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Sorry to hear that you were stricken.😪 I am wishing that masking weren't "recommended" while on the ship. We're on the Koningsdam next Saturday and will be wearing our masks. But as you pointed out, if the majority don't, it might be for naught. 🤞 that we can stay healthy enough to get home when it is time. As an aside-flying home from Cairo last week was the same 10-20% masking on the plane even though the safety protocols ON the plane were directing people to wear a mask, and change them regularly.

Good morning. Thank you for the daily meet and greet. 😉 It is a lovely day here in southwestern Ontario. We returned back a week ago from Cairo and snuggling infant and toddler, and now we are working on getting set for the Koningsdam next Saturday. To stay healthy, we are staying home as much as possible, although we have a first birthday party for my granddaughter tomorrow, hopefully outside to mitigate any chance of getting sick. It looks like I should send my DD out to buy me a lottery ticket for tonight if I want any chance of being a millionaire. The quote is absolutely true and makes me sad for those scars that happen(ed) to people, animals, and our environment 😪 No biking to work in this house, since two of us are retired. Prayers for those that need them, and cheers for those celebrating-even minor successes. Blessings to all.

Sending healing thoughts to your gubby hubby. 🙂 It must have been worrisome for John to have to be hospitalized. I'm glad to hear that he is doing somewhat better and hope that you both can return home in a timely manner.

Yes, that is how mine are always listed. I think the early dining is just that..."early". It's funny. DH and I always eat between 5 and 6 unless we are cruising on our own. Then we always choose main (late) dining. It makes for a relaxing end to port excursions, and time for snacks and naps on sea days.

Thanks! That’s what I figured, but then I started to second guess myself. 🙂

I’m playing with the ArriveCAN app before our cruise in a couple of weeks. I’ve gotten to the page that asks In the last 14 days did you or anyone travelling with you visit any other countries besides Canada? Is this referring to the 14 days before we get on the ship (no) or the time that we’re on the cruise ship (Alaska, so US)?

That's how we did our Air Transat flight in 2019...through HAL's Flight Ease. I knew exactly what and when I wanted (we went early to explore Rome). Our TA had it added, although we could have done it on the website ourselves. The perk of not paying until final payment of the cruise is a big plus for us!

Air Transat is who we used when we flew to Rome in 2019. They were great!

I’m booked with a travel agent, however,mi have access to my cruise and book my excursions, dining and indulgences myself, if I’m so inclined. I used my bonus gift cards, and added $200 OBC to cover incidentals, crew appreciation etc

Since, presumably, you’ll be sailing in Canadian waters from Nova Scotia to the last Newfoundland and Labrador port, you’ll only fill out the ArriveCAN once for your first Canadian port.

When you complete your ArriveCAN app before embarkation, you’ll be able to choose your actual arrival to Canada date, with the port of Vancouver listed

I keep them in the suitcases themselves because otherwise I’d never find them. 😂

I typically print everything off and have it all in one, easily accessible spot. I have a document folder in which to keep them all together. One of the best purchase I made years ago we’re plastic luggage tags holders for the ship. I prepare them, toss them in my suitcase and then add them after I remove the airline tags. Very handy!

As I understand it, no test required for land crossings, merely air, so no, I don’t believe you need to be tested for train travel.

Did anyone have issues uploading a photo of the second traveller? I’ve tried using the camera and the picture(s) looked good, but weren’t accepted. I’ve tried uploading a picture that I had on my phone. No luck either way. I would like to use the app, but without the picture, I won’t be able.