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@sid_9169...it is @Saint Greg blog web site...awesome blog posts

Same here for me that's why now at 71 easy does it for me. It would take me more than a day to recover.... 😔

@TxTeach79...hoping tomorrow is a better day for @HelloItsMeB.

@Saint Greg...I agee with Jeff completely......very well done!

Now there is a guy who knows how to treat his lady!

@Haljo1935....I am in for the "good, bad and ugly" of it all.....more spa pics if you can. I am following @TxTeach79 New Years cruise on Carnival Celebration, they had the exact same decorations and hats etc as you did on Koningsdam! Of course I understand they are under the same ownership so it makes sense. Pulled our suite case out today and started the "gathering" process 28 days and counting down!

Like I said great day for a snooze fest.

Sounds like an excellent day for a nap and snoozin before Chef's Table!

@TxTeach79...A+++ grade ALL THE WAY on this one for sure! This has been outstanding and you are just getting started! Sure hope @HelloItsMeB can recoup today, oh how I remember those days, no fun at all. I'm sure you will bring her some coffee to ease her woes! Keep the pics comings lovin it all!

@Haljo1935...it seems like this cruise time has flown by, can't believe you are headed back east! Enjoy your sea days, looking forward to your stop in Ensenada never been there before, Happy New Year!

I'll take a couple if they will deliver to my RV here in Yuma, AZ!

Now I get it...makes perfect sense, thanks for the explanation! Have a wonderful evening!

@TxTeach79that room looks perfect for a one night precruise stay! Only question is what's up with the roof in the photo with the light, looks like unpainted or leaky roof?

@TxTeach79....regarding your roof issue @Saint Greghad a similar issue prior to a cruise and he posted about it all during his review so those of us who followed his review get your vibe! I know you will have an amazing cruise you and @HelloItsMeB.

So sorry hope everyone heals in time both physically and emotionally.

Here is our door sign! First cruise since the shut down coming up January 30th 18 days to Hawaii on Koningsdam.

It's getting REAL!

@richwmn...THANKS for this post. It got me to thinking. We have an 18 day Hawaii cruise departing January 30th on Koningsdam coming up and the online TA I used NEVER sent me the HAL Booking paperwork like you shared, just their agency paperwork. I called them this morning and requested HAL copy as I wanted to make sure our OBC was showing, I received it, printed it and will take it with us just in case. My current TA sends me a HAL copy each time I make a payment or any booking change. GOOD INFO! Thanks again. Susan

All signed up and ready to follow along with another one of your wonderful adventures!

All enrolled in this class and sitting up straight to follow!

It depends if you have the Signature or Elite pkg. HAL has a description of both packages on their web site. You can also search You Tube for good explanations.

@Haljo1935..thank you for all your posts! Interesting to read of the extra tax when in Hawaii waters; also interesting to read that the casino will remain closed until Saturday; we don't gamble anyway. Sounds like a bit of rough water coming your way. Guess I'd better pack some ginger or something just in case.

FYI...we are considering this for our February 2024 cruise stop in Hilo, price is now $42. Seems like a good way to get an overview of Hilo. We are not interested in VNP. We'd prefer the tour and then head to Carlsmith Beach to snorkel then shuttle back to the ship. HAL does not offer any Hop on Hop Off for Hilo.

Enjoy your stay in Honolulu! Curious to hear if there are taxi and/or other transportation waiting at the pier. We will need transportation to Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot to pu our ride to Kualoa Ranch for our UTV excursion. Transportation departs Bus Depot at 10:30 so we want to arrive there by 10 am. Thanks. Susan

@Haljo1935..thanks so much I didn't think HAL used the door hangers. We are pre breakfast coffee as well so worth the tip to have coffee in our room while waking up. 34 days and counting down! How is your weather today?