LIVE from the Vision of the Seas Sailing 5 Oct 2012

[Trainman-2]

USS Midway.

 

 

Thanks...

[Trainman-2]

I am going to quit for tonight and go back down to the cabin to see what I can do for Judith.

 

 

Back tomorrow folks...

[Darkwolfe]

Can anyone tell me the name of this Aircraft Carrier that has been preserved as a museum?

 

 

 

USS Midway

[bigeagle12]

Welcome back. Work was a real drag today not being able to read any new posts :(

[luvscruising2007]

As others have said, the USS Midway. DH served aboard during the Korean War.

[Scooterscruisers]

Hi Trainman,

Thanks for all the wonderful work and effort you are putting into this live review, we're thoroughly enjoying it and all the pictures & ship info.:)

 

I just had a couple of questions for you....

 

Is there additional charges for Ben & Jerry's and also Cafe Latte-tudes? The cookies looked good....

 

Is there only burgers/pizza in the Solarium at night, or other snacks?

 

How has the evening entertainment and shows been?

 

 

Thanks again,

Debi

[stretchcruz]

Trainman..Roscoe Perriera? Maitre'd, Headwaiter...whatever, is he onboard? Thanks...

[lancelady]

Trainman, we are really enjoying your review on the Panama Canal. We did our 1st one 1999 from San Juan to Los Angeles, 2009 from San Diego to FLL. Brings back many memories as these were our 40th and 50th anniversary cruises. Looking forward to your San D to FLL trip.

Fantastic photo's your doing a great job with your new camera. We are both photo nuts and appreciate what your doing.

One question for you, if you recall at your ports what deck are they using to disembark ? We will be sailing 12/14.

Thanks, have a great return cruise.

[AtlantaCruiser72]

Hi Trainman,

Thanks for all the wonderful work and effort you are putting into this live review, we're thoroughly enjoying it and all the pictures & ship info.:)

 

I just had a couple of questions for you....

 

Is there additional charges for Ben & Jerry's and also Cafe Latte-tudes? The cookies looked good....

 

Is there only burgers/pizza in the Solarium at night, or other snacks?

 

How has the evening entertainment and shows been?

 

 

Thanks again,

Debi

 

Debi,

 

Having been on the Enchantment a few months ago I think I can answer your first two questions, though Trainman will have to confirm.

 

Burgers, dogs, brats, sandwiches, and pizza in solarium during lunchtime and into early evening. Late nights pre made sandwiches and pizza only until 1ish ...

 

Ben and Jerry's and Cafe Latte-Tudes at extra cost, and seemed price the same as their land based counterparts. Not sure if plain old coffe costs extra but I know cappuccinos, lattes, etc were additional. Supposedly cookies, brownies etc only for those purchasing, but I never saw anyone denied :D

Edited October 20, 2012 by scottamiller

[Trainman-2]

Hi Trainman,

Thanks for all the wonderful work and effort you are putting into this live review, we're thoroughly enjoying it and all the pictures & ship info.:)

 

I just had a couple of questions for you....

 

Is there additional charges for Ben & Jerry's and also Cafe Latte-tudes? The cookies looked good....

 

Is there only burgers/pizza in the Solarium at night, or other snacks?

 

How has the evening entertainment and shows been?

 

 

Thanks again,

Debi

 

 

 

 

Debi,

 

The Cookies are free but the specialty coffees and ice cream cost extra in Cafe Lattitudes.

 

The Solarium has burgers, hot dogs, french fries, pizza, some pre-made cold sandwiches, soup, and some salads.

 

We usually don't go to the shows but our table mates on the first leg liked most of them.

 

 

Jim

[Trainman-2]

One question for you, if you recall at your ports what deck are they using to disembark ? We will be sailing 12/14.

Thanks, have a great return cruise.

 

 

The Gangway has been on Deck 1 near the aft elevators.

[Trainman-2]

Saturday - Day 16 - At Sea - Somewhere in the Pacific

 

Good Morning Everyone,

 

I am uploading a few photos! I will be back shortly.

[Trainman-2]

Aircraft Carrier Experts Step In Please...

 

this carrier was across the harbor from us yesterday and appeared to be undergoing a refit.

 

Can anyone tell me anything about i?

 

What is the "white" in so many places?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

I had a great dinner last night in the MDR with our new table mates. The Pirme Rib and Fish were excellent!

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

Tonight is the First Formal Night and we have been invited to Dine with the Hotel Director in the MDR.

[Trainman-2]

The Port at San Diego is not the best organized I have seen. The terminal building is not air conditioned but it was "OK" yesterday because it was not too hot outside.

 

Unloading took place in the middle of the parking lot. If it had been raining there would have been a lot of wet luggage.

 

 

 

 

[glcoop]

Might be a primer coat befor they paint it grey.

[Trainman-2]

Across the harbor from the ship there were a lot of ships on display in another maritime museum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

Two Ships passing in the harbor

 

 

[Trainman-2]

Attention Tug Boat Lovers

 

 

I recommend this book about ocean rescue. It is old, but tells true stories of Men against the Sea.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

The Sea Gulls were hanging out on the roof of the terminal.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

I recommend this book for people interested in how the Panama Canal was built. It is available on Amazon as is the book above.

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

That's all for now folks.

 

We should have good Internet Service today and tomorrow in Cabo.

[dixieva]

Trainman-thanks for taking us along on your cruise!

 

Hope Judith is feeling better. I used to get very seasick until I began taking chewable Bonine or generic Meclizine. I take it every day while at sea and haven't been sick since. On most ships you can go down to the medical facility and get little packets of pills for free. Last time I checked it was Meclizine.

 

Just a suggestion!

 

Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the live updates!