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  1. Hello, friends, After reading of the hurried decision you all face around yellow fever vaccines, I spoke with my husband, who is a board-certified MD specializing in infectious diseases and who has worked in the University of Washington travel medicine clinic the past 10 years. He gave me some statistics that may help you to make a decision. Total risk for the two most serious complications of the vaccine is: 1/100,000 for those under 60 years of age 3.5/100,000 for those 60-70 6/100,000 for those over 70 The risk of getting yellow fever is about 50/100,000 if you are in an endemic area ( Senegal looks like the only one you'll visit) for two weeks at peak season, which in Senegal is July-December. The risk is probably lower if you stay in urban areas. So, you will be traveling outside the peak season and for just a day or two. Using lots of mosquito spray with as high a percentage of DEET as you can tolerate will be very protective, as will keeping your skin covered as much as is possible. My husband believes the actual risk of contracting YF will be < 7/100,000 if you use the above mosquito precautions, since you going at a non-peak time. My husband recommends malaria prophylaxis for those traveling in South Africa, Namibia, and Senegal. I hope this reaches you all in time to make an informed decision, and we wish you a wonderful adventure as you continue the world cruise!
  2. Agree with Janet and Twitchly - we loved this excursion! We always enjoy learning about the flora and fauna of an area, and the domesticated fauna at the farm were adorable (sheep) and majestic (horses). The farm is in a beautiful setting, and their mission of outreach to various groups is compelling. As were the pastries baked by the owner!☺️
  3. I second Twitchly's recommendations - we did both those excursions and they were some of the best we've done anywhere!
  4. I have also noticed that it is not working, Janet. I hope it is something temporary like solar storms, but if not, I hope it can be repaired soon. We'll be boarding in Greenwich in a couple of weeks, and I hope it is up and running so our family and friends can "travel" along with us! Not to mention that I just love checking every day to see the ports, etc.!
  5. We are planning to take the Clippers as well when we board in September! Thanks for all the helpful info, Twitchly, Jim, and CC!!
  6. This has been so much fun to read! It's been cold and rainy here in the PNW this weekend and you gave me a nice taste of warmth and sunshine! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!
  7. Thanks so much, Garry, for your wonderful blog, sense of humor, and attention to details both verbal and pictorial! And, also for your honesty about the things that weren't ideal - we all know that "ship happens," and sometimes it's nice to be reminded that a great attitude can conquer annoyances big and small. I'm so looking forward to our B2B in September, and you have helped whet my appetite! Shelly
  8. Those of us eagerly anticipating boarding one of Viking's three ships under construction can now see their progress at Fincantieri Shipyards in Acona, Italy. Viking Mars, due for her shakedown Chairman's cruise May 22, is currently moored in Ancona. By going to the Panomax site ( viking.panomax.com/mars) you can view Mars' two sister ships, Neptune and Saturn, as they are being built nearby. You can either wait until daylight in Italy for a live view, or go to the clock at the bottom of the screen and hit the back arrow to travel back to yesterday evening. I'm getting so excited for our embarkation on Mars in September!
  9. I have tried this and find that my menu on MVJ doesn't open at all when I click on it! Does anyone have a fix for this problem?
  10. Thanks, Jim! Don't those new boats look sleek and racy, though?!
  11. I'm looking forward to meeting you as well, Twitchly! This is one of the reasons we travel with carry-on only - it opens up some interesting transit options at our destination! We are considering shipping a small bag via Luggage Forward directly to the ship - we'll have to do a practice pack later this summer and see how much room we have for a souvenir or two!
  12. Twitchly, we'll be on that BIE cruise with you in September and are also planning to use the Thames Clipper (now Uber?) to reach the cruise pier in Greenwich. The Thames Clipper Conditions of Carriage state: 13.1 For safety reasons, and for the comfort of passengers, we are required to restrict the amount and type of luggage, including pushchairs and shopping trolleys that you take with you on our services. Subject to the absolute discretion of Thames Clippers staff and crew and provided there is space available on a vessel, the items do not obstruct access to safety and life saving equipment, gangways, stairs and passageways and are not placed on seats, the following items may be taken on board a vessel:  personal luggage  pushchairs and buggies  prams  bicycles  any other item, provided it is not dangerous or likely to injure anyone and save for those set out in Condition 1.4. 13.2 You may not take:  any item that is more than 2 metres long  hazardous or inflammable substances So, it looks like you can take luggage with you, as long as it doesn't obstruct as stated above. We will have our two carry-ons with us.
  13. Eggtuary, you and your wife must have somehow peeked at our MO choices from three years ago in May! We also stayed at the Hotel Antiche Figure and loved it - we enjoyed their breakfast on the terrace overlooking the canal our first morning in Venice and I can almost feel the sun's warmth as I write this. We hired a gondolier from the dock out in front of the hotel for an evening ride that was magical - no reservation was needed so you might consider that if you have time! We also chose the same excursions as you two in Split, Naples, and Monte Carlo and felt that they were all excellent as well. We chose some private tours in other ports that we loved, too. We wish you a marvelous time as you celebrate your 25th!!
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