Rare Keith1010 Posted November 7, 2022 #3076 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Boarded Serenity one year ago today for what would be our last cruise with Crystal until they restart next year. Easy to remember lunch. Ummmm. Yes it was Cobb Salad and a flute of champagne. Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted November 7, 2022 #3077 Share Posted November 7, 2022 18 hours ago, KenzSailing said: The TR has a $35 burger on the menu. Watching the kitchen I learned that they sell a LOT of $35 burgers. If the Chez could do the same, I'd be booking CP the rest of our lives. If a $35 Chez Burger will put you into a CP, I’ll buy. But only once…. (Hope cheese isn’t extra 🤔) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted November 8, 2022 #3078 Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 hours ago, BEAV said: If a $35 Chez Burger will put you into a CP, I’ll buy. But only once…. (Hope cheese isn’t extra 🤔) Ah, mon ami, you're on the XXP list. That means TWO slices of Kraft Singles on your burger, on the house. Added bonus: the frites will be hot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 8, 2022 #3079 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 2:17 PM, Texas Tillie said: Think I remember he said that he's taking his car to Florida by train, will be there several days, doing a cruise on Holland America (Eurodam, I think) and then train and car back north. Yes, I thought about posting to the "Where are you cruising" thread, but it didn't seem to fit. In the mean time with Nicole approaching, memories of New York aack.nd Sandy are flooding back. Rou 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 8, 2022 #3080 Share Posted November 8, 2022 A view of the Moon which I saw a few minutes ago. It's all decorated for Halloween but missed it by eight days. I guess better late than never. Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 8, 2022 #3081 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I have a subdued sunrise today from a 2013 Crystal Symphony coastal cruise New York to Miami. On November 8 Symphony visited Jacksonville: Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancygp Posted November 8, 2022 #3082 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, rafinmd said: I have a subdued sunrise today from a 2013 Crystal Symphony coastal cruise New York to Miami. On November 8 Symphony visited Jacksonville: Roy We were also on that cruise Nancy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted November 8, 2022 #3083 Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, nancygp said: We were also on that cruise Nancy So was I. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted November 9, 2022 #3084 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Part The End: Nuuu Yawk City! This Episode: Until Next Time Mood: So, our last day in NYC. It was short and functional. OLoPP retrieved a brief breakfast repast from the to-go joint in the lobby(side note: the Hilton does that stuff well, which I would hope they would, as they've eliminated room service. Side side note: OLoPP had to do the deed as, in an effort to cut down on my packing, I only packed dress shoes. Even I am not enough of a fashion heathen to clomp down to the lobby in black dress shoes wearing workout shorts and a t-shirt.) Then it was the pack and cleanup routine. Followed by a rather harrowing cab ride to the Moynihan train hall(not exaggerating, we've been in the back of cabs in a few parts of this old globe. This guy's gas pedal and brake technique was...unique. Verstappen could learn a thing or two from him.) Anyway, we made it. Into the Moynie(tm) we went. Now, those of you bored enough to have read my prior ramblings will know we splurged on Acela first class. This got us into what Amtrak now calls the Metropolitan Lounge(used to be Club Acela.) The old Club Acela was appropriate for the old Penn Station: there was nothing charming about it. I was a low ceilinged bunker, stuck in the corner of the larger bunker that is Penn Station. The Metro Lounge? It's a total WOW. An enormous space on the second floor of the Moynie(tm) with huge windows over looking the train hall, which itself is a wonderful light filled space. It even has a balcony space long and deep enough for tables and chairs should you wish to bask in the to-and-fro of the hall below a little more immediately. I know I'm going on and on about a train station, but it's a comfort to know we can and will still build things in this country that are both beautiful and functional , rather than just settling for the functional. Oh, also, the ML has an expansive selection of goodies and drinks. I can't provide any detail on this, as we were quite sated from our NY stay, and did not venture close to the offerings. Protip: when you get to the top of the escalator and you enter the lounge, the nice lady at the booth will inspect your ticket. If you desire Red Cap service to the train tell her and give your name at this point. Pro ProTip: get the Red Cap Service: they will get you on your train first, and make sure your luggage is stored conveniently for you to retrieve. You can also tell them to arrange Red Caps at your destination(although this can be a little spotty.) Almost forgot my one gripe about the Moynie(tm.) We were departing NY on a Sunday, so I figured I'd pick up a NY Times at the station, last me all the way to DC(and beyond.) I went down to the main floor, walked past TWO different places selling designer chocolates(not talking Godiva), a fresh flower stand, and more than half a dozen froo-froo coffee places, only two of which were Starbucks. I even found a Duane Reade, which didn't sell newspapers. I could not locate a Sunday NY Times at a train station in NEW YORK CITY. Suddenly I'm back to despairing for civilization. Our train ride: as serene as our ride up was, the ride home was...not. First class was filled with a delegation from somewhere or the other, undoubtedly headed to some conference in DC(another day ending in Y in our nation's capital.) They were not sitting together, and were mighty unhappy about that. After many trips up and down the car by the guy who was clearly handling things for them pestering the attendant, the attendant had to summon the conductor for help. Finally, somewhere south of Philly, the situation was resolved to everyone's apparent satisfaction. Note: we both had the antipasti plate, and it was surprisingly good. After that: a quick ride share home on another gorgeous DC day(we had immense good weather fortune on this trip) and we settled back into reality. PS: the above version of "We'll Meet Again" closes the great Stanley Kubrick film Dr Strangelove. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted November 9, 2022 #3085 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wonderful report, KenzS. Looking forward to all of your next adventures! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 9, 2022 #3086 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I have a sunset today rather than a sunrise. It's from a 2006 Blount Intracostal Waterway cruise from Long Island to Florida. On November 9 we anchored overnight between Norfoll and Beaufort, NC: Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted November 9, 2022 #3087 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 hours ago, May B said: Wonderful report, KenzS. Looking forward to all of your next adventures! Thank you May, I appreciate the kind words. Also, there's a brief recap of "A Weekend in the Country" aka OLoPP's Big Birthday Bash coming at some point. Quick peek: it was a resounding success. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted November 9, 2022 #3088 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 hours ago, May B said: Wonderful report, KenzS. Looking forward to all of your next adventures! I second that. 👍 Fun trip to NY! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 10, 2022 #3089 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Wind Star Transatlantic. October 10 was the first day out of Lisbon. Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 11, 2022 #3090 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Today's sunrise really is today, taken from Eurodam's promenade deck as the sun started emerging from the clouds on my first day at sea. Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 12, 2022 #3091 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Today's sunrise really is today. It was taken on MS Eurodam looking between the forward life rafts as we were passing Haiti on the way to Aruba. I have been walking less since my heart valve incident last year but this voyage has reminded me of how critical a real promenade deck is to my enjoyment of cruising. I'm not not sure if the new Crystal will work for me but am now certain that I will not be looking at other luxury lines. Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 13, 2022 #3092 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Instead of a sunrise, I have the last little bit of sun yesterday. taken from my dining room table: Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 14, 2022 #3093 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Today's sunrise is from yesterday, taken as MS Eurodam was arriving in Aruba. Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 15, 2022 #3094 Share Posted November 15, 2022 One year ago today we debarked Crystal Serenity thinking we would be back a few months later. Last photos before debarking in Miami. Keith 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 15, 2022 #3095 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Today's sunrise was taken yesterday on a sea day from Aruba to Cartagena. Roy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 16, 2022 #3096 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Today's sunrise is from yesterday with the sun coming up over Cartagena Colombia: Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted November 17, 2022 #3097 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Well this does surprise me: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28788-disney-cruise-line-acquires-unfinished-global-dream.html Theory is that Disney will home port out of HK or Shanghai, where they have parks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 17, 2022 #3098 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Today's sunrise is from yesterday, taken from deck12 forward as Eurodam was preparing to enter the Gatun Locks. Roy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted November 18, 2022 #3099 Share Posted November 18, 2022 That's a nice sunrise picture Roy! ~Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 18, 2022 #3100 Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 8:35 PM, KenzSailing said: Well this does surprise me: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28788-disney-cruise-line-acquires-unfinished-global-dream.html Theory is that Disney will home port out of HK or Shanghai, where they have parks. That makes sense. I had been wondering why they would go this route. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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