mchell810

I've only just found this thread; I have to say your first photos are already stunningly beautiful. I look forward to seeing more and reading about your trip. Thanks for sharing!

There is something with CC where photos show upside down -- I think it has something to do with the direction the camera is held when taking horizontal photos with iPhones. (I'm sure someone else can give a more technical explanation.) I have had this happen to me as well. The other day when I "rotated" your photo, I downloaded it, rotated it -- saving the new file, and then posted the new version to CC. I am not sure how you would do this posting directly.

My husband and I figured that out after our first year of marriage -- no gifts to each other. Our Anniversary and birthdays were close together so we would usually take a trip. It worked well for us. I have 15 nieces and nephews (😲) -- as each hit 13 I shifted from gifts to cash and they seemed to appreciate it.

I haven't had many of the Dow's (I just love Graham's tawny ports) but that bottle should be lovely! Based on a quick search the price seems to be a good one. Color me jealous and pouring a glass of my favorite to make up for it.

Thanks for this. I, too, just want something to point and shoot. Can't wait to learn about your day in Port Douglas. 😀

When you have time I'd love to know why you didn't like the GoPro. I am considering buying one for a likely Antarctic trip, but I am pretty sure I'd only use it in that situation. I find my cell phone pictures to be enough. Thanks. And I have to say the scallops looked amazing! Glad the lobster was good, too.

Just an FYI -- bc you mentioned it I checked and it seems Scenic has a CC forum now. Until recently I thought they only did river cruises so hearing from someone who sailed an ocean voyage with them would be great. I learned a lot from Jim's Ponant blog.

@Redking I hope you will do a blog of your Scenic cruise; I enjoyed your last one. Scenic has been off my radar, but I'd love to know more about that line.

I rotated it for you.

The corn salad looks tasty 😋 -- and I don't even like corn!

Looks like a tasty lunch. I am impressed by the extensive wine list too.

I wouldn't have thought of it, but for the article I read; and then it made perfect sense.

In summer of 2022 when lost luggage was a huge problem I read an article (can't remember where) that recommended taking photos so that the luggage could be more easily identified. You know what the cases look like, airline personal don't so it's easier to have the photo for them. I've been taking photos ever since.

Iain knows when to let his temper loose, .... glad he wasn't charged.

Lovely photos, especially of the horses. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

@Norwaylady I feel the need to add my thanks for sharing your cruise experience with all of us. It's been a great read, lovely photos and you've set us up to switch over to Jim's like blog. I am glad you made it home safely. Enjoy the cat blanket 😜

I usually do the same, but when I am traveling I let the calls come in just in case I need a call from the ship or a tour guide, etc. I do, however, make sure the Do No Disturb is set for overnight hours so my sleep is not interrupted.

Yikes! That limited menu is definitely disappointing. It seems like the change was made on several ships; I hope this is temporary.

Since you have the business class upgrade already the domestic legs of your trip will put you in first class (unless you SS puts you on an airline that doesn't have it, but that is very rare). Do keep checking your Silversea account, so you can see when flights have been selected and contact your SS rep to request changes as needed. I, too, like to avoid short connections.

The balcony is not any smaller.

There are many Grand Voyages that are not repositioning, for example several cruise lines offer Grand Voyages that circle South America, Africa or Australia. There are other formats too, like Indian Ocean sailings, Pacific Rim/Asia focused cruises. I don't consider transatlantic/transpacific cruises to be Grand Voyages on their own. The bold is mine but At7Seas mentioned repositioning cruises as a version of a Grand Voyage.

As stated above none of the balconies are obstructed. That room will have metal on a small, triangualar area of the balcony as it is near the front of the ship. See the photo below.

It's a shame you were delayed into Sri Lanka. I love how you are able to go with the flow; recognizing that life happens and nothing is perfect. You still managed lovely photos; thanks for sharing 😀

Yay! Looking forward to reading about all your adventures.

If they tell you they will delay past Dec 8th get it in writing/email. Just my two cents.