skybluewaters Posted October 4, 2022 #3001 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Just returned from a 14-day Alaska cruise on the Seabourn Odyssey, our first non-Crystal cruise in more than a decade. This was taken last week off of British Columbia. Edited October 4, 2022 by skybluewaters 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 5, 2022 #3002 Share Posted October 5, 2022 @skybluewaters sunrise or sunset? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted October 5, 2022 #3003 Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 10:19 AM, BEAV said: I’m happy to report the Crystal “C” Reserve wines are still available at Grocery Outlet locations throughout California (and at least Reno, Nevada). This past week family members and I had another fun buying spree at the Napa location! 2018 Cabernet & Merlot $6.99. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay $5.99. 🍷🍷🍷🍷 I hope management carded that crew. I'm not sure of the variety, but they look like they're up to something nefarious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluewaters Posted October 5, 2022 #3004 Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, rafinmd said: @skybluewaters sunrise or sunset? Roy Sunset. Btw, what is this "sunrise" that people sometimes talk about? When I wake up, the sun is straight overhead. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 5, 2022 #3005 Share Posted October 5, 2022 10 hours ago, KenzSailing said: I hope management carded that crew. I'm not sure of the variety, but they look like they're up to something nefarious to me. Nothing nefarious going on here. We’re simply Californians. We’re an easily excitable people… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 5, 2022 #3006 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Today's sunrise is from my 2017 MS Amsterdam trans-Pacific voyage. October 5 was a sea day from San Diego to Kushiro, Japan. Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted October 5, 2022 #3007 Share Posted October 5, 2022 This afternoon in Madrid I was at a tapas bar with a tour group when a woman (not part of the tour) walked over to me and said you’re a Crystal cruiser. Sure enough, we’d been on several cruises in common over the years including the Flying Dutchman cruise and the Symphony’s final cruise. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 6, 2022 #3008 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Today's sunrise is one I didn't realize I had. It's from the Amsterdam Grand Asia trans-Pacific, another sea day between San Diego and Kushiro: Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted October 7, 2022 #3009 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Trip Report: Nuu Yawk City! Subhead: we conquer Manhattan. Ok, we pleasantly coexist with it for about 48 hours. How's that? Part One: Thirteen days ago we grabbed a rideshare to Union Station in DC on a bee-ooo-ti-ful fall morning. Boarded the 9:50 Acela to NYC(original marketing slogan "two hours and fifty-five civilized minutes.") And they're right, it's a lovely way to travel. We splurged on first class. Pro-tip: this is totally unnecessary on Acela. All the other cars are labeled business class, and that is a fair branding. Think United biz class from 15 years ago, before they started their Polaris class slight-of-hand, and you'll get the point. Biz class is 2x2 seating(wide seats) and most comfy. But we indulged. Anyway, in 1F you get a meal thrown in and included booze(no need to ask if the Prosecco is Champagne.) It was the AM, we both had the Denver Omelette. They were...warm and, I think, made with eggs. Not sure. (FYI, 1F is 1x2 seating, seats are identical to biz.) The trip was quiet and uneventful, thru the majestic sights of the finest industrial areas of the mid-Atlantic/northeast US. So, approximately two hours and fifty-five minutes later, we arrived NY Penn Station. Now here's where I must add detail. Penn Station has recently undergone, and is currently undergoing, a massive renovation. If you've ever been thru the prior version of PS, you will know it was like arriving to one of Dante's circles of hell. I'm not exaggerating. It was a bunker beneath Madison Square Garden that solely functioned as a way to get masses of humanity from point A to point B. It was soul crushing. One endured it only for the reward of emerging up and into the special super charged energy of that place called Nuu Yawk City. (Side note: like cities? Want to have your hear broken? Search on the original Penn Station. It rivaled, some say surpassed, Grand Central in its magnificence. Its demolition for the abomination that is MSG is a blight on the history of US urban planning.) Anyway, thanks to some funding from people who want government to actually work, the folks at Amtrak opened this thing called the Moynihan train hall, in the former post office building right across the street from the old terminal. It's where Amtrak now transits. And it is magnificent. Grand, spacious, tons of glass and light; to call it night and day from the former experience doesn't come close to doing it justice. Go to New York. Take the train. Transit the Moynihan. It will lift your spirits. And then we walked out into the bright sunshine of a crisp autumn day in busy, boisterous, noisy Manhattan. Buckle up city, we have arrived. In part two: I write some words about actually being in NYC. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 7, 2022 #3010 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Today's sunrise is the last from my 2012 Crystal Symphony 7-day cruise out of Montreal. On October 7 we returned to Montreal: Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 7, 2022 #3011 Share Posted October 7, 2022 13 hours ago, KenzSailing said: Trip Report: Nuu Yawk City! Subhead: we conquer Manhattan. Ok, we pleasantly coexist with it for about 48 hours. How's that? Part One: Thirteen days ago we grabbed a rideshare to Union Station in DC on a bee-ooo-ti-ful fall morning. Boarded the 9:50 Acela to NYC(original marketing slogan "two hours and fifty-five civilized minutes.") And they're right, it's a lovely way to travel. We splurged on first class. Pro-tip: this is totally unnecessary on Acela. All the other cars are labeled business class, and that is a fair branding. Think United biz class from 15 years ago, before they started their Polaris class slight-of-hand, and you'll get the point. Biz class is 2x2 seating(wide seats) and most comfy. But we indulged. Anyway, in 1F you get a meal thrown in and included booze(no need to ask if the Prosecco is Champagne.) It was the AM, we both had the Denver Omelette. They were...warm and, I think, made with eggs. Not sure. (FYI, 1F is 1x2 seating, seats are identical to biz.) The trip was quiet and uneventful, thru the majestic sights of the finest industrial areas of the mid-Atlantic/northeast US. So, approximately two hours and fifty-five minutes later, we arrived NY Penn Station. Now here's where I must add detail. Penn Station has recently undergone, and is currently undergoing, a massive renovation. If you've ever been thru the prior version of PS, you will know it was like arriving to one of Dante's circles of hell. I'm not exaggerating. It was a bunker beneath Madison Square Garden that solely functioned as a way to get masses of humanity from point A to point B. It was soul crushing. One endured it only for the reward of emerging up and into the special super charged energy of that place called Nuu Yawk City. (Side note: like cities? Want to have your hear broken? Search on the original Penn Station. It rivaled, some say surpassed, Grand Central in its magnificence. Its demolition for the abomination that is MSG is a blight on the history of US urban planning.) Anyway, thanks to some funding from people who want government to actually work, the folks at Amtrak opened this thing called the Moynihan train hall, in the former post office building right across the street from the old terminal. It's where Amtrak now transits. And it is magnificent. Grand, spacious, tons of glass and light; to call it night and day from the former experience doesn't come close to doing it justice. Go to New York. Take the train. Transit the Moynihan. It will lift your spirits. And then we walked out into the bright sunshine of a crisp autumn day in busy, boisterous, noisy Manhattan. Buckle up city, we have arrived. In part two: I write some words about actually being in NYC. Actually, for most trips I am fine with Business Class on regular trains which are more time on the rails but equally civilized. The one time I do spring for Acela First Class is when returning from a cruise; not so much for the train itself but Moynihan Train Hall has an upper level lounge with nice snacks and very luggage storage and it's available only to sleeping car passengers or Acela First Class. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted October 7, 2022 #3012 Share Posted October 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, rafinmd said: The one time I do spring for Acela First Class is when returning from a cruise; not so much for the train itself but Moynihan Train Hall has an upper level lounge with nice snacks and very luggage storage and it's available only to sleeping car passengers or Acela First Class. Roy Yep, I'll be singing its praises in a later installment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 8, 2022 #3013 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Today's sunrise is from one of my more unusual combinations. It started with a voyage on New York's Erie Canal System and the St. Lawrence Seaway from New York to Montreal and a return to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 8, 2011 Blount's Grande Mariner had reached the end of the Erie Canal system at Oswego, New York. Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 9, 2022 #3014 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Today's sunrise is from Crystal Serenity's panoflex camera one year ago today. Serenity was approaching the dock in Nassau: Roy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted October 9, 2022 #3015 Share Posted October 9, 2022 "I got a horse right here..." This is how we spent last night, and it was fantastic. https://playbill.com/article/james-monroe-iglehart-jessie-mueller-phillipa-soo-and-steven-pasquale-star-in-kennedy-center-guys-and-dolls-beginning-october-7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 10, 2022 #3016 Share Posted October 10, 2022 My October 10 sunrise is another from one year ago on Crystal Serenity's Panoflex webcam. On October 10 Serenity was preparing to back into the dock in Bimini: Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 11, 2022 #3017 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Today's sunrise is from my 20111 combination of Blount Small ship Adventures voyage through the Erie Canal New York to Montreal and returning to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 11 the Grande Mariner was in Quebec: Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 12, 2022 #3018 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Today's sunrise is from a 2015 big ship round trip transatlantic, over to Europe on QM2 and back on Allure of the Seas. October 12 was our first sea day out of New York. Roy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 13, 2022 #3019 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Today's sunrise is again from my 2015 QM2 crossing and I got it somewhat by accident. I had lost track of the time but was investigating QM2's magnificent bow and there it was: Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 14, 2022 #3020 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Today's sunrise is from my 2017 Amsterdam Grand Asia voyage. October 16 was a sea day from Kushiro to Yokohama. Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 14, 2022 #3021 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Last week heard there was a new Love Boat Series. So I recorded the first two episodes thinking it would be similar to the original Love Boat. Well, after watching the first 30 seconds I deleted both episodes and won't be watching it. Not interested in a reality TV series. The original Love Boat series combined with those Carnival Cruise Line commercials with Kathie Lee Gifford put cruising back on the map. I don't think this new show will. Well, maybe with those in their 20's, 30's. but not old me. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 14, 2022 #3022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Keith1010 said: Last week heard there was a new Love Boat Series. So I recorded the first two episodes thinking it would be similar to the original Love Boat. Well, after watching the first 30 seconds I deleted both episodes and won't be watching it. Not interested in a reality TV series. The original Love Boat series combined with those Carnival Cruise Line commercials with Kathie Lee Gifford put cruising back on the map. I don't think this new show will. Well, maybe with those in their 20's, 30's. but not old me. Keith I stayed for the first full episode but never again. I wonder how much it disrupted the experience of those who had paid to be on the ship. Not that I'm considering Princess but I think the possibility of their disruption would be a real disincentive. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 15, 2022 #3023 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Today's sunrise is from about the midpoint of my 2015 QM2 crossing. It was something of a stormy day: Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted October 15, 2022 #3024 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Well, it's Saturday, so tonight is Steak Night. And not just any steak, but the Delmonico: Two pounds, six ounces of prime grade beefy goodness. The Delmonico cut originated at the Delmonico restaurant in NYC, which claims to be the first public restaurant in the US.(Of course some folks in NYC claim to have invented the Reuben, which we all know is not...accurate. So I don't put too much weight on NY food claims.) BTW, this cut of mine is a bone-in NY strip. No one really knows what cut the original Delmonico was. Big night at the Chez. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 16, 2022 #3025 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Today's sunrise is the last from my 2015 QM2 crossing. It was the 5th of 6 sea days. Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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