LIVE from the Vision of the Seas Sailing 5 Oct 2012

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Day 9 - Saturday - Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

 

 

Good Morning Everyone,

 

 

We arrive in port at 7 am and the "all aboard" time is 5:30.

 

We are going on a tour of some sort of a textile factory today, Judith weaves and is really looking forward to it.

 

 

I loved this port!! The shopping at the pier was fantastic, beautiful beaded and woven treasures, hand made jewelry, beautiful flowers and very colorful and they were not pushy, if you said "No Thank-You" they thanked you back! :) They had a fashion show of young girls and boys in their native costumes they sewn themselves.

 

Hope you enjoy your day there!!!

 

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Edited October 13, 2012 by Arizona Cruz Chic

[bigeagle12]

I loved this port!! The shopping at the pier was fantastic, beautiful beaded and woven treasures, hand made jewelry, beautiful flowers and very colorful and they were not pushy, if you said "No Thank-You" they thanked you back! :) They had a fashion show of young girls and boys in their native costumes they sewn themselves.

 

Hope you enjoy your day there!!!

 

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Linda .. Feel like I am re-living this cruise. I keep looking back at my pictures .. took over 3000 and narrowed the final album down to 1800 :)

Edited October 13, 2012 by bigeagle12

[h20cruzer]

I have cruised a lot but never heard of the green flash. Can someone fill me in?

[BillB48]

Just as the sun sets (or rises)... I've looked many times but have not had the privilege...

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_flash

[jonbgd]

I have cruised a lot but never heard of the green flash. Can someone fill me in?

I remember the first time I saw it was below the Cliff house in San Francisco and there was a viewing room down below built by some famous artist.

 

I just found it The camera obscura it was based on a Davinci desgn

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_Obscura_(San_Francisco,_California)

Edited October 13, 2012 by jonbgd

[macrc]

I have cruised a lot but never heard of the green flash. Can someone fill me in?

 

 

Just as the sun sets if the conditions are right there will be a very brief green flash. I have only seen it once amazing.

[foxesden1]

Sorry missed that! Thanks!

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Linda .. Feel like I am re-living this cruise. I keep looking back at my pictures .. took over 3000 and narrowed the final album down to 1800 :)

 

 

Us too, we're hanging on every post and picture!!

 

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[LBumb]

keep it coming

[Gordo]

Still hoping to see the green flash. Having a lot of fun trying.

 

Thanks for the live review. We are so happy to be along for the ride x2.

[Loves_Dogs]

I am LOVING this thread. Thank you again for taking us along.

[debshomespun]

We saw the green flash for the first time this past february on a sunset cruise in Curacao. It really does exist! I didn't get a picture of it either.

[Texas Teen]

Just spent over an hour catching up on what I missed this week. :eek: I need to come here more often.

 

Great posts Trainman-2! :)

[Nigeldelarue]

i have had the privilege to see the green flash many times in Bonaire , it is amazing to see. I do have a pic and will look for it and post :)

[dreamer976]

i have had the privilege to see the green flash many times in Bonaire , it is amazing to see. I do have a pic and will look for it and post :)

 

Wow, I would love to see a picture of it. I'll make a note to myself to go to Youtube and look and see if there's a video.

 

I myself have never been able to see the Green Flash, but was told that the sky must be absolutely clear - no? It certainly looked like Trainman's sunset pictures showed high cirrus, but still they saw the Green Flash?

 

Somebody set me straight, please!:confused:

[brownblonde]

The coffee on the ship is made from ground coffee just like I use at home.

 

They do not use concentrated liquid or syrup!

Thanks for that reply. Had to buy a card on Princess to get ground coffee other wise it is liquid, awful, awful

[norcalal]

Looks like they will have a little motion to the ocean.

 

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?5-daynl#contents

Edited October 14, 2012 by norcalal

[gourmet guide]

I have cruised a lot but never heard of the green flash. Can someone fill me in?

 

The Green flash is a super hero who removes towels from loungers. :D

[Martinidry]

;) We are sailing on the Vision of the Seas in January on the Caribbean route. 10 days. Very excited!! What perks can we expect for Diamond membership on the Vision?

We have booked an aft cabin. Any info on these? Bigger balconies? Noisy?

I know it's a longer walk to the dining room but I think that may be a plus!

[Lionesss]

Oh my...

Did you not watch the Movie Pirates of the Carribean:eek:

GREEN FLASH

Occurs at sunset......

To turn ship upside up.

Safe travels.

Sue and crew

[Clarea]

;) We are sailing on the Vision of the Seas in January on the Caribbean route. 10 days. Very excited!! What perks can we expect for Diamond membership on the Vision?

We have booked an aft cabin. Any info on these? Bigger balconies? Noisy?

I know it's a longer walk to the dining room but I think that may be a plus!

As a Diamond member, you will be invited to a nightly Diamond event, held in one of the lounges. They will serve free house wine and champagne and free soft drinks. Other drinks can be purchased for 25% off. They will also have a Diamond section in the MDR for breakfast. The menu is the same, but you will also be able to get free specialty coffees.

[39august]

Yes, bigger balconies. Never noticed any noise, but it has been several years since on this class ship.

[relaxatsea]

Hi Trainman and Judith,

 

I've been out of town and just found your review.

 

Thanks so much for your great commentary and photos!

 

I am a big fan and so glad to be able to "virtually cruise" with you two again! Enjoy!!

[ojainel]

;) We are sailing on the Vision of the Seas in January on the Caribbean route. 10 days.

We have booked an aft cabin. Any info on these? Bigger balconies? Noisy?

I know it's a longer walk to the dining room but I think that may be a plus!

 

We had an aft cabin (8588) on the 9/21 TA and LOVED it. Huge balcony with 2 comfy deck chairs, 2 comfy lounge chairs, and a table. The entire back wall of the cabin was glass and we were able to lie in bed and see the sunrise behind the wake. We found that we spent a lot of time there on our balcony, more so than on other cruises. The only "noise" was from the motors, but no more than any cabins toward the aft. You're in for a treat!

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Going into withdrawal, no Trainman posts today. :eek:

 

Hope they are having too much fun to post!!! (most likely its Internet issues)

 

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