paul28 Posted May 23, 2020 #276 Share Posted May 23, 2020 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 23, 2020 #277 Share Posted May 23, 2020 First trip to Barcelona was 1984 and been back 6-8 times since, been watching the construction on this church for close to 40 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 23, 2020 #278 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: First trip to Barcelona was 1984 and been back 6-8 times since, been watching the construction on this church for close to 40 years. Saw that just last year. Arrived in Barcelona on October 31 (Halloween!) after doing 12 days to Norway from Southampton on Sapphire Princess. Spent 4 days in Barcelona and then embarked Emerald Princess for a 14 day TA to Florida. Barcelona was quite an interesting place and La Sagrada Familia was definitely a "must see" on our list. When we left there we went on to Park Güell (also known as Gaudi Park) and the Gaudi House Museum. Barcelona taxi drivers are crazy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 23, 2020 #279 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Thrak said: Saw that just last year. Arrived in Barcelona on October 31 (Halloween!) after doing 12 days to Norway from Southampton on Sapphire Princess. Spent 4 days in Barcelona and then embarked Emerald Princess for a 14 day TA to Florida. Barcelona was quite an interesting place and La Sagrada Familia was definitely a "must see" on our list. When we left there we went on to Park Güell (also known as Gaudi Park) and the Gaudi House Museum. Barcelona taxi drivers are crazy! Barcelona is super fun, I love love love the market on Las rambla but last year found a new one I really liked. Love staying on las rambla and people watching and watching the hawkers and police play ‘pack up and move along’ 😂😂 IMG_2867.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 23, 2020 #280 Share Posted May 23, 2020 13 hours ago, lolane1 said: CINQUE TERRE Cinque Terre How was this cruise. What ports did you visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted May 23, 2020 #281 Share Posted May 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: Scotland view from the window Great picture thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted May 23, 2020 #282 Share Posted May 23, 2020 16 hours ago, lolane1 said: Andalusian Horse ranch in Cartegena Spain. And here they come! Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 23, 2020 #283 Share Posted May 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: Barcelona is super fun, I love love love the market on Las rambla but last year found a new one I really liked. Love staying on las rambla and people watching and watching the hawkers and police play ‘pack up and move along’ 😂😂 On a recommendation we stayed at the Hotel Continental on Las Ramblas. It was.... um.... "Interesting". A very odd building with free food 24/7. The food was "interesting" but not exactly what one would call good. The room was small and very pink. There was also free beer and wine on tap. At night Las Ramblas is only marginally quieter and one can hear a lot of stuff going on. There were several protest marches while we were there and one came down the street in front of the hotel fairly late at night. (We just missed the minor rioting for independence that happened before we arrived.) The window looked out onto one of those tiny little side streets. There was a panel on the wall for various controls. It was our first International stay anywhere other than on a ship. (We did have one night in Southampton but that doesn't really count. We really want to go back there and explore more.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted May 23, 2020 #284 Share Posted May 23, 2020 16 hours ago, Thrak said: Barcelona taxi drivers are crazy! I was in front passenger seat in Barcelona Taxi, he took off like a bat out of hell down a boulevard - I grabbed my seat belt and fastened it. Driver let out a big laugh. They are crazy - Barcelona is a favorite of ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 23, 2020 #285 Share Posted May 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, Tedferg said: I was in front passenger seat in Barcelona Taxi, he took off like a bat out of hell down a boulevard - I grabbed my seat belt and fastened it. Driver let out a big laugh. They are crazy - Barcelona is a favorite of ours. As long as there is about 1.5 inches between them and the next vehicle to either side they are good to go. I thought Barcelona drivers were crazy but then I visited Morocco. They are even crazier. They actually have traffic cops "directing" traffic but totally ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolane1 Posted May 24, 2020 #286 Share Posted May 24, 2020 12 hours ago, AF-1 said: How was this cruise. What ports did you visit? Yes. I loved this cruise and went solo too. It was a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Rome. However, I do remember a stop in Cartegena, Spain which doesn't seem to be on the itineraries now. I think the ports were Barcelona, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Marseilles, Florence, and Rome. Excursions were to Maipe Yeguada, (the Andalusian Horse Ranch), a small group tour of Gibraltar, Loumarin and Aix en Provence, Cinque terra, Portofina,.I didn't do Florence since I have been there many times. I did rebook this similar cruise this summer on the Enchanted with my daughter, but it, as you know, has been canceled. I am so looking forward to doing it again as soon as cruising becomes safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2020 #287 Share Posted May 24, 2020 lolane1. This was my itinerary; which also was cancelled for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted May 24, 2020 #288 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Alaska cruise 2014 Walking to the Glacier. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted May 24, 2020 Author #289 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Love all of these photos! Loved Barcelona, & Las Ramblas. Must have been crazy staying there. Here’s some of Valley Church Beach in Antigua while on Emerald Princess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolane1 Posted May 24, 2020 #290 Share Posted May 24, 2020 3 hours ago, AF-1 said: lolane1. This was my itinerary; which also was cancelled for this year. Wow!!!! That looks really good. I missed this one. Maybe it wasn't available during my vacation time. I will have to look for this when cruising resumes. Haven't been to Naples since my early twenties. And have not been to Portugal or Mallorca. I have put this on my list. Something new to look forward to. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO-F/A Posted May 25, 2020 #291 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) On 5/22/2020 at 7:07 AM, AF-1 said: SFO-FA; love your sunset phtoto does your signature have anything to do with flying? Thanks, the sunset was taken in Freemantle, Australia Yes, AF-1, SFO based flight attendant. How about you? Air Force? Edited May 25, 2020 by SFO-F/A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2020 #292 Share Posted May 26, 2020 15 hours ago, SFO-F/A said: Thanks, the sunset was taken in Freemantle, Australia Yes, AF-1, SFO based flight attendant. How about you? Air Force? Yes, Chief FA for Air Force One 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2020 #293 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 12:07 PM, lolane1 said: Wow!!!! That looks really good. I missed this one. Maybe it wasn't available during my vacation time. I will have to look for this when cruising resumes. Haven't been to Naples since my early twenties. And have not been to Portugal or Mallorca. I have put this on my list. Something new to look forward to. Thanks. I believe this itinerary goes Oct 2021. It was originally on Island Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2020 #294 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 11:45 AM, richsea said: Love all of these photos! Loved Barcelona, & Las Ramblas. Must have been crazy staying there. Here’s some of Valley Church Beach in Antigua while on Emerald Princess Do you have any pics of Emerald sitting near the dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 26, 2020 #295 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 11:47 AM, Thrak said: On a recommendation we stayed at the Hotel Continental on Las Ramblas. It was.... um.... "Interesting". A very odd building with free food 24/7. The food was "interesting" but not exactly what one would call good. The room was small and very pink. There was also free beer and wine on tap. At night Las Ramblas is only marginally quieter and one can hear a lot of stuff going on. There were several protest marches while we were there and one came down the street in front of the hotel fairly late at night. (We just missed the minor rioting for independence that happened before we arrived.) The window looked out onto one of those tiny little side streets. There was a panel on the wall for various controls. It was our first International stay anywhere other than on a ship. (We did have one night in Southampton but that doesn't really count. We really want to go back there and explore more.) We have stayed there numerous times and love the area, we don’t drink beer and wine so the free flowing of that is no appeal but the location is awesome. I booked a different hotel for this year for a change but when I go with my son I need the elevator which his wheelchair just fits in with 1/16 inch each side 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted May 26, 2020 #296 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 8:13 AM, AF-1 said: lolane1. This was my itinerary; which also was cancelled for this year. Sicily has my favorite honey - hazelnut honey 🍯 https://orodetna.it/shop/?lang=en#honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted May 26, 2020 Author #297 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, AF-1 said: Do you have any pics of Emerald sitting near the dock? Not from that port, but here’s one from that trip taken in St. Lucia, & then one from a prior trip of her in Dominica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO-F/A Posted May 26, 2020 #298 Share Posted May 26, 2020 3 hours ago, AF-1 said: Yes, Chief FA for Air Force One Wow, wonderful job! How long did you fly? Did they change crew when different presidents came into power? How fascinating! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2020 #299 Share Posted May 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Julia’s Journey’s said: Sicily has my favorite honey - hazelnut honey 🍯 https://orodetna.it/shop/?lang=en#honey well if I do make this trip I will be sure to pick up some of their honey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2020 #300 Share Posted May 26, 2020 6 hours ago, richsea said: Not from that port, but here’s one from that trip taken in St. Lucia, & then one from a prior trip of her in Dominica. thanks, nice pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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