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We’re looking at flying into Miami as there is a direct flight from the Northwest. No good flights from Portland Oregon to FLL using Alaska Miles. Question. How easy is it to get to FLL Hotel from Miami Airport prior to cruising out of Port Everglades. ? Ease of getting Uber thank you in advance.

The Jazz. Trusted and used by us every time we are in Barcelona. Can’t bet it for location so close to the Ramblas.

The manifestations at Fatima occurred somewhere around 1917 from May-Oct. We visited May 2023. It is quite a large site. We were very glad we visited as it was quite moving. Here are a few photos from the Site.

Happy Birthday Alexandra. Hope you celebrate somewhere special for your birthday. You all are having a great start to your holiday. Enjoy seeing all your photos of the pre cruise event.

Can’t beat Luigi for a good party. We cruised on both the Beyond and the Ascent with him. It was one lively Transatlantic April 2023 with him and Dimitrius. Love your dresses Charla and your reports.

Capt Kate was asked in one of those Q&A sessions onboard the Beyond last Feb that we attended and that was where she said that she can only take bug on certain itineraries. Bug is her family. The Cruise Director (can’t remember her name on the Beyond ) she also stated in the Q&A with the CD that they can be moved around wherever they are needed. One of the most popular Luigi opened on the Ascent last winter with Dimitrius and I believe he is now on the Reflection according to a live report I was following. We were on the Transatlantic with him on the Beyond last year.

Your house is looking great. Love your updates. You will really enjoy everything you have done and all the work you put into it. Such a fun trip you have planned with your nephew. He’s a lucky guy. I’m sure he will have a wonderful time in Greece. Sail Away Sail Away Sail Away 🚢

I will second that. Skagway railroad was probably the best excursion we also took. Very beautiful.

Our first trip to Alaska included seeing Hubbard Glacier. It was magnificent to be out there in the sun hearing the cracks and then watching for the calving. It actually got hot in the bright sun with no wind once we arrived. The Capt slowly rotates the ship so everyone from anywhere near a window can see the glacier. We were prepared so we could do this with hats and a puff coat to ride on the helicopter port as we’re heading out. The wind is cold. We saw seals on the chunks of ice. We have also been to Dawes Glacier a few times. The scenery is beautiful there too but the ship cannot get as close to the glacier. Skagway is also our favorite port.

Jackson Hole is a very expensive ski town (now more like a small city). Prices are higher there. Eating in the dining rooms in the lodges in Yellowstone are expensive. What you will notice since you live at sea level will be the elevation. Don’t be surprised if you are feeling tired and out of breath walking. The elevation is over 6000 feet!

Hi Lois. I grew up in Montana but now living in Oregon. We have been to Yellowstone many times over the years. The last was a few years ago. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery. We haven’t seen any bears in recent trips but the buffalo are fun to watch and cause quite the buffalo jams when the herd is passing through. You are coming during the earlier part of the summer so traffic should not be too bad. The crowded area is around Old Faithful. Have a wonderful trip.

We are on a b2b2b2b2b on the same itinerary in reverse in the Fall. We’re not thrilled but we are changing staterooms twice. Although on one of them is only next door. April/May 2023 Capt Kate was on the Beyond traveling as a passenger for part of the summer. She was in a Magic Carpet Suite so it couldn’t have been too bad.

She got off last week. She got off last week.

We have sailed it twice in late Sept. Both times it definitely turned the corner a day out from Vancouver and was quite smooth the rest of the way. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

May 2023 we visited Kotor Montenegro on the Beyond. Just after taking the tender to shore we walked into the tourist office and bought tickets for the HOHO open air bus. Nice little tour. All of us got off at Perast & bought the water taxi tickets to take us over to the small island where there is a lighthouse and a beautiful little church “Lady of the Rocks “ on the return we walked around Perast. Beautiful little village. The drive along the bay is beautiful. We were back to Kotor by 12p. Plenty of time to explore and have a leisurely lunch.

We find the key to the elevator crowd is to wait awhile and let the crowd go through. It’s much more pleasant and less stressful especially after the shows.

We book all of our SV verandas when they list the sailing. Usually 2yrs out. They have become extremely popular.

Shannon and Ross… I am enjoying your review and are excited to follow along. Have a wonderful cruise on the Edge.

Why not?

Question??? After the original offer and get the 300$ onboard credit how does the card work. Say if you put on 1000$ of Celebrity expenses how much additional onboard credit do you receive. Is it $10 or is it 100$ ?

We have been on small planes in Africa flying between camps. Our tour company asked everyone what their weight was. They need to know as it is a safety thing. Depending on weights it could mean the aircraft would have to take on less passengers.

PS I just read through that thread you were talking about. Sounds like all you need to do is ask. Have a wonderful cruise.

Hi Lois. The SV suites on the aft have a lounger. We were just on the Eclipse in Nov b2b2b and the corner suite next to us had one. This is a lovely ship.

I loved all your photos from Santorini and Pyrgos. They are beautiful. It has been 14 years since we were in Santorini and now I know we need to return. I just think it is wonderful that you and your Mom can get away together. I am betting that your DH and the King are ready for you to come home! Thank you so much for all these photos and your fun commentary. You are a good photographer. When is your next trip?

I thought the same thing.