Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "And another from Haljo1935! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic Please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" Haljo1935 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. Here we go!! Well, almost - here we sit at the airport waiting to board to go. Then it's Here We Go - Rome Here We Come!⛲ We sail Sun Nov 26, so we'll play tourist for a couple days in Rome before we board the fresh out of dry dock Nieuw Statendam. We have a few days planned and one flex day with a rented Vespa to do whatever we feel like we missed or just to go tooling about. Luggage was loaded very quickly after checking in, so I feel good about my chances of being reunited at the correct time. Going to get some chocolate for the flight...Ciao for now. 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted November 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Have a great time! Safe travels!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted November 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Safe travels and enjoy your time in Rome! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 21, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 21, 2023 They're lining up; we're thinking about getting in line. We don't leave til 6, so this is a long boarding window. Found a Christmas 🎄 when buying chocolate. Well, that didn't post and now I'm on, but here we all are. Figured out the fancy screen and phone is charging. That side is not moving - at all. I think that guy may have taken a little nap, lol. The one standing in the red jacket🫣 We leave at 6; 5:30 announcement made we're boarded and they're closing the door. So, do we sit here for 30 min or do we get to leave early? Sun starting to set at DFW Airport as seen from my seat. Ciao for now. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilty964 Posted November 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Safe travels and have fun! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted November 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Wishing you a safe journey. Enjoy your first transatlantic adventure! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted November 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Mere words cannot describe my anticipation of your upcoming reports. Have a great trip! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted November 22, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Oh my goodness, you get to go again so soon! I am very jealous...😋 Have a great trip and safe travels. Will be following along, again. LOL. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted November 22, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Posting to follow. Mind that ship - we board her in February. Ken 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 22, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) I'm here - I'm in Rome!! ⛲Good pilot landed about 30 minutes early 🛬- woo hoo! Almost zero lines to clear passport control - woo hoo! Blue, slightly cloudy skies, light breeze, no rain - woo hoo! 🧳 arrived quickly - woo hoo! Off to a great start - woo hoo! Shuttle🚌 to Termini left early - no woo hooing 😪 (RIP MP.) Next bus left early, too, but I'm on it so next stop is Termini for metro transfer to hotel🏢. I’m in Rome - what's not to love?! Approaching Rome as seen from my seat. Touchdown! Taxiing in as seen from my seat. No matter what I do, I cannot get this picture right-side up, so feel free to stand on your head.🫣 FCO waiting for next shuttle to Termini. Ciao for now. Edited November 22, 2023 by Haljo1935 Typo 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 22, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, CruiseIreland said: Posting to follow. Mind that ship - we board her in February. Ken 👍 We will do our part to leave her in good condition. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 22, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Cruisercl said: Oh my goodness, you get to go again so soon! I am very jealous...😋 Have a great trip and safe travels. Will be following along, again. LOL. Thank you- Welcome back! I promise I will eventually get the other pictures posted... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted November 22, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Have a wonderful trip! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted November 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks for sharing your cruise experience. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks for your reports and great pictures! I'm excited for you. 😊 I hope that a library was installed during drydock. Have fun in Rome! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmaxey Posted November 22, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2023 We fly out Friday afternoon. Just got upgraded on our Ita flight from BOS > FCO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted November 22, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Have a wonderful time. Looking forward to reading your reports! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted November 22, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I love your reports; bon voyage and looking forward to more fun with you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplady Posted November 22, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks for taking us along on your cruise - I have really enjoyed your posts from the last cruise! Enjoy Rome and have a wonderful cruise!! Laura 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted November 22, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Bon Voyage! I’m enjoying your reports and pictures. I’ve always wanted to do a TA so am eager to read what you think. Enjoy! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted November 23, 2023 10 hours ago, BetsyS. said: Thanks for your reports and great pictures! I'm excited for you. 😊 I hope that a library was installed during drydock. Have fun in Rome! We will know in just a couple days. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted November 23, 2023 8 hours ago, kplady said: Thanks for taking us along on your cruise - I have really enjoyed your posts from the last cruise! Enjoy Rome and have a wonderful cruise!! Laura Thanks for joining again - glad to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted November 23, 2023 9 hours ago, albingirl said: I love your reports; bon voyage and looking forward to more fun with you! Thank you - glad you're here. It should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted November 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said: Have a wonderful time. Looking forward to reading your reports! Thank you! Happy to have you along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted November 23, 2023 9 hours ago, ksmaxey said: We fly out Friday afternoon. Just got upgraded on our Ita flight from BOS > FCO. Very nice - enjoy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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