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Isn’t that a hoot! Now I’ve seen a horse race! Very entertaining for sure! Thanks for posting that! 😊

Interesting….they call it a horse car…and rapid transit…well, I’ve been to Manchester, NH…but never saw a horse car…🤣

I never thought that the people were wearing horse costumes, but holding a horse cut-out attached to a stick type holder (like a protest sign). Now I see how the horses advanced…a roll of the dice….like Monopoly. I can imagine there’d be alot of cheering!!

Thanks! In the depths of my mind I remember seeing pictures of people holding the horse cut-outs and talking about racing horses on a ship. I’ve never actually seen a race.

Is that the game where people actually carried a horse cut-out on a stick?

Don’t agree. One has to takes the safety controls in one’s own hands. I know lots of friends and folks who have cruised in the last year and have stayed healthy.

LOL….where’s there’s a will, there’s a way! I really enjoyed the day!

It’s not a steep hill, but taking a taxi would save steps and energy.

Yes, it was a long day…started in the dark and ended in the dark, LOL. I took the subway/tube to, I think St.Pancras station early in the morning, then got on the train to Edinburgh. I made sure I knew the time of the return train. Had a really nice day in Edinburgh, then took the train back. Arrived in London about 11pm, but lots of people around and felt safe. Even the walk from the tube station to my hotel at that time felt fine. I’m glad I did it.

I did the EC on my own. Took the train from London, bought the audio guide and did it myself. I had to go slowly so that I could ‘see’ what the audio guide was talking about. There was alot of history explained at different point in the castle. It was thoroughly enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it too!

I believe that all luggage has to be x-rayed before being allowed on the ship. Not sure where you would take a standard sized suitcase, but I’m sure someone could help you.

That’s a good trigger. I need to do something like that.

It might seem that no one respects the boarding time, but I’m sure some do. I know that I do. Others with me also respect their boarding times.

I don’t believe that there is a minimum. I’ve given about $200 to register the sail & sign account. They have never said it wasn’t enough. I don’t usually have any OBC, and I don’t like handing over my cc. The cash account works well. As someone suggested, keep an eye on it and either add more cash if necessary or put a cc on account if your spending needs it. Make sure you go collect any leftover the night before the cruise ends.

I keep getting the port names mixed up….should call them by their real names and then I’ll remember them. Thanks for the info. 😊

I believe you mean Fort Lauderdale and not Port Everglades. Isn’t Port Everglades the port East of Orlando?

I wonder how this will affect testing when a cruise ship leaves from a non-US port, ie..Southampton….but ends in the US?

Just heard that the CDC has pulled itself out of controlling cruise health/safety rules. Do you think that means that pre-cruise testing will end??

Amazon.ca…..? Comes in various sizes…?

Good for you for observing the sacrifice that so many made. Being from Ontario, you know what happens here in Canada. I also observe the ceremonies and stop what I’m doing to honour those that served, and are serving. You’re right, it is quite touching!

The Maritime provinces have alot in beauty, history, interesting sites and calm. The people are very friendly and helpful. Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, near the Bay of Fundy is really pretty and more so in the Fall. There are the usual tourist sites like Peggy’s Cove and Sydney. Prince Edward Island has very pretty beaches, and is small enough to drive around in a day. New Brunswick has the Reversing Falls, and a big candy production in St. Stephan’s. You won’t be bored no matter where you go.

Like most of the suggestions, I think you’d be better using Canadian currency, especially if you plan to only buy small items. I don’t know what cities you’re visiting and you don’t really want to spend your port time finding a bank or currency exchange business. The ship may well exchange your US dollars to Canadian currency. You could try your own banks at home, or a currency exchange service at the airport before you leave. Most places of business in Canada take Visa or Mastercard…American Express is iffy. Enjoy your trip!

I’ve taken trains alot. I feel the room attendant is the person to tip. I really don’t feel that the kitchen staff and servers expect anything but compliments on their meals. The room attendant (I presume you will have a sleeper or bedroom) is the one who will make up your beds, morning and evening, have towels, water, coffee, etc and try to make your trip comfortable. What lacks in the viewing experience through Northern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be more than made up as you enter the foothills in Alberta. Hope your train has a dome car…sitting in that at night is breathtaking. Enjoy your trip!

Yes, you are supposed to, one bottle per table. Be insistent if you see the server filling up everyone’s glass with the same bottle. We ended up with about 2” of wine and that was all. We were a table of 2. Next time I’ll ask the server to leave the bottle on the table.

🤣🤣. Yes, I dare say that we might be geek-related! But we’re organized, right!! I don’t laminate pages as I don’t have a laminator…but…that could be in my future and there’s always Staples! The binder for my next cruise is a 1-inch, and it is stuffed like a Christmas turkey…..I won’t stop printing and organizing until I know in my mind exactly what I’m planning and doing! And you got to run the projector?? No fair!! See you at sea, and if not, Enjoy!