Well we did cross the equator and went through the usual King Neptune Ceremony but it was so hot and sticky and since I have seen two before I didn’t bother to attend.
Our Captain, by the way, he refers to himself as Captain Olaf, announced that we wouldn’t be going to Koror, Palau which was our next port. Something about another ship was in our scheduled spot to anchor for tendering. As a substitute port we are going to spend an extra day in Manila and I am pleased with that development.
One of my trivia team heard from home that two cruise lines (not HAL) have canceled all Egypt ports of call. I have also heard that they are now rioting in Oman. Things are not looking good for that area of our cruise. Rumors are flying as to substitute ports.
To answer Don’t question, yes Bill and Maryanne are at my table and I know they have actually set up two tables in advance. I still have not signed on for another world cruise and don’t think I will. I need more targeted areas of the world.
The CSI party was last night. I took a good photo of my friend Carole with Captain Olaf. You can see why he has a girl on every deck rather than a girl in every port. He is not married.
This other photo is of Marcia who says she is an actress from Canada.
This winds up most everything at this time. I will now hopefully be able to download but it may not be until this evening. I find early morning or evening I get faster downloads.
I'm glad to picture that you're at the table with Bill and Mary Ann (the spelling seems to differ on the blog). durangoscots and I do hope to see your face on the 2012 World Voyage, but I understand your sentiments after being on in 2010 and 2011. What a world traveller you are! The Swarovski necklace will have to rest in the safe deposit box!
ReplyDeleteHi Judi, enjoying your blog as usual. If you are thinking about different areas, look at the Voyage of the Vikings for 2012. I really like that itinerary with some very unusual ports.
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It would be great if you stopped in Thailand. Good thing you've already been to Egypt. The captain is very handsome, no wonder he has a lady on each deck. LOL. But does he dance? I love the pictures and your blog is a fun and interesting read.
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Rach
PS~ a little bummed there was no key chain from New Guini, but oh well.
Hope all went well in Manila and on board since March 1 and as you approach Hong Kong on March 7. Have read Bill & Mary Ann's blogs, so I know ms Amsterdam has not sunk in the South China Sea! Heard that strawberries and blueberries had vanished from menus for the time being. It's a hard, hard life.
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