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On May 8, 2019 we enjoyed a little visit to Falmouth, England. It was cloudy with a chance of rain but we had found if we took our Prinsendam umbrella (which was conveniently placed in the walk-in closet) the raindrops stayed away. That's what happened this day, too. I was surprised to see an American flag on the dock. We walked downtown enjoying the scenes along the main street of town. According to the sign on the window, this shop had award-winning pasties They looked good to me! At the far end of the street we came upon a lovely little wharf area. Across the water was this view which I just loved. The varying colors of green on the hillside, the large homes along the water, and all the beautiful sailboats made a very pleasing picture. I used this photo as the cover of my Shutterfly photo book of this cruise. And here we have a local ferry! Not so big, is it? I wonder how far the ride was? We walked around a little further. I noticed this little fella had a band around his leg. They're keeping track of seagulls? We went up to this point in town and turned back towards our home away from home, the Prinsendam. Nearer the ship was this line of row homes, all of different colors. They really caught your eye. And a boat full of rowers Leaving port that evening we sailed by this manor. And this lighthouse. An enjoyable day was had by all!

Good morning friends! Here we have a temperature of 52F and the rain is over however it looks misty and wet outside. Today will be 73, partly cloudy this morning and full sun this afternoon. Yesterday we had some heavy wind at times which broke a large branch off our next door neighbor's tree. That tree has been in distress for some time now and he may have to take it down and plant a new one.🌳 Thanks to Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps today. A good day to give to the American Red Cross. Let's get creative and scribble! For the whiskey lovers you have your own day. The quote is funny, and it's interesting our "meal" is Greek Yogurt Hollandaise! No idea if I'd like the drink but the wine might be pretty good. It was a long time ago that Ponce de León discovered Florida. A huge day in the medical world with that blood transfusion in 1914. Thank you Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for your reports today. Prayers for our Care list folks, first responders around the world, Israel and Ukraine, hostages held since October 7, the men and women of our military in war zones, my DB, great nephew Alex's twin boys and my friends coping with illness and caretaking. Hoping for improvement in all your health issues and worries! 🙏 For those cruising and celebrating special events I wish you a very good day. 🥂 Enjoy! 🚢 Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for keeping the lists for us all. Praying for you each day! The port today is Falmouth, England. We stopped there on our final Prinsendam voyage in May 2019. This was the port of the day three prior times on Dec. 20, 2021, May 11, 2022 and April 22, 2023. Here are the links. Photos will follow afterwards. March is rushing by so try to enjoy your final Wednesday of the month. Stay safe and keep well everyone!

The Carnival Legend left Baltimore on a 7 day Bahamas cruise Sunday. They were supposed to return to Baltimore this Sunday, March 31st but it looks like they'll have to find a new port for a while. Plans need to be made for all the passengers who left cars parked there or had flights from Baltimore this coming weekend. On April 15 the Legend was supposed to make a transatlantic from Baltimore to Barcelona. Turmoil for many people on Carnival Legend for a good long while.

Good morning friends! Weather here is a temp of 55F with rain and thunderstorms expected on and off today and a high of 66. Originally rain was supposed to arrive around 7 am but radar reports show rain showing up around noon. Thanks to Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for posting the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps for today. As soon as I got up this morning and turned on the TV I saw the news about the Baltimore bridge collapse. Comcast was having issues with video interruption for the first 45 minutes so it was very frustrating getting the information, but that seems to have been corrected. After the treadmill I turned on my laptop and went to vesselfinder.com to look up the container ship Dali but when the page opened that is the ship that was shown on the screen without me having to even search for it. I'm assuming that was because so many people were searching for that ship at the moment. Surprising though they did that. This bridge collapse is such a tragedy and I send prayers to all the families of victims involved. It will be a long time before this bridge can be rebuilt. The people of Baltimore and all travelers along this corridor will have their patience tested in the months ahead. Very good days to recognize and celebrate today. Diabetes and epilepsy are conditions that deserve awareness and understanding. My hairdresser's 15 year old son has epilepsy and experiences varying degrees of severity so it hasn't been easy to manage. Enjoy Live, Long and Prosper Day. The quote is interesting, will be curious to hear about the meal, say no to the drink and don't know about the wine. The Salk vaccine was a major breakthrough in the threat from polio. Thank you Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for the F&B reports. Prayers for everyone involved today in the horrific bridge collapse, the people of Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held, and troops in the region. Also for my DB, great nephew Alex's twin sons, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy. And my many fellow Dailyites on the Care list who are in need of them. I pray for improvement and healing every day. And for our Celebration list, congrats to all who have special events and cruises to enjoy. All the best to you! Thanks to Vanessa @JazzyV for your list keeping skills. We are so appreciative of the hard work you put into it. The destination today is Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. This was the port before on Aug. 14, 2021 and April 2, 2022. I have not been there before but it sounds like a unique spot to see. Here are the links if you need them. DD made it safely to Clearwater and enjoyed a fun afternoon putting together a TV stand for Morgan, then she took Morgan and her boyfriend out for dinner. I saw a photo this morning of them taking a selfie next to the lake outside the apartment. All looked happy to be there. ❤️ Hoping you all have a wonderful day today! Stay safe and keep well!

I saw there were 50 from January to May but then filtered out all but Southern Caribbean for Annie since that is what she asked about. Maybe they will even add some more as time goes by but from what I read here they just opened them up for booking. I noticed the Miami ones were Zuiderdam like you said.

How about Cocoa Beach? It's just south of there.

That's odd. It certainly is a verified city because we stayed at a hotel overnight there before and the address contains Port Canaveral, FL in it.

Google maps shows Cruise Terminal Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920 for the parking area, and gives directions directly to that parking lot. Would Cruise Terminal Drive work as an address?

Annie @marshhawk I just looked and they have 8 southern Caribbean cruises posted from January through March, 2026. The March ones are out of Miami.

Ann @cat shepard Happy Birthday wishes sent to your dear Sis today. I'm happy she can be home to celebrate too. Hope she is feeling much better now.🎂

We visited Cobh in 2015 on Royal Princess. Not only did we enjoy seeing Cobh, which is a lovely town, we also went to Blarney Castle and had a great time there as well. My best remembrance of Cobh is a purchase I made there. A sterling silver Celtic knot pendant and neck chain. The finish on the pendant was so smooth and well done. I love wearing it. My photos of our visits to Cobh and Blarney Castle. A view of the Lusitania memorial only with wreaths laid. Cobh is a hilly place and I liked this view of the houses side by side down the hillside. Many different colors (to help you find your own home after a trip to the pub?). While walking past those homes we saw this cute little dog watching us from "their" window. Annie Moore statue In viewing our pictures I see we were in Cobh twice on back to back cruises on Royal Princess. The first cruise was a spring 2015 transatlantic cruise and on that one we spent our stop that day visiting Blarney Castle. The second cruise was a British Isles cruise and that is the day we spent in town exploring. I knew I'd been to Blarney Castle. A nice view of Blarney castle and someone who decided to kiss the Blarney stone. Not an easy task! Our group passed on it. The spot you kiss as seen from below. Very top center.

Good morning friends! It's 44 F this morning and we will experience a high of 64 with a mix of sun and clouds. Heading into a rainy day tomorrow! Thank you Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for posting the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps for Rich @richwmn. Some interesting days to recognize what with Bed-In For Peace Day, Greek Independence Day and the Hindu holiday Holi. We could also celebrate International Waffle Day if I felt like making some. Maybe go out for breakfast instead. I think the quote is a rather broad statement what with using the word "only". The menu suggestion sounds pretty fancy, and I'll pass on the drink and wine. Nice that we celebrate the 1st Easter on this date and the 1st Masters tournament in 1934. Thanks to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for their reports. Prayers were said today for DB, great nephew Alex's twin sons, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy. Also for the people of Israel and Ukraine, hostages taken and held, our troops in the region, and special prayers for my Dailyite friends in pain, needing surgery or medical procedures or recovering from one, worry, stress and the loss of loved ones. For our friends celebrating special events and cruisers we wish you all the best! Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for your work keeping the lists! We appreciate you! The port today is Cobh (Cork), Ireland. DH and I have enjoyed this port before and have seen it here on the Daily three times...Oct. 17, 2021, Nov. 14, 2022 and Feb. 12, 2023. Here are the links. DD finally made it here yesterday at nearly 7 pm. As usual there was a horrific tie up in traffic north of Atlanta and she was literally crawling along, finally able to get off and taking a detour routed by her Nav system. She picked up an item for Morgan at Ikea and made it here safely. We then went to a Mexican restaurant we like and enjoyed a meal together. She is leaving this a.m. for Clearwater and I wish her safe travels again. Everyone enjoy your day and please try to stay safe, and keep well!

Checking in right on time!

Bon Voyage!!

We're not fans of hot climate cruises like so many others are, but we manage to find ourselves in the heat often enough. This time it was November 19, 2017 on Sun Princess on four back to back cruises which included Papua New Guinea. On the 19th we arrived at Kiriwina Island. It was a pretty neat spot to visit for a day. We had to anchor out and tender into the small dock (but at least they had one!). First view Here's the dock These boats will offer rides to people. Here come the crowds! Some will lounge around on the beach all day, others just want to walk around and see what is happening, including locals setting up shopping opportunities. Step right this way to the "pedestrian shopping" path. After our morning exercise on the island we dined on the ship for lunch. Afternoon photos of Kiriwina Island I hope we see more of these islands on the port of the day list.

Good morning friends! It is chilly this morning at only 42F. The morning hours should be sunny but by 2 pm the clouds will move in and we will have a high temp of 65. Thank you Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for posting the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps for Rich @richwmn. Many unique days to recognize today. I like celebrating achievers and adverse drug event awareness. Both important. But I had questions about what the second day was so checked it out on NationalToday.com. The full name is International Day For the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and For the Dignity of Victims. Whew! A shorter name might make it easier to recall. But let's support them too. The quote is so true. I don't like shrimp tacos, don't drink martinis or red wine. Great days in history. Thank you Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for your reports today. Prayers for all on the Care list, my DB, great nephew Alex's twin boys, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy, the people at war in Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held, troops in the region, the NA crew members who died, and the victims of fires, horrific crashes and concert shootings. The world is really being tested. Congrats to those celebrating happy events and cruisers. Bon Voyage @RedneckBob!! Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for your list keeping skills. Wishing you the best as you prepare for your surgery and hope for a full recovery. The port today is Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea Trobriand. It was the port only once before on July 14, 2023. We were there in 2017 on Sun Princess on our Papua New Guinea segment of 4 back to back cruises. Very interesting! Here is the link for your convenience. DD is driving down from Ohio after Palm Sunday mass, will stop in Atlanta to pick up an item at Ikea for DGD, and make her way down to our house to spend the night. Tomorrow she drives down to see her DD Morgan in Clearwater and enjoy a short visit this week with her. Wishing her safe travels and patience in the Atlanta regional traffic jam she will no doubt encounter. We always do! Hope you have a terrific Sunday, and please stay safe and keep well!

Bon Voyage everyone!

Every week I say they should remove that tree there mixed in with the palm trees. Blocks the whole ship. Looks sort of like a pine tree. Why the heck is it there?

Joy @Seasick Sailor what a heartbreaking story about the bus/cement truck/car accident. Prayers and condolences to all families involved. 🙏 So sad.😢

Bon Voyage!

Bon Voyage everyone!

Hope you have a great birthday @seagarsmoker. I see Graham and I had similar ideas. Good one @grapau27

Good morning friends! Today it is 55F with light rain expected for the next few hours. After a high of 68 and cloudy skies the sun will return in late afternoon. Thanks go to Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps for this Saturday. Atheists I'm not so sure about but chips and dip and cuddly kittens are to be recognized today. Another great day on March 23 is National Puppy Day so hurray for the pups! An interesting quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. I might try the chicken dish, no idea about the Cowboy cocktail but would enjoy the Sauvignon Blanc. My, what interesting days in history on this date. Thanks to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for the reporting today. Prayers for so many and more were included yesterday. First my DB and great nephew Alex's twin boys, and friends Scott, Susan, and Sandy. Our Dailyites in need of prayers for health and well being issues. Praying that Vanessa's @JazzyV April surgery will go well and will remove the pain from her body. Sincere prayers for Princess Catherine and King Charles as they both undergo cancer treatment. For the families of the Nieuw Amsterdam crew members killed in the accident on board. The people of Ukraine and Israel, the hostages, and the military members in the region in harm's way. The unfortunate individuals who died in fires this past week. The list is too long! Hoping for improvement for all and that the list dwindles down to nothing someday. Very optimistic of me. But happiness and congratulations to those who have reason to celebrate and the cruisers are included. 🥂🎂🚢 Thanks Vanessa @JazzyV for the list keeping. You do a stellar job! The port of the day is Tolanaro, Madagascar. This was the port before on March 7, 2021, May 18, 2022 and May 20, 2023. I have not been to that port before but if you have, please share some photos! Here are the links for you. Have a good day today everyone, and please stay safe and keep well. Bon Voyage to Jane @lazey1 and Gary @GTVCRUISER!!

A new thread about an explosion this morning on the Nieuw Statendam. Terrible news! The original poster got it wrong. It's the Nieuw Amsterdam. Quote: "It’s actually on Nieuw Amsterdam. I’m onboard now At about 9 am the fire alarms and crew alert went off. The captain came on and indicated we had a steam leak and they were evacuating some crew cabins above the engine rooms. At about 10:15 they gave the all clear. At about 3, the Captain came on and said two crew members had been killed. Some of the crew say they were inspecting a steam line when it exploded. We are being held in half moon cay pending coast guard investigations."

+1. May his memories give you comfort and peace. Absolutely gorgeous garden, and I've wished for years to see it someday. Thank you for sharing.