cruisy susy

Hi all CCer’s ...last time we were in PV, (15 yrs ago) the ship pulled up next to the old Playa Del Oro hotel...no busy streets..just walked off....As a teenager the hotel was on the very edge of town and the only nice ohotel in PV.....things sure have changed.

Hi New Cruiser51912,

 

We spent 8 days in Barcelona post cruise and it is an amazing place to visit. We did a bunch of things it all depends on what you like. Send me an email (titicaa8396@yahoo.com) so I can forward you what I used to plan my days.

 

We did Flamingo show and dinner which was amazing. We were also located at the Gothic Quarter across from the Cathedral of Barcelona, great square with restaurants and people playing music and singing in the alleys.

 

LIz

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums

We are looking at possible Flamingo shows now....did you have a favorite....I think we’ll go to one or two shows. Cruisy Susy

Can you tell me what ports your Sprint will work in? I also have Sprint.

 

Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

We have Sprint .we visited Anchorage/ Talketna/Wasilla area the last few years...we were told SPRINT does not have towers on Alaska so you will be roaming. We can talk and text but don't use data unless hooked up to the internet.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thank you all for your suggestions...I'm taking notes and will look at mirror less cameras and see about using old lenses on a Nikon SLR..I'm afraid I'm a bit "out of you peoples' league " and appreciate you took the time to help. I'll let you know what I decide on..Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

We have gone through several point-and - shoot cameras after I stopped using my Nikon D70 ( too heavy). They have produced poor quality/slightly blurred pictures. I'd like to get a light weight SLR or good point and shoot with good lens distance. Any suggestions? Thanks so much for any information. Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi all....we are thinking of staying an extra night in Moscow and a few extra nights post cruise in St Petersburg. We have talked to Visa people and extending visa is not a problem they said. We'll stay in Gate 1 hotels so no problem there. We are looking at private tours for these days and appreciate any good tours you all took before or after Gate 1. Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thank you so much Hydro kitty...wonderful information..especially the shopping😊..yes I will start looking at this cruise later anyway but will save info....Thanks so much Cruisy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hydro kitty..Thanks for the detailed review. I tried to copy it but as always when I try to copy on anything on CC...it goes to some "clipboard" somewhere! The name of our ship is a mouthful: MS Mstislav Rostropovich..... it's the gate 1 12 day first class Russian River Moscow to St Petersburg

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi all We are booked this Gate 1 River cruise in August 2017. We have taken land cruises with Gate 1 but now River cruising with them will be something new. There isn't much on boards about Gate 1 River cruises yet that I an find ..SS wondering if anyone is taking this route and have information for us! Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm do water aerobics regularly at home..occasionally we've had "water aerobics" classes on the ship ..but instructors had no clue...and they weren't challenging to us..So we swim and exercise ourselves for an hour. Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Medications,swimsuit, travel documents,baby powder,scotch tape

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi all..does anyone know if we can get calorie counts on meals in the dining room? I'm looking into this for my next RCCL cruise..Cruisy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi all CCer's! Such a nice positive thread with great suggestions. Steyaww you had some great tips! I like to track on computers/phones which isn't always possible on cruises..so I track the "old fashion" way! I do count points but also keep track of my carbs. Since I am still needing to lose weight and do cruise 3-4 times a year...I have a written plan before I cruise...I use many of the strategies mentioned. I track most days& make rules like only having bread on formal nights.

I think long term for my weight loss and maintenance so my goal is to stay the course and maintain weight or lose a smaller amount on cruises. Walking really helps.

Good luck to all on their weight loss goals! Cruise Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi all CCer's ..In Oct we are arriving Boston late at night and stay in hotel a bit outside city. Then we head towards Quebec with a stop in Gilford , NH..arriving Quebec Oct 17. We don't know much about the East coast..we would appreciate any info on the area we are traveling through(things to see, hotels/B&B's, and pretty routes) thanks for any info. Cruisy Susy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thank you all for information. Hubofhockey...would you recommend a particular dinner cruise? We had a day dinner cruise a few yrs ago that was very nice as part of a ships tour...so I'd like to see the seine at night this time...We are staying in a BnB near the town of Villedieu les Poeles and exploring Normandy area from there. Thanks again..cruisy Susy

Thank you cleophus12 for great review..I cut and pasted it to my documents ..we are going Basel to Amsterdam October 4,2014...your review will help! Cruisy Susy

Yes this is a great little thread and I am learning a lot and saving all the good information you all have posted. We are spending 6 nights in. Normandy first...then driving back to. Paris and staying in apt in Marais for 8 nights before driving to Switzerland. I want to find 4-5 good local resturants for dinner after long days of touring around. And stop by local markets for cooking some night. Too. Thank you all so much for your info! Cruisy Susy

Per Nit Noy Thankyou so much for your information. I don't think my "culture Smart France" book covers French etiquette when it comes to making reservations! Thank you for that insight . I will wait a bit and see if we can make online or may be able to call ahead. Thanks to Seabreezer for your input also...Cruisy Susy

After hearing you all talk about this Marais bistro I am ready to take our group there mid September...but the web site is in French and I don't see how to make reservations via email. I am wondering how far ahead to make reservations....anyone have any tips? Thanks cruisy Susy

I just spent a great late night read on this thread..Thanks to hubofhockey and others for tips ..especially Restaurants as I'm just beginning to look at places to day during our Sept visit. We have an apt in Marais area. Thanks to you all I know we want to do a dinner cruise on the Seine, dinner at L Ange, learned about Bistros..... I have all ready dog eared Rick Steve's Paris book! Thanks so much! Cruisy Susy

Thanks for all the information...we are cruising from Los Angeles to shanghai and then beginning gate1 14 day trip with 4 day river cruise right away...I am wondering what weather will be like in April/early. May and can't imagine 44# bag....for whole trip...it will be a great challenge though...:eek:hubby has a 9 lb CPap machine. We are also flying to Tokyo for three days after and cruising Tokyo to vancouver:p cruisy Susy

Thankyou to Jacksan1 for the informative posts re transportation and hotels in the area. We are spending three pre cruise days in Tokyo May 2014 before cruising out of Yokahama...thankyou for transportation info from Tokyo to Yokahama...we are just learning about Tokyo and really appreciate ajacksan1 's helpful info! Cruisy Susy

Yes David it was hard to pass up. We met nice Aussies on a recent TA. Looking forward to finally getting down under. We have rented a place in Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) with friends a week pre cruise...we used to live on that side of the island in early 80's...cruisy

Celebrity Millenium: Nov.2, 2013 Honolulu to Sydney and Nov20,2013

Sydney to Singapore...thank you..

My husband and I toured Cairo (overnight) and Alexander May 4 & 5th with Ramses. We had a great time and unique experience . Our communication with Yousef & Ahmed pre-trip was good and we sent many emails back and forth concerning details.Our guide Kareen was very good and flexible as we changed things during the day. He got us in and out of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo when there were demonstrations that day in museum area.

We spent the night in Cairo, saw Pyramid light show, ordered pizza and ate that at a local coffee house sipping mint tea..and watched the action outside on the street as people began to come out in the cooler temperatures. I couldn't believe I was sitting there, We found the people friendly and polite..what a wonderful experience. Thank you Ramses tours! Cruisy Susy