Rare WCB Posted September 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Report # 1 Getting Ready to Travel Again September 29, 2015 Tuesday Balmy 85 degrees Well, all good things eventually come to an end……….the end of summer, for us, a very busy time of year, but also quite agreeable weather-wise. It has been a record-setting season with high temperatures, but also many devastating forest fires, for the most part, all put out now. Autumn is beginning very warm as well, but we all wish for cooler days with the prospects of rain. Almost forget what it feels like to have rain. Anyway, minimal packing has been accomplished….not a favorite chore for either of us. This upcoming trip will be 47 days, taking in the Hawaiian Islands (hurricane-free, we hope), Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, and finally, French Polynesia. Doesn’t get much better than that for the palm-tree and beach lovers among us. If all goes well, we will be joining Holland America’s Amsterdam in San Francisco on Wednesday, and flying back from San Diego in mid- November. A few years ago, the powers-to-be decided to skip the port of San Francisco, due to poor weather on the way from Seattle. At the last minute, we found that we were flying to San Diego to board. Expect the unexpected, we always say. Part of the decision to take this trip was the ease of boarding the ship without a flight. That, and the promise of the palm trees and beaches, of course. And we had really been looking forward to leaving from the new terminal in the city, but for some reason, we are leaving from the old, dingy cruise terminal. Will try to figure this mystery out once onboard. Can you believe we ran into Christmas decorations, full-size trees and ornaments, in one of the major stores in our local mall while out for lunch today? Way too early for that. At least with this 47 day cruise, the Tales of the South Pacific, we can stretch summer a bit longer. Nice to leave the chores behind, even if it is for a few weeks. Hope you can join us once again for another adventure in paradise. Bill & Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted September 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looking forward to reading it and thank you for keeping it updated regularly. I appreciate the commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted September 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yay!! Love your blogs and will be avidly reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceeceecruiser Posted September 29, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2015 See you on board -- (boarding in San Diego) Cynthia & Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted September 29, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2015 We have done that cruise and loved it! For some reason now our terminal the new one is only used now on rare occasion when 2 ships come in port. So looking forward to your blog. Enjoy this wonderful cruise! Weather will be perfect for you here in San Diego on Wednesday! Since we live here at the beach we have had a warm perfect summer! Nice fall weather now! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnvcanada Posted September 29, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Safe travels and really looking forward to your reports. We enjoy following you around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1of4 Posted September 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yeah! Yippee! Who hoo! Love reading about your adventures. Nice you can leave without flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookymom Posted September 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looking so forward to your next adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kftw Posted September 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looking forward to your Tales of the South Pacific! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bostonjetset Posted September 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 30, 2015 YAY! Another Bill & MaryAnn adventure! I loved reading your account of this year's world cruise so I'm sure this report will be just as thrilling! :D P.S. Stores pushing Xmas earlier and earlier is truly getting ridiculous! I was just in London and Harrods already has a whole array of Xmas foodstuffs. I was happy to be able to get my Xmas pudding at least but really, I think after Halloween at the EARLIEST for Xmas stuff...preferably waiting until mid to late November! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmayor Posted September 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2015 So excited to be reading another journal of your travels! This is an itinerary that is in my dreams; so happy to be 'sailing' along with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted September 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Glad to see you at sea again. Enjoy your blogs. Thanks for doing them. Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted September 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Bon Voyage! Looking forward to reading your daily reports. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted September 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Awesome! Thanks once again for taking us along for the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted September 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looking forward to your reports. My DH would like to do this trip one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted September 30, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looking forward to another of your blogs. South Pacific is on our bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted September 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I live a couple miles from Clayton and will be following along with you on your blog! "Back in the day" I frequented the Clayton Club bar......ever been there? Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangoscots Posted September 30, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I am looking forward to your reports and observations. .... especially since I am not land bound for the next year and am going through cruise withdrawal. But, need to do some work on the condo ... Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisn71 Posted September 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thank you for posting about your cruise again. Always one of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Have a great cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhcw Posted September 30, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Wonderful! Love reading your blogs. Bon voyage:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted September 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thank you; it seems so long since I've been anywhere (with you). Bon Voyage! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsas Posted September 30, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Have a great cruise we will follow along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WCB Posted September 30, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Wow, what a nice send-off! Thanks to all for the best wishes. Yes, we do know the Clayton Club. Been there a few times. Allan and Sandra......see you next year on the world cruise! Just about out the door......... Bill & Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted September 30, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Wahoo! We're going cruising! Thank you for taking us along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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