Sharon in AZ

Debbie, not sure if she likes to cook but DGD loved to make food videos like she was hosting a cooking show when she was that age. The videos were long sometimes, she could go on and on. I would get out a few ingredients that she could manage and she’d just make something up, like strawberries and RediWhip and sprinkles. Sometimes I’d splurge on other ingredients like fondant and gel food coloring and lady fingers. One time I let her decorate a cake with m&ms. It sure kept her occupied. 45153A2B-C702-4D14-836A-B63D818E340D.MOV

Annie, yes so close yet so far away! If you change your mind I'm sure there is a restaurant near the port that I could walk to, however I just don't know my schedule yet.

Bon Voyage!!

Yes, this was reported on my roll call which sails on April 15th.

Interesting, so both the Koningsdam and Volendam will be in port that day! I’m not sure what I’m doing that day yet, depends if they offer any excursions but I can let you know. I have your email. Coffee sounds good though if possible. Yes, I’ve been to Seattle before, we like to stay before and after cruises we’ve taken. That day I’m just doing the HOHO.

I purchased a HAL insulated metal mug with a lid good for both hot and cold on one cruise from the Explorations Cafe. There is a sign that says when you purchase it they will refill it and IIRC it’s at a slight discount. It’s a nice mug but it isn’t dishwasher safe. My DH has claimed it so I plan on buying a new one next month on the Volendam. Forgot to mention that we were in Club Orange and they would fill it up too.

Actually Annie it’s just for the day, May 6th. I’m on the Volendam starting in Fort Lauderdale sailing through the Panama Canal to Vancouver. It will be a turn around day for me as I’m staying on for the next segment which is a 4 day cruise to Seattle and Victoria and back to Vancouver. I’m hoping that HAL offers some excursions for intransit guests, I’d like to see some sites, otherwise I’ll probably just stay close to the ship since I’m by myself. Sail away is at 4:00pm so all aboard will be 3:30pm. Where are you staying in Vancouver?

Joy, so happy to hear from you! Ethan is adorable!

Bruce, I’m sharing this one with Craig. He hates needles!

Bon Voyage! ⛴

Bon Voyage! ⛴⛴⛴

Thank you Graham! The picture was taken in 2009 when my DM was more mobile. Unfortunately she has told me that she doesn’t want to travel or cruise any longer so it’s nice having these memories of when she did.

Good morning and Happy Tuesday from sunny Tucson. It’s supposed to be 80F today. But only for a few days. I hope it’s nice for @cruising sister when she comes. I like kabobs on a stick and small appetizers on toothpicks so will celebrate that today. The meal suggestion sounds good and I’ve made it before. Sandi @StLouisCruisers, very interesting about the Koningsdam and her trek to Portland. I didn’t realize that cruise ships could sail there. Thank you for the maps and pictures. I agree with Roy @rafinmd, Joy and Allen @Seasick Sailor should be home by now. I hope everything is okay. Have a great day everyone!

Welcome to the Daily! I’ve never been to Vancouver but will be there on my next cruise. If you see the Volendam on May 6th wave and I’ll try to wave back!

While I love the Dutch Cafe I would stay with the Nieuw Amsterdam for Alaska. She is a beautiful ship and perfect for Alay. Save sailing on a ship with the Dutch Cafe for a less port intensive itinerary.

Annie, sometimes the casino will punch your key card. I don't wear a lanyard but when my DM sailed with us she always had it done in the casino. Also, the shops onboard have the lanyards with plastic holders and some are quite fancy, glittery, etc. I carry a small, flat-ish type bag while onboard with a long strap that I can either wear crossbody or over my shoulder. It only holds my phone, keycard, tissues, a bit of cash, and lip gloss. I've had it for over 20 years and am hoping it never falls apart! BTW, while looking through the past posts for pictures of QC I saw you were posting in January 2022 so it's been a bit longer than a year that you have been on the Daily.

These pictures are from our last cruise in October 2022 when we stayed at the Frontenac. On one side there were two butterflies. Sadly, they tore them down after we were there for a few days. I wish I had gotten better pictures. One of our favorite restaurants. Lapin Sauté. Lapin is rabbit in French. We had to change rooms while at the Frontenac because we booked two days on our own and two days through HAL. I actually preferred the room through HAL. This was our view, a part of the kitchen: On our last night we met up with Debbie @dfish and went out for crepes:

I'm finally around to posting about QC. These are from the Daily that Sandi @StLouisCruisers posted as reference from 01/23/2022. It's taken me a bit of time -- that Daily was 8 pages long!! ........................................................................................................................................................ This was September 2009 after disembarking the Eurodam. We were waiting for our train to go to Montreal. My DM loved this itinerary. My jacket of many colors made an appearance. There is a lovely little park across the street from the train station.

How fun to plan a getaway to Tucson. It’s lovely this time of year, although the mornings can be chilly. This morning it was 38F. However the forecast for Sunday is warmer. May I ask where you are staying? (You don’t have to say though.) If you are interested there is a Linda McCartney photo exhibition now: https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/3732-“-linda-mccartney-retrospective” I haven’t been but heard it’s very good. Tucson has so much to offer!

Yes I agree!

I think the camera crew.

There she goes!

All that talking and that dog is annoying!

I just find it weird that no one is out on their balcony.....

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