Classic Crossing

[ltsally]

Thanks, kasurg! We were in Waterford quite a few years ago; maybe there's something missing in my gene pool, but the crystal doesn't do much for me. I am looking forward to Cork, as it looks to be a pretty interesting little city and we've never been there before. Have also been to Peggy's Cove - even more moons ago...back when the rocks were new, I think.

 

Have you used the SS excursions or explored on your own in your stops? Wish we'd caught that journey with the northern Scotland stops - sounds wonderful.

 

Denyse- What a terrific experience! I was quite surprised, looking up some St. John's info on the net, to find they have high rises. Shows what a parochial view I have of the world, I guess...I expected some teeny little fishing village sort of place. There's a good book - name escapes me, naturally - that details the Newfie experience during 9/11 when so many planes were grounded there. More of that "warm and welcoming..." Canadian hospitality.

[Winner]

We were on a trans-Atlantic crossing in 2001;on 9/11 we were off Greenland. Our wonderful captain sailed around so we could receive CNN as much as possible. When we docked in Halifax, a city that opened its houses to stranded fliers, we were greeted by a RCMP in full glorious dress at the bottom of the gangway and he was playing (expertly) bagpipes. American flags flew everywhere and I swear the US dollar was at an even more favorable exchange rate that day. The Nova Scotians' hospitality and genuine concern helped lessen our shattered nerves. I will always remember that Canadian welcome.

[bldsld]

Hi Winner,

 

Was your 2001 cruise on Seabourn by chance? We had a lone bagpipe at the bottom of the gangplank when we re-boarded the Pride in Nova Scotia after our shore excursion. He serenaded us as we sailed away, and it has left an indelible memory of that lovely city.

 

Best,

Denyse

[LHT28]

Great info - we'll check out that restaurant our first night in London!

Hubby reminded me of a good place to buy Scotch and other liquor just down the street from the hotel. When you leave the court yard make a right on to Holbourn it is about a block or two.. the store is called "Oddbins"

He was able to get a good bottle of Scotch that they don't sell here in Canada. ;)

[ltsally]

LHT28: Nice recommendation - duly noted!

 

I'm wondering - and maybe this would have been better as a separate thread -but does anyone have any ideas/experience as to what the chances are on this crossing for Northern Lights?