Jim_Iain – Silhouette Live Post April 8, 21, 30 - B3B - TransAtlantic, Portugal Spain, France and the Norwegian Fjords

[Jim_Iain]

30 minutes ago, Benthayer Gonbak said:

im not good with names but there was a beyond the podium speaker that did forensic lectures on the Equinox or Silhouette.  On a Trans Atlantic we had a lecturer that did a better explanation of how the markers evolved and related the improvements to known cases.  Both were excellent.   For what it is worth, I work with the patent office on a program for processing and evaluating genetic patents.  Fortunately I didn’t have to totally understand all the science, my boss held that phd!  I learned there is a lot to learn!  It was fun though.  Berkeley High School had a biology course that introduced DNA/RNA as part of the class, I wish there had been more to that info.  
 

i have seen several shows that cover using ancestry and 23andMe data to solve different things.  Thanks. 

both are good. 23 and me better on determine material Side vs paternal, but many users either have no tree or are private. Ancestry due to their huge Data base of genealogies.  
 

For more advance Family Tree DNA has some very detailed tests that can cost 100- 900 per test. 
 

Most serious work is done on GED Match where you have control of private, public or non-Law Enforcement use.  For this site you download from any of the above and upload to their massive database.  

[Jim_Iain]

A beautiful day in La Coruna.   Short sleeve weather and blue skies. 
 

 

 

[Benthayer Gonbak]

13 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Basically.  First initial L no space last name. 
 

Star code wasn’t a drill.  Full response. Of about 20.   No word what it was but figured either a fall or a heart problem. 

Since the crew aren’t really as strong as our fire fighters here, it takes a lot of people on just a stretcher!  And why not, no one should get hurt!  
 

when you first mentioned it my thought was heart, but they really take the same number of people! They do lock an elevator too.  

[Benthayer Gonbak]

10 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

both are good. 23 and me better on determine material Side vs paternal, but many users either have no tree or are private. Ancestry due to their huge Data base of genealogies.  
 

For more advance Family Tree DNA has some very detailed tests that can cost 100- 900 per test. 
 

Most serious work is done on GED Match where you have control of private, public or non-Law Enforcement use.  For this site you download from any of the above and upload to their massive database.  

The largest database of ancestors is the LDS’s Family Tree,  but I don’t think they’ve attached the dna testing.  I knew Ancestry was responding to law enforcement, which I’m sure no one expected to even make sense. 

[Beachlover1989]

4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Sitting in room waiting for Iain to return from a smoke break -  

 

Star Code  - Star Code - Star Code Stateroom 1627 on deck 11.    It is on port and we are close by but don't want to be a gauker

I took this picture when on an Inside Access tour on Solstice. 

[Jim_Iain]

Having no plan, we found it a real walkable sleepy little town with many taverns, cafe’s and markets.   I initially set up Google maps to Mercado de Santo Augustine in Old Town.  

 

The route took us along the sea front promenade.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

We came upon Praza de Maria Piets, a grand plaza surrounding a historic building with a monument of its historic heroine. 

 

 

 

 

Then off along old streets with lots of street art. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

7 minutes ago, Benthayer Gonbak said:

Since the crew aren’t really as strong as our fire fighters here, it takes a lot of people on just a stretcher!  And why not, no one should get hurt!  
 

when you first mentioned it my thought was heart, but they really take the same number of people! They do lock an elevator too.  

I thought the same as an officer was holding an elevator and I saw the doctor rushing toward the room as I was going down the stairs. 

[kwokpot]

7 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I have to admit -  I have visited El Segundo Bacio 90% of the time as there is usually no one there and I can be served immediately.  The downside is their is no refrigerator of sin.    I did pickup some lemon tarts just after first seating opened and it was totally open.   It was also a great time for someone to visit the Martini bar. 

They also don't have the fancy teas that the main location has.

[Jim_Iain]

4 minutes ago, Beachlover1989 said:

I took this picture when on an Inside Access tour on Solstice. 

That’s cool and explains Celebrity codes in far more detail than I did. 

[kwokpot]

20 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Having no plan, we found it a real walkable sleepy little town with many taverns, cafe’s and markets.   I initially set up Google maps to Mercado de Santo Augustine in Old Town.  

 

The route took us along the sea front promenade.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

We came upon Praza de Maria Piets, a grand plaza surrounding a historic building with a monument of its historic heroine. 

 

 

 

 

Then off along old streets with lots of street art. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Great photos,we'll be there in June. Are you also stopping in A Coruna?

 

Vigo's claim to fame as the main headquarters and manufacturing base of the Zara fast casual clothing chain.

[Jim_Iain]

Next I charted a course to Casa das Ciencias, a small palace turned into a museum and planetarium.   Beautiful park and great view.  it is located in Parque de Santa Margarida 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[Jim_Iain]

Finally I plotted a course back to the ship With a stop at a park.  Just some shots that caught my eye.  
 

I find people, doors and textures of interest. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[h20cruzer]

On 4/13/2022 at 2:10 PM, Jim_Iain said:

 

I haven't had the time to look at how the sailings have changed.   Are they substituting Equinox for the Millennium Sailings?   Was curious where Millennium was going?  I've read of a number of people on Solstice Cancelled Asian Cruises for 2022 and lifted and shifted to 2023.     What a mess.

The Solstice was cancelled for the TP Sept 16, that makes 3 times in a row my TP was cancelled. They wanted to move us to the Millie for the 2023 TP, we finally gave up and just cancelled. Granted they only had our deposit money, but thats been tied up since 2019. UGH Currently no reservations on Celebrity, it's a crying shame.

Norma

[bama4cruisin]

Love the photos of La Coruna . . . We enjoy strolling through neighborhoods, appreciating the architecture and history of the town, watching people in their everyday lives and finding local markets.  I have a few “leftie” friends (one in particular) who need Iain’s shirt!

[Jim_Iain]

Blog -

 

I'm terrible at blogging and still learning.    I created this blog to capture our travel moments then I got bored of it only to bring it back mostly unpublished for my personal reference. 

 

While sipping coffee this afternoon while Iain naps I started doing some uploads of our travels.

 

Just finished the Pictures of Cies Island in Galician Atlantic Islands National Park

 

I also posted dinner pictures of Luminae.

 

Beware it is a work in Progress

 

https://cruzinjim.blogspot.com/

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

4 hours ago, Benthayer Gonbak said:

The largest database of ancestors is the LDS’s Family Tree,  but I don’t think they’ve attached the dna testing.  I knew Ancestry was responding to law enforcement, which I’m sure no one expected to even make sense. 

They do have a large data base but unfortunately most of their trees are user created and are not verified for accuracy.  I find so much inaccuracies I only use it for references.    I guess I learned while joining Son of American Revolution that the tree is only accurate if you can prove each ancestor with documentation.    On many of my lines I have proven that the LDS tree is inaccurate with documentation and it remains live.

 

I've not heard of Ancestry responding to police.  The DNA tests are totally private unless you choose to share.    The police mostly use GED Match as those that are published without restriction they can download the DNA details while on ancestry you can only see who you match with and not the DNA itself.   Of course may trees on Ancestry are what I would call Vanity Trees that people just grab and add to their tree with no verification.  

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, bama4cruisin said:

Love the photos of La Coruna . . . We enjoy strolling through neighborhoods, appreciating the architecture and history of the town, watching people in their everyday lives and finding local markets.  I have a few “leftie” friends (one in particular) who need Iain’s shirt!

 

LOL.    Those T-Shirts are courteous of Iain's Sister Evelyn.     He got many comments on the ship today.

 

La Coruna is such a good walk able town.    I joked with Iain as to why someone would pay $79 per person to take a walking tour.     I guess many are not as comfortable touring on their own.  

[cachouonacruise]

Once more Jim, your review and work are spectacular! No wonder your reviews are so popular! 
 

I just looked at the story and pictures provided in your blog! Wow!

 

Thank-you so much for taking all this time and trouble to share these beautiful moments with us! 
 

 

[hcat]

Love the pics..I remember many of your great door photos over the year..have very much enjoyed them.

[Barwick Cruiser]

Loving all your pics and happy that the issue with flipped pics seems to be resolved! As a fellow southpaw I also liked Iain’s tshirt. Hope you continue to enjoy such amazingly nice weather on your trip! 
Cathy

[raudacruise]

9 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I have to admit -  I have visited El Segundo Bacio 90% of the time as there is usually no one there and I can be served immediately.  The downside is their is no refrigerator of sin.    I did pickup some lemon tarts just after first seating opened and it was totally open.   It was also a great time for someone to visit the Martini bar. 

 

We chatted for a long time with Laurance last night and she said the MDR is absolutely packed.  Back to pre-Covid guest counts. 

 

We don't go to bars, even when no risk from Covid.    Iain may fix a drink in the room as we have a full bar setup in our room then go down to Retreat and sit at the bar and talk with bartender. 

 

Reflection has the best Bar in the fleet it's a large U Shaped bar that I'm guessing could sit 14 but usually no more than 6 at the bar.    We sit on the back side at the last 2 seats and often there is quite a bit of chatter from fellow passengers sitting at the bar.   Often someone will say .... are you Jim and Iain which of course is a good ice breaker.

 

 

If I ever see the Martini Bar with plenty of empty seats I will pounce. Can always run away clutching my Raspberry Lemonade. 🍸

[the penguins]

2 hours ago, kwokpot said:

Great photos,we'll be there in June. Are you also stopping in A Coruna?

 

Vigo's claim to fame as the main headquarters and manufacturing base of the Zara fast casual clothing chain.

It's also where X and Royal keep "big items" for example fridges, windows etc which is why Vigo is the one port that is very rarely dropped.

[the penguins]

3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Basically.  First initial L no space last name. 
 

Star code wasn’t a drill.  Full response. Of about 20.   No word what it was but figured either a fall or a heart problem. 

Thanks. Enjoyed your pics of today's walk. The boss (Anita) also likes photographing the quirky, textures and people. Regrettably her having to use a 4 wheel walker makes it a little more difficult these days just to leave the ship and walk (cobbles are a disaster) which is why we use ToursbyLocals. Geoff

[raudacruise]

8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Sitting in room waiting for Iain to return from a smoke break -  

 

Star Code  - Star Code - Star Code Stateroom 1627 on deck 11.    It is on port and we are close by but don't want to be a gauker

Once saw someone placed on a stretcher near me at the Martini Bar. Noticed a lady watching intently, thought she was concerned about that person. Nope, she just wanted her seat.

[Jim_Iain]

I forgot to answer a couple questions. 
 

 

Theater Shows 

 

There are 2 each evening at 7 at 9.  The current passengers are really into them and packing theater nightly. 
 

Casino open nightly 20 minutes out of port and remain open late.