A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024

[mysty]

17 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Hi Mysty, I don't know your plans in San Juan but if you have the time and want to.....I think much earlier in this thread I had mentioned a wonderful place called Barrachina's.....they make an awesome Pina Coloda😃

 

Wishing you a wonderful cruise😃

 

Thank you @Lois R !  We'll keep that in mind!

[mysty]

Last night we had a glorious sunset.

 

Today we were docked in San Juan Puerto Rico. We booked a 3.5 hour Walking Tour Through Old San Juan.  It was excellent!  Here are some photos from the tour.

 

 

 

Plaza Colon

 

 

 

 

Fort San Cristobal

 

 

 

La Perla

 

 

San Jose Church

 

 

Tomorrow is a sea day.

[HappyLadyTravels]

1 hour ago, mysty said:

Last night we had a glorious sunset.

 

Today we were docked in San Juan Puerto Rico. We booked a 3.5 hour Walking Tour Through Old San Juan.  It was excellent!  Here are some photos from the tour.

 

 

 

Plaza Colon

 

 

 

 

Fort San Cristobal

 

 

 

La Perla

 

 

San Jose Church

 

 

Tomorrow is a sea day.

Hi, I know that Shadow was updated from sister Whisper.  How is the storage now? If you have time, please post a picture of the closest and new layout.  Mysty, do you need anything I can get you before I see you Jan14? Maxine 

[mysty]

2 hours ago, HappyLadyTravels said:

Hi, I know that Shadow was updated from sister Whisper.  How is the storage now? If you have time, please post a picture of the closest and new layout.  Mysty, do you need anything I can get you before I see you Jan14? Maxine 

 

Thank you @HappyLadyTravels !  We don't need anything and kind of you to offer! 🥰  Besides the closet, which storage areas are you interested in?  The Shadow has been Muse-ified.  Somewhat comparable to the Moon.  The shelves beside the fridge are very narrow.   Pictures will follow tomorrow. 

[mysty]

 

It is Christmas Day.  Beautiful sunrise to greet us.

 

 

Sea days can be boring for readers.  I thought I would throw in some miscellaneous photos.

 

Last night we enjoyed the first of our many planned special request dinners served in our suite.  It was a seafood extravaganza.  It was delicious!

 

 

Now some photos of our suite and some of the items we bought to work in the suite.  Firstly, my jewelry hanger .....suspended on one of the super strong magnets we bought.

 

 

Next our motion sensor nightlight to guide us to the washroom at night.  It is near the baseboard in the hall.

 

 

 

Our map of the world where I will track our voyage.  The small red magnet indicates our current position.

 

Now to answer the question of storage, here is the walk-in closet.

 

 

I requested additional hanging storage and a hanging bar was installed over the tub in the washroom.  A platform was put over the top of the tub to accommodate shoes etc.

 

 

 

Here are additional storage photos.....

 

 

 

Tomorrow we are at sea.

 

[HappyLadyTravels]

Thank you. Merry Xmas. 

[profpeabody]

Fun to see.  Can;t wait to join you onboard.  Love seeing pix of the cabin.  How did you attach the motion sensor nightlight to the wall? 

Wishing you a lovely Christmas Day on SS Shadow!

[mysty]

7 minutes ago, profpeabody said:

Fun to see.  Can;t wait to join you onboard.  Love seeing pix of the cabin.  How did you attach the motion sensor nightlight to the wall? 

Wishing you a lovely Christmas Day on SS Shadow!

 

The nightlights are magnetic and stick to the walls.  They do slide down so placement at the baseboard works well.  We have another on a shelf in the washroom.   Wishing you a lovely Christmas Day wherever you are! 😁

[ricktalcott]

Thanks for the help.🙋🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

[Grand Duchess]

Merry Christmas Mysty and Myster!

I will copy some of your ideas in my upcoming Grand Voyage on the Spirit. Got the shoehanger and the jewelry hanger already, also the slim lightweight hangers. Magnets already bought. Now need a map of Africa/Arabia. If ever we make it through the red sea. Thanks again for all your fabulous tips!

[mysty]

20 minutes ago, ricktalcott said:

Thanks for the help.🙋🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

 

My pleasure @ricktalcott!  Merry Christmas! 😁

[mysty]

11 minutes ago, Grand Duchess said:

Merry Christmas Mysty and Myster!

I will copy some of your ideas in my upcoming Grand Voyage on the Spirit. Got the shoehanger and the jewelry hanger already, also the slim lightweight hangers. Magnets already bought. Now need a map of Africa/Arabia. If ever we make it through the red sea. Thanks again for all your fabulous tips!

 

My pleasure for the tips! 😁  Merry Christmas @Grand Duchess !  Have a glorious day!

[mchell810]

@mysty  Thanks for the photos.  Regarding the extra storage over the tub: I'm guessing you requested that in advance, or did you wait until you were onboard?

[mysty]

33 minutes ago, mchell810 said:

@mysty  Thanks for the photos.  Regarding the extra storage over the tub: I'm guessing you requested that in advance, or did you wait until you were onboard?

 

I requested it in advance through our travel agent.  Silversea confirmed the request through our agent.   Everything was in place when we boarded in Bridgetown.   I'm very happy that I made the request.   It's working a treat! 😁

[mchell810]

3 minutes ago, mysty said:

 

I requested it in advance through our travel agent.  Silversea confirmed the request through our agent.   Everything was in place when we boarded in Bridgetown.   I'm very happy that I made the request.   It's working a treat! 😁

 

Thanks for the quick reply.  I can just imagine how much easier it makes life, so taking notes for the any future WC 🤞

[mysty]

28 minutes ago, mchell810 said:

 

Thanks for the quick reply.  I can just imagine how much easier it makes life, so taking notes for the any future WC 🤞

 

My pleasure!  I really hope you do venture out into a World Cruise! 😁

[mysty]

Christmas dinner table setting last night....

 

[mysty]

Today we docked in Fort Lauderdale. This is end of the first leg of the Holiday Cruise and the beginning of the second leg.  Only 50 passengers from the last leg are continuing on and 291 new passengers embarked.

We did the Flamingo Gardens - Botanical Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary Excursion.  Here are some photos.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow is a sea day.

[Lois R]

Hi Mysty, beautiful photos.😃 I have been to Ft Lauderdale for years and years (long before I ever even started to cruise) and have never visited these Gardens. Something I may have to do next time I am down there.

[JoGay]

1 hour ago, Lois R said:

Hi Mysty, beautiful photos.😃 I have been to Ft Lauderdale for years and years (long before I ever even started to cruise) and have never visited these Gardens. Something I may have to do next time I am down there.

Fairchild Gardens in Miami are also worth seeing, especially at Christmas when they have a beautiful light display.

[mysty]

Today is a sea day!  Pouring rain!  Matters not because we are on the Shadow and it's not snow! 😁

[mysty]

Today was another sea day.  Seas are calm, sun is shining and all is good in our world!

 

 

We did a martini tasting.....

 

Lunch menu in the restaurant today.....

 

 

 

First page of the dinner menu for tonight.

 

 

The rest of the dinner menu is 3 pages long.  Lots of choices.

 

 

[jpalbny]

Let's see...three martinis, then post on cruise critic! Are you taking lessons from QSS? 😉 

 

Glad the weather is looking better, and keep enjoying the cruise! 

[DavyWavey70]

Glad you're having a great time M. Much love to you both. 

[mysty]

Today we are at sea making our way to Cartagena.  We are scheduled to dock at 6:00 pm.  We have an excursion Cartagena at Night scheduled for 6:30 pm.  Pictures will follow tomorrow.

Here are pictures from the night and sunset skies.....

Thursday night.....

 

Last night.....

 

 

Tomorrow will be our second day in Cartagena.