Rare rafinmd Posted November 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2022 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Another from rafinmd! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic!" rafinmd was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. Today is my last day of feverish packing. Tomorrow morning, Friday, November 4, I drive to Lorton, VA and board the Auto Train to Florida. For the next 6 days I will be in 5 separate beds, home, Auto Train, Winter Garden, Winter Haven, and Fort Lauderdale 2 nights. On November 9 I board the Eurodam for a partial Panama Canal cruise, going through the Atlantic locks, turning around in Lake Gatun and returning to the Atlantic. Other stops are Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, Colombia, and Costa Rica. I return to Fort Lauderdale November 20 and board the Auto Train November 21, hopefully home November 22. My blog for this trip will be https://morethangetaways.wordpress.com/ as well as this thread on Cruise Critic which may be the best place to post comments and questions. Roy 14 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted November 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hoping you a safe journey. Always enjoy your blog and CC thread. Will be taking the same itinerary in January with DH, DSon and DDIL, so may ask a couple questions later. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted November 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Safe travels, Roy! Hope everything goes smoothly! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted November 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Have a safe trip to Ft Lauderdale. Will follow along on your journey. Happy packing today! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 3, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I feel the need to travel but do not want to be diagnosed with Covid while traveling, so I did a final pre-test this morning: Cleared to travel. Roy 18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted November 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Roy, Hope you have a great cruise. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted November 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Enjoy your trip, Roy! Looking forward to the auto train review as we are considering that in our future travels. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted November 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Hooray for you, Roy. Bon voyage! Edited November 3, 2022 by May B 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted November 3, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful cruise. You have a good itinerary. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 3, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bon Voyage, Roy. Have a wonderful time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted November 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bon Voyage! Have a great time! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickledBlue Posted November 3, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2022 We'll be on the ship for the next cruise on Nov. 20. Looking forward to reading your blog. Bon voyage! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Have a great cruise and wonderful and safe travels. I am really interested in the train journey as so often we have thought about doing an Amtrak trip. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted November 3, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Roy Wishing you fair winds and following seas. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted November 3, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bon Voyage! Have a wonderful time! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted November 3, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2022 DH is looking forward to knowing how much weight you are packing in the backpack! I am looking forward to all your posts. Have a marvellous time :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted November 3, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Roy, I will be following along. Safe travels to Fort Lauderdale. If you are using I-95 from Sanford - lots of luck. I used to avoid it like the plague in whatever area of the country it is in. I don't travel by car anymore, so no longer a problem. Have a great cruise. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSSF Posted November 3, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2022 My husband and will be in this sailing as well. We are taking the auto train on Sunday See you on board! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 3, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Safe travel and I hope you will comment on your Auto Train journey. Dining for dinner and breakfast: if you have used the Auto Train in the past, is it the same or different? Is the Lounge Car staffed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCruiser007 Posted November 4, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2022 12 hours ago, rafinmd said: Today is my last day of feverish packing. Tomorrow morning, Friday, November 4, I drive to Lorton, VA and board the Auto Train to Florida. For the next 6 days I will be in 5 separate beds, home, Auto Train, Winter Garden, Winter Haven, and Fort Lauderdale 2 nights. On November 9 I board the Eurodam for a partial Panama Canal cruise, going through the Atlantic locks, turning around in Lake Gatun and returning to the Atlantic. Other stops are Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, Colombia, and Costa Rica. I return to Fort Lauderdale November 20 and board the Auto Train November 21, hopefully home November 22. My blog for this trip will be https://morethangetaways.wordpress.com/ as well as this thread on Cruise Critic which may be the best place to post comments and questions. Roy I'll be on the same sailing! Looking forward to it! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted November 4, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Safe journey. Looking forward to your reports 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WriterOnDeck Posted November 4, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Roy, have a great cruise, even though it is short for you! As always I look forward to reading about your dining choices! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 4, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Shutting down my last laptob and out the door. Roy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted November 4, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Running way early at McDonalds a mile from the station. Still a little over an hour till 11:30 checkin. Roy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk66 Posted November 4, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Bon Voyage Roy. I’m looking forward to reading your travel posts! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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