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I know destinations are important to you (as I). Were any of these noteworthy?

At the very least impolite. One's decision to be late is their own, right?

As I've said before "horses sweat, men perspire and ladies glow." That's "ladies" not "women."

I hope that's just the Vista. When we were on Marina a few years ago, we had more meals (B/L/D) there than any place else and loved every one.

We sent our a single bag of laundry once. Just underwear and other rough things. I'm sure they were clean but they had a gray tinge to them. Every single thing I take when traveling can be worn three times easily. Lots of dark colors on top so stains don't kill it. And when we're back in our cabin/room, we change into "lounge wear" a pair of elastic waist pants and a loose top. Keeps the 'going out ' clothes peachy clean far longer.

We had that also and canceled completely. Saint Petersburg was going to be it. In the past I understand that you can go by land but it's quite tedious.

Nope. But I've done land trips in Turkey, Israel, SE Asia and lots of S. America. Oh, wait, here's a pic of my husband in his bunk on our Norwegian coastal cruise. And we were booked on it again, except for covid.

I do..IIRC 100% of the time.

Thanks SO much. We'll be on Nautica in July, loathe the sun and will love what you describe.

I didn't realize that newspapers were copyrighted, rather that some papers block access. Good to know. I know the LA Times is just the worst.

Yep. Maybe because they're not anywhere long enough to search out authentic things. Whereas most of our travel over the years has been DIY and escorted land tours. Here's one. A scarf that we bought for a few dollars outside a metro station in Rio de Janeiro.

Oh, sorry, not advantage. Good manners 🙂

So only one was obnoxious?

Nor would I. Easy peasy.

I love these one-off stories. Thanks.

We've been living in Seattle for a few years and agree when it's called "The Big Dark." Visiting Flagstaff AZ where temps are mild in summer and there are four seasons.

We're very much that way. We've done a number of escorted land trips...and leave the group regularly. When they get off the coach and go to the right, we go left. When they go straight we turn up little side streets. And have terrific food that some people wouldn't care for.

I would lose my mind (even more than it's already lost)! Do you live in Hawaii? That might explain it. I've heard that people feel the need to leave more often than non-Hawaiians .

I couldn't agree with you more...and would like to elect you to Czar of CC! I am the object of some of those replies and honestly believe that they're intended to be offensive. Recently I've reported a couple and they were actually removed. Enough said and thanks.

Try looking at the post below yours.

I'm not remotely judgmental when people post here about friends they've made over the years. But not even !% of what we would want.

I did! I thought you were saying October 25TH! And it did cross my mind why you were being that specific 🙂 Have fun everywhere.

Four cruises in six months????? When you're at home are you more solitary?

This sounds perfect and I'd like to know if anyone disagrees and why.

I don't think being late for ANYTHING is okay 🙂