sfred Posted August 20, 2023 Author #376 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, LadyL1 said: Looks like it will be a lovely evening to sail under the Golden Gate! A great spectacle. A beautiful SF afternoon on QE deck 9. Beer is going down very easily. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted August 21, 2023 #377 Share Posted August 21, 2023 How was the embarkation process in SF @sfred and did you fly in many nights prior to boarding? I'll be replicating your embarkation in 2025 with Queen Anne and heading south across the Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 21, 2023 Author #378 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, LittleFish1976 said: How was the embarkation process in SF @sfred and did you fly in many nights prior to boarding? We got in on Thursday 17th evening on QF from Sydney and had Friday and Saturday to explore before boarding today. Embarkation was smooth. All info uploaded to MyCunard during the online checkin was correct and available to the agent in the terminal. 20 minutes from arrival at the terminal and we were aboard. So nice to be aboard QE again!!! Edited August 21, 2023 by sfred 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted August 21, 2023 #379 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Hope everyone had a great time in San Francisco today. It was a warm day, a little sultry due to the spin off of moisture from Storm Hilary. Warm enough that it would have been a good day to explore SF without any fog! We will catch up with you in Ft. Lauderdale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted August 21, 2023 #380 Share Posted August 21, 2023 6 hours ago, sfred said: We got in on Thursday 17th evening on QF from Sydney and had Friday and Saturday to explore before boarding today. Embarkation was smooth. All info uploaded to MyCunard during the online checkin was correct and available to the agent in the terminal. 20 minutes from arrival at the terminal and we were aboard. So nice to be aboard QE again!!! Thanks very much @sfred. I'm very glad to hear you've got a lovely long voyage ahead of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmct Posted August 22, 2023 #381 Share Posted August 22, 2023 @sfred Great to hear you are back aboard again - doesn’t seem long ago that we disembarked in Vancouver - June 20th. Enjoy yourselves…and QE! Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 25, 2023 Author #382 Share Posted August 25, 2023 QE is in Cabo San Lucas Mexico today 25 August. A beautiful sunny and warm day. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted August 25, 2023 #383 Share Posted August 25, 2023 QE's been looking good on several of the webcams on the cabovillas.com website. Here's a capture from one of their webcams. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 29, 2023 Author #384 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) QE is in Puntarenas Costa Rica today 29 August. Mrs sfred and I went on an excursion to the Espiritu Santo coffee plantation. Very nice coffee at the end of the tour. Edited August 29, 2023 by sfred 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted August 30, 2023 #385 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thanks for your reports and great pictures (especially of any new ports!) Quick question - Regarding being in PG, I felt spoiled with the amount of closet and wardrobe space we had in PG on QM2; how do you find the “open” closet and storage space provided in general in PG on QE? I’ve read mixed reviews of the more narrow layout of PG suites on Vistas. We all look forward to your Canal transit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 30, 2023 Author #386 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, NE John said: Thanks for your reports and great pictures (especially of any new ports!) Quick question - Regarding being in PG, I felt spoiled with the amount of closet and wardrobe space we had in PG on QM2; how do you find the “open” closet and storage space provided in general in PG on QE? I’ve read mixed reviews of the more narrow layout of PG suites on Vistas. We all look forward to your Canal transit. Thanks @NE John! Unfortunately our QE itinerary doesn't include any "unseen" ports for the Where in the World game. 🌎 I do prefer QM2's PG cabin layout to QE/V, but I can easily struggle through. We have more than sufficient storage space even on this current 36-night long voyage. My consultant career taught me to pack efficiently, although I do need to violate the consultant "carry on only" rule to accommodate formal gear. 🧳 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 31, 2023 Author #387 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) QE is transiting the Panama Canal today 31 August. Photos below of the Bridge of the Americas and our first lock system at Miraflores. Edited August 31, 2023 by sfred 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted August 31, 2023 #388 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 hours ago, sfred said: QE is transiting the Panama Canal today 31 August. Photos below of the Bridge of the Americas and our first lock system at Miraflores. How are you dealing with the heat? Can you stay outside for long periods of time before sun/heat getting to you? Your narrative and pictures are appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 31, 2023 Author #389 Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, NE John said: How are you dealing with the heat? Can you stay outside for long periods of time before sun/heat getting to you? Your narrative and pictures are appreciated! Thanks! @Essiesmom also posted some great shots from the Canal cam showing QE from outside. Temperatures and humidity aren't bad at all, for the wife and me anyway. It was only 27c at dawn this morning and forecast high of 31c or so. That would be a cool day in Brisbane summer. 🌞 It might be different for those on board from colder climates. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 31, 2023 Author #390 Share Posted August 31, 2023 The Pedro Miguel lock with Centennial bridge in the distance. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 31, 2023 Author #391 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Gatun dam. Temporarily stopped awaiting our turn through Gatun locks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted August 31, 2023 Author #392 Share Posted August 31, 2023 And, finally Gatun locks. QE will shortly be back in the Atlantic. Our transit today has been a most enjoyable and interesting experience. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 31, 2023 #393 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Thank you for sharing it with us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted August 31, 2023 #394 Share Posted August 31, 2023 @sfred I’m glad you enjoyed the day and shared the pictures with us. Thanks much! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Posted September 1, 2023 #395 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Could you let us know what films are being shown please? Wondering how up to date they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourmile.ranch Posted September 1, 2023 #396 Share Posted September 1, 2023 The last two days the afternoon movies have been 'One True Loves' & 'The Pink Panther' (1964). Today's will be 'About My Father'. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted September 2, 2023 Author #397 Share Posted September 2, 2023 QE is in Aruba today 2 September. A sunny day, 27c at dawn with 31c expected later on. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted September 5, 2023 Author #398 Share Posted September 5, 2023 QE is in Ft Lauderdale today 5 September, at Terminal 26. Welcome to those boarding this afternoon, and safe travels home to those disembarking this morning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfred Posted September 8, 2023 Author #399 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) QE is in Bermuda today 8 September. It is the only port on our voyage that drives on the correct side of the road! 😀 🚙 Edited September 8, 2023 by sfred 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted September 8, 2023 #400 Share Posted September 8, 2023 32 minutes ago, sfred said: QE is in Bermuda today 8 September. It is the only port on our voyage that drives on the correct side of the road! 😀 🚙 Best wishes for smooth sailing for your TA. Looks like QE is moving east outracing Lee going west. We here in New England have to be on alert though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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