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The last 5 years of my work life, I taught High School chemistry at our local HS. Used this exact observation to explain the concept of specific heat capacity (turns out sand has a very low heat capacity, so it heats up way quicker in the sun than other materials, except metals some of which are actually worse)

We are in similar circumstances and this is the big question at the moment. The eventual answer will tell us much about the business ethics of Silversea. I trust them, we have 2 previous cruises with Silversea and felt it would be our line of choice for the years ahead. But now, we are (like you) waiting to hear.

I totally sympathize. We were so enjoying Ted Lasso, then a couple episodes were just disgusting. Ended up feeling embarrased I recommended the show to my (all grown) kids. Why?

Sounds delicious. As it happens, so do I

prime time - I think

I think the calling soda Coke is somehow related to the geographic distance from Atlanta GA. Lived in Georgia for a few years, and agree with you there. But, as lovely Lois points out, many southerners say soda for a carbonated drink. My wife, rural Virginia born and bred, says soda also. My tar heel father said Pepsi until the voice on the other end asked if coke was ok. But, I loved my visits to Alabama, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Huntsville. So I must ask (even if off topic), do you like kale when prepared properly @DRK0312 ?

In the moonlight I'm with you The Cat Empire if you skipped it when M posted

I'm overdue for a Fawlty Towers episode. Bye CC, let's see what you tube has to offer 🙂

Relevant quote from the email is below: *For those guests with independent air arrangements, Silversea will reimburse costs of up to USD 500 per guest for any change, cancellation, or differential air travel fees. To request an adjustment, guests should email receipts to guestrelations@silversea.com. Refunds and claims will be reviewed and processed within 30 days of receipt.

Our Dawn cruise from Barcelona to Rome immediately after yours has just today been cancelled. The email states this was "Due to unforeseen logistical and operational changes..." I think we received basically the same offer you did. I feel what was missing was an offer to rebook a similar cruise for the same price as shown on our so-called "Confirmation". We booked directly with Silversea. I have sent them an email requesting a quotation for a similar cruise in the same area. In our case the trip is not time constrained as was yours.

We loved our Alaska cruise on the Muse. I think its going to depend on what you want from your cruise. Others more experienced than I will likely offer guidance here. Regardless welcome to Silversea!

Thanks for posting, made our Sunday night more enjoyable! Now, if I can just avoid overcooking our Norwegian salmon dinner 🙂

No, not expecting too much. It is a luxury cruise line and normally executes as one (or they'd have gone out of business long ago). We also have never had an experience like yours, but you did. Still can't imagine an hour and a half longer! Wouldn't expect oysters in Alaska, but I would expect crab. Were there crabmeat options apart from crab legs? I think you could have ordered the crab legs without sauce if that's how you wanted them.

Meet Clematis

Really enjoying these posts - looking up the places where you folks are - thanks JP & Rachel!

This smoke thing has gotten pretty bad around Richmond. I so appreciate the positive regard in which you hold one another. But I still must admit, I can barely keep up 🙂

so far all has worked well for our July cruise in Scandinavia. flights booked by Ss air business class with Lufthansa and SAS

Not if I get to the door first 🙂 I'll hold it shut. Lately I've been upset a couple times myself. Not sure what's going on, but I know most folks here are people of good will. Not snobs. Yea, that was what I was trying to say

SouthernGary, I can't imagine a better response than @drron29 above offers.

Old expression here in the Land of the Free - don't knock it if you haven't tried it!

And another question from the US where we are dealing with a tick-borne disease called alpha-gal syndrome. Has also reached Oz. Can not eat pork bacon. Have the English bacon masters come up with a good turkey (or chicken) bacon? or shouldn't I ask?

Good night. Hope you all have a great cruise.

Sherlock can't lose with that smile!

Nice folks here, thank you.

So I must admit I have no idea what this means. Late to the party, the story of my life. Well, actually, I am one of those people who runs late sometimes. My apologies.... A serious question though: we are getting ready to book our 2nd RCI cruise. We loved Odyssey of the Seas and are looking at her itineraries. Are there any "sister ships" of Odyssey that we should look at? I get that all the ships have their plusses and minuses, but I'm specifically looking for our 2nd RCI cruise to be on Odyssey or a ship a lot like her. TIA