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Yes but at least they won't have to go further than the terminal. Many times I've been able to turn around and go right back on board. Like someone said, how long you're tied up is dependent on others not following directions. They will hopefully still have plenty of time to enjoy the peace and quiet.

You can stay on board and enjoy having the ship to yourself for a few hours.

I agree with you Mary. They should stay in Santiago and get that tour lined up.

Your cruise leaves from Valparaiso? I thought San Antonio was the preferred departure port for HAL now.

I'll happily follow along and hope you both have the best time together! 🥂🚢

Elizabeth @Haljo1935 it sure looks nasty out there! DS and DDIL are in Austin for a noon soccer game. Hope Ren and the team don't get wet. My weather app says rain at 4 pm there. Then they drive down to Houston for tomorrow's soccer game. Hope they avoid getting wet tomorrow too.

Thank you Roy. You can see the town of Niigata on your map, which was port of the day on April 6. A new port on the Daily just like Akita. I feel for you, having experienced no internet yesterday for a lot of the day. You should fill out the survey and blast them!

Good morning friends! It's 66 this early a.m. and we shall have a partly cloudy day and a high of 81. Looks like our nighttime temps will go down quite a bit in coming days and I'm ready for that. Too warm right now. Thanks Roy @rafinmd for taking care of the fleet location maps today. The Daily has some interesting days to recognize and a thoughtful quote. I would skip the menu suggestion because of the scallops. The drink name is rather risqué and I don't know what to think of that wine yet. Hurray for Danica Patrick back in 2008! Thanks to our F&B ladies Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for their reports today. Prayers for DB, twin Linda, great nephew Alex's twin boys, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy. Also for the people in Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still away from home, and the troops in the region in harm's way. And finally our Care list group and any others in need of prayers. Tana who I hope had a better night along with Terry @smitty34877, Vanessa @JazzyV, Jane @lazey1, Annie @marshhawk recovering from her fall, Pat awaiting word on his valve replacement, and all here in pain or suffering losses.🙏 A salute to all cruising, preparing to cruise or leaving on land vacations, having birthdays and anniversaries, or any other special event.🫡🎉🚢🎂 Thanks to Vanessa @JazzyV for keeping up with our comings and goings. Extra prayers for you Vanessa for Monday. 🙏 The port of the day is Akita, Japan and I found no other references to it so assume it's another new port. No links today and no photos since that is a port we've never been to before. I hope someone here can fill in the blanks for us. Hoping you all enjoy your Saturday and please, stay safe and keep well.🙂

Today is Chinese Language Day, International Cli-Fi Day, and National Cheddar Fries Day The Indian Summer of life should be a little sunny and a little sad, like the season, and infinite in wealth and depth of tone, but never hustled. - Henry Adams Meal Suggestion for today - Creamy Pasta with Scallops & Brussels Sprouts Drink of the Day - Skip and go naked Wine of the Day - Fontanafredda 2019 Vigna La Delizia Lazzarito Nebbiolo (Barolo) Destination of the Day - Akita, Japan Today in History: 2008 Danica Patrick driving for Andretti Green Racing wins the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi Ship Locations Eurodam At Sea Destination Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala eta 04-21 Koningsdam Hilo, Hawaii Island 07:00 - 17:00 Nieuw Amsterdam At Sea Destination Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico eta 04-21 Nieuw Statendam Dover, England 08:00 - 17:00 Noordam Honolulu, Oahu Island Hawaii 07:00 - 21 Apr 23:00 Oosterdam Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice, France Riviera 09:00 - 18:00 Rotterdam Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores Portugal 08:00 - 17:00 Volendam Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 07:00 - 15:00 Zaandam San Diego, California d1600 Zuiderdam At Sea Destination Luderitz, Namibia eta 04-21 Eastern Hemisphere Westerdam At Sea Destination Kanazawa, Japan eta 04-21

I believe the problem must have been related to installation of fiber optic cables elsewhere in the neighborhood. The HOA office sent out an email that our Amenity Center had no phones or internet today and theirs came back on when ours did at 4:05 pm. We should be fine until they tear something up again, and I doubt they will be working on the digging again until daylight tomorrow. But I was thinking that if I do ever have problems I would call you after an hour or so of waiting in the morning. If I don't post some morning by 6:30 a.m. though you can go ahead and post the Daily for me. I've been posting before workout time at 5 a.m. but that time may be later when we are in Florida May 3, 4, 5, and 6. I'm an early riser but might not get up until 6. Let's see how it goes. Thanks for preparing for the worst!

Bon Voyage and hope it's a great cruise!🚢

Jacqui @kazu I'm glad you are on your way and hope the rest of the trip is uneventful. Sharon @Sharon in AZ well wishes sent to your DM after her ER trip. A better day tomorrow!

This morning we went to pick up some groceries and when we got home we had no internet. Yes we had Wi-Fi but it was all messed up, no computer, no landline, TV was working on the station it was set on, but no DVR so couldn't watch recordings and couldn't change the channel or use the on screen guide. Eventually after lunch the screen froze so no more watching the news all day. Nothing going on that I liked to hear about over and over agnyway! So basically I could read a little bit on Cruise Critic with cellular on the phone and cross stitch for hours. I finally threw in the towel and took a nap downstairs in the nap room. All I can say is I'm sorry I didn't get to reply to everything. I do recall lots of things going on today, especially that Vanessa's @JazzyV surgery was finally approved. Now you can relax and prepare mentally and physically for Monday. Vanessa, I echo everyone's hopes that this will finally take care of that relentless pain and you will be back to your old self very soon! Roy @rafinmd glad to hear the monitor brought good news about your heart and the meds being cut in half. Brenda @bennybear I hope the oncologist appointment worked out the way you wanted it to. Karen @luvteaching thinking of you during this difficult day as well as the remainder of the family. I'm sure there are things I've missed mentioning but I hope you know I still care. Prayers for all!

Good morning friends! Today is a warm one at 68 but will reach 84 this afternoon. Clouds giving way to sun this afternoon but a slight chance of rain here and there. I see yesterday's Daily has been locked before 4 a.m. which is mighty early. I read Jacqui's @kazu post from last night just now and want to wish her a good day traveling and hope she will let everyone help move her long distances today so that foot can rest. I'm very happy the cruise is ON! Thanks Roy @rafinmd for the fleet location maps. Days to recognize include congenital diaphragmatic hernia action day which we could all learn something about. John Parker Day takes us back to the Revolutionary War in the U.S. Garlic Day - well I like a little in my food but can't overdo it. What a quote by Stephen King! I'd rather pass on the salmon and couscous. Anything coffee is not on my radar, and prefer other white wines to Chardonnay. What an exciting find by Capt. James Cook. Thanks Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for the reports each day on food and beverages. Prayers this morning for our Care list group, DB, twin Linda, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy, the people in Israel and Ukraine, hostages still held, and troops in the region in harm's way. Praying for Tana, Vanessa @JazzyV, Jacqui @kazu, Annie @marshhawk, Jane @lazey1 and all the others in pain, recovering from procedures and surgeries, the loss of loved ones, worry and stress. Congrats to those traveling and heading to their cruises especially Jacqui @kazu. Also to all our birthdays and celebrations. 🎂🎉 And thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for the list keeping for us. Hoping you had a good night and not much pain, as always. The port today is Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia. When I looked it up for prior dates I found Pulau Langkawi Island, Malaysia Kedah on July 23, 2023. Further research showed Porto Malai is the cruise port on Langkawi Island so I will post the links for you from July 23, 2023 in case you posted photos there. I have not been to this port before. I am wishing you all a safe and well day, and safe travels to you all!

Today is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day, John Parker Day, and National Garlic Day Get busy living or get busy dying.--Stephen King, Different Seasons Meal Suggestion for today - One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous Drink of the Day - Coffee Sambuca Wine of the Day - Keswick Vineyards 2021 Chardonnay (Monticello) Destination of the Day - Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia Today in History: 1770 British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of this land appears rather low, and not very hilly, the face of the Country green and Woody, but the Sea shore is all a white Sand.” Ship Locations Eurodam Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica 08:00 - 16:00 Koningsdam Honolulu, Oahu Island Hawaii - 18:00 Nieuw Amsterdam Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Riviera 13:00 - 23:00 Nieuw Statendam Le Havre-Paris, France 07:00 - 19:00 Oosterdam Barcelona, Spain 07:00 - 16:00 Rotterdam At Sea Destination Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores Portugal eta 04-20 Volendam At Sea Destination Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island eta 04-20 Zaandam At Sea Destination San Diego, California eta 04-20 Zuiderdam Cape Town, South Africa - 23:00 Eastern Hemisphere Noordam Honolulu, Oahu Island Hawaii 07:00 - 21 Apr 23:00 Westerdam Sokcho, South Korea

I agree about it being around 30 minutes walk from the cruise terminal to Nidaros Cathedral. I've done that twice myself. But don't miss seeing the Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro) and once across it walk one or two blocks to the bicycle lift, only one in the world. It's the second largest attraction in Trondheim. Here's a look at it on YouTube.

Thanks to all for the lovely birthday wishes for DN Lisa! She is such a sweetheart, and told me she is on her way to the park to play with Elliott Rose and momma Jordan today. What could be better? Roy @rafinmd thanks so much for posting your photos of unusual spots in Sydney. The Opera House, theaters and the camping. We need to see more of your photos of port of the day. Dixie @summer slope don't worry about it the drink. We're fine with both drinks! Are you and George almost packed for your Disney cruise? Terri @Cruzin Terri thanks for posting the whole poem by Longsworth about Paul Revere. I don't think I've ever read the whole thing before. Pretty impressive! Edited to say: Should have mentioned, DS Linda is doing okay. Had more pain last night than the night before but got some sleep. She agrees she has a high tolerance for pain. She says it usually gets worse before it gets better. She is doing absolutely nothing today which sounds good to me.

Jacqui @kazu I'm thrilled you have the go ahead for your cruise. Good luck getting everything ready today and give Ivan a treat from all of us for being a good boy for you! Hope your foot continues to improve and I'm sure you will take it easy so it will.

Wow, how frustrating not having internet working. I've had that problem for brief periods and hated it! Good luck getting service back to where it should be. Please tell Jim happy birthday from me! A good day for a birthday, it seems. I saw we had Long Island instead of Long Beach Iced Tea but since I don't drink cocktails normally went with it. From what I saw online and corroborated by Tina @0106, the difference is the cranberry juice instead of Coke. If you like strong cocktails, give one a try!

Happy Birthday to Martha, DW of Tony @sailingdutchy! It is also the birthday of my goddaughter and DN Lisa, who is the grandma of Elliott Rose and the new twin boys expected to be born July 25. Happy birthday Lisa! Lots of April birthdays in my family. Enjoy your birthdays! Best of luck today to Vanessa's @JazzyV BFF at his second MOHS surgery! Hopeful it will be finished in one pass, and heal quickly! Thanks for your photos Bruce @aliaschief. Enjoy some relaxation time now.

We were lucky enough to see Sydney quite a few times on our trips down under. In 2013 twice and four times in 2017 on our B2B2B2B cruises. It's one of my favorite places on the planet to visit. Here's an overview of our stops there. Nov. 11, 2017. Turnaround day so we were exploring. That is not our ship (which was the Sun Princess). We were docked at Darling Harbor and took a ferry over. I believe the ship in the photo was a Carnival ship. Here is a photo of us leaving Darling Harbor to sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, same day. Then the Sydney Opera House. A ship at Circular Quay, downtown and the Opera House. People climbing the Sydney Harbour bridge. The ferry docks This photo was taken Dec. 3, 2013 while there on Diamond Princess. Taken from a pylon on the Harbour Bridge. The pedestrian walk on the Harbour Bridge. Looks like if you take this tour you might get wet! We ran into our friend Marion from Brisbane (CC friend) while walking towards the Opera House. Several of my CC friends met us the day before when we got off the ship, to have a drink at a nearby cafe. A closer view of the Opera House roof. I hope to see Sydney again in 2026. Now off to work out on the treadmill so I can sit and stitch most of the day.

Good morning friends! Weather today is 60 with mostly cloudy skies. High today will be 86 hot degrees with sunny skies. Thanks Roy @rafinmd for the fleet location maps. They really help to picture how far apart the ships are spread out. Great days to recognize today, even the animal crackers one, and a funny quote. The grilled cheese sandwich sounds like it would have some zip. What is a Long Beach Iced Tea? I guess I'll pass on the wine. What a great day in history! The St. Peter's Basilica is so gorgeous. Thanks Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for the reports each day on food and beverages. Prayers today for Jacqui @kazu who has a very important doctor appointment today. Hoping and praying that she gets the approval to travel and especially that the pain is being relieved with the new medication. Also for Tana for a good night and an equally good day, fewer pains for Annie @marshhawk after her fall, plus more sleep and less aches and pains for her today. Vanessa @JazzyV good luck to your BFF at his second MOHS surgery. Also for DB, twin Linda, great nephew Alex's baby boys, and friends Scott, Susan and Sandy. And big prayers for Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held and our men and women in uniform in the region. Congrats to the celebrants of birthdays and anniversaries and the lucky cruisers out there. And thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for the lists you provide each day! The port today is Sydney, Australia, the fourth time here for it, but it’s such a popular port. Previous sightings were on Sept. 27, 2021, Dec. 20, 2022 and Dec. 16, 2023. Here are the links for your convenience in locating your photos. I hope all have a great day and that Jacqui @kazu gets the good news we are all hoping for. Stay safe and keep well!

Today is International Day for Monuments and Sites, Nabisco Animal Cracker Day, and National Lineman Appreciation Day It all started when my dog began getting free roll over minutes. - Jay London Meal Suggestion for today - Spinach-&-Artichoke-Dip Grilled Cheese Drink of the Day - Long Beach Iced Tea Wine of the Day - D'Arenberg Grenache Custodian 2011 Destination of the Day - Sydney, Australia Today in History: 1506 The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II Ship Locations Eurodam At Sea Destination Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica eta 04-19 Koningsdam Honolulu, Oahu Island Hawaii 07:00 - Nieuw Amsterdam At Sea Destination Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Riviera eta 04-19 Nieuw Statendam Guernsey Island, St Peter Port, Channel Islands UK 08:00 - 17:00 Oosterdam Alicante, Spain 07:00 - 16:00 Rotterdam At Sea Destination Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores Portugal eta 04-20 Volendam At Sea Destination Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island eta 04-20 Zaandam Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 0700-1500 Zuiderdam Cape Town, South Africa Overnight Eastern Hemisphere Noordam At Sea Destination Honolulu, Oahu Island Hawaii eta 04-20 Westerdam At Sea Destination Kanazawa, Japan Ishikawa eta 04-20

That was really nice! A beautiful bride. I noticed the door opened a small portion with the arched top and not the entire door. Never would have thought to look for that when I was there. It's not really that funny but didn't like it or want to thank you for it. We need more choices! Hope the pork chops made it still warm. We had pork chops too.

I'll take a plate of the fish and chips (with garden peas preferably). I hope Pauline is feeling a little better emotionally and Sarah is feeling better physically. I'm very sorry to hear about your high school friends passing recently. I have one I'm a bit worried about and wish I could see her soon. She lives in Texas. She was my very best friend. Nice to hear you talk about enjoying the little ones. I miss that age - ours are just so grown up! Thanks for that explanation. Glad it finally got done! I hope you continue feeling better after that horrible fall last night. Our older bodies just don't flex the way they used to. 😬 Just take it easy and hopefully ibuprofen helps. Are you still icing? It's so nice when you can meet up with old friends like this! Thanks for sharing the photos with us. I'm so sorry to hear of Amber's stroke. Prayers for her family and I really hope this turns out better than expected. Vanessa @JazzyV I am praying the tornado watch turns into nothing for you. Take care!