The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday April 25th, 2024

[StLouisCruisers]

Today is DNA Day, East Meets West Day (aka Elbe Day), and Hairstylists Appreciation Day
 

Nobody got where they are today by living for tomorrow. - Tom Wilson

Meal Suggestion for today - One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Drink of the Day - Mexican Coffee
Wine of the Day - South Sea Sauvignon Blanc
Destination of the Day - Thira (Santorini), Greece

Today in History:
1507 German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia"

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

At Sea Destination San Diego, California eta 04-27
 

Koningsdam

At Sea Destination Victoria BC, Vancouver Island Canada eta 04-26
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

At Sea Destination Astoria OR, Oregon eta 04-26
 

Nieuw Statendam

Funchal, Madeira Island Portugal 10:00 - 18:00
 

Noordam

At Sea Destination Vancouver, BC Canada eta 04-30
 

Oosterdam

Valletta, Malta 08:00 - 17:00
 

Rotterdam

Le Havre-Paris, France 07:00 - 19:00
 

Volendam

Boston, Massachusetts 14:00 - 22:00
 

Zaandam

At Sea Destination Victoria BC, Vancouver Island Canada eta 04-26
 

Zuiderdam

At Sea Destination Takoradi, Ghana eta 4/27

Eastern Hemisphere
 

Westerdam

At Sea Destination Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan Kanagawa eta 04-27

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[grapau27]

Good morning from a wet 41°F North East England at 09.40am.

Many thanks Sandi @StLouisCruisers for today's daily reports.

3 good days, excellent quote,nice food and wine of the day.

We have been to the lovely Santorini several times.

I hope everyone is safe and feeling well and y'all have a Fantastic day.

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  It is a nice 55F early morning with a high temp of 80 today and  sunshine!  Hurray!

 

Thank you Roy @rafinmd for posting the fleet location maps each morning, and Rich @richwmn for the content of the Fleet Report and Daily.  Today is a nice mix of days to recognize.  DNA has made a huge difference in the world and we should learn as much as possible about the advances made in our lives with it.  East Meets West Day refers to cooperation between countries at the end of WWII.  And we all appreciate our long held hairstylists, or even a new one who listens well to our wants and needs.  I agree with the quote, would try the meal suggestion, no thanks to the drink but would love the wine - a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.  Didn't we just discuss SB wines yesterday?  I think so.  Anyway, thanks to all who work on the F&B reports.  Debbie @dfish or Tina @0106, Paul @kochleffel, and Ann @cat shepard.

 

Prayers were said for all before I tiptoed out of bed.  Our group here who has had some improvement and good surgery results but also for those with troubling issues still to tackle like Chuck @catmando, and the need to cancel trips like Elizabeth @Haljo1935 and Terri @Cruzin Terri and Jim.  Prayers for those affected by the recent school shooting.  My sympathy to the family of the lost young man.  Prayers also today for DB, twin Linda, great nephew Alex's baby boys, friends Scott, Susan and Sandy.  Never forget the people of Israel and Ukraine struck down, the hostages held and our military men and women in the area.  🙏

 

Hurray for those with special events to celebrate today and our cruisers!🚢🥳  I hope all are enjoying their time at sea.  Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for continuing with the list keeping.  I hope you are getting lots of rest and still enjoying the lack of pain and tingling. 🎉

 

The port today is familiar to most of us.  Thira (Santorini), Greece.  It was listed here before on Oct. 24, 2021, March 13, 2022, and Feb. 2, 2023.  I have been a few times and will repost my photos.  Here are the links to help you retrieve yours.

 

 

 

 

Hoping you all experience a good day, and try to stay safe and keep well!

[StLouisCruisers]

Santorini Greece.

 

I'm only posting photos from our first time there because they would probably all be the same.  In fact the third time we stayed on the ship.  I believe the weather wasn't great that day.

 

In 2012 we stopped at Santorini for the first time on Crown Princess.  Once we made our way to the top using the gondolas, we walked to the local bus station and boarded a bus headed to Oia.

 

This stop was in late November so the crowds weren't terrible.  Along the way the view of the island and coastline.

 

Once in Oia we did what we all do, walk around and take photos.  Here is the blindingly white church.  Everything there is blindingly white!

 

Anything not white seems to be Santorini blue.

 

 

I like to take photos of doorways.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After our nice visit to Oia we rode the bus back along the two lane winding road to Fira.  Another ride down on the gondolas and a tender over to the ship.  A beautiful stop on our Greek Isles cruise.😎

 

 

 

 

Edited April 25 by StLouisCruisers

[grapau27]

3 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Santorini Greece.

 

I'm only posting photos from our first time there because they would probably all be the same.  In fact the third time we stayed on the ship.  I believe the weather wasn't great that day.

 

In 2012 we stopped at Santorini for the first time on Crown Princess.  Once we made our way to the top using the gondolas, we walked to the local bus station and boarded a bus headed to Oia.

 

This stop was in late November so the crowds weren't terrible.  Along the way the view of the island and coastline.

 

Once in Oia we did what we all do, walk around and take photos.  Here is the blindingly white church.  Everything there is blindingly white!

 

Anything not white seems to be Santorini blue.

 

 

I like to take photos of doorways.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I haven't figured out what this is.  What do you think?

 

After our nice visit to Oia we rode the bus back along the two lane winding road to Fira.  Another ride down on the gondolas and a tender over to the ship.  A beautiful stop on our Greek Isles cruise.😎

 

Nice photos Sandi.

I videod our visits so no photos to post.

A good tip is go to the cable car entrance as soon as you get off the tender because the queues get very long to get the cable car up to the town above.

[lvhh]

Good Early morning everyone.  Thanks for all the info.

[rafinmd]

Almost Friday maps:

 

 

 

 

 

Roy

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info.

[MISTER 67]

Greetings from beautiful Port Charlotte.

A pleasant 64 this AM heading up to 84 with sunny skies.

Good selection of days.

I’m not sure about the quote.

Pass on the meal.

We have been to Santorini, one of the best Greek Islands.

Had a good round yesterday beating my age by 1 shot with a smooth 77 with 2 closies but my 3 teammates struggled and we finished last in the team game.

Have a great day and stay well.

 

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Report.

Another cold spring day here.  The house roofs are white with frost.  I think anyone heading out this morning would have to scrape their car windows.  I'll have to bundle up to walk Bertie. 

Three good days to celebrate.

Thought provoking quote, not sure I agree, but ...

The meal sounds good, looking forward to seeing recipes.  Not sure about the drink but I know the wine will be good.

We were in Santorini several years ago on the Eurodam. 

Prayers for our world.

Have a wonderful day.  Stay safe.

[JazzyV]

Today’s Care List:

RMLincoln’s DSIL in hospice care

Cruising-along’s BFF’s DIL Amber with HTN, stroke, brain swelling/surgery

RMLincoln’s and DH’s travel back to NJ today

Sharon in AZ’s DM not feeling well and weak

 

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, hostages still held

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

 

From the Rotation:

Tana with chronic pulmonary issues

Seasick Sailor’s DH Allen with skin issues, starting Dupixent

Ger_77’s DH Maurice needing heart valve replacement

Haljo1935’s medical issues

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Happy 83rd Birthday to ger_77’s DH Maurice!

RMLincoln’s DH’s eye surgery went well

JazzyV with pain relief after surgery

Smitty34877’s NH family visiting

StLouisCruisers stepping up to keep the FR/Daily going while Rich/Kazu are cruising

 

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

 

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

 

Summer slope (Disney Wish to Apr 26) 4d Bahamian cruise with DGS & his parents, Lobsternight (Koningsdam to April 27) 22d Solar Eclipse & Circle Hawaii, ORTravelGal (Rotterdam to May 4) 21d Atlantic Isles, Norway, Scotland, Richwmn (Volendam to May 4, The Atlantic Coast), AncientWanderer (Westerdam to Apr 27) 14d Japan Discovery + (Westerdam Apr 27 to May 12) N. Pacific Crossing, Kazu (Volendam to May 4) 13d The Atlantic Coast, Sailingdutchy (Nieuw Statendam to May 5) 28d Bermuda, Brittany & Canary Island Allure, VMax1700 (Nieuw Statendam to May 5) 14d Canary Island Allure. Overhead Fred (Nieuw Statendam to May 5) 28d Bermuda, Brittany & Canary Island Allure, Cat in my lap (Zuiderdam to May 11, 128d Grand World Voyage), Gail & Marty sailing away (Zuiderdam to May 11, 128d Grand World Voyage) and Aliaschief (Azamara Onward WC to June 9, 156d World Voyage)

[StLouisCruisers]

Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for the important information about Gerry's @ger_77 DH Maurice's 83rd birthday!

 

Happy Birthday Maurice!!  Hope it's a great one!

[rafinmd]

Happy Birthday Maurice.  Wouldn't a heart valve replacement be a great birthday present.  Prayers that it happens soon.

 

Roy

[Heartgrove]

Thank you Sandi, thank you Roy, thank you Debbie, thank you Vanessa, thank you Ann, and thank you Dixie for all your work.  And thank you everyone for being here! 

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need.

 

- Jack

[LambKnuckles]

Yes, Happy Birthday all who celebrate today!!  And to Maurice!!

 

Thank you for the Reports!!  Like @puppycanducruise, I can't wait for the recipes!!  I think this would be a delightful meal!!  I'll get some shrimp!!!

 

I haven't been to Santorini -- but Greece is on my list!!  I love the photos and tip about the Cable Car queue!!  Thank you @grapau27!!!

 

DNA day...  I got that kit for Christmas and the results were fun to see.  Not really any surprises, but still fun to see my ancestry!!   As we learn more and more about this universe, I'm surprised to hear what we can glean from it all!!  The discoveries and the miracles...  And it amazes me at the progress we make each day in finding out more about our histories and world!!

 

Have a wonderful day -- EACH OF YOU -- my friends!!!

[puppycanducruise]

@ger_77 Happy Birthday to your DH Maurice 🎂

[Denise T]

Happy Thursday. Thanks for the Daily and Fleet reports. 

Crazy weather around here. We have been having freeze watches and warnings. This weekend we are expected temperatures in the 80s. I was hoping for a little Spring before we jump into Summer. 

Not much going on today. Grading assignments. clients, and my live class tonight. In other words, same old stuff. 

Thinking of all on the care list. 

Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

@ger_77, happy birthday to your DH Maurice. 

 

Have a safe and healthy day. 

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s FR & D, Sandi! Roy, thank you for our maps! Another cool morning with promises of yet another magnificent day. This is a Spring to remember, and I may compare all others to the Spring of 2024!
 

Vanessa, I so love reading your post-surgery posts. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly. Hope you go easy on yourself.  Thank you for keeping up with us!

 

Gym, Bindi walks, lots of post visitor chores and way too many leftovers. I need to wash my car - badly. The trip to the beach Monday resulted in a salty/sandy layer on it. It was so windy and the waves equaled those of a hurricane at high tide. No wonder Rich & Jacqui were rocking on the Volendam as they headed North. 

 

 

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. Those suffering from pain, debilitating conditions, the loss of a loved one, trauma. The caregivers. 
 

Terry, thinking of you & Tana. Thrilled your NH family is giving you a much needed break. 
 

@ger_77 Gerry, hoping Maurice gets good news - soon. It would be the perfect Birthday gift for him! Please wish him Happy Birthday for me!
 

Cheers to all who are celebrating. Certainly Vanessa & Maureen have a lot to celebrate. 
 

May we each find a reason to smile today. 

 

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South Sea Sauvignon Blanc

This Sauvignon Blanc belonged as yesterday’s wine du jour. Another New Zealand entry with many consumer fans. Easy to find & priced to try. Online prices start at $11.99.

Winemaker’s notes

The wines of Marlborough Wine are a realization of a vision to create a collection of New Zealand wines that would stand in the company of the world’s finest.

The winery is located in Marlborough, New Zealand’s renowned Sauvignon Blanc producing region, but we source grapes from all over New Zealand from both our own vineyards and contract growers alike.

Edited April 25 by cat shepard

[superoma]

@ger_77happy birthday to Maurice. Here’s hoping that valve replacement ok comes soon.

 

we had a light frost overnight, still -1c, just under freezing. We covered some plants last night. I hope the fruit trees didn’t suffer since many are blooming.

 

 

[smitty34877]

Good morning. It is chilly this morning but it will be a nice day and get up to 60 later. I have not been to Santorini, would love the recipe and like the quote. My uncle was involved in the battles leading up to Elbe day. He was all of 19 at the time.

It has been a whirlwind of activity here. Tana has had some increased difficulty over the last two days and we have tried to have someone with her most of the time. I am very proud of my thirteen year old grandchildren and of course Tana’s son as their assistance has been great. My son has coordinated cooking efforts for the last several nights and I have enjoyed  the respite. My DDIL is an MD and has been wonderful keeping the situation calm and much more manageable. I will really miss them when they leave tomorrow.

@ger_77, Happy Birthday to Maurice!

 

Have a great day everyone!

[aliaschief]

Dubai is a wow! Toured around some of the highlights. Actually the whole city is a highlight. Dubai Mall with it’s mind boggling 3,500 stores and huge aquarium and cascading waterfalls. The tallest building in the world and incredible architecture all throughout.

Rode a Abra to Souq ( Market).

Saw luxury hotels that can range from $2,000.00 to $8,000.00 per night and up.

Our last three ports in United Arab Emirates has been mind boggling.

We are here overnight and sail tomorrow night.

 

[Nickelpenny]

@aliaschief Did you happen to go to Ibn Battuta Mall?  It was my favorite one.  And I see you were at the Marina.  The architecture in Dubai is amazing IMO! Glad you had a good time there.

[RMLincoln]

It’s a fresh 46 in Maryland, will be near 60 where we’re headed home in north Jersey. Some clouds will make the drive more comfortable, DH is using dark glasses, he’s a bit light sensitive now, not unusual. 
 

SO happy for Vanessa being pain free, so Amazing!  
And for Chuck’s cancer receding, fantastic! Now fir replacing that stent…. 
And to get Maurice’s approval!  That would make a Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 

 

Loving @DeeniEncinitas paintings!  Very uplifting!  Glad you posted them!  I’m just looking again to breathe them in!  

 

Seems I was just a few days early on my Santorini comments 🤣. We took the excursion tender to go to Akrotiri first so didn’t go up the cliff. By the end of the day the cable car line was 90 mins to come down so we walked down. Nearly got knocked down by a mule, not my favorite memory. But Santorini is a stunning place to visit, something for everyone!  Thanks Sandi, your pictures are lovely. 
 

Hoping for better news for those in angst. Sending out blessings to all our Dailyites, for our country, your country, and the too many war zones. 
 
Thanks for being here every step of the way, every mile today. The run up I-95 is always a slog but I’m grateful we can do this. @ottahand7 Nancy, I was pleasantly surprised we didn’t encounter any unusual traffic getting through Baltimore. We use I-895’s Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Maybe the decline in shipping has cut the traffic? sad and burdensome for so many. We’re planning on a 10:30 departure to get us through without hitting any of the rush hours. 🤞
 

Elizabeth, what’s the status of your car?  Sorry if I missed it, hoping it’s cured!  

 

Time for eye drops!  And grateful for a new day!  And every bit of my DNA🧬 !  
Wishing you each something good for you today!  
Maureen 
 

 

[Seasick Sailor]

 

Happy Birthday Maurice!

Xx,

Oliver