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Thank you so much for sharing! I hope they expand this to the other ships soon !! What a treat!!!!

Great review and information - Thank you - we are scheduled to be on this ship next year! Did you get a chance to check out the new spa area and if so, did you enjoy it and was it worth the money? Lori

I'm so loving your updates and cruising along with you. We were looking at this area for one of our next cruises but my husband walks with cane and I'm thinking I should rethink this. Keep have an wonderful time! Lori

Happy Anniversary and Bon Voyage!

It sounds like you two are having a great time! We did the canal last year and just loved the whole thing! I want to do it again to see everything I missed. I have to tell you our worlds are similar....I actually own and operate 5 farmers markets here in Washington State! Keep having a great time and looking forward to hearing more about your adventures! Lori

Day 6 - Lewie's Musings from the Panama Canal

 

Today we decided to stay on the ship to experience the operation of the locks as we pass through. The weather is sunny, hot and humid, about 92 degrees F. Later today, my Aunt Sue will write our report of the partial transit of the canal.

 

Today, I want to talk about my occupation at home. My cousin Mark and I have a coffee business called Lew's Brews Coffee. We sell El Salvadorian coffee at a Farmer's market in Palatine, IL. We get a lot of help from family including my Uncle Jack, my parents, and friends of the family. Without them I wouldn't be making it in the business world. If you ever make it to Palatine during the summer, I invite you for a cup of coffee.

 

This trip is renewing my spunk for Lew's Brews. Yesterday I bought Columbian coffee for Mark. This lush rain forest we are traveling through is inspiring me. I anxiously await writing to you from Costa Rica because our tour will go through coffee country and I will buy Costa Rican coffee for friends and family.

 

Sun City - Ours said 5:45 also but it actually is 5:15. Bill - Thanks

 

Stay tuned for tomorrow's musings from the ship at sea.

 

Over and Out, Lewie

Looking forward to following you along...we LOVE the Ruby!! Enjoy the great ship and crew! Have you ever done this long of a cruise before? I'm trying to talk my husband into this so your adventures are going to be well read....

Lori

What a fun journey this will be for you and your Aunt ~ thank you for taking us along!

Thank you for the outstanding review; it is very much appreciated. I especially lived the reviews and recommendations of the private tour companies .

Thank you for all the great info! My husband is not sure he wants to give up the balcony even for the extra credit.

We are booked in a balcony on the Caribbean - Jan 18 sailing - but I sure loved the pictures of the WS - are these rooms cheaper than the balcony or more? Plus one other question, how does booking a suite help you get to elite status quicker? We are currently at platinum status. Thanks for your help! :)