Rina155

2 minutes ago, DCPIV said:

Decanting also often is done through a filter to catch sediment. 

 

Without getting into a bunch of deeper chemistry, the sediment typically is the crystalline form of a tartaric acid salt. You'll find the same stuff on your grocery store shelf sold as "cream of tartar."

Aka “wine diamonds”. 🙂. 

It finally made its way to Colorado!  Thank you Celebrity!!

Fingers crossed it makes it into my inbox.  So far nada.  Thanks again for the heads up!

My cruise planner shows the same.  I have taken a screenshot of mine to have to take with me.

Really enjoyed this webinar with the Captains!  Well done Celebrity.

I followed your report from day one and wanted to thank you for such an amazing way to vicariously travel with you!  I loved looking forward to seeing what you had added each day.  Maybe the ‘duck’ will still be hidden when I travel on Connie in November 2024 for a transAtlantic crossing.  

According to the screen shot I just took from Celebrity website shows the classic Drink package includes the zero proof non alcoholic drinks as well.  

4 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

 

Cabin #?  This looks quite different from most OV cabins.

It is cabin 7003. I am very pleased. 

Well we did not win the move up bid. So stayed in the ocean view cabin. It is really nice. 

We boarded the Millie and I must say I like the fresh new look. With that said after looking at the retreat area there is not a lot of area to escape the sun. 

13 hours ago, mazza said:

Hope you have a good flight. We docked in Yokohama about 50 minutes ago. The design of the cruise terminal looks amazing from here on the ship, multiple levels all folding into each other. Like nothing I've ever seen. But sadly, I still can't post photos.

Ah!  Can see the ship from our hotel.  We are staying at the Hotel New Grand. Have a good trip home.

@H20cruiser Sorry to say but I am not great at writing so most likely will not be doing a blog.  I can post some photos if the wifi is agreeable.  

Thank you for all your posts on your journey. I am sitting in the airport lounge in Denver awaiting my flight to Narita. Wave as you depart the ship and I am so happy you had a wonderful trip. 

I am hoping your speculation pays off!  🙂. 

27 minutes ago, Cruise it or lose it said:

Are you looking at the email that says your offer has been received? TY

 

No I went to the link directly and re entered my name and reservation number.  Then it took me to my offer I have submitted and it says "pending"

It went to pending 24 hours after the bid was made.  That was about a week ago.  Would be a pleasant surprise!  Will let you know if we win the bid and get moved.

My offer still shows “pending”. Cruise departs in 7 days.  Still keeping my fingers crossed, but if not I am satisfied with the cabin we have.

You are amazingy, I feel as if I am right there along with you touring.  I am enjoying this so very much.  Thank you! I look forward to each of your posts. I 

will wave as we wait at the port in Yokohama to get on, however you most likely will have already departed!  🙂 

Have been hoping to get the move up awarded, however am 12 days out from cruise so not holding my breath although still keeping my fingers crossed!  Thanks Jim for the update.  Nice upgrade!

46 minutes ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

I've used magnets on the walls for years.  My current concern is:  Are Ms. Hoppen's "new, improved" walls still metal?  Has anybody been on one of the ships she did over yet?

I will be on the Millie April 11 and will come back and report. I sure hope my magnets still work .  

Quick question:  Who is the Captain on board?  Thanks!

I purchased Learning Resources magnets as they had hooks and clips type ones in amazing colors. Super strong as well.  A must for all my cruises!

here is the link on amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078LZ2BXV/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.35JH7HPNVL3F0&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_cruisetipstv_lv_dp_vv_mat

I can’t wait to “be along” for your journey!  As you disembark I will be embarking on the April 13 sailing!  I do agree with you: one cannot go to Tokyo without going to Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Resort.  That is what we are doing post cruise! 

Bon Voyage!

1 hour ago, ROCruiser said:

If you are getting off at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama using the airport limo bus, make sure you tell them that you want the bus that goes to Hotel New Grand. Otherwise, they may sell you tickets of buses that get to YCAT as their final destination. The staff at the counter were not aware of the buses that go to Hotel New Grand, which are not as frequent as the YCAT buses. Hotel New Grand is at a great location, right across from Yamashita Park and couple of blocks from Chinatown.

Thank you so much for this tip!  I will make sure they get me on the correct bus.  What a surprise that would be after 12 hours of travel!

6 hours ago, almostnewtocruise said:

 

Rina, thanks for the info.

By the way, have you booked  already the Limo/bus for the trip to Yokohama? Or are you going to do that on the day of your arrival?

Hi, I plan to purchase the day of our arrival. I didn’t want to lock us in to a specific time just in case there are any delays.  However when I purchase the bus to the hotel I will purchase our return to the airport as when we are returning it will be during the beginning of Golden Week.

The Limousine bus does have a website if you google it will provide schedules,timeframes for travel and cost as well as the option to purchase ahead of time.