love_the_sea Posted June 11, 2013 #226 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Just a curious observation... Thus far this thread has had more that 14,000+ views and yet only a mere 223 posts. It just seems that of all of the "views" there has only been around 1.5% of the amount of writtens posts; perhaps it's the "new math" but it just seems odd. :confused: More pics to follow tomorrow! :D Lot's of lurkers! The first 4 or 5 years I was on Cruise Critic I rarely posted...mostly just read...that is still my pattern. Looking forward to more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneboysmom Posted June 11, 2013 #227 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thank you for your amazing review. I loved being able to visit Italy, without having yet been there. Now, I know what to expect when i'm finally able to get over there! So, for your somewhere cruise next spring...how about the Carnival Liberty 7 day Eastern out of Miami??? That way, you can do a report, and I can relive it through you!!!!!!:p No, just kidding! It was great to see everything you two experienced and hope you have 30 more years together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardHeadedWoman Posted June 11, 2013 #228 Share Posted June 11, 2013 What a fantastic review! Happy Anniversary to you and your beautiful bride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted June 11, 2013 #229 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Just a curious observation... Thus far this thread has had more that 14,000+ views and yet only a mere 223 posts. It just seems that of all of the "views" there has only been around 1.5% of the amount of writtens posts; perhaps it's the "new math" but it just seems odd. :confused: More pics to follow tomorrow! :D As mentioned many people 'subscribe' to the thread but don't necessarily post anything - as well each time you add a new 'post' those of us subscribed have to go 'view' it - so it doesn't mean 14,000 DIFFERENT people have viewed your post - but many of us have 'revisited' several times in order to catch up, see the pics, read the new posts, etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #230 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lot's of lurkers! The first 4 or 5 years I was on Cruise Critic I rarely posted...mostly just read...that is still my pattern. Looking forward to more pictures. I guess I do my share of "lurking" per se but I also leave my fair share of comments along the way. Thanks for doing both and I will be returning to posting more pics tomorrow. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #231 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Coming Soon.... BACK<---- To The PHOTOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted June 11, 2013 #232 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I sure missed those Carnival "glasses" on our May Ecstasy cruise, they were noticeably no longer available :mad: -and the replacement was not nearly as tasty going down the hatch! Nice to see some ships still have them, it is like a ritual on a cruise. Maybe now that Bob is back the glasses will return. Looking forward to your additional photos. It is so refreshing to see how crazy you and your bride are about each other! Carry on! Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #233 Share Posted June 11, 2013 What a fantastic review! Happy Anniversary to you and your beautiful bride! Thanks for stopping by and posting! And thanks for your Barcelona pics in your review for what I was unable to experience I was able to see in your review - Thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #234 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) BACK<---- To The PHOTOS As promised I will be posting some new and miscellaneous pics that I took along the way starting in Venizia and will continue through our itinerary until we reach Barcelona. Ciao For Now!! Edited June 11, 2013 by ShotoJuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #235 Share Posted June 11, 2013 BONUS PIC This should appeal to both Carnival Legend and Carnival Sunshine fans; personally I'm a little partial to my Carnival Bride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneygal94 Posted June 11, 2013 #236 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks so much for taking the time to post this great review and pictures! I really enjoyed following along on your trip, starting with your surprise in post #1 that brought tears to my eyes. Seeing this review brought back great memories of my Med cruise two years ago. I hope you and your lovely bride enjoy many more cruises to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #237 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thank you for your amazing review. I loved being able to visit Italy, without having yet been there. Now, I know what to expect when i'm finally able to get over there!So, for your somewhere cruise next spring...how about the Carnival Liberty 7 day Eastern out of Miami??? That way, you can do a report, and I can relive it through you!!!!!!:p No, just kidding! It was great to see everything you two experienced and hope you have 30 more years together!! Thank you! Funny you should mention the Liberty as we are looking at either the Liberty or perhaps Legend once again should the Panama Canal Crossing dates work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 11, 2013 Author #238 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks so much for taking the time to post this great review and pictures! I really enjoyed following along on your trip, starting with your surprise in post #1 that brought tears to my eyes.* Seeing this review brought back great memories of my Med cruise two years ago. I hope you and your lovely bride enjoy many more cruises to come! Thanks so much! *Me too, especially when I got the bill.....Kidding! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingts Posted June 12, 2013 #239 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thank you! Funny you should mention the Liberty as we are looking at either the Liberty or perhaps Legend once again should the Panama Canal Crossing dates work for us. Will the Legend be transiting the Panama Canal? We've been looking for a Panama cruise, but only see the Carnival Imagination on 1-10-14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #240 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Will the Legend be transiting the Panama Canal? We've been looking for a Panama cruise, but only see the Carnival Imagination on 1-10-14. Yes she is. While we were on the Legend Behind The Fun tour last month the Captain said that legend will be repositioned to Austrailia in the Spring/Summer 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #241 Share Posted June 12, 2013 BACK<---- To The PHOTOS A Few More From Venizia! Dubrovonik Up Next!! Ciao For Now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #242 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Alright just one more, make that two for the road or should I say the canal! Due Belle Vista!!(Two Beautiful Views) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted June 12, 2013 #243 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Please keep posting as many bonus pics as you want! I'm still here enjoying them.:) Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #244 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Please keep posting as many bonus pics as you want! I'm still here enjoying them.:)Heather OK, here's just a couple more including something that buzzed the bell tower at incredible speed; I still have no idea what it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted June 12, 2013 #245 Share Posted June 12, 2013 OK, here's just a couple more including something that buzzed the bell tower at incredible speed; I still have no idea what it was? I am surprised you didn't recognize that - a 'mini-version' of the Starship Enterprise of course! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #246 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I am surprised you didn't recognize that - a 'mini-version' of the Starship Enterprise of course! :D:D Perhaps you're right as it went by in such blinding speed and then...Into Darkness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 12, 2013 Author #247 Share Posted June 12, 2013 After checking out of the Olimpia we found our way over to the people mover that requires that you purchase a ticket for 1€ each. Fortunately I had a 2€ coin in my pocket so after navigating through the automated machine for a few minutes I was able to make our purchase and made our way over to the turnstile’s that have swinging arms that open and close very fast. I went through first pulling the two LARGE suitcases behind me and then it was my Brides turn, or so I thought. In an effort to be helpful and even a little gallant I told my Bride to bring to put the two small suitcases right in front of her, scan the ticket and that I would pull them through and she could follow right behind them. Ready-Set-Go….Ticket scanned – swing arms open – suitcases pulled through – and bride too….NOT! Just as soon as I pulled the suitcases through the turnstile arms closed at warp speed leaving me and all of the luggage on one side and she on the other. Of course she could have crawled under and probably ended up in jail or just go back and purchase another ticket except for the fact that I didn’t have another € coin but only € bills, the smallest being a five. So off she went around the corner with a five € bill and I waited and waited and waited for her return… After several minutes she finally returned somewhat exasperated yet with ticket in hand. It seems that the ticket machine was a bit stubborn in accept her money until another passenger waiting behind her graciously gave her a 1€ coin and assisted her in pointing out that to select the “English” setting on the machine to stop looking for the USA flag symbol but to push the British flag instead. Once again, there’s no place like home! Some additional People Mover Pics, the platform and inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angiet75 Posted June 13, 2013 #248 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Wonderful review. I agree 100%. Wish i was there. Oh yeah i was there. Could not have written it any better. Great job!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMrs Posted June 13, 2013 #249 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I am loving your pictures and review! i wish we were back on our Legend. This cruise has made me a lifetime cruiser! We had such a blast exploring Pompeii with you guys! I hope we can meet again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted June 13, 2013 Author #250 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Wonderful review. I agree 100%. Wish i was there. Oh yeah i was there. Could not have written it any better. Great job!!!!!!!! Thanks - of course I owe you a thank you for providing me with such a great shot of Trigger's...not so...better side! :D I am loving your pictures and review! i wish we were back on our Legend. This cruise has made me a lifetime cruiser! We had such a blast exploring Pompeii with you guys! I hope we can meet again! Thanks and yes it was a "blast" in Pompeii both when we visited and on August 24th 79 AD too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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