[Lady Hudson]

Enjoy your trip and best wishes for your health and safety.  I look forward to reading your posts.  Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us.  And Happy New Year.  Katherine 

[Cruzin Terri]

Bon voyage Rich.  Enjoy every minute of your Around the World Adventure.

Terri

[puppycanducruise]

Bon Voyage!

Looking forward to reading more.

[seagarsmoker]

Bon Voyage Rich! I hope you have the best cruise ever!!! 

[Sea Viewer]

Bon Voyage!  Weather looks good for sailaway, will be watching for your ship sail by this afternoon.

[travelnap]

Bon Voyage Rich.  I hope you have a great cruise.

[BetsyS.]

Bon Voyage! 🥂😊   Thanks for your great reporting. Have a wonderful time.

 

[SUESEABE]

 

 

Looking forward to following your adventure! Have a great trip.

[SusieKIslandGirl]

The adventure continues-thanks for the continuing reports. I’m just sorry that Kathi isn’t able to join you for trivia 😢. Have an amazing voyage.

[Cruisercl]

Bon Voyage Rich!

Hope your cruise is amazing.

I will be following along.

Take care and have fun.😊

Safe travels......

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

🛳️ BON VOYAGE ON THE WORLD CRUISE!  HAVE A GREAT CRUISE! 🥂

 

I hope the cruise is everything you want it to be.  It will be a great adventure.

[Mr. Boston]

Bon voyage Rich!  Safe travels.

[lcand1923]

Bob Voyage and Safe Travels, Rich!  Thank you so much for taking us along on your great adventure!

[Sharon in AZ]

Bon Voyage Rich!  Where will you be at sail away?  Would love to see you wave. 

[JazzyV]

Bon Voyage! You're on a great adventure!

[dfish]

Bon Voyage, Rich!   I'm turning green due to jealousy!   I don't think a World Cruise will ever be on my agenda unless I win the lottery.  So, I will live and travel vicariously through you.

[richwmn]

I just got a call from the front desk asking me why I hadn't changed cabins. It appears I have been upgraded to a verandah for the World, but nobody told me. So now I have to do a quick cabin change.

 

 

[dfish]

Just now, richwmn said:

I just got a call from the front desk asking me why I hadn't changed cabins. It appears I have been upgraded to a verandah for the World, but nobody told me. So now I have to do a quick cabin change.

 

 

Wow!  You must have been saying Rabbit, Rabbit all day on Sunday and it paid off!

[Cruising-along]

3 minutes ago, richwmn said:

I just got a call from the front desk asking me why I hadn't changed cabins. It appears I have been upgraded to a verandah for the World, but nobody told me. So now I have to do a quick cabin change.

 

 

Yippee!!!  Wow Rich, that's great!  Bon Voyage!

[sailingdutchy]

Bon Voyage Rich with your trip around the world , something I often dream about ! 

 

Awesome that you received an upgrade to a verandah. 

 

[leerathje]

16 minutes ago, richwmn said:

I just got a call from the front desk asking me why I hadn't changed cabins. It appears I have been upgraded to a verandah for the World, but nobody told me. So now I have to do a quick cabin change.

 

 

 

Oh my, what wonderful news!  Congratulations on the upgrade, and bon voyage for the world cruise!

 

L.

 

[Sharon in AZ]

49 minutes ago, richwmn said:

I just got a call from the front desk asking me why I hadn't changed cabins. It appears I have been upgraded to a verandah for the World, but nobody told me. So now I have to do a quick cabin change.

 

 

That’s fantastic!  Enjoy your verandah.