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I'm going on the Emerald Princess. I chose this cruise for a couple of reasons. Most of the Canada/NE cruises begin at the end of August for the foliage fans. I was looking for something during the summer. I also wanted round trip Boston .The only two I found were Princess and Holland America. So when I saw a round trip itinerary, I booked Princess. My go-to lines are Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Princess has something called a medallion instead of a sea pass card. You wear it on your wrist or you can wear it around your neck. That'll be different.

Tomorrow I leave for Cape Cod until Saturday. Then Sunday I board the ship in Boston for a Canada/NE cruise. This is one of my favorite itineraries so I'm looking forward to seeing a few new ports.

Beautiful outfit, Melody. Love the colors.

That looks like a big bowl of shaved ice. Maybe it's the photo?? I agree if you are used to cruising, you just go eat. Everything is paid for. But on land vacations, your meals are on your own. You don't realize how things add up. I look at it as you either pay on the front end or back end.

Lois, It looks like you're having a grand time and are really enjoying yourself.

Lois, Have fun on your trip. Safe travels.

Melody, Your pictures are wonderful, so photogenic. You look beautiful in the red outfit.

Cynthia, Condolences to you and your family.

Someone asked how far a walk is the Maritime Museum and I don't think this was answered. I am interested in going there and want to know how far it is from the pier.

Melody, Hope you have a wonderful trip with your family. Safe travels.

Sherri, Is there someone looking after your dad's finances now? Sorry to hear your dad was taken advantage of. Next month, I have back to back trips. I'll be in Cape Cod for a week and the following week, I'm going on a Canada/NE cruise. No more trips until December.

It's been10 years since going on my last Princess cruise. I booked a cruise Tuesday and the app is a lot different than the 2 cruise lines I usually sail on. I chose the dining room(s) and time for each day. Is there someplace that shows your daily planner such as excursions, dining? I can't seem to find this. I also chose private. I believe this is a table for 2. Is this request usually accommodated?

Welcome home, Lois. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. I hope you feel better and your cough subsides.

Safe travels to everyone. Have fun.

Hi Lois, Hope you have a wonderful cruise and safe travels.

Hi Lois, Yes, I found the theater chilly. The other place that is always cold is Celebrity Central. I always take a jacket to these venues.

Lois, I'm sure you will enjoy Eclipse. I hope you will have sunnier weather. All in all, everything worked out fine.

Hi Lois, I got back on Sunday. The trip was very nice and I had a good time. On Saturday waiting to board, we had to wait outside because the Coast Guard was inspecting the ship. Then we could enter the terminal and get checked in and sat for a while. Around noontime, the CG walked out to a round of applause and we could finally board. Most of the time, I ate in the Oceanview Cafe and a couple of nights in the dining room. One night I went to Tuscan Grill. There was a variety of shows such as singers, Broadway Cabaret, Uptown Boys singing Billy Joel songs, comedian in the theater as well as entertainment in the Grand Foyer. I thought the ship was well kept and had very good service. First day in Bermuda was partly cloudy/sunny, cloudy Thursday and rain Friday. But I did what I wanted prior to Friday. I did one excursion to the zoo and aquarium, took the ferry to Hamilton and walked around the Dockyard. Came home late Sunday afternoon.

Hi Lois, Yes, it is on Celebrity - Martha's Vineyard/Bermuda.

I'm leaving Friday for NJ for a Bermuda cruise on May 11. Everything is ready to pack tomorrow.

I usually don't buy things in Chico's because their clothes don't fit me. I have been looking for navy pants and looked everywhere and could not find anything so I thought I would give Chico's a try. I found just what I was looking for. I need petite and the stores carry a very small selection. I don't look at the tops because I like more fitted styles. Lois, I like the jeans you bought. I may go over to Chico's this weekend and see if I can find these. Did you get the jeans in petite?

Kat, Your trips sound like you had fun. Great pictures. Melody, Is there anyone else in the salon you would go to for a cut? Or just to have your hair washed? When I broke my wrist, I had a blow out every week. No way could I wash my hair.

I've been taking vitamin D3 for years. They are easy to take because they are small and soft.

This week I had a couple of doctor appts. On Tuesday I had a follow up with the podiatrist for the capsulitis. It is better but not completely gone. The doctor made a couple of straps for that toe that are removable. I don't need to wear the strap all the time. Today I saw the cardiologist. The results from the holter monitor were good and I also asked about all the tests done in the hospital. He told me everything looked good. I don't need to see him for 3 months. Melody - Hope your recovery and PT go smoothly. Lois - As your MD told you, maybe your system needs to adjust after all you've gone through and everything clears up on its own.

I have been on many solo cruises. Going to Bermuda next month on Celebrity. When I go to the WJ, I also leave a sign "Occupied, coming right back" and I take an old paperback and leave it on the table. After getting a beverage and silverware, I go back for food and try to get whatever I want at once. After getting the food, I go back to see what the desserts are and I either get one or fruit. I try to get everything I want so I don't need to get up. Tipping your chair forward also shows the table is occupied.