TxTeach79's Pearl European Adventure LIVE - 6/24

[pcrum]

7 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

That bacon is very British, innit?

 

Love me some British rashers! 

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You know it’s big time when your yacht has its own Wikipedia page. (I looked it up)

 

 

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[LatinaInTexas]

What a beautiful day! I really need an itinerary that you can just leisurely get off the ship and walk, explore, eat, relax, have a drink, walk, eat again lol.

I'm getting burned out on the whole get up early cattle call ship excursions. Our August cruise has 2 getting into port at 7 am with most excursions starting at 7:30 ughhhh.

Question, so when you go to cafes and such the menus will be in Euros? Do you just use your phone to figure out the bill in dollars or just pay knowing it's a good price lol. And what about tipping? What is standard compared to the average 20% over here. 

 

 

 

 

[TNVolnteerCruiser]

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

We survived! Back at it. 
 

 

 

 

I would have bet money that was a storefront for cookies or chocolate.  A great opportunity wasted.

 

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Turns out this is actually a water fountain. Really cold water too!

 

 

[graphicguy]

1 minute ago, LatinaInTexas said:

What a beautiful day! I really need an itinerary that you can just leisurely get off the ship and walk, explore, eat, relax, have a drink, walk, eat again lol.

I'm getting burned out on the whole get up early cattle call ship excursions. Our August cruise has 2 getting into port at 7 am with most excursions starting at 7:30 ughhhh.

Question, so when you go to cafes and such the menus will be in Euros? Do you just use your phone to figure out the bill in dollars or just pay knowing it's a good price lol. And what about tipping? What is standard compared to the average 20% over here. 

 

 

 

 

Have done Europe a few times.  Best bet is to let your credit card company figure out the exchange rate.  I think back in October, the last time I was in Europe, the exchange was 1.1 dollar to 1 euro.  I'm sure it's changed since then, though.

 

20% for tips is fine.

[TxTeach79]

The walk back…. Nice cool face towels and water awaits!

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

6 minutes ago, LatinaInTexas said:

What a beautiful day! I really need an itinerary that you can just leisurely get off the ship and walk, explore, eat, relax, have a drink, walk, eat again lol.

I'm getting burned out on the whole get up early cattle call ship excursions. Our August cruise has 2 getting into port at 7 am with most excursions starting at 7:30 ughhhh.

Question, so when you go to cafes and such the menus will be in Euros? Do you just use your phone to figure out the bill in dollars or just pay knowing it's a good price lol. And what about tipping? What is standard compared to the average 20% over here. 

 

 

 

 

Agree completely! And yeah, everything this far has been credit card/Apple Pay, just like last year in Western Europe. Super easy. I always pay in Euros, the exchange rate has been so close lately it’s just easier that way. 
 

For instance, that meal was 28 euros and change - we immediately got a bank notification that the card was charged $30. It’s incredibly close right now. 
 

Tips are very different here imho. They aren’t generally expected at all, so anything you give is usually much appreciated 

[TxTeach79]

Solid little day in Rijeka! Back home now!

 

 

[ninjacat123]

6 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

I like this pic B took. 
 

Great composition with the image in the camera.  Nice!!

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Giant elevator back up to 10

 

 

[LatinaInTexas]

6 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Agree completely! And yeah, everything this far has been credit card/Apple Pay, just like last year in Western Europe. Super easy. I always pay in Euros, the exchange rate has been so close lately it’s just easier that way. 
 

For instance, that meal was 28 euros and change - we immediately got a bank notification that the card was charged $30. It’s incredibly close right now. 
 

Tips are very different here imho. They aren’t generally expected at all, so anything you give is usually much appreciated 

That is great, nice and easy just the way I like things.

Enjoy your evening. Over here in the real world just getting ready to head out into the Texas oven. Will be having lunch later....maybe pizza😁

[thera]

Never heard of Rijeka until this review, it looks very cute and easy to walk around. Thanks again for sharing pics. 🙂

[TxTeach79]

12 minutes ago, thera said:

Never heard of Rijeka until this review, it looks very cute and easy to walk around. Thanks again for sharing pics. 🙂

Honestly I knew nothing but the name! It was great fun getting to experience a place I’d likely never have been otherwise 

[purpleally]

2 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

The guy before me lost a tough battle and cut bait. Prayers up. 
 

Sorrows, sorrows, prayers

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Crowd definitely came back onboard with a couple hours to spare. Pool is jumping on this warmer day. 

 

[purpleally]

59 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Have done Europe a few times.  Best bet is to let your credit card company figure out the exchange rate.  I think back in October, the last time I was in Europe, the exchange was 1.1 dollar to 1 euro.  I'm sure it's changed since then, though.

 

20% for tips is fine.

20% is high in Europe. More like 10% There may be a service charge already on the bill.

[TxTeach79]

Red Bubbles and Smoky Peach Margs on tap at Topsiders 

 

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These are the best non-plastic straws I’ve come across. B highly approves. 
 

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B wanted to find a quiet place to read, so I walked her up to Spinnaker. Great view from this forward corner four top. 
 

 

While there, noticed a lot of racing sailboats coming by. Must be a regatta soon. This boat won a major race in Venice last year and is apparently pretty big time. 
 

[Etta1213]

51 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Honestly I knew nothing but the name! It was great fun getting to experience a place I’d likely never have been otherwise 

Did ncl offer several (or any) excursions? 

Edited June 15 by Etta1213

[TxTeach79]

Well, it’s officially a cruise now 

 

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12 minutes ago, Etta1213 said:

Did ncl offer several (or any) excursions? 

There were some, but not as many as in other ports. Oceania comes here so I’d imagine they have relationships with tour operators 

[TxTeach79]

🦬, Luciano 🇦🇷, O’Sheehan’s