Rare Tothesunset Posted October 22, 2019 #76 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Silver Spectre said: Peeled rambutans TTS Ah ha! I actually thought they were lychees. There's an MTR station in Hong Kong called Lai Chi Kok. Sounds more like a diagnosis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted October 22, 2019 #77 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Tothesunset said: Not often you see strawberries and pickled onions together. LOL Luckily the husk was removed or it could have been Strawberries and conkers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 22, 2019 Author #78 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Yesterday’s lunch - lightly grilled - delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 22, 2019 Author #79 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Anthropology 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 22, 2019 Author #80 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Quepos Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted October 23, 2019 #81 Share Posted October 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Silver Spectre said: Peeled rambutans TTS Always a little embarrassed when I have to google what I see on here 🤪 Thank you for the pictures Silver Spectre, brightens up the evening here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 23, 2019 Author #82 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A tough day for the zodiacs and the heavy swell in Quepos, not impressed with the Expedition Leaders misuse of English, calling it 'swelly'. The swell was maybe 6 to 8 feet and made it almost dangerous to get on or off zodiacs. Luckily we got away with nothing more than a few bruises and a couple of skinned shins. Considering the age demographic of this cruise there is definitely a bit of a disconnect between what the Expedition staff think is OK and what the guests can live with. Monaco, Miami and London need to be educated about marketing these 'transition' cruises appropriatley, IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgh Posted October 23, 2019 #83 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) marketing these 'transition' cruises appropriatley Indeed… The cloud is not the traditional ss expedition ship ; it's a soft transition from mainstream Nothing wrong with that.. save that different expectations fail to be met "Hard core" xpeditioners can be very disappointed by the softness and "delicate" transitioners can be overwhelmed Both Iterations have valid expectations. Sadly SS , with only two "expedition" ships has failed to differentiate in the marketing leading to some ruffled feathers Edited October 23, 2019 by tgh emphasis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 23, 2019 Author #84 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, tgh said: marketing these 'transition' cruises appropriatley Indeed… The cloud is not the traditional ss expedition ship ; it's a soft transition from mainstream Nothing wrong with that.. save that different expectations fail to be met "Hard core" xpeditioners can be very disappointed by the softness and "delicate" transitioners can be overwhelmed Both Iterations have valid expectations. Sadly SS , with only two "expedition" ships has failed to differentiate in the marketing leading to some ruffled feathers I believe that most guests understand what is involved in an Expedition Cruise in both Northern and Southern waters. What I meant by ‘transition’ was the voyages between the North and South that follow routes covered by the Classic Fleet. I also agree with your comments above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 23, 2019 Author #85 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Just arrived at Golfito, Costa Rico, and for a change we are docked today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted October 23, 2019 #86 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Photos are wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 23, 2019 Author #87 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Another question to readers. Has anyone been on an SS ship, Classic or Expedition, when it has been sprayed via the a/c system. At about 4pm yesterday a strong smell, similar to citronella, appeared on the pool deck and subsequently in our suites. There was no public announcement, but we believe it was possibly similar to the spray that is used on aircraft to combat mozzies. It dissipated somewhat by the late evening but there is a low level hint of it left this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 23, 2019 Author #90 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A fabulous morning out on the fiord by Golfito. We saw a sloth, pelicans, bottle nose dolphins, flying fish, a sardine bait ball, an Olive Ridley sea turtle and and mother and calf Humpback Whale. The sea was as smooth as glass early on. By early afternoon we had thunder and then a 2 hour torrential downpour. We are off to Ecuador later this afternoon. Life is good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 24, 2019 Author #92 Share Posted October 24, 2019 My OH has just given the opinion that the ' incredible Hulk' could have given Tricky Dicky a run for his money with the description of the 'Enchanted Beach', which was to be blunt, grim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 25, 2019 Author #93 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Not sure about the flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 25, 2019 Author #94 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Isla de la Plata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 25, 2019 Author #95 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Booooooooooooobies 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWaldo Posted October 26, 2019 #96 Share Posted October 26, 2019 are these the unseen posts on FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 26, 2019 Author #97 Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 hours ago, MrsWaldo said: are these the unseen posts on FB Not that I am aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 26, 2019 Author #98 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just arrived in Machala, Ecuador, another long day ahead, enlivened by the Xpedition Staff’s request that we wear SONGS on tour and a guaranteed sighting of distressed Kiwis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 26, 2019 Author #99 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Superb day in Puerto Hualtaco, followed by a very good Panama Hat party in town, local wine, beer and chocolate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted October 27, 2019 #100 Share Posted October 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, Silver Spectre said: a very good Panama Hat party in town, local wine, beer and chocolate Sounds like so much fun SS, glad you are having a good time! BTW, just checked, a hand woven Panama hat from Ecuador US$139.50 on Amazon. Not sure if I should go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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