tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23846478989703515032024-03-04T23:31:52.730-08:00Vickie and Bernie TravelA day to day report of our trips and travel adventures. Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.comBlogger1290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-46678658218010513842023-11-29T08:58:00.000-08:002023-11-29T10:06:53.678-08:00Santa Cruz de Tenerife<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoRp6ZDnWZq27N7TDFYdlE707IQvsZep3rMR3rO8GY8or5Gjv7ZJ0-OJkVGcxU67qDTu-lRB_tmx8_b4wc6HG6kWb_QS5eFnBkFyp2wzAyNShd23hW_L6A7ZfTJzerm-PFft_R6nC9VSVV_qlBPyWlhGcBcyjnOgaoR2kEWPW76uPjBQqnrdmvI14usSQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoRp6ZDnWZq27N7TDFYdlE707IQvsZep3rMR3rO8GY8or5Gjv7ZJ0-OJkVGcxU67qDTu-lRB_tmx8_b4wc6HG6kWb_QS5eFnBkFyp2wzAyNShd23hW_L6A7ZfTJzerm-PFft_R6nC9VSVV_qlBPyWlhGcBcyjnOgaoR2kEWPW76uPjBQqnrdmvI14usSQ" width="400">
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</div><br><div>Another port we haven't been to. In fact we haven't been to the Canary Islands before.<div><br></div><div>There are 3 ships in port today. We are docked the furthest away. Again Princess has a shuttle, this time free from ship to port gate. But when we get off the line must have 200 in it and many are arguing about who is butting in. We once again opt to walk.</div><div><br></div><div>It is about a mile or 1,5 km. Easy and again only one shuttle passed us ao we were much faster.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>We find a huge department store where Bernie buys a pillow. He hates the ones on the ship. We have gotten new ones from our steward but they too just sink down and don't suit Bernie's needs. Since we are on for a few more months it makes sense to just buy one. </div><div><br></div><div>We also find a grocery store and stock up on shampoo, conditioner, some other items. We find the price to be very reasonable. </div><div><br></div><div>We then walk to the cathedral,</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div> </div><div>We arrive at the port gate and again the free shuttle has a long queue. We see our friends in the line and just decide it is faster to walk. And it is. We beat our friends by ten minutes,</div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-46216747261283575692023-11-29T06:53:00.000-08:002023-11-29T10:01:41.175-08:00Gibraltar <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br><div>One thing that drew us to this itinerary was some new ports. We have never been to Gibraltar. Passed it many times, but have never set foot here. <div><br></div><div>Today we did.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Baked Provolone cheese.</div><div><br></div><div>And we had two empanadas also. Sorry missed taking a picture.</div><div><br></div><div>We walked back to where the shuttle was but the line was huge, so we walked back. On our trip back only one shuttle passed us. </div><div><br></div><div>There was a good duty free shop here. Security didn't have an issue with bringing wine on but the did collect hard liquor. </div><div><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-24867663559971509302023-11-21T12:17:00.000-08:002023-11-21T12:46:18.481-08:00Afternoon Out with My Fellow Destination Expert Deborah<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0vyvzJQMo2ptyWAirCBpJ5FKgMuzfXaQcldfg0eUJYdhibYeyZGYVPkImsV35PQN089dIzdBrevn_7-QZtazmGV0yZ2v3QS-bZNxYRbY236PLsXNqqs5CLIEDwXsIUDe_RK9GbGkPnE5cOjqp71vf447UOqW2gEE_JqdHsmUmYR3lGdugndbHHtVZwLg/s2121/received_1089782625710060.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2121" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0vyvzJQMo2ptyWAirCBpJ5FKgMuzfXaQcldfg0eUJYdhibYeyZGYVPkImsV35PQN089dIzdBrevn_7-QZtazmGV0yZ2v3QS-bZNxYRbY236PLsXNqqs5CLIEDwXsIUDe_RK9GbGkPnE5cOjqp71vf447UOqW2gEE_JqdHsmUmYR3lGdugndbHHtVZwLg/s320/received_1089782625710060.jpeg" width="303"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br>When we heard that the Island Princess was going to be in Messina with us I message Deborah Fraioli the Destination Expert on board to see about meeting up. Note she is on until just before Christmas.</div><div><br><div><div>I first met Deborah early 2022 on Enchanted when we were on as guests and she was the DE (Destination Expert). Our boss was on from head office and he took us all out for dinner on board.</div><div><br></div><div>We connected right away.</div><div><br></div><div>Now Deborah has being doing this role for a very long time and is very respected in her role.</div><div><br></div><div>We met ashore at the port gate and she took us to her favorite Arachino spot. Note in Messina they call it arachino in Palermo they call it arachini. Rice balls stuffed with different things, like ham or cheese. Then breaded and fried.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>We even met the woman who played Applonia's mother. She is still alive and lives in the town. Out of respect I didn't take a picture as sje was in her window and feeling under the weather.<br></div><div><br></div><div>We then drove to the next town where a few more sites were filmed. Especially from the 2nd and 3rd movie.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>The day while at sea was very lazy for me. I finished my book, lunch at O'Malley's Irish pub. Actually Bernie and i shared the meal there. Had a nap, and woke to the excitement of heading ashore.</div><div><br></div><div>We head ashore around six. </div><div><br></div><div>It is always nice to stroll and explore in the evening.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div><div>This is my first time here. Many of my followers helped me today with information I put to use too.</div><div><br></div><div>First we put our clocks forward one hour last night so we are on the same time as Greece. Note tonight after we leave we put the clocks back one hour so we are on Italy time.</div><div><br></div><div>We arrived early and we don't leave till 930 pm.</div><div><br></div><div>There is a shuttle you can purchase for $15 US. But after checking the map we realized it was easy to walk and since we are started at the Archeological Museum the shuttle really wouldn't save us much time.</div><div><br></div><div>We walk fo the museum. It is 3 Euros to enter each. It is not huge but we probably spent 45 minutes there.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>Read next blog for part 2. <br><br><br><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-82879570884372285502023-11-19T09:02:00.000-08:002023-11-19T09:07:59.732-08:00Day In Corfu Part Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br>We shared everything. We were completely stuffed. And the entire bill came to 46 Euros. Very reasonable considering wine, water, salad, 2 appetizers and a main. </div><div><br></div><div>We leave and start making our way back to the ship. It takes about 20 minutes to walk back. </div><div><br></div><div>Once in the cabin we note we logged 18,000 steps. Time to ice the knee.</div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-2142724453617018882023-11-19T07:47:00.001-08:002023-11-19T07:47:48.377-08:00Sabatinis on Enchanted Princess <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>So much food. I never fished a plate, except for the salad. </div><div><br></div><div>This Is a specialty restaurant on Princess. Cover charge is $35. I do find the location of Enchanted to be very noisy. But having the windows to look out at the views, before sunset, make it extra special.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Excellent conversation. And we are full. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Now I am enjoying the beautiful weather up on the sun deck.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-36532341912053921722023-11-17T02:28:00.001-08:002023-11-17T05:10:26.460-08:00Gigi's For Dinner<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div>Ahhh what a relaxing sea day it was. We slept in. We read. We enjoyed great company. I attended line dance class. Bernie went to trivia. <div><br></div><div>It is also a formal night with the Champagne waterfall. Love that Princess still does it. </div><div><br></div><div>We decided not to dress formally but still smart casual. Many, were dressed very casually.</div><div><br></div><div>But I am a firm believer that it is their vacation, they can do what they want. It in no way impacts my holiday.</div><div><br></div><div>We get two free casual dining venues per cruise with the plus package. This ship has three options. Gigi's pizza, O'Malley's Irish Pub, and Ocean Terrace for sushi. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>Again Livorno is a 'real' city. Most don't speak English, there isn't a lot of tourist shops. You will find locals going around doing their daily shopping, working and visiting.</div><div><br></div><div>I would love to come and spend a few months in Italy and live like a local. And learn Italian.</div><div><br></div><div>We are back at the square to catch the shuttle back, but it is a bit of a madhouse. Around 100 people are just in one big crowd. One of the staff gets people on a line. We are able to get on the 3rd bus.<br><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-55523109894780791382023-11-15T06:03:00.000-08:002023-11-15T06:08:28.214-08:00Genoa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br><div>This is the first we have been on a cruise that stopped in Genoa. However we did spend just under a week here with friends a few years ago. </div><div><br></div><div>We were delayed due to pier not being open for us and the Captain announced that he would be extending our stay here until 8 pm. </div><div><br></div><div>Genoa has the best focaccia! They are know for it, oh and pesto! We walk (about 20 min) to our favorite bakery. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div>When planning our time in Barcelona we struggled on what to do. Oh there is tons to see here. But we have been here quite a few times and even spent a fee days here. And in all those visits we have seen most must see places.<div><br></div><div>Bernie said one day... we should visit Girona. It is an old medivial town with a wall around the city. So we did that today. Also know for film spot for Game Of Thrones.</div><div><br></div><div>Up early, enjoyed another great breakfast at the hotel and we were off to the metro station. We had to take two different lines to get to the train station. Once there we easily bought our train tickets at the kiosks. No need to pre purchase your train tickets in Europe.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Sorry the picture is not in focus.... I had been drinking. </div><div><br></div><div>After drinks we strolled just across the square for dinner at Moreila. </div><div><br></div><div>Great meal but even better company. Was having too much fun to even take pictures. </div><div><br></div><div>We finally will be sailing with Jim and Janice. So let the good times begin.</div><div><br></div><div>Walked back to metro and short ride and then the 2 blocks back.</div><div><br></div><div>I just had a nice hot bath, and we are tired. Tomorrow is another exciting and busy day. Heading to Girona. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-87870078596004946572023-11-10T07:02:00.000-08:002023-11-10T07:03:34.533-08:00Day In BarcelonaWe slept until 8 am. The jet lag and no sleep on the flight will take some time to adjust to. One reason we are glad we came in a few days early.<div><br></div><div>The bed is very comfortable, the room was so very quiet. It is hard to leave it. But we need a shower and to get yo breakfast before it ends at 1030.</div><div><br></div><div>The breakfast was great! And it is included in the room rate.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Back in September I hurt my knee, so after a full day yesterday I woke up with it throbbing. Then walking all the way to this watch spot, it is not happy. So we are going to have to be smarter. Normally we walk everywhere but we are forced to take more transit and or taxis.</div><div><br></div><div>We want to head down to the market on Las Ramblas so we take metro. We buy a 48 hr transit pass. Each pass cost 16.40 E. A quick 32 stops and we are there.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>This is eggplant puree with veggies and ham on top.</div><div><br></div><div>Now we are resting in the room before we head out tonite. </div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-48346431589522633302023-11-10T06:33:00.000-08:002023-11-10T06:34:29.583-08:00First Night In Barcelona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br><div>The day started early! Even though our flight isn't until 11:30. We live a distance from the airport and after getting to the airport we breezed through check in. Security was so smooth. Mind you the airport isn't huge so that helps.<div><br></div><div>They actually had the Nexus/Global Entry Line open. Usually it isn't. And yes it has been streamlined and we didn't have to take off our shoes, or remove our computer. Easy peasy. So glad to have Nexus.</div><div><br></div><div>So proud of us too. We each have a medium size bag and a roller carry on. Not bad for 3.5 months away. It does help that most of the trip will be in warm weather. Although we did have to pack a sweater and cardigan for Europe for the cooler nights. But we also have our snorkel gear. But last year with South America/Antartica we had an extra bag just for the warm weather clothes.</div><div><br></div><div>We fly to Montreal and then a long layover of 6 hours before our direct flight to Barcelona.</div><div><br></div><div>We are now at Montreal airport and we are using our lounge access passes in the International area to kill time.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>Bernie just got a bite to eat and well I went for some wine. </div><div><br></div><div>One thing I have not shared with others is how I sometimes suffer with anxiety. Usually lots of noises, or disturbances can really bother me. Large crowds too. It is something I have had for a long time. I remember going to Expo 86 in Vancouver and the large crowds at the end of the night freaked me out, but back then there wasn't words to explain what was happening.</div><div><br></div><div>Today I know more and I can recognize it and know more of what to do. Airports and planes are the worst. I now listen to calming sounds. Like the ocean, a crackling fire and even harp sounds. It works! </div><div><br></div><div>With a 6 hour layover I knew the lounge would be key. Also travelling with Bernie helps a lot. He knows me and he knows what I need. </div><div><br></div><div>But for me the worst part of travel is the plane and airport. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>The flight was very good. Loved that it was direct. We boarded at 1830 and we were given a dinner and even a drink. I had the chicken and white wine, Bernie had pasta and red wine. It hit the spot. Was it gourmet, nope, but the price was right.</div><div><br></div><div>I tried to sleep, but I never sleep on planes. Instead I watched 3 movie! The 6.5 hr flight went fast and soon they were coming around with breakfast -- yoghurt and a piece of sweet loaf type bread. I ate the yoghurt, the loaf was way too sweet.</div><div><br></div><div>Once we are in the airport we start walking towards baggage only to encounter a long line. At first we aren't sure what it is as we are still a distance from customs. One staff is directing EU members to the left, connecting flight customers to the right. The long line is for all other countries. </div><div><br></div><div>The line moved but soon the line cleared the hallway only to be led into a snaking line in a different area. In total it took 35 minutes to clear customs. </div><div><br></div><div>We thought great our bags should be there already, nope. We waited another 15 minutes for the bags (50 mins since getting off the plane). But all were there! Although we had tracked our bags with trackers so we knew they made it to Spain.</div><div><br></div><div>We are staying at <a href="https://www.hotelpereiv.com/en/">Hotel Pere IV. </a> We have stayed in Barcelona a few times and have stopped here on cruises often too. This time we decided on a hotel for the easy factor. </div><div><br></div><div>Monika and Neil of Best Dreamy Vacations, who we booked with stayed here last month. I checked it out and booked it. The price was reasonable, in a quiet area, away from Las Ramblas and didn't require pre payment.</div><div><br></div><div>The hotel offered car service from the airport and again for the easy factor we opted for it. Once we arrived at the airport, there was somebody with a sign and a list of names. This person sets up the rides and within a about 10 minutes we were in a car on our way to the hotel. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So if you have any questions or things you want me to share let me know. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-76397814110861859412023-10-09T10:52:00.005-07:002023-10-09T10:52:56.708-07:00Quebec City Port - Which One?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax5x9eSZ1Q2i6P58BwTOjpkZXX73u55qEd3L1SvjoRU7sMJti3LzkLLp2O6p_GRCd8-HfvSt7avfpJbg9gH-UMb-3fJyyVebFFgc2d6_yFumFmZqFtes0Ye8p7kRGRQxwO91cFBUY5zpokQUwpaOaHYRqLKBnL2_z3eKvQGPnpEVxr-lEOtpMNO2advs/s4608/20230803_165343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax5x9eSZ1Q2i6P58BwTOjpkZXX73u55qEd3L1SvjoRU7sMJti3LzkLLp2O6p_GRCd8-HfvSt7avfpJbg9gH-UMb-3fJyyVebFFgc2d6_yFumFmZqFtes0Ye8p7kRGRQxwO91cFBUY5zpokQUwpaOaHYRqLKBnL2_z3eKvQGPnpEVxr-lEOtpMNO2advs/w400-h300/20230803_165343.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Just like my earlier blog about which pier do we go to in Brooklyn. The same issue arises when talking about Quebec City. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaPN10IrLenmn-73GWQfmAi1Rt0we0eaTVGfNvRHtBPFaPAdVDeIMRVr3cxBcVMMl3Q0JP-5l0-ioB4zbU3NijjfPEUliz4x7ctfYGJmyUpW1ftigK1eyMHY1Hx1g-iWxOf8uSuk5xF1VzGoZZd4P7DhSTtfKqYEB7mlG6-GgUHZVzMyovRHH9gdCA9HA/s990/port%20map.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="990" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaPN10IrLenmn-73GWQfmAi1Rt0we0eaTVGfNvRHtBPFaPAdVDeIMRVr3cxBcVMMl3Q0JP-5l0-ioB4zbU3NijjfPEUliz4x7ctfYGJmyUpW1ftigK1eyMHY1Hx1g-iWxOf8uSuk5xF1VzGoZZd4P7DhSTtfKqYEB7mlG6-GgUHZVzMyovRHH9gdCA9HA/w400-h353/port%20map.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Quebec City has two cruise piers. Pier 22 which is right in the lower town - where we use to always dock. And Pier 30 (Quay 30 in French) which is further away - and where we now dock.</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvQJq504esIqG439l-h86oQVfFt7hwXva0BQuHVxJ-6agsEz90rPN9vGltjKL-IYA0N8F89Y2L0LnYlvs25sRuYk4jKSYY3HL1TgPPs917fj3SaOIHMUZZ7W-X5iksm_EDFXy3zLj5m2frnn8LMHHQgsV7rRCSXh4FAf8RGDlGIhegPLSdyFusMl_kJE/s800/pier%2030b.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvQJq504esIqG439l-h86oQVfFt7hwXva0BQuHVxJ-6agsEz90rPN9vGltjKL-IYA0N8F89Y2L0LnYlvs25sRuYk4jKSYY3HL1TgPPs917fj3SaOIHMUZZ7W-X5iksm_EDFXy3zLj5m2frnn8LMHHQgsV7rRCSXh4FAf8RGDlGIhegPLSdyFusMl_kJE/w400-h300/pier%2030b.webp" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">The port building is huge and is new. Buses pull right up to the pier. Taxis and Uber can deliver you right here. When leaving you can easily call a taxi right from the phone at the base of the escalators that connects you directly to the taxi company.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj904kplD13XBYEPRhCUrzGgJ0bDEYfuB4nhkHl87k8YTaJTTLfVZqtqAi26zwUwQN4sEDFNishQphxpTLunZGwk_rhTk_Wu9MD51Tghc_FwopHFJ4qPQ9n2g6ZU8RlXsMW5g4FZ0nHkFQFvAFj0E9aO9dFv4OdtEXRV9z-v6c6iq-aYoYKnikk1o1y2yo/s640/pier%2030.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj904kplD13XBYEPRhCUrzGgJ0bDEYfuB4nhkHl87k8YTaJTTLfVZqtqAi26zwUwQN4sEDFNishQphxpTLunZGwk_rhTk_Wu9MD51Tghc_FwopHFJ4qPQ9n2g6ZU8RlXsMW5g4FZ0nHkFQFvAFj0E9aO9dFv4OdtEXRV9z-v6c6iq-aYoYKnikk1o1y2yo/w400-h266/pier%2030.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: x-small;">not far from downtown but further away</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Princess operated (in 2023) a free shuttle from the pier to the end of the swing bridge (about 5 minute ride). On the map below it is the blue line. From terminal to shuttle stop. You then need to walk about a mile across the bridge - marked in red - to Lower Town. It is all flat but you can experience cobblestones on many streets in Quebec.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwBGIq9JztemApGHVtJttpWHP1HNYaats2J_QSgItPxY70xH2AlD7Edrl4a9qbW78IhV72BNYm59NryQOKCaed-LYPo0J4dLvxZEw-suMFu5xj4iGBfMZmY_ZcRaw-SrbrpkgkevMpfrqW51u1l2TpZaR46LCw9P-cAOPqsUdK-C1-fvNqI4D1-8gFxY/s990/port%20map%20%203.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="990" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwBGIq9JztemApGHVtJttpWHP1HNYaats2J_QSgItPxY70xH2AlD7Edrl4a9qbW78IhV72BNYm59NryQOKCaed-LYPo0J4dLvxZEw-suMFu5xj4iGBfMZmY_ZcRaw-SrbrpkgkevMpfrqW51u1l2TpZaR46LCw9P-cAOPqsUdK-C1-fvNqI4D1-8gFxY/w400-h353/port%20map%20%203.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Once in Lower Town you can explore the historic, oldest area of Quebec. Or take the funicular or stairs up to the Upper Town to Dufferin Terrace, Chateau Frontenac and so many other sites.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Note you can also easily walk right from the ship to Lower or Upper Town. Takes about a half hour in total and the walk is through some nice park areas. Note if you are going to Upper Town you will have to climb a steep road. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnCF-4hjTafBv3M0ErLXSRUEwdHfFTttHzWanCC6YpHDQ1RiQDh-bvK4xsXAgrcAxunblTy-VO4f9tcdUXslwdFdR2SR9ul7_T5gOojgHSBsbO3V2O19Ry6kQ_AwuyeDF5OdBRZbDiLdEoFlKPvsN8Jc7wtNsk2jPfspkLPjrLW8GA80HOzLXvIU5yrU/s990/walk%20to%20downtown%20from%20pier.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="990" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnCF-4hjTafBv3M0ErLXSRUEwdHfFTttHzWanCC6YpHDQ1RiQDh-bvK4xsXAgrcAxunblTy-VO4f9tcdUXslwdFdR2SR9ul7_T5gOojgHSBsbO3V2O19Ry6kQ_AwuyeDF5OdBRZbDiLdEoFlKPvsN8Jc7wtNsk2jPfspkLPjrLW8GA80HOzLXvIU5yrU/w400-h353/walk%20to%20downtown%20from%20pier.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">And don't forget you can easily grab a taxi or Uber from town back to the ship if necessary.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Hope this helps. Please share to others.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><p><br /></p></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-25467302940030745822023-10-09T07:08:00.000-07:002023-10-09T07:09:29.477-07:00Brooklyn Cruise Terminal<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>One of the most often asked questions for guests sailing with Princess out of or into New York is "what cruise pier do we go to?"</div><div><br></div><div>Not surprising, because your cruise personalizer says Manhattan or Brooklyn. And it never does identify which one.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>I have sailed in or out of here probably 20 times. EVERY time we are at Brooklyn Cruise Pier.</div><div><br></div><div>Even when it was a port stop for the day on trips south or north it was Brooklyn.</div><div><br></div><div>Here is a map of the ports location.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Address is 72 Bowne Street, Brooklyn for your GPS.</div><div><br></div><div>Once here shuttles to airport are nearby. Taxis, ride sharing services and personal pickup. Even the port parking is right there. The ferry to Manhattan is a short walk from the terminal.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>I hope you found this useful. Like and share if you did.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-74640569313358967002023-09-22T11:50:00.000-07:002023-09-22T11:54:10.033-07:00Cabin For a Guest Entertainer I keep getting asked.... what is your cabin like?<div><br></div><div>Well here it is.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>I am assigned a guest entertainer cabin. This cabin on this ship is on deck 4 just forward of the stairs.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I have 2 portholes.</div><div><br></div><div>This cabin has a single bed, with a bunk bed above. Which works for me now as I am on by myself. Note the upper berth has been folded up and out of the way now.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I do have a fridge and tons of storage. A huge desk which is so helpful when I have work to do. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The bathroom is standard, and does the job.</div><div><br></div><div>I get the room serviced every few days.</div><div><br></div><div>One thing is this cabin is very very quiet. On turnaround day I hear nothing. In fact I try to sleep in that day when so much is happening around the ship. Something you can never do when you are in a guest cabin.</div><div><br></div><div>The tv is small and there is no on demand feature on it like in guest's cabin. But I rarely turn it on anyways. Note the newer ships do have the on demand feature in the guest entertainer cabins.</div><div><br></div><div>Each ship is different. I have it confirmed that my next ship the guest entertainers cabin has a queen bed! Good as my honey is with me then.</div><div><br></div><div>Note my views in no way reflect those of Princess.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-61146007319578956232023-09-22T11:32:00.001-07:002023-09-22T11:32:58.649-07:00Barcelona Hotel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br><div>Because I am so busy working right now I haven't spent a lot of time planning our Mediterranean/Trans Atlanta cruise. </div><div><br><div>Final payment has come and gone. Flights are booked. Now we are looking for a hotel for 3 nights.</div><div><br></div><div>We have been to Barcelona quite a few times, even spent five days here pre cruise in 2018. Back then we stayed at a great airbnb. We usually love staying at airbnb but this time we decided on a hotel.</div><div><br></div><div>I needed something simple. Something with breakfast included, something with transfers too. I just don't have the time to do the research, and to tell you the truth, I am being a bit lazy for this trip. </div><div><br></div><div>So I put it out to my followers on Facebook for hotel recommendations and I had a ton of great hotels to choose from. I checked every single one that was mentioned. Saved most of them for future reference.</div><div><br></div><div>When my friend Corrine mentioned where she was staying next week with Neil and Monika's group I had to look into it. Neil and Monika of Best Dreamy Destinations travel agency, you can find them <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neilandmon88?mibextid=2JQ9oc">here</a>, always pick out great spots so I knew I was in good hands. Plus they are my agents for the cruise. </div><div><br></div><div>Some of my requirements were</div><div>- centrally located but not on Las Ramblas (too noisy)</div><div>- no tiny room</div><div>- shower that is bigger than a time capsule</div><div>- early check in option as flight arrives at 730</div><div>- luggage storage</div><div>- breakfast option</div><div>- reasonably priced.... I am retired on a fixed income so had to rule out the $500 a night spots</div><div>- close to metro station</div><div>- and finally a place that I could cancel and that didn't require payment until my arrival.</div><div><br></div><div>I should also add our friends who will be on with us, Jim and Janice found an adorable place, but it was now full. My busy schedule got in the way again.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>I secured a room, with breakfast every day, and even added airport pickup for a fair price. The hotel is </div><div>Sallés Pere IV their website is <a href="https://www.hotelpereiv.com/en/">here</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>And check out this rooftop deck.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>Note there are numerous affordable ways to get from the airport to downtown. Last time we took transit for 4E each. But this time I am just wanting to be taken care of.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384647898970351503.post-4399036705796292242023-08-06T03:13:00.001-07:002023-08-06T03:13:43.780-07:00Boarding and First Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div><div>So boarding at pier 30 goes like this. You can make your way to the port:</div><div>- taxi</div><div>- uber or left</div><div>- princess transfers</div><div>- head to pier 22 and there will be shuttles that will take your bag and you and go to the pier. They run continually.</div><div>- or you could walk, which would take at least a half hour but it is level ground but in areas there are cobblestone and not always a sidewalk to walk on.</div><div><br></div><div>Check itn was quick and staff were super friendly. All spoke English and French. I will add that this is the first time Princess has stopped here and the staff were not up to date on things like people in transfer (those on from last cruise). </div><div><br></div><div>The terminal is new and flows great. Also free wifi!</div><div><br></div><div>Note we had to pick up our medallions here and it was very quick.</div><div><br></div><div>Once on board I unpacked and started making my rounds. So many people to check in with. Get my schedule, chat with staff re lecture times, meeting cruise staff, shorex etc etc. Figure out desk hours, where my desk is.</div><div><br></div><div>And I help the guests. Although no guests know who I am, although I had a few who ran into me and were on some of my previous voyages and it was lovely to reconnect.</div><div><br></div><div>The ship I believe is close to full. I don't know the numbers. There are quite a few families. It is so lovely to see these groups. Young and all enjoying Princess and Canada New England.</div><div><br></div><div>The staff are amazing! So patient and helpful. The first few days are always crazy but they make it work. </div><div><br></div><div>We overnighted in Québec and many got off on the 2nd day. You could walk to town, again about a half hour. There was a shuttle again but it drops you off at the end of the swing bridge then you have to walk about a mile to old town. Of course you can still take a taxi or uber/left. I do wish the shuttle ran to pier 22 all the time as it was much better for access to the city. Note if you are not able to walk much you should take a taxi.</div><div><br></div><div>Of course ship's tours come right to the pier for pick up.</div><div><br></div><div>The pic below is for after you have checked in and there are just shuttles for those wanting to explore Quebec not for check in. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>I didn't get off the 2nd day here. I just had too much to do. I am back a few times this season.</div><div><br></div><div>I don't know how often I can put up a blog, but when I know something can be helpful for others I will try and report.</div><div><br></div><div>I am on this cruise with my sister. We celebrate our birthdays me August 4 and Lynette August 8. She lives in British Columbia and I hadn't seen her since 2018! </div>Cruising Around the World With Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04024888091307450324noreply@blogger.com0