Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #901 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Those dark clouds are getting more ominous. Heading to the room to make some plans for the Azores while I've got some down time. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnev1 Posted September 26, 2023 #902 Share Posted September 26, 2023 14 hours ago, jam19872016 said: I know in the end it will beat the heck out of jet lag especially when I get those hours back on the return, plus one for daylight savings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnev1 Posted September 26, 2023 #903 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Yes, beating jet lag is now the number one reason we prefer transatlantic cruises. We currently have two TAs booked, one in the spring of 2024 on the Glory, and the other in the spring of 2025 on the Spirit. In both cases, the ships are going "the wrong way," meaning they are crossing the Atlantic East to West (i.e., from Europe) when most cruise ships are headed West to East (i.e., from the USA to Europe). As our cruise dates approach, we plan to find and book an additional TA that will take us to Europe and thus we avoid jet lag (and those lousy overnight flights) both coming and going. Yay! Edited September 26, 2023 by Calnev1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #904 Share Posted September 26, 2023 In line for the vifp party....along with the rest of the ship. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #905 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Wonderwall 🎶 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #906 Share Posted September 26, 2023 23 minutes ago, Calnev1 said: Yes, beating jet lag is now the number one reason we prefer transatlantic cruises. We currently have two TAs booked, one in the spring of 2024 on the Glory, and the other in the spring of 2025 on the Spirit. In both cases, the ships are going "the wrong way," meaning they are crossing the Atlantic East to West (i.e., from Europe) when most cruise ships are headed West to East (i.e., from the USA to Europe). As our cruise dates approach, we plan to find and book an additional TA that will take us to Europe and thus we avoid jet lag (and those lousy overnight flights) both coming and going. Yay! That's what I would like to do at least once a year. I tried to make Glory work but I couldn't find anything that ended in Barcelona in time. One HAL ship came close but requires disembarking a day early and traveling from one port in Spain to another. In the end I decided against it. Royal has a pair of TAs in November 2024 that I'm also eyeing but I really want to do the Panorama transpacifc during that time if I can make the costs work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #907 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Nothing in Azores is really jumping out at me. I might just wing it. Sete cuidades looks the most interesting I may do that if I do anything. It is very weather dependent though and the forecast is calling for clouds and a 90% chance of rain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #908 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Some stats: 249 diamonds 951 platinum 196891 days sailed between all p and d on-board Youngest d and p is 3, yes 3 Most seasoned is 94 Most days 739 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five. Posted September 26, 2023 #909 Share Posted September 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Youngest d and p is 3, yes 3 Wow! That's crazy. I have 3 year old nephews and I just can't imagine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #910 Share Posted September 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, five. said: Wow! That's crazy. I have 3 year old nephews and I just can't imagine. Yes and just judging by the way she walked onstage, I would say she does beauty pagents. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #911 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Checked in for dinner at 617 with a 10-20 minute wait. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #912 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Tonight's dinner menu is a unique one. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #913 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Table assigned at 638...and again at 640 at the different dining room than I showed up at but this is also where mom's waiter is so that is probably the reason for the change. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #914 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Seafood quiche 710. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #915 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Quiche was very nice. Nice and flakey with a nice seafood flavor. Mains have arrived 726. Pecan crusted tofu. Grilled Japanese sea bass. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #916 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I didn't know what to think about either dish but both ended up being very good especially the tofu. Surprising i know. Dessert at 743. Lemon meringue pie and black forest cheesecake. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #917 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Lemon meringue at first bite was good. Had a great flavor but the texture ruined it. Very gelatinous. Black forest Cheesecake was not as described but tasted good anyway. Gonna head out now and finish my walk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #918 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Gonna work on clearing out the fridge tonight. 3 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #919 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Liars club. I doubt anyone will ever outdo Calvin's routine from Celebration but I'm here for it. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #920 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Calling it early tonight. I'm back in the room after a nice relaxing day at sea. Tomorrow will be our third day at sea traveling from Bermuda to the Azores. Thanks for continuing to read along. See everyone tomorrow. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLB1828 Posted September 27, 2023 #921 Share Posted September 27, 2023 That last menu looked like my favorite so far! I hope the weather behaves itself for your stop in the Azores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnev1 Posted September 27, 2023 #922 Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 hours ago, jam19872016 said: That's what I would like to do at least once a year. I tried to make Glory work but I couldn't find anything that ended in Barcelona in time. One HAL ship came close but requires disembarking a day early and traveling from one port in Spain to another. In the end I decided against it. Royal has a pair of TAs in November 2024 that I'm also eyeing but I really want to do the Panorama transpacifc during that time if I can make the costs work. Yup, we may have to fly over to Europe before taking the Glory back in the Spring of 2024. However, in 2025 the Majestic Princess TA cruises into Barcelona exactly two weeks before the Spirit leaves Barcelona for the States. So we will likely book the Majestic. Also, we booked the Panorama transpac from Singapore to LA in the fall of 2024 (same as you??), and I wanted desperately to find a transpac in the other direction that made sense but couldn't find one, so will likely cancel the Panoram transpac. I mean, the flights to Europe are tiring, but the flights to eastern Asia are really long and uncomfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted September 27, 2023 #923 Share Posted September 27, 2023 12 hours ago, jam19872016 said: Nothing in Azores is really jumping out at me. I might just wing it. Sete cuidades looks the most interesting I may do that if I do anything. It is very weather dependent though and the forecast is calling for clouds and a 90% chance of rain. We have that booked w/independent company and crossing fingers & toes it happens. We've read the port frequently gets canceled due to weather. I hope you're able to stop & post fab pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #924 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good morning. My body is trying to reject these time changes. I had a heck of a time falling asleep last night but once I did I slept well. I've missed dining room breakfast so I may start my walk first today and then go in search of food. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #925 Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 hours ago, MLB1828 said: That last menu looked like my favorite so far! I hope the weather behaves itself for your stop in the Azores. Me too but 90% chance or rain doesn't sound ideal. 4 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: We have that booked w/independent company and crossing fingers & toes it happens. We've read the port frequently gets canceled due to weather. I hope you're able to stop & post fab pictures. Yea if I book it or will be third party. Cost is $47 and the ship wants $90. No thanks. But like you said, it gets canceled a lot. I may just hire a taxi to take me if the weather is nice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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