Kentuckysharon Posted November 10, 2019 Author #26 Share Posted November 10, 2019 We look forward to meeting you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted November 10, 2019 #27 Share Posted November 10, 2019 11 hours ago, Cardinal Gal said: My hubby won’t do the CC tunnels because of claustrophobia so we have not done that. I would encourage you and your husband to visit the Củ Chi tunnels during your next visit, if for nothing else, to hear the communist propaganda as to why the Americans were there. On most tours, there is a single tunnel tourists are allowed to traverse and one doesn't have to if they don't want. It really is a super short tunnel, like < 20 years, so if you don't want to go through the tunnel, you don't miss anything. I'd say in our group of 20, less than half went down into the tunnel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted November 10, 2019 Author #28 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks. A couple of others have said it’s a must. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted November 10, 2019 #29 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Cu Chi is a must-visit. I didn't go through the tunnel, OH did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted November 10, 2019 Author #30 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted November 21, 2019 Author #31 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Seaquay - just double checking to make sure you are still interested in joining us in the private tour in Manila. Trip will be here before you know it. Happy holidays to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted November 21, 2019 #32 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi Kentuckysharon, Yes. Definitely interested in joining you on a private tour in Manila. Just at the airport en route to Florida to join the Silver Whisper for a Caribbean cruise to get some sun. (Was supposed to be Cuba but as we know cannot go there from the USA anymore). Will have thanksgiving on the boat which will be interesting. Happy Holidays and see you in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted November 21, 2019 Author #33 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Wonderful. Have a great Thanksgiving. Are you on Silversea Facebook Page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPashmina Posted November 21, 2019 #34 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Don’t even think of missing Angkor Wat. We went on a SS overnight..actually two nights pre cruise. We stayed at The Grande Angkor, a beautiful, historic hotel run by Raffles group. The temple complex will forever be etched in my mind. Totally worth a splurge. I have visited Saigon 4 times. The last time I was there, 2 and a half years ago, we went to the enormous market and it was so crowded, noisy, and the sellers were so aggressive that I had what was close to a panic attack. Pity, as previously it had been a fun experience. Of course go, but be prepared. The part of town where the designer shops are very close to the Cathedral (uninspiring) . I have no idea if the prices for designer clothes are any different from any other big city. Sihanoukville is sort of a snooze. We did visit an elementary school which we found affecting. One little girl grabbed my daughter’s hand and went everywhere with her..sweet little child. One boy, about 10 followed me around trying to speak English with me... that was encouraging..he’s going to do well. The Head of School gave a rousing welcoming speech. Our SS person from the ship, gave a generous donation, and most of our fellow passengers also contributed. I had known about this visit and I had brought crayons and kiddie scissors from America..They were a big hit! Other than the school, we went to a nice enough resort, had a good buffet lunch and sat on the beach. No one could swim because the water was filled with teeny stinging jellyfish. As I remember, this was the only excursion offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted November 22, 2019 Author #35 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Thank you for the insights. First time in that part of the world. So looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 7, 2020 #36 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi Kentuckysharon Trying to contact you re the private tour in Manila as my husband may well have to do a conference call during this day. Tried to message but cruise critic only allow me 0 messages a day so not very helpful. Is there any one else who’s contacted you via the boards who may want to take our place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 7, 2020 Author #37 Share Posted January 7, 2020 One other person did. But she has made other arrangements. I can check with her again. Or we can wait a few days if you think that would make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 7, 2020 #38 Share Posted January 7, 2020 My husband is pretty sure the call will go ahead, he’s been juggling timings for a few calls during the trip and thought he had it all sorted but as we are at sea the previous day when they originally wanted to do this call they have suggested the next day. If the other person is still interested go with them. Let me know what they decide. Sorry to have to back out but at the end of the day him working is what enables us to go on these fantastic cruises and because he can be available for calls when we are in ports is why we cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 8, 2020 Author #39 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I understand completely. Hopefully we will still be able to meet on the ship at some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 12, 2020 #40 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Looking forward to meeting on the Spirit. Are you staying in HKG before the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 12, 2020 Author #41 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We have been to Hong Kong before. So Not spending a lot of time there. we arrive at 11:00 pm on the 16th. Staying at the Langham. Our travel partners - Nofrillsnofun- arrive a day earlier. Did you get the alert about the volcano eruption in Manila? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 12, 2020 #42 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We are staying at the Shangri La Kowloon, arriving in on the 17th in the afternoon. My husband goes to HKG regularly for business and we were there this time last year so a quick visit this time. Haven't received an alert but the volcano eruption has been on the news so aware that we may have a change of itinerary if it continues. When would you like to meet up on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 13, 2020 Author #43 Share Posted January 13, 2020 We stayed at the ShangriLa when we were in Hong Kong. And loved it. Are you going to the Meet and Greet? Not sure when it is. If not, maybe drinks before dinner our first day at sea? We had a friend just return from this cruise and thought it was absolutely amazing. So, hopefully, despite everything, we will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 19, 2020 #44 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Hi Kentuckysharon Would be lovely to meet up for a drink, what time is best for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 19, 2020 Author #45 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Would you like to meet around 5 or 5:30 tonight, Jan 19 - in lounge on 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 19, 2020 #46 Share Posted January 19, 2020 My husband and I will be there as going to do team trivia, which I expect will end at 5.30. husband has a white polo sweatshirt on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 19, 2020 Author #47 Share Posted January 19, 2020 So sorry. We were playing team trivia as well. We were The Wild Ones that came in 3rd. Just saw this post that you were goi g to be there. Our husbands are in the putting contest now. We are going to the restaurant on the 4th floor - the one where they do not take reservations- if you don’t have plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 19, 2020 Author #48 Share Posted January 19, 2020 We are in room 514. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquay Posted January 19, 2020 #49 Share Posted January 19, 2020 You beat us by .5 point. We are in Indochine tonight as have an invitation from Gabor the shore concierge manager but perhaps meet up after trivia tomorrow (winner buys the drinks!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckysharon Posted January 19, 2020 Author #50 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Not sure we will be at trivia. Not sure when our tour returns. But think it’s later. We will be at the bar or show sometime tomorrow night. Meet and a mingle is Tuesday at 10:15. We will get together one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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