Review of Silhouette Nov 2016 Transatlantic

[tweetylori]

Very cool...thanks for sharing that pic!

[nimiq]

@tweetylori it's done just book the Silhouette for March 26 :-)

 

Thanks again

Eric

 

 

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[tweetylori]

Yay Eric...congrats! So happy for you...I really don't think you can go wrong with Silly!

[HAM]

I'm pretty sure I turned in fairly early after the show myself to get some rest before our last port and last land before starting the Atlantic crossing.

 

OMG we woke up in the Canary Islands! May I present our first view from our balcony...hello Santa Cruz, Tenerife!

 

 

One of the things I got a kick out of in our Daily's on port days was the All Aboard section. The Tenerife one was my favorite, and I quote:

 

"All Aboard at 4:30 pm: Important Note: If you do not return before departure time it is your responsibility to make arrangements to rejoin the ship. Travel distance to the port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 3413 nautical miles". :o

 

Now if that doesn't put a little fear of time into a person, I don't know what will. :eek: It worked every time for us (especially this one), so we were always super careful to return early! Now had we done ship excursions we would have not had to worry about it. The reason we didn't do them, by the way, is because all of the ports were new to us, so ANYthing we did in them was an experience.

 

We didn't want to get in the way of folks leaving the ship for planned excursions, so we chose to leisurely get off. This morning was a perfect morning for a stop at Cafe al Bacio!

 

It's important to look here before taking a seat:

 

 

And ....you got a piece of a rainbow in your photo !!

 

Love your review, you guys sound like you would be great to meet on a cruise.

[tweetylori]

And ....you got a piece of a rainbow in your photo !!

 

Love your review, you guys sound like you would be great to meet on a cruise.

 

Thank you! And yes, we were so fortunate to get to experience several rainbows on our amazing adventure!

[tartana]

Best review ever :) - thanks so much - I know you spent a lot of time doing this - My husband and I both say you remind us so much of me that it's weird lol...am planning on Silhouette in the Mediterranean in the fall :) Cheers!

[crz4all]

Yay Eric...congrats! So happy for you...I really don't think you can go wrong with Silly!

 

 

Eric,

Could not agree more with Lori. Silly is a great ship. We were also on the same TA sailing as Lori and will be on the Silly for a B2B 3/6, 4/2. Also booked the November TA for November.

You will have a great time!

 

Lori,

Amazing review of the cruise. I enjoyed reliving the cruise through your review.

 

 

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[tweetylori]

Eric,

Could not agree more with Lori. Silly is a great ship. We were also on the same TA sailing as Lori and will be on the Silly for a B2B 3/6, 4/2. Also booked the November TA for November.

You will have a great time!

 

Lori,

Amazing review of the cruise. I enjoyed reliving the cruise through your review.

 

 

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crz4all...I am so JEALOUS of your exciting upcoming sailings!!!

[tweetylori]

Best review ever :) - thanks so much - I know you spent a lot of time doing this - My husband and I both say you remind us so much of me that it's weird lol...am planning on Silhouette in the Mediterranean in the fall :) Cheers!

 

Thank you Tartana! And I don't know whether to congratulate you or offer my condolences that you are like me. :p

 

Hope you enjoy your adventures on Silly as much as we did!

[tweetylori]

Ever feel the need to escape? Today's been one of those. Made me nostalgic for this cruise. Wishing we were back on it right now. Perhaps Husband would be headed here for some karaoke:

 

 

Or maybe some walking around with a stop in the casino:

 

 

Or a stroll up on deck with a stop at this hopefully open bar:

 

 

Most of all, I'd like to be back in 8346 with Husband again!

 

[JackAms]

Thank you so much for a great review, Lori. We are planning to take Silhouette back to Europe this spring. Your review is very helpful in what to expect. Thanks!

[tweetylori]

Thank you so much for a great review, Lori. We are planning to take Silhouette back to Europe this spring. Your review is very helpful in what to expect. Thanks!

 

How kind of you to let me know that it's helpful...much appreciated! That was certainly my intent, as I have learned so much from everyone's views, reviews and opinions.

 

I hope your voyage back to Europe is as terrific as ours was, Jack!

[#55worktoplay]

TweetyLori,

 

I just came upon your review today and am enjoying it immensely, from what I read you did a fabulous job, thanks for sharing.

 

I got to after Toulon and most of your pictures are not there. I will check again another time to see if they show up.

 

Thanks Again

[tweetylori]

TweetyLori,

 

I just came upon your review today and am enjoying it immensely, from what I read you did a fabulous job, thanks for sharing.

 

I got to after Toulon and most of your pictures are not there. I will check again another time to see if they show up.

 

Thanks Again

 

Sure hate to hear that the pics aren't showing up. :( I honestly don't know what to do about that. I can see them. They are all uploaded on Photobucket. I wonder if others are having the same problem? Maybe it was a temporary fluke? Really sorry! I know how frustrating that can be!

 

Whenever I have weird technical problems at work I ask an engineer to just walk in my studio and usually that's all it takes. As soon as I start to show them the tech problem...poof, it's gone! Hopefully now that I've stepped in the room (so to speak), despite not being anything that resembles an engineer, maybe my pics will reappear for you. :o

[crz4all]

Lori,

I can still see them. Sometimes they take a few seconds to load.

 

 

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[tweetylori]

Lori,

I can still see them. Sometimes they take a few seconds to load.

 

 

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Good to know, thank you so much! I wonder if the browser makes a difference?

[Golfwife1]

Lori:

 

I stumbled across your review belatedly, as I was only surfing CC regarding the X Reflection- then, I widened my scope. So glad I did! I actually took your review with me to bed at night, and chuckled and swooned and thoroughly enjoyed the pages (until my eyes got too heavy!) and I would pick it up the next night. You did a fantastic job and I enjoyed every bit. I am confident that my attempt at a review will be a complete disappointment compared to yours, but will try to contribute back to CC after my 3/4/17 Reflection trip (which is making my heart beat a little faster as it gets closer). Have a great 2017 and many voyages ahead! P.S. I will be ordering espresso every day in your honor while on Reflection.

[tweetylori]

Lori:

 

I stumbled across your review belatedly, as I was only surfing CC regarding the X Reflection- then, I widened my scope. So glad I did! I actually took your review with me to bed at night, and chuckled and swooned and thoroughly enjoyed the pages (until my eyes got too heavy!) and I would pick it up the next night. You did a fantastic job and I enjoyed every bit. I am confident that my attempt at a review will be a complete disappointment compared to yours, but will try to contribute back to CC after my 3/4/17 Reflection trip (which is making my heart beat a little faster as it gets closer). Have a great 2017 and many voyages ahead! P.S. I will be ordering espresso every day in your honor while on Reflection.

 

Thank you Golfwife1...you sure made my day! Especially the part where you'll be ordering espresso in my honor. I hope you'll eat some good food and win a game of bingo in my honor as well! Can't wait to hear about your Reflection adventure!!

[#55worktoplay]

Sure hate to hear that the pics aren't showing up. :( I honestly don't know what to do about that. I can see them. They are all uploaded on Photobucket. I wonder if others are having the same problem? Maybe it was a temporary fluke? Really sorry! I know how frustrating that can be!

 

Whenever I have weird technical problems at work I ask an engineer to just walk in my studio and usually that's all it takes. As soon as I start to show them the tech problem...poof, it's gone! Hopefully now that I've stepped in the room (so to speak), despite not being anything that resembles an engineer, maybe my pics will reappear for you. :o

 

Well thanks for your engineering assistance, they are showing up now, I will continuereading and enjoying your wonderful review.

[tweetylori]

Well thanks for your engineering assistance, they are showing up now, I will continuereading and enjoying your wonderful review.

 

Yay it worked! ;) Good to know, tx!

[shipgeeks]

Thank you for a fabulous diary! (I do a daily journal, in a book, rather than take photos. You provided the best of both.) You took me back to our Silhouette TA of several years ago so very well! Sigh.....

[#55worktoplay]

Well I have just finished reading what is the best review. Well done!

 

I have never sailed on Celebrity nor been to Italy but your review has now added the exact crossing on the exact ship as well as a trip to Rome on my bucket list. Both of which have never in the past considered.

 

Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip, you have a great talent in writing.

[tweetylori]

Thank you for a fabulous diary! (I do a daily journal, in a book, rather than take photos. You provided the best of both.) You took me back to our Silhouette TA of several years ago so very well! Sigh.....

 

Thank you so much for your comments. I did bring a journal with me and wrote in it periodically, but not regularly like I thought I would. I think it's awesome you do a daily journal. I bet you have terrific words for your TA. You should share them!

[tweetylori]

Well I have just finished reading what is the best review. Well done!

 

I have never sailed on Celebrity nor been to Italy but your review has now added the exact crossing on the exact ship as well as a trip to Rome on my bucket list. Both of which have never in the past considered.

 

Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip, you have a great talent in writing.

 

Wow, to think I might have inspired someone to venture forth on a similar journey warms my heart. I hope you do indeed experience the Silhouette on a TA. And certainly hope you share that journey with all of us!

[tweetylori]

Wine lovers...if you find a winery you love on these trips, buy some and have it shipped home! I am so GLAD that we chose to do so in Tuscany. We are savoring each of these precious bottles. What a fabulous reminder of our amazing adventure, and wonderful way to relive our memories. #missingoursilhouette