Host Dan Posted October 26, 2010 Author #501 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Great photograph Marja! Terrific to see Eric and the Captain re-united. Thanks for posting this! Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPaloma Posted October 26, 2010 #502 Share Posted October 26, 2010 NOW...that really is like looking into our marvelous past! I hope that Eric is happy in his new position! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadednancy Posted October 26, 2010 #503 Share Posted October 26, 2010 What a great picture....I miss them both! Maybe another sailing, another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted October 27, 2010 #504 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Thanks, Marja. Loved this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 16, 2010 #505 Share Posted November 16, 2010 When in Rome, food-wise, Here's an updated list from my favorite guide and food critic: http://www.parlafood.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-restaurants-in-rome/#more-6620 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 16, 2010 #506 Share Posted November 16, 2010 And here's her very recent dining experiences in Barcelona: http://www.parlafood.com/the-barcelona-binge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 16, 2010 #507 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks, Jane, for posting these food logs. I'll be in Barcelona in April and will use the info though I'll have to visit some of my own favorites too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 19, 2010 #508 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Oops! I was trying to post the link from Seabourn about on which cruise ship Wils and Kate should honeymoon, but when I click on the url for the poll page, it comes up differently. Sorry. It was just a bit of fun, but we are running second to SILversea. Edited November 19, 2010 by JaneBP addenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted November 19, 2010 Author #509 Share Posted November 19, 2010 VOTE Early and often! http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/11/prince-william-kate-wedding-marriage-cruise- Huh??? Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted November 19, 2010 #510 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Huh??? Host Dan The USA Today Travel site you quote in #511 is a great source of Cruise related information. In particular, see report of Celebrity tour bus passengers being subject to armed robbery in St Kitts, Sunday 14 November. Will you be going ashore in St Kitts on 16 December? :( I will be there ten days before on Silversea and am " considering my options"! Edited November 19, 2010 by MARIANH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted November 19, 2010 Author #511 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The USA Today Travel site you quote in #511 is a great source of Cruise related information. In particular, see report of Celebrity tour bus passengers being subject to armed robbery in St Kitts, Sunday 14 November. Will you be going ashore in St Kitts on 16 December? :( I will be there ten days before on Silversea and am " considering my options"! I really don't "trust" any of the Islands right now (except maybe St Barts). At this point in my cruising life, the ship is the destination... Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPaloma Posted November 19, 2010 #512 Share Posted November 19, 2010 It is a sad state of affairs as they say...but hey..the ship is not a bad destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted November 19, 2010 #513 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I really don't "trust" any of the Islands right now (except maybe St Barts). At this point in my cruising life, the ship is the destination... Host Dan Excellent advice. Will the MDR be open for lunch whilst in port ( or on sea days for that matter)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted November 19, 2010 #514 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The USA Today Travel site you quote in #511 is a great source of Cruise related information. In particular, see report of Celebrity tour bus passengers being subject to armed robbery in St Kitts, Sunday 14 November. Will you be going ashore in St Kitts on 16 December? :( I will be there ten days before on Silversea and am " considering my options"! Not any more. I agree with Host Dan about not trusting the islands but for sure Jamaica, Bahamas, St Thomas, Puerto Rico, and now St Kitts:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaWine Posted November 19, 2010 #515 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I really don't "trust" any of the Islands right now (except maybe St Barts). At this point in my cruising life, the ship is the destination... Host Dan I couldn't agree more, Dan! Even St. Barts is a bit overpriced for the "experience". We are looking forward to our December 10th cruise, and meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted November 20, 2010 #516 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Oops! I was trying to post the link from Seabourn about on which cruise ship Wils and Kate should honeymoon, but when I click on the url for the poll page, it comes up differently. Sorry. It was just a bit of fun, but we are running second to SILversea. If you vote for a ship, please don't make it an expensive one as we poor British taxpayers may have to pick up the bill ( check). :( Of course there is always the option of the Royal Yacht Britannia. ;) It is magnificent, has history and precedent and is probably the most stable ship around. No problems with getting seasick! And handy for the delights of Edinburgh and magnificent Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted November 20, 2010 #517 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Marja! We are so sorry to learn about the health issues you described and the difficulties you and your husband faced with the return to the Netherlands! Hopefully he is in full recovery mode now and out of that terrible pain. Please give him our best and hopefully we will see each other again on another fine Seabourn cruise or crossing! Best regards, Two of your London friends (of whom I am sure you have many) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 20, 2010 #518 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is a fun site, for we travelers: http://www.milecalc.com/mileage-calculator/?city1=phl&city2=dxb&city3=phl&city4=&city5= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 20, 2010 #519 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Marja, So sorry to hear about Rene. Hopefully he will recover soon and you will be able to resume your travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 20, 2010 #520 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Dan, I agree that St. Barts, along with Anguilla, is probably the only Caribbean island to feel completely safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 20, 2010 #521 Share Posted November 20, 2010 MARIANH, >"Of course there is always the option of the Royal Yacht Britannia." Is it available for charter? I think IIRC, Seabourn used to have an optional tour with tea on it. From what I read, the happy couple might go back to Kenya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted November 20, 2010 #522 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks Seabourn friends on Cruise Critic! René still has to stay in hospital and the foot/leg are not better yet! Fever went down though.... However his leg is very hot. He must have had a tiny little wound of any kind on his foot in which a bacteria "settled down" while on the ship. Hope to see improvement tomorrow... Have a nice Sunday! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babecushing Posted November 21, 2010 #523 Share Posted November 21, 2010 hi sn, i am new to cruise critic and have only come here as we are about to leave for a christmas cruise on seaboard. having seen your words about your husband's gout i thought i might say how terrible it is that he is in this state. having osteoarthritis and a number of years of rather chronic gout, i started seeing a specialist and now am nearly free of symptoms. i assume that you are aware of the purine chart for foods and what can be helpful and what is not. when you mention the rich life of being aboard ship, i can assure you that this has almost nothing to do with the onset of gouty arthritic episodes. the major factor is genetics and once episodes begin, the best defense is an anti-imflamitory followed with a drug to lower uric acid(allopurinol). and lots of water to flush the system. each onset of gout can further damage joints so getting on the right medication asap is best. find a very good and patient rheumatologist quickly before he ends up with kidney stones. neither of you will want to deal with that. i know this is off topic from the thread but it can be very serious, as you already know. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted November 23, 2010 #524 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Here are some travel books for the traveller. <g> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/23/holiday-travel-anxiety-books_n_786994.html?ref=tw#s189036 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted November 23, 2010 #525 Share Posted November 23, 2010 MARIANH, >"Of course there is always the option of the Royal Yacht Britannia." Is it available for charter? I think IIRC, Seabourn used to have an optional tour with tea on it. From what I read, the happy couple might go back to Kenya. When you are Royalty in this country anything is possible! The date for the wedding has just been announced - Friday 29 April in Westminster Abbey. A "Bank holiday " is to be declared. This is expected to cost the British economy around $10 billion in lost production. The British taxpayer will pick up the tab for "security". Estimated at around $20 million ( mainly due to double pay for police on a Bank Holiday!). However these costs will be mitigated to a small extent by increased tourism. So come everyone and bring friends. It's a good job our economy is in great shape. :rolleyes: I see your Saturday Night Live show engaged in a bit of lese majeste, with Anne Hathaway doing her Princess impression again. As a former Queen once famously said - "we are not amused." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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