Panama Canal Semi Live from Zuiderdam 29 Nov through 9 December 2013

[IRL_Joanie]

OK, decided that this is where I will post all of my semi live reviews and findings about the Zuiderdam and our cruise on her for our 10 day partial transit of the Panama Canal.

 

We fly out from Albuquerque, NM at around 2 pm Local and arrive in Ft Lauderdale at 8:50 pm local time. We'll pick up our rental car and head to our hotel to either be met by rafinmd as we check in or meet with him prior to 9 am on 26 November outside the front lobby to head to Lester's Diner for breakfast and then to drop Roy off at The Terminal for his boarding of the Prinsendam:)

 

Joanie

Edited November 25, 2013 by IRL_Joanie

[OVgirl]

Thanks Joanie, looking forward to lots of chatter.

[erewhon]

Wishing you safe travelling.

 

Have a great cruise.

[matondo]

Looking forward to hearing about your experience. Hoping it is a wonderful voyage.

[Vict0riann]

Sounds like fun! :)

[dobiemom]

I'm subscribed! :D

[TracieABD]

Yay!!!!

Two of my favorite things:

Posts by Joannie AND Live Froms!!!!

 

I wish you safe and happy travels.

 

We are boarding her on the 27th.:)

[bumperoo]

Hope you have a wonderful trip. I'll be looking forward to your reports.

[hal lover]

BON VOYAGE!! and safe travels! Will be following along with you!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Those plans sound wonderful!!

[kazu]

Have a great trip - looking forward to the reports.

 

If you see this in time - please say hi to Roy for me:D

[Keith1010]

Safe travels and have a wonderful cruise.

 

Keith

[IRL_Joanie]

I'm subscribed! :D

 

Marcia, your little present to me is going to be one of the most important things I've packed:) Got it full of all the goodies I need from my PC and ready to use while on the cruise for the Net Book:)

 

Thanks to everyone who'll be following us:) I'm checking all our emails and then the HAL Boards and killing time until we leave for the airport about 11:30 am our time. Our flight leaves around 2 and we will get into Ft Lauderdale around 8:50 pm local (hopefully no delays) and I will post again tomorrow after we have breakfast with rafinmd and a couple others from the Prinsendam. Jacqui, I will pass along the "Hi". And Tracie, you crack me up, LOL (Ran out of emoticons so am down to posting LOL's.)

 

I must say though that this was the EASIEST Packing I've ever had to do, only 5 lbs worth of clothing:) Unfortunately, the reason for mine being so light is not but... Hubby definitely made up for it with his 2 suitcases:D

 

Joanie

Edited November 25, 2013 by IRL_Joanie

[grantwilma]

On this cruise Dec 9. Looking forward to your comments.

[1of4]

Safe travels Joanie and I will be looking forward to any and all of your posts. Hope the snow melted!!!

[NMLady]

Hello, Joanie, from the southern end of NM. Wishing you an awesome cruise with no additional medical problems. You are an inspiration to me.

[magandab]

definitely subscribing to this one. We board as you are getting off. can't wait to read your experiences. Have a wonderful time!

[soccerpapi]

Have a great trip Joanie, I wish I was going to be out on that aft balcony with you!

 

Wishing you safe and comfortable travels.

 

soccer

[frankc98376]

Hopefully you are in our favorite cabin- or as we call it -the real "penthouse" :-)

Have a wonderful cruise and take care of the place- we'll be in there in just a few months!

Edited November 25, 2013 by frankc98376

[SilvertoGold]

Have a great time on your cruise, Joanie.

Any time you post you will have an avid audience!

Thanks for your posts so far -- looking good!

[luvcruisn']

Enjoy your cruise and your transit through the canal Joanie. It's one of my favourite places - I've been there twice now and hope to do it again. Looking forward to more of your posts!

Edited November 25, 2013 by luvcruisn'

[Watson's aunt]

Hi

 

have a wonderful time If walking by the ocean bar just give hi ya from miss Mary. and that I miss them. You should have a wonderful time. Its a nice ship

 

Mary

[Ray in NH]

OK, decided that this is where I will post all of my semi live reviews and findings about the Zuiderdam and our cruise on her for our 10 day partial transit of the Panama Canal.

 

We fly out from Albuquerque, NM at around 2 pm Local and arrive in Ft Lauderdale at 8:50 pm local time. We'll pick up our rental car and head to our hotel to either be met by rafinmd as we check in or meet with him prior to 9 am on 26 November outside the front lobby to head to Lester's Diner for breakfast and then to drop Roy off at The Terminal for his boarding of the Prinsendam:)

 

Joanie

 

Great News !!! Looking forward to your postings. We are going the same itinerary in March. We'll be following closely.

Ray in NH

[nutensteve]

Have a great trip Joannie. We were just in your fair city last week and enjoyed a great meal in " Old Town" I think we got out of there just in time weather wise.

[Himself]

Joannie:

I look forward for your posts during the Voyage to Gatun Lake.