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I loved receiving OLife today the Sirena exotic collection. Last page is Betsy and Bob toasting their wedding. Exciting to see it and knew what it was all about since I followed Bob’s blog sure hope he comes on here and others will let him and Betsy know just how many saw it,it was like seeing someone you knew but then not really but not strange as it will be a story for others to read in this OCEANIA MAILING. Hope they are both doing well 

Maybe my comment started some thoughts of others. I have seen these places 2times Norway Fjords,2 times greenland and Iceland and 6 to Alaska. And  have seen South America 

I can say I enjoyed it all and how different.just feel blessed to see all this variety of scenery some only see the pictures and some don’t care to travel and some of these pix’s bring back memories and I want to get out the pictures to compare.

2 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

Dave, not sure why the snarkiness but I lived and worked in Alaska and imo the Greenland scenery is small beer compared to the spectacular scenery of Alaska.  And what little I have seen of Norway inspires the same comparison to Greenland.  The scenic cruising in Greenland would be spectacular for someone seeing Arctic type fjords for the first time.  In all it was much better than spending the day slogging along offshore.  Ashore in Greenland for more fun stuff.😎

You travel to see the beauty of the world not to compare,but you can like one thing better over another 

Tom the pix’s are so nice and for each one on the cruise glad it was a nice day.

glad to read the seafood is enjoyable.I posted before that we thought 2 years ago it was (food) just so so. Of course chefs change that may help.

was wondering if the evening entertainment always seems to be music or singing of some sort. They don't seem to put money out on much entertainment. A comic now and then helps break things up 

hope Iceland and Greenland are good stops with weather especially 

Eleanor

Those pix’s such pretty countryside. One of our favorite areas for the scenery. Been 2 times but did it in July I think we had good weather.  It is like Alaska you never know what month or week will be the best,you just have to go with it and grin and bear it.

see some of you Oct 10th    How has the food been?  2 years ago we were a little disappointed,maybe a world cruise it will be different and we will share a few weeks of it.

Tom,hope we meet at the m&m on oct 10 th trip  picture very nice

6 hours ago, Tom.in.nc said:

I went in search of Scotch Whiskey and DW searched for tartans and wool sweaters...

Two guys bought full kilt outfits (~£600)!!

44 minutes ago, NY Nick said:

 

Greta Idea.  I'd like to sea it.

 

They look. but when are they going to be worn?

Where are you now about 1 month to be in NYC

8 hours ago, Jim Avery said:

Liverpool today.  A very convenient port as we docked city center on the Mersey River.  Much Beatles related activity of course so we naturally took the Beatles Experience tour.  Started at the Albert Docks at the Beatles Museum.  Interesting but if you expect a Graceland type experience you will be disappointed.  Our guide and coach driver, Paul and Mark, were excellent.  Paul provided lots of interesting commentary but not too much.  How many of us have been stuck on a coach with guides that NEVER SHUT UP!!!  So we appreciated the balance of his commentary with Beatles music.  We went by all the pertinent Fab 4 related homes, schools, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and of course the Cavern Club.  In all we really enjoyed it.  Went back to the Albert Dock for a pub lunch (and a few pints) at the Pumphouse Pub.  Food and pints were very good and a short scenic stroll back to Viking Sun.  Shopping, if needed, is very close to the ships dock as well.  In all, Liverpool is a great port call.  

We had a great guide with 4 of us, always liked the Beatles but really learn so much about them after that tour. 

I have used a shoe organizer but cut off a couple of pockets. Did not need all,take a skirt click hanger to hold it on the closet rod for needed and maybe not needed items I just bought magnet hooks that will hold at least 4 lbs and can put on a wall as they are magnetic so will see how that works will be a first.  Thinking my jewelry fold up container or just a hook for clothes or whatever 

Liked the pictures,did not recognize any one, crew could have changed several times,but we got off in Nov 2018 when it went in to be refurbished (Insignia)

Hope I’m signed in. Will get an email when you post 👍👍

For us that can not e mail keep us informed on here how things go in this new great life and Bob take care of your health problem. So glad I got involved with this world cruise I guess because we were on the last cruise before the make over. 

On a sad note a couple we met on a cruise 2015 Princess were on Princess 2019 cruise and before Australia she died. Husband posted the eulogy from service on the ship before he left for home.  So I never thought I would be reading something sad and somethings so nice in one winters world cruise Seems HAL. Blogger had no bad reports and that is a good thing. Sad thing that world cruise captain is retiring after 2020 cruise and he writes a great blog too.   So life goes on one way or another

Just so wonderful.  Congratulations. Where will home be when not cruising you must have roots. Bob N.Y. Betsy ??? 

Tomorrow the big day. Special congratulations post pix’s

Nov. Insignia when we were on her docked in Hamilton, nice to get off on the street like old days before larger ships

Well I posted under the pix so not going to retype 

On 7/2/2019 at 10:11 PM, bob brown said:

Halifax...

Was nice to see you came back to the ship after your medical experience. Hope you and Betsy have a good life together. I wondered if you were connecting when I saw so many pictures doing tours together. It has been enjoyable to see all your postings I don’t think I have really caught on about the pilot boat thing also train and buses but it was fun to see.

Thanks Bob. One never saw

On 5/30/2019 at 6:20 AM, bob brown said:

One of my favorites ports. Did it two times rode mule/donkey up one time and another down. Love the bright blue and white but did not see you post one of the buildings 

5 hours ago, tvmovielover said:

Mura, Your post about the Viking River China cruise brings back my memories of our Viking China cruise in 2007-all those great hotels because China was getting ready for the Olympics.  We had to walk as far as we could because my brother-in-law who had heart bypass surgery early in the year made it quite far up the harder side!  I wonder if they had an easier way then-it was not mentioned.  And aah those breakfasts were great!  That is Viking's best river cruise.

 

Still enjoying all the posts from this ATW cruise, keep them coming!

3 hours ago, bob brown said:

They modified our original program due to the delay, and added some additional activities.

Amy entertained us in the Horizon Lounge with a “diva dive in” cabaret performance during happy hour...😎

Yes we did Viking in 2006 it was fantastic except for the long air ride round trip Philadelphia. Boat ride was great as well as the land portion. Loved the lazy Susan foods and always knew when watermelon was put on it the meal was over👍

Enjoying each ones post. The pictures are wonderful to see. 

Left Insigina in Nov,when it went in for the do over,I bet it is a changed ship. The CD was assistant I believe back in nov, only face I recognize in crew pix’s keep enjoying so we can read and enjoy to everyone

Wonder if you had welcoming entertainment when arriving so far in New Zealand or received any type of token gift. We experienced that when traveling by cruise ship number of years ago in both N.Z, and Australia  it was dancers,boys choir,flower,or fruit etc. all so lovely 

16 hours ago, ORV said:

And that's the beauty of Oceania, you can do that, and not be out of place, or not. 

16 hours ago, ORV said:

And that's the beauty of Oceania, you can do that, and not be out of place, or not. 

We were together Nov 2 cruise,met at cc how are things ,are you cruising soon. No plans here wintering in fl.  

Just now, brownblonde said:

 

 

 

Seems people get up and dress for the day like at home,don,t want to rechange  and clean up for dinner in the dining room.  Sorry I like the dress up on cruising