The Happy Wanderer---Swingin' On A Star!

[RuthC]

She's certainly a pretty little ship! Absolutely beautiful. :) She's arranged very differently than the others, but the famous HAL crew and staff let me know immediately that I'm "home".

Arrived safely after a decent flight from Boston. (Don't get me started about getting through security, though. :mad: ) I was the sole occupant in a row of four seats so up went the armrests and down went RuthC to sleep her way across the Atlantic. I did find Goldilocks getting ready to sleep in my bed when I returned from the lavatory, but quickly managed to reclaim what was "mine". ;)

After a day in Amsterdam trying to adjust to the time difference I boarded yesterday.

I've wandered around getting used to the deck plan, visited Heather's cabin area (and left her greetings), and found the hidden "private" deck. Very nice. :)

I need a little more time to get used to the Prinsendam, but already feel she just may be the "star" of the HAL fleet. And I get 18 days to swing on her! :D

[DFD1]

It's nice to hear from you, Ruth. Hope you have a grand time. Keep us posted!

[jhannah]

Lucky you! Eighteen days aboard The Elegant Explorer! Now you know why many of us are quite fond of the Prinsendam. Enjoy to the max!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for checking. I will be anxious to read more about the Prinsendam as we will be sailing on her in 2008.

[mamaofami]

Nice to hear you are safely aboard the Prinsendam and the consumer of a chocolate on your pillow, among other things. :D Have a great time!

[FlorenceItaly]

Ruth,

 

it's wonderful to journey along with you. Thanks so much for sharing with us. How is the single cabin? I am booked in one, solo, in 2008.

 

 

 

Marie

[obriendan]

Looking forward to all your reports, Ruth. Have a great cruise!!

[grannynurse]

Twinkle Twinkle

I hope you are enjoying your at sea day on your way to Oslo.

Did you sail away in the sunlight or were you "singin in the rain"?

I really want to know if your walkin closet is bigger than the cabin , and most of all I want to know what you said to Goldilocks, was it the traditional "Who's been sleeping in MY bed?

Remember I'm sailing with you in Spirit, so if you hear things that go bump in the night.....it's ME!

fondly,

GN

[arzz]

Great to hear from you Ruth - happy to know that you are enjoying my favorite HAL ship -- do visit the Java bar in the afternoons if you are ever wanting for chocolate and don't forget the Explorer's lounge in the evenings! I so lust after your itinerary -- do continue to keep us posted.

[fcorey]

Ruth have a wonderful trip, I look forward to reading your posts, dont leave out any of the juicy details :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Ruth I too want to chime in and say Hello and thank you for checking in. Sounds like you found a new favorite:)

[ekerr19]

Hey Ruth! Keep us "posted" LOL! I crack myself up sometimes - not!

Anyway, have fun! Can't wait to hear more... :)

[RevNeal]

Ruth,

 

How WONDERFUL! The next 18 days are going to be a lot of fun ... I just wish I were aboard that lady with you. :D

 

One day, perhaps, I'll get to go aboard her myself. Not in 2008, though. HAL's schedule for her makes it nearly impossible for me to book aboard her at any point during the year. :( But ... maybe in 2009 (assuming she's still with the fleet).

 

Oh ... about Goldilocks ... was she how did Mama Bear chase her off??

[Copper10-8]

Ruth, check out the chocolates in the Java Bar/Cafe nightly!;)

Have an awesome cruise to the top of the world!

[sail7seas]

Sounds like you are off to a wonderful beginning.

 

Hope you have a fabulous time.

 

[innlady1]

Have a wonderful journey, Ruth! And enjoy all the chocolates! ;)

[Mary Ellen]

Bon Voyage! We sure wish we were sailing with you. This cruise it will have to be vicariously. So, have some chocolates for us. ;)

[bepsf]

Ruthless - How I wish I were with you!

Have a great cruise - & make sure the bartender in Ocean Bar puts enough cherries in your cocktail!

;)

[Tinknock50]

Glad to hear you arrived safely. Have a super time and be sure and behave....I mean.....have a great time!:)

[Solo Cruiser]

Ruth: Thanks so much for checking in with us. Glad you are safely aboard and already having fun. I'd be interested in hearing about the single cabin too. However did I miss that in my research LOL.

[BCEagle78]

From Paul and Debbi, your Piano Bar buddies from the Voyage of the Spammed!

 

Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

 

How you going to spend our evenings with no Piano Bar? I know you will find a way to have a great time!

[ldog]

Have a fabulous trip and keep us posted.

[saltydog28]

Hi Ruth,

What a great way to start your next adventure. I'm looking forward to all of your observations. I'm interested in hearing about the ports and the ship.

 

Have a good one,

Pat.

[bobpatj]

Can't wait to hear more. Have a wonderful time!:)

[Sunshine91]

Ruth - Sounds like you found a star as bright as you! Enjoy those lovely 18 days. Sure wish John & I were there to share them with you. :)

 

Keep us posted as to to your shenaningans onboard. ;)