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sailingkiwi replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
For lunch near Te Papa I would recommend Wharewaka (translated to boat house). It is on the lagoon near Te Papa. Some great local food. If it is nice you can sit outside. On Sunday there is a market close to Te Papa and there are a lot of food trucks. If you want to try some local craft beer Panhead is close to Te Papa. For more formal lunch along the waterfront Dockside is good. More casual is Rosie’s Cantina. Not far from the waterfront and more upmarket is Charlie Noble. These are all a 10-15 minute walk from Te Papa. While Wellington is very hilly, Wellington CBD is flat and very walkable (and small). Most of it is reclaimed land. If you walk along Lambton Quay you will see some signs on the footpath that identify where the shoreline used to be. -
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sailingkiwi replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Hi, this thread popped up when I was searching for anything related to cruising with T1 diabetes and if anyone had any tips I hadn’t thought of yet. One thing to note if you are going to try and get insulin in Australia or NZ is that certain brands etc may not be available here. I travel with refillable pens, meaning they take up a lot less room. I do also have low insulin needs, which also helps. Rotorua is a great place to visit, if you are interested in geothermal activity and learning about Māori reo (language) and tikanga (customs). If you are confident to drive in NZ I would definitely look at hiring a car. Otherwise I’m sure there are locally based tours you can do. I am from Wellington, not sure if your cruising is visiting us, but let me know if you want any suggestions. -
Solo wife cruiser, insurance doesn't cover spouse illness
sailingkiwi replied to Etta1213's topic in Solo Cruisers
Definitely read the small print on this. Even if you have coverage for having to cancel or refund home due to the death or illness of a family member, you may not be covered if they for example are already receiving treatment for certain conditions. -
Having never done a Med Cruise, but having travelled extensively in Europe I would do first and second. I’d do at least 3 days in Barcelona first. Good variety of countries and opportunities to see different types of sites depending on what you are interested in.
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BTimmer's Almost Live Sydney - Seattle 4/10/24-5/12/24
sailingkiwi replied to Btimmer's topic in Princess Cruises
The birds in your photo are pīwakawaka or fantail. One of my favourite native birds. -
This is great advice thanks. Sounds like our autumnal weather.
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Thanks. Might have used New Zealand English terms rather than American. By Puffer Jacket I mean something like this - https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/women/clothing/coats-jackets/down-coats By Wool jersey I mean something like this - https://www.nordstrom.com/s/joie-iena-pointelle-crewneck-wool-sweater/7156648?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing&color=065
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Yes, I did that. But having lived in a few places around the world I am aware that clothing needs differ even at the same temperature.
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I will be coming to LA at the beginning of January (from a temperate Southern Hemisphere summer). What type of weather can I look forward to? I am aware it will be winter and cool, but will I need a wool jersey or puffer jacket or is just a light rain jacket sufficient.
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Recently diagnosed diabetic
sailingkiwi replied to stuckintexas's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Definitely don’t cancel! I have T1 diabetes and travel all the time. Some other things to consider: - take back ups of everything. A spare CGM, at least a few days extra of any medication. -purchase travel insurance that includes the diabetes diagnosis - all medication goes in carry on. As do replacement CGM. Depending on the model of CGM it may not be able to go through metal detector or Xray machine. You can request a pat down and visual examination. Allow extra time for this. I wear a Dexcom G7 and it is fine for metal detectors etc. - Be aware that heat, unusual activity may lower or raise blood sugar levels more than normal. Have some hypo treatments handy (smarties I think are common in the USA. I use mentos). - note from the doctor that specifically states medication and if the CGM can’t go through airport security machines can be useful (although ive never been asked for it). Enjoy your trip! -
Recently diagnosed diabetic
sailingkiwi replied to stuckintexas's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I’m a T1 diabetic. I find dry sparkling wines and red wines good. Any cocktails that are not too liqueur heavy and don’t contain juice, full sugar mixes or simple syrup. I like Martini’s. I’ve found Aperol Sprtiz is also a refreshing one. Remember that alcohol can affect your blood sugar and may cause lows. So monitor carefully and maybe reconsider the nightcap. -
Thanks this is all good to know.
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Thanks. So does that mean that people will be at different stages of dining - some people on starters and some on mains etc?
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Hi, I am travelling by myself on the Grand Princess in January. I'd like to join other people for dinner in the MDR. From a previous Princess cruise I know that you can join a table of others who don't mind sharing. How does this work with regarding to freestyle dining or is it better to just book a time every night on the app?
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I'm sailing solo on the Grand Princess in January. What is the best way to book dining if I am wanting to join others at a table?
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There are some great wines made in the Gisborne area, which is where I would head - maybe for lunch.
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If you are in Napier on a Sunday then the Hawke's Bay Farmers Market is definitely worth a visit. If not, Napier is one of the biggest wine growing regions in New Zealand, so I would recommend a wine tour and perhaps lunch at a vineyard. Gisborne also has some great wine grown locally, and I noted on a local trip up there some cool looking local breweries. Wellington (my home town) - if you are here on a Sunday I would walk around the waterfront to the Waterfront Market, have a browse and grab some food to eat from the food trucks/stalls. Highly recommend porno donuts if you have a sweet-tooth. Then I would pop into Te Papa (right next door). From there, it really depends on what you like - there are lots of local breweries in Wellington, so potentially worth giving them a visit. Parrot Dog (in Lyall Bay), Double Vision (in Miramar), Garage Project (in Aro Valley) you will want to uber to. Double Vision could be combined with a visit to Weta Workshop and a coffee at The Larder. Here's a guide to some more - https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/wellington/123420347/the-ultimate-guide-to-wellingtons-brewpubs Coffee is also big in Wellington. Lots of local roasteries. I also found this tour - https://www.zozotravel.co.nz/taste-buds-tour-petone which will take you slightly north of Wellington to Petone, which is a bit of a foodie hub too.