Memories on this Date

[iflyrc5]

A year ago today was day 4 of our Grand South America Adventure on the Volendam heading for the Panama Canal

[rafinmd]

I think I'll double post today.  3 years ago I was on Crystal's 2-line world cruise and docked in Cartagena directly across from the Westerdam.  There was some interesting holiday artwork on the side of the ship right above the name.

 

I did not take a tour but walked into the terminal.  On the way back I got this shot:

 

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

Two years ago today was MS Prinsendam's final transit of the Panama Canal.  We all gathered on the pool deck for a group photo.

 

 

Roy

[Sea42]

2 yrs ago was the start of 2 wonderful days on Rapa Nui

Edited January 9, 2021 by Sea42

[bennybear]

So enjoying these photos!  Easter island is on the bucket list!

[Sea42]

2 minutes ago, bennybear said:

So enjoying these photos!  Easter island is on the bucket list!

We enjoyed our visited so much. The first day we did a tour with 3 other couples and the second day we just walked into to town and hung out by a small marina.

[kb4683]

15 hours ago, Sea42 said:

2 yrs ago was the start of 2 wonderful days on Rapa Nui

 

👍 So agree with you -- we were there for 2 days in October, 2018, on the Maasdam.

[kb4683]

On this date in 2014, during our Amazon River cruise, we were in ‎⁨Santarém⁩, ⁨Brazil⁩, watching how they load a car onto a riverboat 😲

[MTAK]

January 10, 2020, HMC was supposed to be our last stop before returning to FLL..  However as typical for this trip, things went awry, and it turns out we were unable to tender due to rough seas.  Getting the SBP for this trip turned out to be a very wise decision!

 

So other than disembarking in FLL, that's it for the memories of this trip.  Despite all the troubles, I'd feel very fortunate to be able to do it again. Hoping for 2022!

 

 

[iflyrc5]

A year ago today was the 5th day of our 2020 Grand South America Adventure on the Volendam. We approached the first lock of the Panama Canal about 6:45AM. This was our 3rd time through the canal. Today was not as hot and humid as when we had gone through in the past. The cruise ships and smaller ships go through the old original lock system. We exited on the Pacific side and then anchored at the port of Fuerte Amador, Panama (Panama City) for an overnight stay.

[rkacruiser]

On 1/9/2021 at 6:04 PM, rafinmd said:

There was some interesting holiday artwork on the side of the ship right above the name.

 

Such has been a traditional HAL addition to their ships during the holidays.  The Amsterdam would have a lighted display between the two funnels.  Others would have a lighted display on their upper decks or around the funnel.  A holiday design--a large snowman is one I recall--would be painted on the hull near the hatch used for tender use.  HAL's decor celebrated the holidays well.  With each ship, being just a bit different than her sisters, but with some specific consistency, i.e. that entertaining Christmas morning program with the arrival of Santa.  

[ski ww]

Four years ago today we arrived in St Thomas. And every arrival must have a departure.

 

[ger_77]

Four years ago we were in Tampa for an overnight before our last minute cruise for 2 weeks in the Eastern/Southern Caribbean.  Had an email of the cruise on Monday and booked it; Tuesday had haircuts and mani/pedis; Wednesday we flew to Tampa and Friday we sailed.  Would I do it again?  In a heartbeat?  DH would agree, because all he does is carry the luggage.  LOL

 

This was the view from the hotel bar where we enjoyed dinner and drinks the night before boarding the Oosterdam.

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

[iflyrc5]

A year ago today was day 6 of the 2020 Grand South America Adventure in Fuerte Amador, Panama

[NCTribeFan]

Four years ago today I was on Zuiderdam partial canal.  I did an excursion through the canal to the Pacific side (through the old locks).  It was a good day. 🙂

 

 

[rkacruiser]

10 hours ago, iflyrc5 said:

Fuerte Amador, Panama

 

Grand World Voyage of the Amsterdam in 2008, we were anchored overnight at this port with a very interesting city tour of Panama City.  

[ski ww]

Early morning in 2017 on a sea day on board the Eurodam heading to HMC.

 

[ski ww]

Four years ago we were doing our second visit to HMC.

 

[iflyrc5]

Jan 13, 2020 - Manta, Ecuador - World center for Tuna and Panama Hats

[ski ww]

In 2016 the Maasdam was leaving for Carnival in Rio & the Amazon. This was one of my bucket list cruises.

 

[VMax1700]

January 14th 2020 (yes only 366 days ago!)

 

Grand Turk and Koningsdam. 

[rkacruiser]

Tonight, I was anticipating to embark the Eurodam on the 15th for her 11 day partial Panama Cruise.  Cruising a somewhat different itinerary and being able to cruise with very good friends from Toronto increased my anticipation.  Being aboard the Good Ship Eurodam once again surely was something for which I anticipated as well. 

[bennybear]

10 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

January 14th 2020 (yes only 366 days ago!)

 

Grand Turk and Koningsdam. 

Oh that water!  And that ship❤️

[iflyrc5]

January 15, 2020 - Day 10 of the 2020 Grand South America Adventure in the port of Salaverry, Peru.  We took a HAL shuttle into the city of Trujillo and did a DYI tour.

[whogo]

We visited Castro, on the Chilean island of Chiloé one long, long year ago. I took a DIY pedestrian tour of the town. The wooden churches of Chiloé are a Unesco World Heritage site. I visited the galvanized steel covered Church of San Francisco on the town square.

 

 

 

 

I viewed the palafitos (stilt houses) from afar.

 

Steep hill, I get a kick out of Latin American utility lines.