TxTeach79's Pearl European Adventure LIVE - 6/24

[TxTeach79]

Still winding….

 

[TxTeach79]

Chaos just set in up front when AC units started dripping on the first few rows. We’ve stopped now while people move around 

 

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Water isn’t included with FAS, they should consider this a perk 

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#nice

 

[LatinaInTexas]

3 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

 

What the heck! I thought you meant like a slow drip, that's a freaking shower😮

[TxTeach79]

Was about 40 mins via bus to Oia. I almost dozed off once. But we made it. We have an hour fifteen free here. 

[TxTeach79]

Another warning to watch your pockets and yelling at a teenage girl to get her phone out of her pocket. Not the most welcoming!

[TxTeach79]

Tons of buses here. Logging license plate for posterity. We aren’t allowed any water on the bus either. 
 

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All bathrooms in Oia cost one euro to use 

 

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Across the road and up the steps we go 

 

 

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It’s very peoply here. Now I get it, Jeffy

 

 

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Managed a couple from this side 

 

 

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Followed the guide’s instructions to get the dome pics…. I managed these but between the heat and crowds that’s all I wanted to muster. B stayed back and didn’t come this way, probably the right call

 

 

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Headed back to the bus about 20 mins early. Oia is like if Disney World was just as crowded and hot as it’s ever been in the summer but there aren’t any rides and all the vendors are very aggressive. I did it, I’ve seen it, it’s off my list, I’ll never be back. To each their own, but I enjoyed this more on YouTube. 
 

 

[Etta1213]

Am wondering if there's an "ideal time" of year for this port. Maybe it's always super crowded?

[TxTeach79]

2 minutes ago, Etta1213 said:

Am wondering if there's an "ideal time" of year for this port. Maybe it's always super crowded?

considering how many times we were “warned” on the ship in the last 24 hours, I’d say that’s fair. Live and learn! We have two more stops. Maybe they’ll be better 

[TxTeach79]

The bus is starting to fill in with our Spanish speaking crew. Many of whom are older. It’s ten minutes until we roll out. You’d think they’d turn the thing on and run the AC. Nothing.  People are restless. 
 

[TxTeach79]

Okay the squeaky Spanish wheels got it done. AC on!

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I swear there’s a guy speaking German in here 

[TxTeach79]

Okay, B made it back. Whew. She also smuggled two water bottles on. Luckily our guide didn’t see. #ridiculous

[kjquilts]

6 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Cinnamon Roll time has come 

 

 

On the Spirit Honolulu to Vancouver BC cruise they had pan of fresh baked cinnamon rolls next to the hot cereal station in the buffet.  They were small but delicious.  Had a couple breakfasts in main dining room and a couple in The Local but my preference was the Garden Cafe for cinnamon roll, oatmeal, two sausage links, hard boiled egg and some sort of fruit.  Breakfast of champions.