Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[drron29]

Just a warning for those taking tours into the mountains when visiting Bali on a cruise. A very interesting warning given by SS on what you should wear. give particular attention to the shoes you should wear.

 

We suggest wearing light and comfortable clothing and turdy walking shoes at all times due to basic road and walkway condition,

[Daveywavey70]

6 minutes ago, drron29 said:

Just a warning for those taking tours into the mountains when visiting Bali on a cruise. A very interesting warning given by SS on what you should wear. give particular attention to the shoes you should wear.

 

We suggest wearing light and comfortable clothing and turdy walking shoes at all times due to basic road and walkway condition,

Stellar advice, I was half way around Jaiselmer recently when I realised I had my Ferragamo’s on. 

[Daveywavey70]

22 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said:

hamburgers, subs, French fries almost as good as those in Belgium (McD - sorry but true)

but if you want to eat a bit more healthy

Menu | Panera Bread

None of these will offer you kale, black eyed peas (with or without the bass line), or cawl

I think you are having a good time in sweet home alabama but, we we like you Jazz so take some time out for some kale

 

Sounds like a plan Que 😁

[jpalbny]

33 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Stellar advice, I was half way around Jaiselmer recently when I realised I had my Ferragamo’s on. 

 

They probably met the Silversea standards at that point.

[drron29]

 

[Mr Luxury]

6 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

What’s on the menu? 
😉

Carbs and calories

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[Dolcevita Diva]

11 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

 

This shall now be the song running through my mind as I leave my suite on a Silversea ship and sashay down the hallway for festive beverages and dinner.  

[mysty]

41 minutes ago, Dolcevita Diva said:

This shall now be the song running through my mind as I leave my suite on a Silversea ship and sashay down the hallway for festive beverages and dinner.  

 

Oh yes to the sashay!  Not nearly enough of that kind of class these days! 😁

[TrulyBlonde]

13 hours ago, jpalbny said:

Thanks, Que. You do realize that I was being tongue-in-cheek...or probably not?

Thank Goodness! The blonde brain here was having a panic attack about the kidney stones. I eat most of the foods on Que's list and think I may be doomed. 😞

[QueSeraSera]

 

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[zqtchas]

[Lirio]

Back to Belo Horizonte we visited Praça da Liberdade (Freedom Square) where formerly was the government buildings and palace. Now all the buildings around the square are museums, or art galleries. The pictures are of the square, buildings around it and the government house (inside and outside). I lived here in this square for some years in the 70´s. It was my playground.

Edited February 25, 2023 by Lirio

[mysty]

Spectacular @Lirio!  Beautiful playground!

[Camillus112]

Thanks for sharing with us...it's a privilege to have lived in such beautiful surroundings.

[Mr Luxury]

On 2/24/2023 at 2:09 AM, Daveywavey70 said:

Certainly beats sous vide!

How is Sous these days ?

[jpalbny]

Beautiful pix, @Lirio!

 

Less than a week until we make the LONG trek to Bali. After a few days on the beach in Jimbaran to overcome the jet lag, we board a Ponant cruise through Indonesia to Singapore.

 

Today we did a little shopping for the trip. We got some new raincoats, as Chris's is probably 20+ years old and mine is more than 10 years old. And some new hiking shoes.

 

Now, time for a G&T in the hot tub. It's been snowing all day and the view is beautiful - as long as you're inside!

Edited February 25, 2023 by jpalbny

[mysty]

45 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

Beautiful pix, @Lirio!

 

Less than a week until we make the LONG trek to Bali. After a few days on the beach in Jimbaran to overcome the jet lag, we board a Ponant cruise through Indonesia to Singapore.

 

Today we did a little shopping for the trip. We got some new raincoats, as Chris's is probably 20+ years old and mine is more than 10 years old. And some new hiking shoes.

 

Now, time for a G&T in the hot tub. It's been snowing all day and the view is beautiful - as long as you're inside!

 

Are the ports on this upcoming cruise new to you?  That area is amazing!  

[jpalbny]

1 hour ago, mysty said:

 

Are the ports on this upcoming cruise new to you?  That area is amazing!  

 

Yes! All new countries and stops for us. We were originally scheduled on a similar itinerary in November 2020. Looking forward to this!

 

 

Interestingly, we'll be in Komodo NP for two days. One of them is the same day that Silver Whisper calls there. Wonder if we will see each other?

Edited February 26, 2023 by jpalbny

[mysty]

5 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

 

Yes! All new countries and stops for us. We were originally scheduled on a similar itinerary in November 2020. Looking forward to this!

 

 

Interestingly, we'll be in Komodo NP for two days. One of them is the same day that Silver Whisper calls there. Wonder if we will see each other?

 

That looks like a exciting itinerary!  Bali and Singapore are amazing!  Have a wonderful sail! 

[mysty]

31 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

 

Yes! All new countries and stops for us. We were originally scheduled on a similar itinerary in November 2020. Looking forward to this!

 

 

Interestingly, we'll be in Komodo NP for two days. One of them is the same day that Silver Whisper calls there. Wonder if we will see each other?

 

Myster enjoyed Komodo.  I didn't venture forth.   Large animals with large teeth are not things I'm comfortable with.  Except of course for @Stumblefoot. 😁

[Daveywavey70]

2 hours ago, jpalbny said:

Beautiful pix, @Lirio!

 

Less than a week until we make the LONG trek to Bali. After a few days on the beach in Jimbaran to overcome the jet lag, we board a Ponant cruise through Indonesia to Singapore.

 

Today we did a little shopping for the trip. We got some new raincoats, as Chris's is probably 20+ years old and mine is more than 10 years old. And some new hiking shoes.

 

Now, time for a G&T in the hot tub. It's been snowing all day and the view is beautiful - as long as you're inside!

Can’t wait to hear your views on Ponant JP. The zero solo supplement is always very enticing and they have some great itineraries. I Just worry about how “French” they are. 

[Lois R]

Just now, Daveywavey70 said:

Can’t wait to hear your views on Ponant JP. The zero solo supplement is always very enticing and they have some great itineraries. I Just worry about how “French” they are. 

Hi Davey, I think JP and Chris sailed Ponant before.  I am guessing they liked it enough to take a 2nd cruise with them🙂

[jpalbny]

3 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Can’t wait to hear your views on Ponant JP. The zero solo supplement is always very enticing and they have some great itineraries. I Just worry about how “French” they are. 

 

@Lois R is right - we did sail on Ponant in September 2021 and liked it a lot. So this will be our second trip with them. Will be starting a live TR over on those boards soon.