Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[mo&fran]

4 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

From the 1st March, it’s autumn

do you say winter starts on your shortest day of the year?

Edited February 28 by mo&fran

[aussielozzie18]

27 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

do you say winter starts on your shortest day of the year?

Winter starts 1st June.  Winter solstice is on the 24th June this year for us.  It “usually” feels winterish here mid July.

 

Our shops will start stocking autumn/winter gear next week.

Edited February 28 by aussielozzie18

[lenquixote66]

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

I'm delighted you enjoyed your Swiss chocolate's Lenny and hope your OT enjoyed her holiday and chocolate in Switzerland.

She did ,Graham ,thank you.

[mo&fran]

22 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Winter starts 1st June.  Winter solstice is on the 24th June this year for us.  It “usually” feels winterish here mid July.

 

Our shops will start stocking autumn/winter gear next week.

Makes sense. At least you get an extra day of summer this year.

[Tree_skier]

Quick question for @bobmacliberty

 

While searching old threads I saw you asking about cabin 13190 on Quantum.  I'm considering that one. I was just wondering if you sailed in that cabin and what you thought of the obstruction?

[Sunshine3601]

@bobmacliberty    Thank you for the great review and beautiful photos.    😊

 

[Ocean Boy]

That purple group is kind of weak. The tall guy with the long name is a quitter. They should send him home at tribal.

[Ocean Boy]

Quitters go home.

[lenquixote66]

I was very happy with the person who was voted out on Survivor tonight.

[sgmn]

On 2/26/2024 at 1:12 AM, Luckynana said:

Wow, Sue!  Thank goodness you are okay.  How frightening for you, and for Gary, as well!  Have a great time on your cruise!  When do you sail?🛳️

Thanks 😊 all OK now, have done over 22000 steps a day in high humidity and heat of day with no issues. 

We boarded on 26th. Last day today. Only four night cruise to Penang and Phuket. Very interesting ports.  Ship very crowded with over 5000 on board. Nearly 1000 children. Big family groups . 

Ship is nice but only quite areas is our balcony.  Crown lounge is open for Diamond and above all day. Quiet even during happy hour.  

[sgmn]

On 2/26/2024 at 1:26 AM, Luckynana said:

@sgmn  Bon Voyage, Sue and Gary!!  Have the best time!!🛳️

 

Beautiful pictures of Singapore.  How was your Singapore Sling?  I haven't had one in over 50 years now!  I'll have to remember to order one on my cruise in two weeks!😉

It was delicious 😋 but at almost SGD$40 we only had one each.  Huge bag of roasted peanuts in shells at each table. Everyone throws the shells on the floor, felt very naughty 😜 Cocktails at MBS top floor bar were cheaper and had great views

[sgmn]

On 2/26/2024 at 1:26 AM, Luckynana said:

@sgmn  Bon Voyage, Sue and Gary!!  Have the best time!!🛳️

 

Beautiful pictures of Singapore.  How was your Singapore Sling?  I haven't had one in over 50 years now!  I'll have to remember to order one on my cruise in two 

 Dup

Edited February 29 by sgmn

[sgmn]

Interesting tour of Penang,  it was a walking UNESCO heritage tour. 3.5 hours in very hot humid heat. Learnt a lot, very informative. We didn't have long in port and I would of wanted longer to wander by ourselves  

Yesterday was a long day in Phuket. Meeting time of tour was 7.30am .  Two hour bus trip  stopped at Buddhist temple in amazing cave, lots of monkeys in the Park. Main focus was a boat trip to the James Bond islands in Pang Nge Bay , 'The Man with the golden gun'. In the bay there's a floating village where we had lunch. The village has a mosque ,school, shops, restaurants and a health centre , all floating. 

Penang 

 

Sunrise

 

Phuket 

 

Buddhist temple in caves and monkeys 

 

 

Pang Nge Bay and floating village 

 

 

 

[sgmn]

Zoom in for floating village

 

 

Edited February 29 by sgmn

[sgmn]

We're travelling on our airline staff tickets and Gary's direct BA flight is full so we're probably going back on Emirates via Dubai. Flight is tomorrow night and I've booked us into a day room at a hotel so we can relax before the night flight to Dubai

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, sgmn said:

We're travelling on our airline staff tickets and Gary's direct BA flight is full so we're probably going back on Emirates via Dubai. Flight is tomorrow night and I've booked us into a day room at a hotel so we can relax before the night flight to Dubai

Nice photos Sue.

Good idea to book a day room before a night flight.

I hope you have a nice day today and a pleasant flight tomorrow.

7°C and cloudy here in North East England.

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, sgmn said:

We're travelling on our airline staff tickets and Gary's direct BA flight is full so we're probably going back on Emirates via Dubai. Flight is tomorrow night and I've booked us into a day room at a hotel so we can relax before the night flight to Dubai

How long is your travel time to get home?

[grapau27]

40 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

How long is your travel time to get home?

Dubai to London is 7 hours.

We sailed on Brilliance of the seas and Vision of the seas from Dubai around the UAE.

Edited February 29 by grapau27

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is 48°F and partly cloudy at the beach.

[Ocean Boy]

19 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Dubai to London is 7 hours.

We sailed on Brilliance of the seas and Vision of the seas from Dubai around the UAE.

That is not so bad. It is not much longer than Boston to Rome.

[bobmacliberty]

11 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

Quick question for @bobmacliberty

 

While searching old threads I saw you asking about cabin 13190 on Quantum.  I'm considering that one. I was just wondering if you sailed in that cabin and what you thought of the obstruction?

 

Sorry, but we sailed in 9638 on Quantum.  Can't help with 13190.

[Sunshine3601]

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Nice photos Sue.

Good idea to book a day room before a night flight.

I hope you have a nice day today and a pleasant flight tomorrow.

7°C and cloudy here in North East England.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.   Never heard of a floating village.  That's cool!

Happy to hear all is well with your health.  ❤️

Enjoy your day and safe travels home😊

[c-leg5]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

How long is your travel time to get home?

 

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Dubai to London is 7 hours.

We sailed on Brilliance of the seas and Vision of the seas from Dubai around the UAE.

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

That is not so bad. It is not much longer than Boston to Rome.

Except they have to get to Dubai first.

[George C]

One of my favorite comedians passed yesterday Richard Lewis we saw him several times at our local improv . 

[Sea Dog]

6 minutes ago, George C said:

One of my favorite comedians passed yesterday Richard Lewis we saw him several times at our local improv . 

Loved him on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Rest in Peace Richard.