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mahdnc

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  • Location
    ORD (03-?), SDF (97-03), PHL (83-96), LAX (82-83)
  • Interests
    cruising, national parks, photography, astronomy, blackjack, Pokemon Go
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Celebrity Cruises
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Of our cruises so far, our favorite is the Mediterranean; but I would love to do a Canal cruise!
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  1. There was a stretch of cruises a few years ago when we cruised as a family of 4, where we regularly visited the doctor's office. I used to joke that we would be interested in buying a medical package if that were ever available. I had to self administer a shot of Dupixent for my asthma, but I did not have any alcohol swabs left, so I made a trip down to Deck 1 get some. The waiting rooms were empty which is a great sign and the nurse at the front desk gave me some wipes.
  2. We have received certs for crossing the Atlantic a couple years ago and for a New Year's sailing. Kelly gave his eighth and final Beyond the Podium presentation this morning. It was titled "The Sputnik Years". At the conclusion of his presentation, someone in the audience asked him when his next cruises are. He said that his next cruise was in August--he didn't mention which ship, but he did say it was a Reykjavik to Boston sailing. He lives in Boston (where the highest concentration of professional astronomers work) and he is pleased with the idea of the cruise terminating at his home town. He also said that we was going to be on an Equinox trans-Atlantic this year. So it sounds like you will see him on your Eclipse sailing this August because the Iceland to Boston itinerary sounds pretty unique. I didn't attend it, but one of Kelly's presentations was devoted to auroras which I am sure will draw some interest on your northerly sailing. After having attended 5 of his presentations, I can tell you he is smart and an excellent communicator. Perhaps comparing him to the late Carl Sagan may be a stretch, but Kelly's combination of skills lay in that direction. I was entertained by the number of astronomy themed neckties that he wore.
  3. I thought the Revolution updates to the ship's interior (except for the cabins) look nice. The dining room does look better and I like the casino's color scheme.
  4. One of the designated smoking areas on the port side of Deck 4:
  5. Today's aft view. Like yesterday, its a bit chilly outside but no strong winds.
  6. Disembarkation Information Celebrity Today Day 14 At Sea 8 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 13 At Sea 7 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 12 Puerto Vallarta Celebrity Today Day 11 At Sea 6 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 10 At Sea 5 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 9 At Sea 4 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 8 Puntarenas Celebrity Today Day 7 At Sea 3 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 6 Panama Canal Transit Celebrity Today Day 5 Colon Celebrity Today Day 4 Cartagena Celebrity Today Day 3 At Sea 2 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 2 At Sea 1 of 8 Celebrity Today Day 1 Miami
  7. Celebrity would have to install doors with sliding peepholes at the entrance.
  8. No! Don’t say that! I’m going to ask to have your post removed….
  9. I thought your answer—at least the way I read it—was generally correct as are virtually all of your posts.
  10. Last 20 PUP activity was credited in Aug 2022. It was a survey on shore excursions.
  11. Yes, we are very lucky to witness this rare atmospheric refraction phenomenon. According to our Behind the Podium speaker, Kelly Beatty, several unusual factors have to be present at the same time in order for it to occur. Having clear skies with an unobstructed view of the horizon is simply not enough.
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