Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, mets07 said:

Beautiful,  cool day in Manhattan. We are currently in this Chelsea-area park.

 

 

 

Little Island!

 

An old, dilapidated pier that was rebuilt as a man-made island.

 

Edited September 15, 2023 by HBE4

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Also wanted to add this ship has some of the hottest water we have ever had on any ship we have ever been on.

 

Will have some pictures to post of our ship cruising from Bayonne to Manhattan later tonight of the tall buildings in the skyline.

 

Leaving the ship now.

 

Who knows this might be the last day we touch land out of the next 12 days......

 

You're allowed to leave the ship after checking in?

 

What time is sail away?

 

[Jimbo]

22 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

You're allowed to leave the ship after checking in?

 

What time is sail away?

 

When sailed from Bayonne to overnight in Manhattan last night. We leave tonight at 6pm and head north,in Manhattan now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 15, 2023 by Jimbo

[bobmacliberty]

My daughter and her husband are on their honeymoon right now.  They spent a couple of days in Interlaken, Switzerland and have now moved to Grindelwald, Switzerland.  They are sending lots of amazing pictures.  What a stunningly beautiful place!  I've been to Zurich and Geneva but both were business trips.  They are beautiful cities themselves, but I'm adding Grindelwald to my bucket list. 😁Anyone else been to Interlaken or Grindelwald?

 

Paragliding in Interlaken.

 

 

 

 

 

Harder Kulm observation point, above Interlaken

 

Grindelwald

 

Their hotel balcony

 

 

A pretty nice view for eternity

 

 

[mets07]

45 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Little Island!

 

An old, dilapidated pier that was rebuilt as a man-made island.

 

 

Yes.  Quite nice. Several photos from Little Island:

 

 

 

 

[Jimbo]

@Sea Dog 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 15, 2023 by Jimbo

[Sea Dog]

43 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

My daughter and her husband are on their honeymoon right now.  They spent a couple of days in Interlaken, Switzerland and have now moved to Grindelwald, Switzerland.  They are sending lots of amazing pictures.  What a stunningly beautiful place!  I've been to Zurich and Geneva but both were business trips.  They are beautiful cities themselves, but I'm adding Grindelwald to my bucket list. 😁Anyone else been to Interlaken or Grindelwald?

 

Paragliding in Interlaken.

 

 

 

 

 

Harder Kulm observation point, above Interlaken

 

Grindelwald

 

Their hotel balcony

 

 

A pretty nice view for eternity

 

 

 

 

 

Wow what a beautiful place to honeymoon. Looks like they are having the time of a lifetime. Great pictures. I don't know if I could do the paragliding.

 

 

7 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

@Sea Dog 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winner!@ Extra points for a military ship. Cocktail looks yummy, nice Kraken floater,  Cheers!

[ReneeFLL]

Just now, bobmacliberty said:

My daughter and her husband are on their honeymoon right now.  They spent a couple of days in Interlaken, Switzerland and have now moved to Grindelwald, Switzerland.  They are sending lots of amazing pictures.  What a stunningly beautiful place!  I've been to Zurich and Geneva but both were business trips.  They are beautiful cities themselves, but I'm adding Grindelwald to my bucket list. 😁Anyone else been to Interlaken or Grindelwald?

 

Paragliding in Interlaken.

 

 

 

 

 

Harder Kulm observation point, above Interlaken

 

Grindelwald

 

Their hotel balcony

 

 

A pretty nice view for eternity

 

 

What an absolutely beautiful place.

[Etta1213]

On 9/13/2023 at 11:35 PM, aussielozzie18 said:

Another beautiful day in Noosa, Queensland.  Still no koalas spotted in the National Park but delighted to see  a pod of 30 dolphins at Hell’s Gate lookout and at Dolphin Point a young boy spotted a whale leaping in the distance,  repeatedly making a big splash much to the delight of kids & adults alike. Photos from today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stunning photos!

[Etta1213]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

My daughter and her husband are on their honeymoon right now.  They spent a couple of days in Interlaken, Switzerland and have now moved to Grindelwald, Switzerland.  They are sending lots of amazing pictures.  What a stunningly beautiful place!  I've been to Zurich and Geneva but both were business trips.  They are beautiful cities themselves, but I'm adding Grindelwald to my bucket list. 😁Anyone else been to Interlaken or Grindelwald?

 

Paragliding in Interlaken.

 

 

 

 

 

Harder Kulm observation point, above Interlaken

 

Grindelwald

 

Their hotel balcony

 

 

A pretty nice view for eternity

 

 

This really makes me want to see it all for myself....

[NHProud]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

My daughter and her husband are on their honeymoon right now.  They spent a couple of days in Interlaken, Switzerland and have now moved to Grindelwald, Switzerland.  They are sending lots of amazing pictures.  What a stunningly beautiful place!  I've been to Zurich and Geneva but both were business trips.  They are beautiful cities themselves, but I'm adding Grindelwald to my bucket list. 😁Anyone else been to Interlaken or Grindelwald?

 

Paragliding in Interlaken.

 

 

 

 

 

Harder Kulm observation point, above Interlaken

 

Grindelwald

 

Their hotel balcony

 

 

A pretty nice view for eternity

 

 

Beautiful photos and a very good looking couple. Yes , we’ve been to Interlaken as well as Zurich , Geneva , Bern and Basel .  I can almost hear the cowbells. 

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

I don't know if I could do the paragliding.

 

My daughter wasn't too sure either and made the last minute decision to give it a try.  She told the guy doing the "driving" to go easy with gentle turns and drops.  My SIL on the other hand asked for the full treatment with flips and spins.  

[Sea Dog]

Just now, bobmacliberty said:

 

My daughter wasn't too sure either and made the last minute decision to give it a try.  She told the guy doing the "driving" to go easy with gentle turns and drops.  My SIL on the other hand asked for the full treatment with flips and spins.  

Better them then me. I’m glad they enjoyed it. My thrill seeking is laying on a beach.

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

When sailed from Bayonne to overnight in Manhattan last night. We leave tonight at 6pm and head north,in Manhattan now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love that city. The Feast of San Gennaro is going on in Little Italy if you are interested.

[reallyitsmema]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Beautiful day in RI also.

Beautiful day in MA too. Perfect for apple picking, fried clams and a trip to the beach. Surf is already a little rough. 
 

 

[Ocean Boy]

People are camped out on the beach waiting for the storm to do something. It is what we do in New England. So far it is just breezy and it seems to be flattening out the ocean. A little disappointing so far though the surf is starting to get a bit rough.

 

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

Beautiful day in MA too. Perfect for apple picking, fried clams and a trip to the beach. Surf is already a little rough. 
 

 

Great, you had to mention fried clams.....😉😊

[TravelGirlinDallas]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

People are camped out on the beach waiting for the storm to do something. It is what we do in New England. So far it is just breezy and it seems to be flattening out the ocean. A little disappointing so far.

 

Has Jim Cantore showed up yet?

[bobmacliberty]

28 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Has Jim Cantore showed up yet?

 

[ollienbertsmum]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

People are camped out on the beach waiting for the storm to do something. It is what we do in New England. So far it is just breezy and it seems to be flattening out the ocean. A little disappointing so far though the surf is starting to get a bit rough.

 

 

 

Can you explain what the people are waiting for.  In Gibraltar when storms are predicted we  usually cancel appointments and take in the washing.  

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I love that city. The Feast of San Gennaro is going on in Little Italy if you are interested.

My wife talked about going there but that was about 5 miles from the ship, 35 minute drive one way. Decided to just walk down 44th street toward time square and have lunch at Bubba Gumps. Stopped at Target on the way back to the ship and picked up a few things also.

[ReneeFLL]

Just now, Jimbo said:

My wife talked about going there but that was about 5 miles from the ship, 35 minute drive one way. Decided to just walk down 44th street toward time square and have lunch at Bubba Gumps. Stopped at Target on the way back to the ship and picked up a few things also.

Why would it take so long?

[Arzeena]

We decided to go someplace local for breakfast after disembarking this morning in Port Canaveral. I googled and found a place with 5 star reviews, called the Southern Charm Cafe, so off we went.

On the way out of the port parking we took a wrong turn and ended up across Terminal 3 where the Carnival ships dock. Right across is a brand new (being built, almost complete) Holiday Inn....so close that one can walk out of it and board the ship in Terminal 3. Only, it is the Carnival ship and Wonder and her smaller babies dock at Terminal 1. Now, expert walkers/hikers like Mark and Susan and Aussielozzie would easily be able to walk from that HI to Terminal 1, rolling their luggage, but not most people. Just thought I would mention this hotel info.

We also drove around before we went to this cafe. Lots of nice hotels: Homewood Suites, Springhill Suites, Townplace Suites seemed to make me nod in approval 😄.
And our breakfast cafe was excellent. If you happen to be there, try it out. Lots of locals and some cruisers..They had a line forming and a wait for arrivals after us. I am happy we gave some business to a local cafe.

[Jimbo]

7 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Why would it take so long?

Traffic !

[NHProud]

22 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

My wife talked about going there but that was about 5 miles from the ship, 35 minute drive one way. Decided to just walk down 44th street toward time square and have lunch at Bubba Gumps. Stopped at Target on the way back to the ship and picked up a few things also.

Woe , that’s a very dangerous area . I found myself on 47th and just had to go into one of those diamond jewelry stores and came out in possession of a solitaire emerald cut diamond ring .   

Edited September 15, 2023 by NHProud