Jim_Iain

Will do. I always find it a challenge to get my electronics to work. Do you have a cruise before the TP in Australia or did you add on the cruise out of Vancouver?

I've done it on 6 cruises and never been charged a fee. On solstice you couldn't do it on the machine an had to go to the Cashier's Cage and say you wanted $300 from your card (or any amount in $20 increments. For $300 they would give you 3 $100 slips - I would just stick them all in a machine - Cash out and have a $300 slip and then play a little and then cash out. I am a Zenith but don't think it has to do with that because I did it for my SIL who was on her first cruise an never gambled in her life. She also was not charged. I have read about the 5% but never seen it actually applied. Maybe someone that was charged it can advise.

I haven't found a ship yet that I can't get my Roku to work - I will admit I'm a hacker and use to use some secret codes to get into the TV's and unlock the HDMI ports. Recently all the ships I've been on you could use the rooms remote doing the sequence in my video to switch sources.

I've not been on Constellation since 2017. I do know they use the same technology for how they are now doing TV's. They are basic dumb displays connected with an Ethernet. In the setup window the have an http:// address that supplies basically the links for TV, Account, Muster, movies etc. I've been on 2 e-class that didn't go through revolution and they had it. Maybe someone else can let us know.

Unfortunately that is what happened in Singapore - Most of the old neighborhoods were destroyed and replaced by steel and glass sky scrapers. I understand when you are landlocked an have now where to grow except up. No difference in Sunnyvale - They bulldozed most of the downtown and replaced with a Indoor White Elephant Mall. It was pretty much abandoned and then torn down for redevelopment only to end up in a court battle so sat for 10 years until settled by State Supreme Court. It has been under construction with the last part including at 12 story twin tower. I'm not sure how i feel about it...

Sometimes you just scratch your head. I looked over and said. ….. no i’m not going to say.

Time for Lunch--- You ready for this - we settled on a nice Mexican Place on the Quay. Sanchos (Clark Wuay)

We modified plans and went to Clarke Quay. It is a robust area along the Quay - pronounced Key per Iain, David and Robert. Ok I take constructive criticism. We were in hunt for lunch - everything you can imagine. The 5x telephoto on the Max Pro is incredibly handy.

The day was fluid so were next going to visit the Merlion - Guess What? It's Turned Off for maintenance.

OK -- now the "Rest of the Story" Sentosa is now Disneyland, Marine World, Universal Studios, Water Park, Madam Tussauds on Steroids. If you love that type of stuff it's the place for you. Basically a theme family resort all inclusive get away. We were all so disappointed, we only stayed about 45 minutes. Hawkers every were trying to sell you photos with Pythons, Parrots or Dolphins.

Had to make a cameo appearance

We booked the tram tickets online for a 20% savings. About $21 pp round trip. First we took MRT to Marina Bay MRT station. When we got to the Tram were able to bypass a line of over 100 waiting to buy tickets TWO ships are in port - Aida and Silver Seas. We have been advised of delays tomorrow as there will again be two ships. Also lots of B2B’s to be processed.

Ok before I begin today's tour, we need to go back in time. As I said in the 80's I was in Singapore working. One weekend one of my Manager's and I who never got along decided to take an afternoon trip to Sentosa Island. Some how during the day he asked about my wife and I corrected him and said husband. His eyes went wide and apologized and then said - I'm Gay also. He was an Ex-Marine and always played this macho drill sergeant persona at work as a protection to being identified. We ended up becoming good friends in an Employer / Employee way. We buried the hatchet on why we were such A$$holes to each other. Ok === The story. Santosa island was basically a deserted tropical island with a Fishing Village, an abandoned Military installation and artillery batteries. There also was once a prisoner of war camp after the Japanese occupation. The cherry on the Sunday was a screened in Butterfly sanctuary. We had a ball hiking and exploring the artillery batteries. Today we visited Santosa - all I can say is what a disaster and we were all really disappointed. More as I bring you along on our journey.

I don't like hot hot --- but enjoy many of the Crab in Singapore. They use to have these crab places on the seafront going toward the airport. Incredible Garlic Crab and Black Pepper Crab. Believe it or not - We had Mexican for lunch. You can find anything in Singapore.

We have eclectic coverage. I have an Annual MediJet evacuation Coverage, GeoBlu Annual for Medical Coverage also Kaiser Covers us while traveling but have to submit. I always book using Chase Sapphire Reserve that has coverage for I think is $10,000 pp per trip. They also have a bunch of coverage for lost luggage, delays etc etc.

Thanks much.... Loving the start of your cruise. I enjoyed it with a Coffee and danish this morning.

Trust me I know. My first job out of University was in Memphis - Summer was usually 100 F and 100% humidity. I would be soaked just walking from my Apartment to my car. Silicon Valley is a very moderate Mediterranean climate. Summers are usually 65-78 with 40% humidity and we get nice breezes in the evening off SF Bay. I think I used the AC once this summer. Obviously my skin need hydration.....LOL

This is nothing like Sydney Opera house. Very small theater but sight-lines and acoustics were incredible. It was only partially staged but was done exceptionally. The performers were from London, New York, Japan and did a nice set of two short Operas about 1 1/4 hour each and a 20 minute interval.

Not sure if you still can. Back in 2018 you could. You could also transfer $200 to a slot machine then immediately cash out. It would be charged to Credit Card if no OBC. They may lock your account for further transfers unless you churn 50% through the slot.

@NorwayladyReally enjoyed your Live Post. Safe travel home.

Think we are going to Santosa Island today.

I think I did. Photo Mode at 24M (3Mb per photo) was causing problem so changed it to 12m (2Mb) seems to be working. No more black uploads to CC. Maybe overtime a future upgrade to the CC Site software will address this issue.

Glad we did it. I'm really please that we arrived 4 days early for the cruise. There is so much to do. The one we will probably miss is the Night at Singapore Zoo.

11/24/23 Sunrise at 7:00 AM