Ultimate World Cruise 245 days and all the parts. Ongoing review, questions, opinion

[CTBob]

Happy New Year to all on the Sun!  Still following your adventure.  Bob

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

23 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

It was. Now passing through a series of rain squalls. Still calm seas. Forecast is good for SoCal.🍺🍺😎

The weather in SoCal is horrible, no need for anyone to visit or move here.  Really.

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

23 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

 

Edited January 1, 2020 by Ragnar Danneskjold

[Jim Avery]

Viking put on a great brunch on the pool deck but then a passenger had to be medevac by the USCG. 
 

 

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

How far south of the border did that occur?

[Jim Avery]

3 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

How far south of the border did that occur?

Best I can tell about 100 or so miles. uSCG chopper. 

[NY Nick]

Not a lot of fun. What was the issue?

[2oldishcoots]

What a terrible way for someone’s year to start. 

[Jukebo1x]

1 hour ago, 2oldishcoots said:

What a terrible way for someone’s year to start. 

Sad way to begin the New Year. -Jeannette

[NY Nick]

A small delay this morning for someone.  See you all soon. 

[Jim Avery]

2 hours ago, NY Nick said:

Not a lot of fun. What was the issue?

I Was told a "cardiac event".  Must be serious to medievac over stabilization and offload this am in San Diego.  Dont have any names of course.  Pulling into San Diego as we speak.  😎

[Jim Avery]

Hey Nick, love the shirt.😎

Awaiting our early am face to face with THE MAN to get our Passports back, I need to catch up a bit.  Cabo had 4 ships anchored off the port (no docking in Cabo) when we were there.  A combined passenger load of 10,000+.  Not counting all the crew going ashore too.  In reality it was very crowded but not total gridlock as feared.  Viking tendering continues to be among the best and once ashore it spreads for miles so a certain amount of dispersion took off quickly.  We had absolutely perfect weather which always helps.  No problem getting into our favorite Taco & Margarita place, Captain Tony's.  In fact ran into several of our favorite crew there having some well earned fun.  They headed off to the beach and we headed off to find the perfect quesadilla.  A cerveza at Cabo Wabo, among other places, some junk shopping, a bit more food sampling, and before you know it it is time to head back.  Again, amazingly, all the hordes of passengers and crew seemed to have a good time and find their own way.  We have always enjoyed Cabo.  Now it is off to play in San Diego as soon as we pass muster.......😳

[Jim Avery]

Saltimbocca in Little Italy San Diego. Way better than the dry crispy version served in Manfredi’s.

 

 

[Jukebo1x]

Looks heavenly. Would that restaurant be in The Gaslight District?  
Welcome back to the US. Enjoy your stay😌-Jeannette

[MadMarine]

On 12/23/2019 at 6:47 AM, NY Nick said:

“Kiss the fish”, a walk in the park compared to my crossover during my Navy days. USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63, July ‘81. Golden Dragon soon thereafter.

 

Looking forward to another crossing 38 years later. 

 

Oh, my.  The “Shi*ty Kitty”.  

[Jim Avery]

42 minutes ago, Jukebo1x said:

Looks heavenly. Would that restaurant be in The Gaslight District?  
Welcome back to the US. Enjoy your stay😌-Jeannette

Little Italy is a few blocks north of Gaslamp 🍺

[Jukebo1x]

53 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Little Italy is a few blocks north of Gaslamp 🍺

Everything in Little Italy is delish!  Enjoy your visit😌 

[Heidi13]

9 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

I Was told a "cardiac event".  Must be serious to medievac over stabilization and offload this am in San Diego.  Dont have any names of course.  Pulling into San Diego as we speak.  😎

Currently sitting in the Crowne Plaza and have a great view of the harbour from the room. Will watch you sailing in tomorrow morning.

 

When is the ETA?

[NY Nick]

4 hours ago, MadMarine said:

Oh, my.  The “Shi*ty Kitty”.  

The one and only. 

[Jim Avery]

2 hours ago, Heidi13 said:

Currently sitting in the Crowne Plaza and have a great view of the harbour from the room. Will watch you sailing in tomorrow morning.

 

When is the ETA?

Published arrival at berth is 0800. Usually a bit early. What is it 90 miles from San Diego?🍺🍺🍺🍺

[haydn12]

We hit Fiippis Pizza Grotto in Little Italy the weekend before Thanksgiving.  That was a lot of great food for the money.  Plus the table next to me gave us a carafe of wine they couldn't finish.  It was a good time!

 

 

[Jim Avery]

Safely tucked in across from Evergreen container ship and packing.😱 Suddenly the band has stopped playing. Safe travels to departing passengers and crew and welcome to all the new World Cruisers.  More later after meeting Andy and pals.🍺🍺🍺

[Heidi13]

1 hour ago, Jim Avery said:

Safely tucked in across from Evergreen container ship and packing.😱 Suddenly the band has stopped playing. Safe travels to departing passengers and crew and welcome to all the new World Cruisers.  More later after meeting Andy and pals.🍺🍺🍺

Just back at the hotel after a walk up town and a cup of tea. Heading over to the W&A shortly.🍻

[Jim Avery]

15 minutes ago, Heidi13 said:

Just back at the hotel after a walk up town and a cup of tea. Heading over to the W&A shortly.🍻

Haha, just pulled into the W&A parking lot. Wearing my best Hog Penny Pub t shirt. See y’all soon 

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

3 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

Safely tucked in across from Evergreen container ship and packing.😱 Suddenly the band has stopped playing. Safe travels to departing passengers and crew and welcome to all the new World Cruisers.  More later after meeting Andy and pals.🍺🍺🍺

 

“The party’s over, turn out the lights, turn out the lights”....

 

Jim, you passing by San Clemente on your way home?  Stop in and have one for the road (well, one coffee anyway...).