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As they say in Scandinavia, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. Looking forward to the December Christmas cruise.

Then Seabourn's offer was a hollow one since they raised the rates on all the cruises, so one could never change without paying more. In fact, the new cost of a veranda on the February cruise to which they transferred me gratis is the same as a veranda on the December cruise, so it should be no skin off their back if they transfer me to a suite for which they are charging $X to a suite on another sailing for which they are also charging $X.

We were originally booked on the Quest Antarctic cruise on December 11, 2020. As the COVID-19 epidemic spread we decided that the February 21, 2021 cruise was more likely to go and changed our booking and paid in full. Both bookings were OB Veranda guaranteed . The February 2021 cruise was ultimately cancelled and we received the following notice from Seabourn: "Your booking has been transferred in the same suite at the same rate as your original booking. ... If you would rather sail on an alternate Seabourn Quest 2021/2022 South America & Antarctica voyage, please conta

In 2018 we booked from Manaus to Baltimore through Rio using Delta miles. First class except from Manaus. It worked well. Also aftr Manaus we stayed two days at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge to get an Amazon experience. Well worth it.

We already shifted to the February itinerary, which is in the opposite direction of the December one. Frankly, we doubt that will be a go either, but we can always move our payment to a later cruise. The Venture may be a bit dear for our blood. I guess one can hope that the Venture will not be ready on schedule and they will pull Quest for another year.

For what it is worth (no cost for insured patients) I got an antibody test yesterday from Patient First. Just walked in an registered. Results will be texted in a few days.

Patient First Centers in Maryland are reportedly offering antibody tests on a walk in basis. No doctor's orders required, covered by most health insurance.

Yes, we treasure the freedom to kill ourselves and each other. Some would call it insanity, rather than freedom.

Very disappointing.

Seabourn has not posted Quest itinerary past November 2021. Up to that point it winds up in Miami about the same time as in 2020 when it heads south. There is hope. The Venture itineraries are VERY expensive.

Unfortunately the ship arrives at 10am on Christmas Day.

We are booked on the 2020-21 Antarctic Cruise, which is at South Georgia Island on Christmas Day. I understand that there is a small Anglican church on the island which occasionally holds services. Does anyone know if they normally hold a service on Christmas Day?