J&Dhighdesert

Does HAL offer Luggage Direct out of San Diego?

On the VOV recently, a red dot was placed on your mailbox. Keep up your spirits.

. At lunch, the Captain reported more Covid cases. He said yesterday there were 14 and this morning another 10. This does not include crew members. The weather has been beautiful. I compare the sound between Alaska and the Antarctic. Sorry, I’m not good at downloading pictures. I haven’t heard anyone complain about wearing masks. Tomorrow is another sea day.

Sadly the captain reported 3 cases of Covid. The cabin stewards passed out new masks this afternoon. He said this was routine. We’ll see if more cruisers wear masks tomorrow. The weather was forecasted for 51 and showers. Didn’t need my coat. Maybe because the weather was so nice was the reason so many bugs. The wind wasn’t blowing like it was in Labrador. Jo c c

Jon Sigurdsson and Valerie Mock are guest speakers. They have had a full house each time they speak. Glenn-Michael guest during coffee chat have been hotel manager Florin and food manager Ali. They have been speaking about their time during and after Covid. Now they are having trouble with getting supplies to the ship. Everything seems to be going smoothly otherwise.

On my trip this week, I booked hotel and airport transfer through HAL . The transfer is free for hotel and airport if you booked through HAL. Hope this helps. Jo

Thanks for tip about Pocket Earth. Are you still doing your reports on your phone? Looking forward to your narrative. Jo

I’m located in the desert in Southern California. Someone will pick up my luggage Wednesday, June 29.

I just received paperwork from Luggage Direct.. In Boston, someone will meet me outside the terminal and take my luggage. I won’t see it for a few days, which is fine with me Jo.

Concerning the rough sea issue, I didn’t think it was so bad. The dance show was cancelled because of the weather. On Friday, speak to the captain, he said the swells were much higher than predicated. It just made sleeping so much nicer. Jo

Just got off the Eurodam Saturday. We were told the previous week there were 1,900 and on our cruise 1,600. The number for our trip was perfect for the crew to serve. The 1,900 seemed far to many for the staff. Jo

On Eurodam now, it is suggested that guest wear masks. Very few guests are doing so.On shore excursions information, it says take ID and Covid card. No one has asked to see Covid card. Also, all excursions are on your smart phone. Very strict about your ArriveCAN information and then filling out another form. Jo