"LIVE" From Carnival Glory / June 14, 2010

[nlcentralchmps03]

Good stuff as always Radio!

[Chrislynn55]

Radio....glad you're enjoying the Tim Hortons! As Canadians, this is one thing we really miss when we cruise Bermuda, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean. When DH and I do a Canada/New England itinerary we always make sure to hit the Tim's for our coffee on the Halifax and Saint John days:)

[Jeepers385]

Radio, great review so far, I'm really looking forward to sailing on the Glory in September.

[tvlevi]

Thanks Radio, we are looking forward to this cruise on July 12 and your posts are getting me psyched. I feel like I have gotten a ton of helpful info from you.

[cruise pup]

Hi cruisepup: couldn't you just have kept your tradiional dining and just went to the dining room Tony Awards night and asked if a table were available could you be seated there for just one night? there are always seats available in the dining room...sometimes even whole tables...just wondering

 

It looks like you're asking why I didn't show up for early seating at traditional dining that evening. That would have been too early. I wanted to have dinner around 7:30 pm. That would have given me 1 1/2 hours for dinner which is more than enough time. After a 20 minute wait I was seated around 7:50 pm and got out just in time. But these 20 minute or more waits was ridiculous, especially when followed by extremely slow service.

[dee308]

I know now that I am cruise addicted when I go on vacation to Hershey, pa for a long weekend and sit and watch the Glory sail away from Halifax...great webcam

 

 

Radio...awesome pics..it brings back memories from when I was there a few years ago

 

Hope you are having a great time...I sure am and I'm not even on the ship

:):):)

Diane

[MedicKen]

I know now that I am cruise addicted when I go on vacation to Hershey, pa for a long weekend and sit and watch the Glory sail away from Halifax...great webcam

 

 

Radio...awesome pics..it brings back memories from when I was there a few years ago

 

Hope you are having a great time...I sure am and I'm not even on the ship

:):):)

Diane

Yep, I think that qualifies as addicted. "Hi, I'm Ken and I'm a Cruise Addict!"

[shortnsweet7676]

I'm enjoying your Live Report from the Glory! My hubby and I were married on the Glory in April this year. We really enjoyed the ship!

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .

 

My connection has limited my ability to post earlier when I tried. . .It seems to be working well now !

 

We left Halifax, and our next stop will be New York City.

I was able to see a few things today, despite the rain. . .

 

We first made a walk up to the Waterfront, and we were able to see the harbor tour boats, many vendors, Theodore Too, and several yachts, and passenger boats on our way to Murphy’s Cable Wharf. We were trying to see if the Whale watching tour was able to book. Sorry. . .no whale watching today.

 

We did, however make it up to the Citadel. The Halifax Citadel is a National Historic Site of Canada. It was the principal British Naval Station in North America, when it was built.

It is now a Historic Monument, that is staffed by College Students, who are employed to re-enact the way the enlisted solders operated in the 1800’s. The rain kept them from performing all of the events, but it was an instructional tour.

 

We walked down to the Nova Scotia Casino, which was very big with a lot of tables and slots. The payout for me was not so big. Oh well, you can’t win them all ! After having lunch, we walked back to the Pier 21 Area, when we heard the Maasdam sounding her horns, and saw a lot of passengers running to the ship. . .I hope they made it.

 

I stopped into the Westin, and VIA rail station for a few minutes to get a few photos, and then walked back to Pier 21. On the way I saw that several store were offering free Wi-Fi. . . (I should have used one of those services. . .Ooops)

 

We made it back to the ship with time to spare, and Carnival Glory left promptly at 6PM. I feel like I walked 10 miles today. . . I may hit the bed early tonight.

 

This city is a lot like Saint John, in that I would really like to stay hear for a few days to see everything this beautiful city has to offer. The locals are very friendly, and it seems that you could walk forever and always feel safe. I am sure I may find myself back to Halifax very soon. . .

 

Thanks for all of the nice comments, and thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

 

 

We walk down the Deck 3 Gangway, an our way to Pier 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The vendors appeared to be having a very good day with sales. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Glory took up all of Pier 21 and Pier 22 (Maasdam was at Pier 20)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I missed out on the boat over to Peggy’s Cove. (They should get a larger boat !)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We saw the “Theodore Too” Tugboat on our way to the Casino

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Nova Scotia Mooseheads play here (Minor League)

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a couple more. . .

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

I was able to make it up to the Citadel (It was a steep walk up the hill. . .)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the Cadets at the Citadel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Instructor ®, leaded all of the Cadets (L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another group is getting ready for target practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tour begins every 15 min, and is included in the admission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bagpiper (Thomas) was proud to be selected at the Citadel, and is proud to discuss the history of Nova Scotia

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

These will be the last for tonight . . More pics will come tomorrow.

I still have a lot of things to see on Carnival Glory !

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

It was tough to see Carnival Glory from the Citadel, because of the rain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I walked over to the Westin Nova Scotian before heading back to Pier 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey . . . I want a ticket on this Cruise Ship !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We make it back to the ship. . .It looks likes Carnival owns Pier 21 !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We pull away slowly. . . (Don’t we pull away from all piers slowly?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We say so long to Halifax, until next time. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest LoveMyBoxer]

Radio, thank you so much for taking us along with you. We will be on July 3rd and now can't wait! I am so sorry, hate leaving the last port knowing you're going home! Enjoy your day at sea

[HLR]

Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?

[Pee-ah]

Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?[/quote

 

google it

ignorance is bliss and i'm very happy!

[HLR]

Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?[/quote

 

google it

ignorance is bliss and i'm very happy!

 

I did! Found Nothing...And I repeat...Why are they dressed like Bell Boys? Obviously you know why.....

[MrPete]

 

I did! Found Nothing...And I repeat...Why are they dressed like Bell Boys? Obviously you know why.....

 

What does bell boys mean?

[CRUIZIN SUZAN]

What does bell boys mean?

 

 

Poster means bellboy a.k.a. bell hop, porter. One who handles luggage, ususally @ a hotel.

[MrPete]

I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire.

[MonaCD]

Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?

 

They are military uniforms. A better question might be, why are bell boys dressed like soldiers :D

[MonaCD]

They are military uniforms. A better question might be, why are bell boys dressed like soldiers :D

 

I should have said traditional military uniforms. Just in keeping with the historical nature of the fort.

[shiela]

How's the food, Radio? There's a lobster night?

[cruise pup]

I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire.

 

Pee-ah is referring to this photo:

 

http://cruisingwithradio.com/pics/GLORY2010/A50.JPG

 

They look like the uniforms in the old "Call for Phillip Morris" ads.

 

http://www.sourcewatch.org/images/1/13/Call_For_Philip_Morris.png

 

Here's another photo I found of the cadets in the same uniform:

 

http://www.fotosearch.com/bigcomp.asp?path=STK/STK026/PCL19282.jpg

[MonaCD]

Frankly, I think it makes them look like the organ grinder's monkey :eek:

[MonaCD]

I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire.

 

Apparently you haven't been to the Harbourfront Marriott here in Halifax, they may not be formal but I have seen some in kilts.

[Radio]

How's the food, Radio? There's a lobster night?

 

 

The food has been very good. Lobster was served on Elegant Night (first sea day).

 

I also liked the Fish and the pasta. We have had very good service in the Dining Room, and the menu choices have always be very tasty. I had lunch several days in the Red Sail (Lido), and most have been good, but there have been a few items that didn't fit with me :o (so I just got something different)

 

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

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