Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #376 Share Posted September 12, 2013 More Random Photos from Falmouth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #377 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Home Construction in Falmouth... The Caribbean Islands don't have large forests of pine or oak trees suitable for cutting into lumber for building homes. And the people are generally poor and don't have the money to buy a home. So most homes are "do it yourself" projects or efforts with the help of neighbors and friends. This house shows that most homes are built with concrete and concrete blocks. The vertical columns and horizontal supports are formed up with plywood and concrete is mixed in small batches by hand and poured into the forms using buckets. Even the flat roofs are poured concrete. This is a standard construction technique throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #378 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Historic Preservation and Re-Construction is In Progress... Unfortunately, funds are limited and the economy is tight so progress is slow. In the photo below the area in front of and to the right of the "big white tank" in the distance is the old English Port Area. Here is a close up The two long buildings were warehouses and there are many other smaller buildings within the old port area which is now walled off due to the construction going on. I estimate 3 to 5 years for this work to be completed unless there is a major infusion of money from somewhere. Falmouth is being reconstructed! It will get better every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #379 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thursday, Day 5, At Sea We plan to relax, read, and explore the ship today. More later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CINDON Posted September 12, 2013 #380 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Great photos. Thanks for taking the time to share. I know that the time involved to do this affects your enjoyment of your cruise. We appreciate you devoting part of your cruise time to share with all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted September 12, 2013 #381 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thursday, Day 5, At Sea We plan to relax, read, and explore the ship today. More later... Trainman glad to see your enjoying your cruise, but have to ask I saw that thread where you have cancelled your RCL cruises and I have missed the circumstances of the whys and how's???....K.O.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #382 Share Posted September 12, 2013 As of January 1st, 2014, RCI had prohibited smoking on the Balconies. Judith and I are both smokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #383 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Here is Judith outside of Chops last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #384 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Here are two screen shots from the TV showing where we are. I don't know why, but my new camera does not auto focus on the TV as well as my old one did. I hope you can read it. Today is a Sea Day and we will be in Cozumel tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted September 12, 2013 #385 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Trainman, thanks for your review of Falmouth. I was interesting to read your interpretation of the community as well as the safety factor. The high pressure selling is what drives me nuts. By the way, we love Chops and I bet you did too! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted September 12, 2013 #386 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Trainman.....Thank you for your time and efforts in providing us with all these great commentaries and photos. I was particularly interested on your impressions of Falmouth. I understand that you hired a taxi to drive you and Judith around, but did you notice if many people were opting for excursions with private tour operators rather than through RCI? I hope you both have a great rest of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #387 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The Falmouth Historic Bus Tours are sort of "on demand"! No reservations are needed and when they have enough people to fill a bus, it heads out. Sorry but I have no details on the bus tours cost or routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #388 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Not much of a sun rise this morning... Lots of low clouds but the sun will burn them off soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #389 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Our Balcony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 12, 2013 Author #390 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Our Cabin, No. 7644... Please excuse the homey, lived it look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goouchjac Posted September 12, 2013 #391 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Our Cabin, No. 7644... Please excuse the homey, lived it look... Spotted Steve on the F&F show in the morning,,put them on soon as we get up..:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted September 12, 2013 #392 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Spotted Steve on the F&F show in the morning,,put them on soon as we get up..:cool::cool: I turn on F & F even before I get out of bed! So glad I can get it on RCI:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted September 12, 2013 #393 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Ditto! F&F is my morning routine too! Love your "live", missing the goozels!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardlaw Posted September 12, 2013 #394 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi Trainman Love your review. One quick question seeing your a smoker. Could you tell me if you can buy chip cigaretts in Jamaica or in Cosemel or even on board the ship. I smoke camel blues. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac3835 Posted September 12, 2013 #395 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Trainman - loving your review, we board the Allure in 80 days. Thank you for your efforts. I am pretty sure that the large black birds you saw in Jamaica are "frigatebirds". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkexton Posted September 12, 2013 #396 Share Posted September 12, 2013 More from the Old Fort / School Our Cab Driver knew one of the School Administrators so we got a nice tour. Classes were in session and kids were everywhere. Loved the pics of the school - especially this one - this should be at some of the schools here in the states. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw1023 Posted September 12, 2013 #397 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi TrainmanLove your review. One quick question seeing your a smoker. Could you tell me if you can buy chip cigaretts in Jamaica or in Cosemel or even on board the ship. I smoke camel blues. Thanks for your help You absolutely can! Prices vary from 20-30 bucks a carton depending on the brand and where you buy them. They are in the duty free store on the ship and in the ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3terriers Posted September 12, 2013 #398 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I live in Va and just bought a Camel menthols for 30.00 yesterday. Hate to see what other states pay for a carton. If 30.00 is cheap and duty free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardlaw Posted September 12, 2013 #399 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Wow they are cheap in VA. In MA they are approx $9. per pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles468 Posted September 12, 2013 #400 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I live in Va and just bought a Camel menthols for 30.00 yesterday. Hate to see what other states pay for a carton. If 30.00 is cheap and duty free. I don't smoke .. but the cost of a carton of cigarettes in the Chicago area is $60-70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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