NMCruiser123 Posted January 12, 2022 Author #251 Share Posted January 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: I tried...is this you waving something white? Oh my gosh good eye! I was waving a towel for someone back home! 25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 12, 2022 #252 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Fully in the Pedro Miguel locks now. L. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted January 12, 2022 #253 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Love the screen shots of the ship in the canal. Thanks everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 12, 2022 #254 Share Posted January 12, 2022 And off she goes! See you on the Atlantic side. L. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted January 12, 2022 #255 Share Posted January 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, NMCruiser123 said: Oh my gosh good eye! I was waving a towel for someone back home! If you do the same thing in the Gatun Locks, when your part of the ship is approaching the lock gates between the first lock and the middle, might be able to catch you again. In the meantime, settle yourself on your balcony and scan the banks for crocodiles. EM 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMCruiser123 Posted January 12, 2022 Author #256 Share Posted January 12, 2022 This is such an amazing experience. I don’t mind being isolated on my balcony at all today. And the weather has been perfect, being in the shaded side of the ship! 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted January 12, 2022 #257 Share Posted January 12, 2022 So happy you are able to enjoy the Canal! I can't believe they were able to see you waving the towel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted January 12, 2022 #258 Share Posted January 12, 2022 @NMCruiser123 I know this sounds silly, but I actually waved at the picture of you waving the towel. I think a lot of us are more invested in your journey than we realize!😂 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted January 12, 2022 #259 Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted January 12, 2022 #260 Share Posted January 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: @NMCruiser123 I know this sounds silly, but I actually waved at the picture of you waving the towel. I think a lot of us are more invested in your journey than we realize!😂 Yes, we are! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted January 12, 2022 #261 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Your new screen name for life could be Zuiderdam6033Q ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted January 12, 2022 #262 Share Posted January 12, 2022 One more "tongue-in-cheek" question .... since Zuiderdam may be in violation of the PVSA when it calls at PEV (for not calling at Cartagena or the ABC's) .... are you exempt from the $778 per passenger PVSA penalty fine if you are in quarantine? The Guest Services Manager might find that to be amusing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted January 12, 2022 #263 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Current view on marinetraffic.com ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted January 12, 2022 #264 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Eurodam is out ... the other ship ahead is Carnival Pride. PS I just learned that Nieuw Amsterdam is the new hospital/quarantine ship at PEV ... Noordam is on her way to drydock after all transfers to NAdam are completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted January 12, 2022 #265 Share Posted January 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, NavArch64 said: Eurodam is out ... the other ship ahead is Carnival Pride. PS I just learned that Nieuw Amsterdam is the new hospital/quarantine ship at PEV ... Noordam is on her way to drydock after all transfers to NAdam are completed. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted January 12, 2022 #266 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 hours ago, travellovers2 said: Hi NMCruiser... I've been reading your post from the beginning. So sorry you had to go through this. Hopefully this will end soon for you!! How many days are still left on your cruise? I hope you can enjoy the rest of the cruise very soon!! I love your toes picture. I have one with my feet crossed and the Miami skyline that I always post on FB to let my friends know that we're cruising. 🙂 We're thinking about cruising mid Feb. We have not booked yet, we're waiting to do it last minute in case things change. Our last cruise was on the Edge in Feb 2020. We thought about booking our first inside cabin, but maybe it will be best to get a balcony where we can go to if we feel crowded. Although it seems that many ships are only sailing with 50-60% capacity? Does it feel that way? What recommendations do you have for those that want to cruise now? I know they say that you have to wear a mask in the restaurants and bars, except when eating and drinking, but then people start talking without a mask on during the entire time they're in there. We saw this on our trip to Europe last month. It was easy to choose another bar/restaurant, but it might not be so easy to do that on a ship. I've been wanting to ask this question to get the final push to reserve our cruise. What would you do different or what do you recommend that we do if cruising during the pandemic? Thank you. Stay feet away from people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajkr74 Posted January 12, 2022 #267 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just have to add my praise to your perseverance, class and humor during your quarantine time on the Zuiderdam. Pretty cool that someone got a shot of you waving a towel on your verandah going thru the Canal. Keep strong, safe and positive, a lot of us are rooting for you. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 12, 2022 #268 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I see you are just getting ready to enter the Gatun locks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted January 12, 2022 #269 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I see your bow now https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/gatun.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMCruiser123 Posted January 12, 2022 Author #270 Share Posted January 12, 2022 You all are awesome. Yes made it to Gatun locks. Was ready with my towel but I’m just behind where the webcam viewing angle gets. I’m sad we are almost through it’s been such a peaceful day with a cool breeze. I didn’t catch much wildlife though. Maybe it’s apples to oranges, but how does this compare to the Suez? and I don’t think I want my username to permanently reflect this lost 10 day period of my life! 1 hour ago, NavArch64 said: Your new screen name for life could be Zuiderdam6033Q ..... 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted January 12, 2022 #271 Share Posted January 12, 2022 these are the best I could grab of you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted January 12, 2022 #272 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thought I could see a small spot of white... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted January 12, 2022 #273 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 12, 2022 #274 Share Posted January 12, 2022 27 minutes ago, NMCruiser123 said: You all are awesome. Yes made it to Gatun locks. Was ready with my towel but I’m just behind where the webcam viewing angle gets. I’m sad we are almost through it’s been such a peaceful day with a cool breeze. I didn’t catch much wildlife though. Maybe it’s apples to oranges, but how does this compare to the Suez? and I don’t think I want my username to permanently reflect this lost 10 day period of my life! There's no comparison, Suez is really boring by comparison. Pretty much just a ditch with sand on both sides. Roy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 12, 2022 #275 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Here's more photos of the Zuidy transiting the Gatun Locks, sut sorry, none of you, Zuiderdam6033Q, or MakeDo: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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