xrvlcruiser

hmh60,

 

I've been reading the same thread.

 

Regent uses Visa Central service. I had no trouble in 2012 getting a Brazil visa but neither did people using Pinnacle in the same time frame.

 

Some of it depends on which Consulate your visa application/passport needs to go to and that depends on where in the US you live (I don't know about Canada). It also used to be that the requirements were different for different parts of the Country.

 

And how US-Brazil relations are at the time.

 

I don't know if anyone going on Regent cruises had any issues (assume not since there were no postings).

 

Go back and read Keith's recent message . . .good information.

 

Peggy

showing our age, are we? Me too!

Definitely a walk in shower over the tub . . . . Nana is right!

me too . . .

Typhoon . . . not Cyclone . . .sorry.

Miss you too Tina . .how's your Mom?

 

Peggy

Rich,

 

>>I was garnering Random Notes up until my foot was almost literally out the door of the Navigator<<

 

I love that you are always "the reporter"!

 

Peggy

I know many of us have heard about the Cyclone in the Philippines.

 

I also know that we all want our friends in the Crew and Staff to know we are thinking about them and their families and hope they will safe.

 

Peggy

Hi Rich,

 

Thanks for all of the posting on this trip.

 

When's your next cruise? It's always enjoyable to "come along" . . .

 

Have a good trip home . . . .

 

Peggy

I'm sorry Tom and join Rich in hoping things go well and that good health and a cruise are in your future.

 

All the best, Peggy

Tom,

 

>>cancelled<< I hope you and Barbara are OK.

 

Peggy

I NEVER get tired of Krew Kapers! Always fun . . . .a great crew.

Z and TB,

 

I can't take credit for the update - it was just a copy-and-paste.

 

Sorry about your favorite and I hope the name tags found good homes . . . long time memorabilia is special.

 

Peggy

Have fun!

An update to Z and TB's posting from the Crystal Board . . . the Symphony is on their way to Charlston.

 

>>I live there and Big Johns just closed its doors. There is no East Bay Meeting house any more. Great lunches on East Bay Street, walking distance to ship: S.N.O.B (Slightly North Of Broad), good seafood at Amen Street and Fleet Landing, Blossoms is fun, try the flounder at Magnolia's, the crab cake sandwich at Grill 225 (in the Market Pavilion Hotel); good Greek sandwiches at Taziki across from the Apple store on King Street, Husk is famous farm to table but reservations are essential - on Queen Street between Meeting and King, Carolina's on Exchange Street. All walkable from the ship. A few places in upper King area are 39 Rue de Jean, surprisingly at 39 John Street, Virginia's. Palmetto Grill in Charleston Place is elegant. Pizza on East Bay can be had at South End Brewery. Something new just opened on Cumberland and I don't even know the name but it's very close to the port. Aren't we lucky to live here?

 

Nathaniel Russell House on Meeting is probably the best "old house" museum. Walk around the historic district. Take a carriage ride (but don't believe everything they tell you!)

 

The Provost Dungeon is very interesting. And if you've been there before and want something totally different, get the concierge to book a Gullah tour for you!<<

I agree with the above questions. I know we all understand that some single supplement is appropriate but a double fare is over the top. I believe that Regent is the only Luxury line which has this policy.

None of us eat twice the food, drink twice the drinks nor - in particular - take twice the INCLUDED tours on any cruise.

Hopefully this policy will be reconsidered.

I'm just seeing the Navigator lit up just now, passing the buildings - clearly there is a delay in the camera images being broadcast since the icon is past the end of Manhattan and closing in on the Bridge.

 

Anyway, have a great rest of your cruise everyone!

 

Peggy

Finally!

 

6:22; The blue boat icon is sailing down river at 9+ knots. Just crossed over the Lincoln Tunnel

 

TahoeTraveler: I'm not sure we'll see the Statue of Liberty - it's on the New Jersey side but we still will see lots!

 

6:33: just passing over the Holland Tunnel sailing at 10knots.

 

Still can't see the lights . . .

 

here's the URL: http://nyharborwebcam.com/

I'm watching the web cam for NY Harbor but the ship hasn't gotten to the area where it is located (the buildings at the bottom end of Manhattan).

 

The little blue icons on the map do not seem to be working for cruise ships - there are no ships at the docks which we know is not the case. I like watching the progress down river but not today, I guess.

 

I know the Symphony isn't leaving till midnight so the Navigator will be the only lit up ship leaving at this time, I guess.

 

Peggy

Thanks Rich,

 

I'll be watching!

What time does the Navigator sail?

 

Thanks . . . .

 

Peggy

Rich,

 

Sailing in/out of New York is always a treat, no matter how many time you do it.

 

New York traffic is never fun and when there is something going on - most of the time - it's worse. The Marathon is Sunday. And Friday is the worst.

 

Anyway, I hope you're enjoying the City . . . .

 

I'll try to watch the sail away on the NY Harbor Cam . . . .

 

Peggy

Jackie,

 

The lobster roll is extraordinary as is the clam chowder . . . . . worth a flight from Oregon? I don't know but if you're in the area, give it a try.

 

Happy Halloween!

 

Peggy

Glad you enjoyed lunch! (oops . . .sorry about the price).

 

Glad you're having good weather . . . no fun in the chilly rain.

Bar Harbor: A friend and I had an excellent lunch at the Side Street Café – excellent chowder and lobster roll. (Address: 49 Rodick Street) in May . . . .

 

Peggy