Whispering Around The World 2019

[mysty]

Last night Myster and I enjoyed an SS excursion called Good Evening, Saigon.  It was wonderful!  Began with cocktails and a special show featuring traditional music, dances, and costumes from the northern and southern regions of Vietnam at the Majestic Hotel.  Then off to dinner at Mandarin Restaurant.  It was delicious!

 

Steamed Rice Pancakes in Lotus Leaf.....

 

 

Spring Rolls.....

 

 

Banana Flowers Salad with Grilled Beef.....

 

 

This was an excellent tour!

[turtlemichael]

I thought it the best meal we have had off the ship.  And the dining companions were so good!

[mysty]

Today was our second day in HCMC.  Myster and I did the Saigon Street Food Experience SS tour.  It was wonderful!  Of course, more market exploration.....

 

 

Lotus Flower.....

 

 

 

Our final stop on the tour was lunch at Nha Hang Ngon Restaurant.  The concept behind the restaurant is to bring together many different street vendors under one roof. In this compact venue, a wide array of classic Vietnamese dishes from throughout the country are prepared with the flair, independence and simplicity of the impressive local street fare.  It was amazing! 

 

Beautiful decor.....

 

 

One of multiple courses (pork and rice pancakes) served as part of our "light" Vietnamese lunch.....

 

Two wonderful SS tours in Saigon!  We are now beginning our sail out.  The ship had turned around prior to docking yesterday.  Starboard side was pier side.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 16, 2019 by mysty

[Unibok]

Nice! I did the same two excursions, and thought they were fantastic! Glad you enjoyed them as well, and that you shared gorgeous pictures of the events.

 

Interesting that they turned the ship around while you were out.

Edited March 16, 2019 by Unibok
afterthought

[mysty]

3 minutes ago, Unibok said:

Nice! I did the same two excursions, and thought they were fantastic! Glad you enjoyed them as well, and that you shared gorgeous pictures of the events.

 

Interesting that they turned the ship around while you were out.

Actually they turned the ship around before we docked yesterday.  It was a PROCESS!  Today we just nicely sailed out.

[Lois R]

Good morning, Mysty…...this is such a wonderful thread.  Glad you and Mr are having such a wonderful trip.

I am loving the pictures

[spinnaker2]

What a magical journey!

[Stumblefoot]

14 hours ago, mysty said:

 The ship had turned around prior to docking yesterday.  Starboard side was pier side.

That’s interesting.  When we were there a couple of weeks ago, port was the pier side. Of course, we missed the turnaround since we departed the ship for the mid-voyage land adventure.

[mysty]

36 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

That’s interesting.  When we were there a couple of weeks ago, port was the pier side. Of course, we missed the turnaround since we departed the ship for the mid-voyage land adventure.

It was very much like trying to parallel park a car.  🙂  

[Emtbsam]

Greetings from Singapore.  We arrived yesterday after a wonderful flight on Singapore Airlines.  We met up with the Wellseasoneds yesterday and the four of us will take the hoho bus to the botanical gardens today.  The heat and humidity is simply staggering but did not keep us from walking about 4 to 5 miles yesterday.

 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on board tomorrow.

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, Emtbsam said:

Greetings from Singapore.  We arrived yesterday after a wonderful flight on Singapore Airlines.  We met up with the Wellseasoneds yesterday and the four of us will take the hoho bus to the botanical gardens today.  The heat and humidity is simply staggering but did not keep us from walking about 4 to 5 miles yesterday.

 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on board tomorrow.

Oh my, enjoy the botanical gardens.  They are incredible.  

 

The orchid section is worth every penny regardless of the construction underway.  And, sneak into the gift shop for some much deserved air conditioning from time to time.

 

if you are looking for a great Peranakan restaurant close by the gardens that you can walk to, Candlenut’s food is incredible. Probably the best in the whole world, actually.

 

Have fun!

Edited March 17, 2019 by Stumblefoot
Added foodie pics

[Emtbsam]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[turtlemichael]

Just a few more pics from our two days in HCM City.  Motor bikes, inside the Central Post Office with Uncle Ho watching over us, the market, a lunch break rest and pineapple juice at the Rex Hotel roof bar.

 

 

[mysty]

Great shots Turtle!  And you were actually able to upload them!  🙂  Maybe internet access has improved!  Perfect timing for greeting our new fellow passengers tomorrow in Singapore!

[turtlemichael]

Here are a few pictures from the Bridge Tour we did this morning.

 

 

 

[turtlemichael]

3 hours ago, mysty said:

Great shots Turtle!  And you were actually able to upload them!  🙂  Maybe internet access has improved!  Perfect timing for greeting our new fellow passengers tomorrow in Singapore!

Yes it is working a treat today - long may it continue!

[cinbeach]

For everyone on the Silver Whisper now - what have the most notable updates and changes  been since the refurbishment.  I have been on the Spirit twice since it's major refurbishment's but can't seem to find any pictures or reviews of the Whisper Update.

 

Thanks so much

[Stumblefoot]

6 hours ago, cinbeach said:

For everyone on the Silver Whisper now - what have the most notable updates and changes  been since the refurbishment.  I have been on the Spirit twice since it's major refurbishment's but can't seem to find any pictures or reviews of the Whisper Update.

cinbeach, if you look through this thread you’ll find misc pics.  Starting on page 21 is a conversation discussing changes in the suite and on page 25 is the start of pics.

 

Silver Whisper Refurbished Suite

[mysty]

Lady Whisper is docked in Singapore.  Beautiful morning here!

 

 

Looking forward to welcoming new voyagers!  Meet & Mingle is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday March 19 at 7:00 pm, in the Panorama lounge Deck 8.

[Bluebelle14]

Did anyone go to Raffles Long Bar for a "Singapore Sling/"

[Emtbsam]

The view from our room at the Ritz Carlton Singapore last evening.  All packed and ready to board around noon.

[Stumblefoot]

33 minutes ago, Bluebelle14 said:

Did anyone go to Raffles Long Bar for a "Singapore Sling/"

Major construction ongoing at Raffles.  Long Bar is the only thing still open.

[Stumblefoot]

23 minutes ago, Emtbsam said:

The view from our room at the Ritz Carlton Singapore last evening.

What a view!  How did you like the Ritz?  We stayed at the JW recently because of its location to the metro line, but wondered about the Ritz.

 

Have fun on the Whisper!  Look forward to following along.

[Emtbsam]

This is our second time staying here, and we love it.  The location works for us because we like to walk, and there is also public transportation fairly nearby.  Highly recommend the concierge floors and Platinum card benefits.  We were able to check in at 8 am, were upgraded to a corner suite and can check out at 4pm if desired.  Also get $100 hotel credit and one free limo ride.

[Bluebelle14]

We've stayed at the Ritz Singapore (Club Room) many times and always before a S/S cruise.  We are "Ritz Regulars" (always a club room) and there will always be S/S cruisers boarding with us.  The "Club" is like La Terrazza without the motion...the water is visible below.