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I worked till I was 74 years old for a BIG corporate office (Frito Lay, Borden, Starbucks, etc.), and was never pushed out the door. When they decided to move from Missouri (I lived very close to my work) to the state of Kansas, that is when I decided to retire. Did I want to, NO. After a year or two of having BAD weather in Missouri, I was GLAD I no longer worked. I've had a couple other friends that didn't want to retire, but after being off a couple years, they are happy they did.

Reedprincess, thank you for your help in regard to my question in regard to the lighthouses. I am disappointed that I cannot go to one and "climb," but time/life does change and I do understand.

Yes, I have emailed them before, and it doesn't take too long before Cosol Tours gets back with me. Just remember (we are in the Central Zone here in the USA) if they don't get back, there may be a difference in time. I have everything set up with them, other than the date/day they will be picking us up, and they are waiting for my final email to them on this in January.

Yes Arzeena, no one know how God brings people in their lives very unexpectedly, sometimes. Actually two of my sons and d-i-l's were talking about our trip the first part of Februry, 2023. They are getting excited, as they have never been there before, and hopefully they will enjoy it as much as I have twice before. I also mentioned to them about Cosol tours which we plan to take then, and this way, they will be able to see quite a bit of St. Lucia quickly, and sort of get a scope of what it is all about. God bless you and family in this new year coming up.

ReedPrincess, I recognize your name and I have a question. I understand St. Lucia (8 of us hope to be back there the first part of February, 2023 after being block twice before) has a Lighthouse. My question. Is the lighthouse where people can "walk/climb" inside, or just visit it from the outside?

Arzeena, good to hear from you. Would you believe I contacted Cosol Tours again, and if NOTHING happens, the 8 of us plan to do it the first week of February next year. I just told everyone and they are EXCITED about the hole experience. Yes I did the mud baths, but guess I will pass this year as I will be turning 80 years old but most people think I look much younger. Maybe it was the mud bath I took???? We are doing an all-inclusive which I have never done, so it will be a new experience for me as I prefer cruising. Enjoy your life however it goes, and happy holidays to you!

Arzeena, St. Lucia is my FAVORITE port as well. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, and if I had seen this earlier (I don't know what/how you got around, but glad you did.) I would have mentioned Cosol Tours in St. Lucia. To me they are the BEST, as we have done them twice, (NO, I do not work for them and do not get any money for recommending them) and the 8 of us were going to do Cosol Tours in St. Lucia this past January, but RCCL did not go that direction, or as MadamGorgeous posted to my comment of earlier this year.

It has been several years since I have eaten at JR restaurant on the ship. If you have eaten there on Explorer, or any other RCI ship, was it WORTH it? I know there was a charge for some foods, and I guess anything else, there was an extra charge? Is that still true? What is the charge to eat at JR now?

HELP!!! I'm hoping someone will see my question and be able to advise me one way or another. Up to this point, I have always used my TA that I book our cruises through, to get coverage for our cruise and flight. If you have heard, or used Trip Insurance Store to get your insurance coverage, would you tell me your opinion of the company, one way or another. I believe they are cheaper than what my TA quotes, so as you can guess, I'm trying to save money! :)