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13 hours ago, Nebr.cruiser said:

Yes!  And double check for the passports before your car leaves the driveway.  One time, we were just about to leave the garage when I (Obsessively, I thought) double checked our passports.  By mistake I had picked up an address book that I kept in the same area and was the same size and color as my passport.  

 

Extremely lucky I checked as it is a 2.5 hour drive to the airport, plus we were going on a Transatlantic.  Even flying in one day early, no way would I have gotten my passport in time.

 

Needless to say, I no longer use that address book and no longer keep them in the same drawer!  All of my travel docs are in my small carryon bag.  

I worked on the NJ Turnpike as a temp years ago and they announced over the radios to look out for a certain car and send the driver inside, no other info was given.  Anyway the car came through my lane and I recognized it and sent them to the office.  A couple of months later the turnpike gave me a letter about this from the people who I helped.  Apparently, the driver had just dropped his parents off at the airport and they left their passports in his car.  Because I stopped him, he made it back to them on time and off they went.  20+ years later I still have the very nice letter form the "passport people".

Just thought some of you might enjoy this little tidbit!!

Is there an advantage to Cruise Cash instead of buying a CCL Gift Card, as far as buying each with cash/credit card?

Check out Junkanoo Beach.  

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!!

So the deciding factors are service but mostly the beach.  I would prefer a beach with no waves.  I see Breezes has virtually no waves but Rui does.  I know they are not very big but just checking to see if anyone has any input. Is it hard to get into the water (especially after a few drinks)?  I did look at videos of each and for RUI I see sometimes waves and sometimes not.  Also, the waves are not necessarily a deal breaker if RUI is really that much better.  Going in October.  Thanks!!!

12 hours ago, Amy Paperlady said:

Sailing out of NOLA on Glory October 8!

Leave it nice for me...I go on it on the 15th!!!  Have Fun!!!

You can always buy some ginger pills.  They are OTC and should be readily available.  I have really bad stomach issues and they work for me.

I always include to port city a part of my vacation and fly in a few days early.  In a few weeks I'll be flying into New Orleans and can't wait to enjoy the local food and drinks.  I always try to find the "hole in the wall" places to go.  We went out of Miami one time and I found this Cuban restaurant in I guess what they call little Havana.  It was genuine Cuban food.  We were the only people there that didn't speak the language so we just ordered by pointing to the menu.  We had a blast and it was cheap too, great food and drinks! Also our 1st introduction to Cuban coffee...yum!!!

Also, do your research...for me it's really fun for me and it makes that countdown clock go down a lot smoother. 

We are staying in Marigny.

Check out New Orleans Secrets website

I do also bring Covid tests to make sure it's not that.

11 hours ago, Hezu said:

I have to comment this by noting that liberal use of antibiotics may lead into antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria and that is a growing problem as it becomes harder and harder to find suitable antibiotics that will cure conditions that genuinely need antibiotics. So if you get sick, it would be wise to be sure that the condition is actually caused by a bacterial infection and not by some virus before taking any antibiotics.

I knew someone was going to post this but at this point in my life I know my body.  I get bronchitis several times a year and although Antibiotics are not the typical cure for bronchitis it is the only thing that works for me.  I am not a smoker and actually do have Antibiotic resistance from being prescribed them as a child for every sniffle I had.  That's what my doctor did at the time.  After all it was the goto drug in the 80's.

In addition to above mentioned I always bring antibiotics.  A few years ago I got sick in Disney and it was not that easy to get antibiotics, but I did.  When I get sick I know it.  If I bring my own antibiotics I know I'll be ok within 24 hours.  Also, I see a lot of people bringing Imodium.  We also bring meds for constipation.  I have also been bringing my scripts with me on all vacations and never in a prescription bottle.

What time does MDR open for breakfast for both Sea days and Port Days? DH and I are very early risers (we get up at 330 during the week for work...hard habit to break).  I know they are not open that early but just curious.  We prefer the MDR vs. the buffet.

Also, how does the app work for getting food delivered to your table, such as while hanging out at the aft pool bar and having something delivered to our table?

We are on the Glory.

You can always call to make the reservation and you will still have complete access to your cruise to change/amend things

Are there any spices/herbs that are native to the Bahamas?  Or are there any spices or spice blends you would recommend buying while there?  Where is the best place to buy them?  Any info is greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Just an FYI...I read somewhere that Uber is considerably cheaper than Lyft in New Orleans

On 9/18/2023 at 8:57 AM, Theosprey247 said:

Some place I’ve never been. 

Completely Agree!!!  Plus it's vacation, I'm up for going anywhere warm.