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we always use a porter..they gather the luggage and smooth the way out either to taxi, your van ..etc Our last porter wheeled everything to our car up in the parking lot for ASCENT. and loaded the luggage. He was great! Def beg for earliest tag..your case was a med emergency not just someone who needs the wheelchair. Time is of the essence to get home!

not sure..but I'd get to the wheelchair area on 5 as early as possible..with your stuff. Husb can grab some buns/ coffee from Cafe baccio..and bring it to you. We have observed many wheelchairs lined up for the escort off early on!

you are planning ahead best you can so all should be well! bthrm floors..= hazard zone. my friend's fall was on a recently mopped wet bthrm floor at the golf club....no sign or warning!

Once you get home you will probably be mostly off your feet except for dr visits and bathroom/ showers.. So hope a good plan gets you home safely. My friend slipped and fell at her golf clubhouse, suffered a bad ankle break, and had to stay off her feet with the broken ankle area raised above her heart. Long ordeal and recovery but she got through it, had surgery, and rehab and is now walking and golfing again!

Any pics of the dress up? Sounds like fun Congrats on the new booking!

Agree it was a great tour other than the worms! I have issue with heights so would not have done well at several points along the way!

small bar..drinks, coffee and water. no snacks

Popular ships for charters are always a rusky booking! But would rather lose the cruise than sail with a large group we are not part of. on board!

totally awesome! things just popping here on LI...NY

Agree with many of your comnents about E Class....Our biggest disappointment in finally cruising in RETREAT class ( BEYOND) was LUMINAE.. Cold food, squishy shrimp, disappearing bread server, uninspired menu .Dark environment. On Ascent, we were happy back in AQ class with BLU. We did enjoy EDEN and othe specialty venues but found the ship crowded... too much sports during the day in indoor spaces and the roof garden ..loud music at the outdoor pool. Fewer calm and quiet areas WE are looking forward to Silhouette..Hopefully, .maybe more like the orig X experience.

If not elite yet, hope you will get there soon! Jim made another great suggestion..cafe Baccio but just pastries. Heard they niw have snall sammies at lunch time.

yes..another sad loss!

Beautiful photos..many places and views can be enjoyed from a distance!

Our neighbor is from Istanbul..I will show her the pics to see if she knows all the tourist spots! She, husb and toddler dtr are due for a visit to see her mom..but are happier when the mom comes here for longer visits. Not easy when family is far away..but luckily all were safe when they had the big earthquake Glad the Queen is happy!.

Hope you are feeling less discomfort. The small towel or tee shirt wrap idea for the underarm of crutches.could be good. Pain meds to take the edge off for your trip home could also be in order . Would be great if you could access the van and save the taxi line.. Don't some vans have a built in step? The lip up/ down to thw bathroom is a notorious danger..We try so hard to be careful but trip and falls happen! So sorry!