lyndarra

On Celebrity cruises I have seen small blankets provided.

Our beds on Westerdam last January each had two pillows. One was normal size, the other was much wider. My cabin mate loved the wide pillow because she could easily wrap it around her head and ears to muffle the snoring of the other (ahem) cabin occupant.😉 Have always found HAL beds comfy. Thinking back, I haven't experienced any bed discomfort on any of the six different lines I've cruised with.

I had one of those years ago and swore I'd never eat another - and I haven't. Maybe I should have one to remind myself how bad it was - like I do with ships' coffee. I usually get the floater at Harry's.

That's because they connect by Bluetooth, not GPS. You moved out of Bluetooth range.

Delivered to wrong cabin? Do thieves go on holiday?

Ever tried to use a GPS inside a ship. They don't work. Some of those tags may work if for e.g., they are locked to Iphone then a nearby Iphone may pick up a signal. Having said that, tags are a good idea but not without limitations.

There has been discussion on this topic here recently. Perhaps someone can provide a link?

Here's one on a Celebrity cruise.

I take a photo of the waiter's names that are usually on the MDR table. A memory aid.

Maybe they do maybe they don't but if they have the time there's a lot more to Oz than capital cities. If I was in the US and had the time I'd do it. Why do 1000s drive Route 66, or what's left of it?

From OP post #73 "Fortunately, we have lots of time and options."

There's a lot to see on a road trip Cairns/Brisbane if you have the time https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cairns,+Queensland/Brisbane,+Queensland/@-22.2029518,144.8995901,6z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x697862555ba22413:0x400eef17f207860!2m2!1d145.7709529!2d-16.9203476!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b91579aac93d233:0x402a35af3deaf40!2m2!1d153.0260341!2d-27.4704528!3e0 BTW. Cairns/Brisbane is almost the same distance, by road, as Brisbane/Melbourne 1700klms

Is swimming also banned at Amadee?

Not heard in that context. For me it's usually "bye" or, occasionally "hoo-roo" or "see ya". Maybe it it has not yet reached Belmont South where I am.

It's a word I've not heard. Wont be looking it up.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/durry

Coves > old blokes.

Don't you mean we're a "Weird Mob". https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=we're+a+weird+mob#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:580a816a,vid:hUD9-RVHWig

I've heard durry used. Not uncommon around here but mainly used by older coves.

So far, we arrive Vancouver (via LAX) 23.00 on 2/6. The original flight booking was to arrive mid morning but it kept changing. We booked QANTAS but will be flying AA then WS. Cruise departs Vancouver 4/6 so 3/6 may be a write-off overcoming jet lag after 17hrs flying. I'll get back to you on our departure times.

I would consider a soda package if there is a selection of sugar free sodas. Does anyone know if sugar there is a sugar free selection?

On my Westerdam cruise in January all pax also had to do a RAT during several days into the cruise. I don't remember how many days.

On HAL ships (and others) I drink the water from the tap. It's the same water as served with meals in dining rooms.

Lamb is great if cooked properly. I have found that it is usually, no, mostly overcooked. The rack of lamd on Westerdam was not a "rack" but a couple of cutlets. Lamb has become expensive here in Oz - up there with lobster.

Correct. Head injury is a hot topic with all codes ATM. Judiciary may get serious this season but remains to be seen how serious they are about getting serious.🤪