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I have a very strong "sensitivity"   to   chilli, bell peppers, capsicum   ( ie:  I am  not "allergic"  as in anaphylaxis  - but I get some of the symptoms without  "passing out ")  - so I  make sure I dont have these when  ordering.  But it is on "my profile"  so  the waiters know  if I don't check   what is in something I have ordered  they let me know   and I can  change  what I have ordered,  it works well  and everyone is happy  !

4 hours ago, Mr Luxury said:

I like the newer ships from Silversea.

More choice of dining venues and generally a better design than the older ships.

Try one,then you'll know.

Totally agree with Mr Luxury !  We started out  on the Explorer in 2010,  have sailed  Cloud and Wind before becoming expedition, Whisper, Shadow, Muse, Moon and  Dawn.  We always thought the M, M & D were "too big "  for us  - until  we tried them - and discovered we love the "big" ships  !

We have just had 54 days on the Moon sailing around the Med.  We love the Moon and its crew  !

You have quite a few sea days getting to  and back  from Hawaii ! As others have said only free laundry in a Silver Suite or above, ( or when you hit 100 days ) but there is  a free laundrette on every floor.

If you do  decide to  cruise  SS,  I would definitely book  dinner reservations when  the bookings open  as with all those sea days it is a captive group !

We are long time SS cruisers  also  from Australia,   and we always do  our own  air fares/flights  and arrive at the port a day or 2 before boarding.  We NEVER arrive in a port the day of or the day  before boarding  !!   With the way flights are cancelled/rescheduled these days -  we always allow a day  or two  before boarding a cruise  to  get over the flights to  get there !

2 hours ago, mysty said:

We would be in Lembar Lombok, Indonesia on March 15, 2024.  

Mysty, Lombok is famous for their pottery !  Every village makes it !  We went in 1992  and I bought some huge platters and bowls  but then  had to  get them  home,  so  bought a  big batik bag to put them in and Ron had to  carry it as though it was light - nearly gave him a hernia - but he got them  on the plane and I still have them  today  !  Get Myster to  start building up  those arm  muscles 😉

Great photos Mysty !  I have been an  avid snapper in the past  and hopefully will be back in full  swing  for our next cruise when  we hit the komodo drangons,  and the one after that - my favorite JAPAN in cherry blossom time  !

Has Silverseas really gotten worse since RCL acquired them 

NO !  we have just spent 54 days on the Moon.  On boarding  our butler from our last cruise ( Dawn August '22) saw me  in corridor on on way to  our  room,  She called me by  name,  we had a hug,  and she said  - give me you phone  and had hooked me to  to  the internet  before we got into  our room,  - she knew me well, I am  hopeless at this stuff !  🤩  This is why we love SS,  so many staff  that know you well  from previous cruises.  In the MDR, Kaiseki, Panorama Lounge,  all  remembered us from previous cruises. Some going back  to  our Explorer days !!   I had a back  injury before this cruise  - so  I had limited my  excursions,  so  spent a  lot of time on the ship,  54 days is a long time  -  but I was not disapointed  that I could  not get out and about,  I  am  so  glad SS  have  such high repeat of staff, they are happy,   we are happy =  great cruise.

After 54 days on the Moon,  I am used to having lovely men  bring me wine at any time of the day  I like - so  this getting home and it is  DIY  is pretty damn  poor  !  Roll on October and the Muse  😉

5 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Is a double post of a double post ... a triple post ... or a quadruple post?  Enquiring math minds want to know!  🤣

It was actually  a double post of a previous post,  but I hit post instead of cancel,  my only excuse it was 7am  not 10pm when I could blame 🥂🥂🥂🤦‍♀️😁😁🤭

double post

Sorry double post !

Good move RachelG  !!  😃

As you get  older the harder  it is to remember  bloody pass words even writing them down  is no good  -  as you  for get where  you  put  that  DAMN list  !!!

The meeting time / and where  is in the daily Chronicles -  along with what else is happening during the day.

On 5/20/2023 at 2:41 AM, Stumblefoot said:

What kind of drill?

Obviously a " staff drill"   🙄🙄🙄

IS the chef Pia ?   She is fantastic  !

That is exactly how I am  feeling at the moment  Mysty  !!!  🙄

The worst part of cruising =  flying home !!

Isn't that the port  the "LOVE BOAT"  sailed from  ?

20 minutes ago, lincslady said:

I just love that name, Vicky van Tassel.  She is not a drag artiste, by any chance?😉

 

Lola

Miss Vicki is from New York  and was a Rockette  on 6th Ave in NY !  She is FANTASTIC , knows how to run a show,  she can sing and dance,  but can also be one tough woman,  so dont mess with her !  

A GREAT addition to the SS family  and a great CD to boot,  hope we get to travel with her again soon ❤