Jim_Iain - 9/5 and 9/17 Equinox B2B - Come along for a Live Blog

[funatseascott]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I agree those were really small.    I was surprised on how undeveloped the South of the island is. 

Not only small for us but up to 6 slaves shared them back in the day.

[Oville]

Jim, your pictures with your phone are phenomenal, you’ve got a great photographer’s eye. Your pictures of Iain have given me a few chuckles, love the way you match the polo with other pix.

 

Enjoy your last two days, it been a treat following along.  Katie

[GeorgiaPeach51]

Since we are getting down to the end of this fabulous blog with so many entertaining and informative comments, not to mention that Jim has schooled us in what an iPhone can do for photography.....here’s the book list with the latest additions (one from me, one from Jim).

 

I’ll post once more at the very end after the cruise if anyone has additions.

 

Georges Simenon Series 

 

Gideon Oliver -Aaron  Elkins  series 

 

Louise Penny’s Gamache series.

Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series

Any books by Josephine Tey

 

Barbara Hambly - Benjamin January series, if you like historical mysteries!

 

JD Robb books and Robert B Parker

 

The Scarapetta series by Patricia Cornwell 

 

MC Beaton books

 

Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley Series. 

 

Donna Leon’s Brunetti series. 

 

Any books by Tana French

 

Any books by P. D. James.  

 

Greg Isles, a writer from Natchez, MS.

 

Snowblind” by Ragnar Jonasson.  (Book 1 of 6 - DarkIceland)

 

Cork O’Connor series by William Kent Krueger.  Also non-series books.

 

Brad Thor

 

JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter series), writing under the name Robert Galbraith -- the Cormoran Strike series.

* Andrea Camilleri -- the Inspector Montalbano series.

* Helen Fields -- the Perfect series.

 

Karin Slaughter -- the Will Trent series

Daniel Silva - Gabriel Allon series

 

JAMES CRUMLEY —should be read in order

 

Winston Graham—Poldark series

 

Janet Evanovich—Stephanie Plum series.  Fox and Hare series.

 

Anything by Tim Dorsey or Carl Hiassen 

 

Old Archie comic books and Mad Magazine. 🙂

 

Ian Rankin’s Rebus series

Peter Robinson’s DCI Banks series

Nevada Barr’s National Parks series

Anything by Anne Cleeves

 

Set in London

Richard Jury series by Martha Grimes - current times

Thomas Pitt series by Anne Perry - Victorian era

 

and if you are planning a trip to Egypt check out the

Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters

 

Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City.  4 books.

 

The Longmire books by Craig Johnson.  Also suggest the fantastic series on Netflix.

 

 

 

[72Chevelle]

Could not re-find the post that stated it looked as if you were "in port" the day before embarkation.

 

Have you learned if the trip is coming back a day early or not?

 

[canderson]

13 minutes ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said:

 

I’ll post once more at the very end after the cruise if anyone has additions.

No love for my David McCullough 'Path Between the Seas' entry for Panama cruisers?

[hcat]

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

It was really fun day.  We did the full South Route and then as far as the 1,000 steps on the North Route.    We opted to then turn around and get back to the ship by 1:30 PM. 

 

I would say it is one of the best bargains  you can book.    It didn't take long to get used to driving the thing after passing a couple on-coming tour buses.   

 Thanks for sharing some really great  photos with excellent commentary. Enjoyed memories of our  Bonaire visits in the past,  glad more itins include this amazing place! 

[Mr. Boston]

24 minutes ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said:

Since we are getting down to the end of this fabulous blog with so many entertaining and informative comments, not to mention that Jim has schooled us in what an iPhone can do for photography.....here’s the book list with the latest additions (one from me, one from Jim).

 

I’ll post once more at the very end after the cruise if anyone has additions.

 

Georges Simenon Series 

 

Gideon Oliver -Aaron  Elkins  series 

 

Louise Penny’s Gamache series.

Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series

Any books by Josephine Tey

 

Barbara Hambly - Benjamin January series, if you like historical mysteries!

 

JD Robb books and Robert B Parker

 

The Scarapetta series by Patricia Cornwell 

 

MC Beaton books

 

Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley Series. 

 

Donna Leon’s Brunetti series. 

 

Any books by Tana French

 

Any books by P. D. James.  

 

Greg Isles, a writer from Natchez, MS.

 

Snowblind” by Ragnar Jonasson.  (Book 1 of 6 - DarkIceland)

 

Cork O’Connor series by William Kent Krueger.  Also non-series books.

 

Brad Thor

 

JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter series), writing under the name Robert Galbraith -- the Cormoran Strike series.

* Andrea Camilleri -- the Inspector Montalbano series.

* Helen Fields -- the Perfect series.

 

Karin Slaughter -- the Will Trent series

Daniel Silva - Gabriel Allon series

 

JAMES CRUMLEY —should be read in order

 

Winston Graham—Poldark series

 

Janet Evanovich—Stephanie Plum series.  Fox and Hare series.

 

Anything by Tim Dorsey or Carl Hiassen 

 

Old Archie comic books and Mad Magazine. 🙂

 

Ian Rankin’s Rebus series

Peter Robinson’s DCI Banks series

Nevada Barr’s National Parks series

Anything by Anne Cleeves

 

Set in London

Richard Jury series by Martha Grimes - current times

Thomas Pitt series by Anne Perry - Victorian era

 

and if you are planning a trip to Egypt check out the

Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters

 

Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City.  4 books.

 

The Longmire books by Craig Johnson.  Also suggest the fantastic series on Netflix.

 

 

 

Caroline Graham Inspector Barnaby series. 

[hcat]

2 hours ago, funatseascott said:

Pictures continued 

Enjoyed all your photos .  Great treat to see pics from two diff  " posters".    Bonaire..same day!

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

18 minutes ago, canderson said:

No love for my David McCullough 'Path Between the Seas' entry for Panama cruisers?

 

An excellent book.  I would say required reading if you're going to do a Panama Canal cruise.  You will get a lot more out of cruising the Canal if you've read the book.

[hcat]

32 minutes ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

 

An excellent book.  I would say required reading if you're going to do a Panama Canal cruise.  You will get a lot more out of cruising the Canal if you've read the book.

It's essential!  Start early as it is a very long book..well worth the effort!

[crimsonbird]

We will be on the equinox in November.   Any special events for elite and elite plus?  Thanks.  

[Oville]

1 hour ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said:

Since we are getting down to the end of this fabulous blog with so many entertaining and informative comments, not to mention that Jim has schooled us in what an iPhone can do for photography.....here’s the book list with the latest additions (one from me, one from Jim).

 

I’ll post once more at the very end after the cruise if anyone has additions.

 

Georges Simenon Series 

 

Gideon Oliver -Aaron  Elkins  series 

 

Louise Penny’s Gamache series.

Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series

Any books by Josephine Tey

 

Barbara Hambly - Benjamin January series, if you like historical mysteries!

 

JD Robb books and Robert B Parker

 

The Scarapetta series by Patricia Cornwell 

 

MC Beaton books

 

Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley Series. 

 

Donna Leon’s Brunetti series. 

 

Any books by Tana French

 

Any books by P. D. James.  

 

Greg Isles, a writer from Natchez, MS.

 

Snowblind” by Ragnar Jonasson.  (Book 1 of 6 - DarkIceland)

 

Cork O’Connor series by William Kent Krueger.  Also non-series books.

 

Brad Thor

 

JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter series), writing under the name Robert Galbraith -- the Cormoran Strike series.

* Andrea Camilleri -- the Inspector Montalbano series.

* Helen Fields -- the Perfect series.

 

Karin Slaughter -- the Will Trent series

Daniel Silva - Gabriel Allon series

 

JAMES CRUMLEY —should be read in order

 

Winston Graham—Poldark series

 

Janet Evanovich—Stephanie Plum series.  Fox and Hare series.

 

Anything by Tim Dorsey or Carl Hiassen 

 

Old Archie comic books and Mad Magazine. 🙂

 

Ian Rankin’s Rebus series

Peter Robinson’s DCI Banks series

Nevada Barr’s National Parks series

Anything by Anne Cleeves

 

Set in London

Richard Jury series by Martha Grimes - current times

Thomas Pitt series by Anne Perry - Victorian era

 

and if you are planning a trip to Egypt check out the

Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters

 

Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City.  4 books.

 

The Longmire books by Craig Johnson.  Also suggest the fantastic series on Netflix.

 

 

 

Thank you for doing this.

[WNcruiser]

3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

The final part of our day trip was the north route up to 1,000 steps then turned around and dropped the cart off. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have not been to the ABC's in many years and don't ever think of them. Your pictures and commentary really make me want to go back. You should get some kickback from the tourism department! 🙂

[fstuff1]

heard the casino hostess went on medical leave. 

there's noone to answer questions your points or casino comps

 

[brockmom]

10 hours ago, crimsonbird said:

We will be on the equinox in November.   Any special events for elite and elite plus?  Thanks.  

The one I look forward to the most is the sail away on the helipad.

did you happen to notice Jim if they offered that for elite plus?

thank you 

Brockmom

[funatseascott]

10 hours ago, crimsonbird said:

We will be on the equinox in November.   Any special events for elite and elite plus?  Thanks.  

I didn’t notice anything special being elite, but was also in a suite.  I think the helipad experience on this 9-day was for suite passengers, but could’ve been for others.  Let’s see if Jim knows.

[GeorgiaPeach51]

12 hours ago, canderson said:

No love for my David McCullough 'Path Between the Seas' entry for Panama cruisers?

Big oops!  I’ve added it.  You’ll see it in the next update.  Sorry!

[funatseascott]

Foodie pics from the last few days.

[go.without.you]

21 hours ago, TommyD3 said:

They let you order off the MDR menu in BLU now? Was not previously allowed on S class ships because the kitchens are on different decks !!!

I sailed Aqua class twice in 2018-2019 and once in SS and was able to order off MDR in Blu and also in Luminae, I always asked for the menu.

[Jim_Iain]

17 hours ago, Oville said:

Jim, your pictures with your phone are phenomenal, you’ve got a great photographer’s eye. Your pictures of Iain have given me a few chuckles, love the way you match the polo with other pix.

 

Enjoy your last two days, it been a treat following along.  Katie

 

Thanks.   Iain can be quite the ham.    I post so many pictures of him that he is more recognizable than me and often has people stop him while out and about to introduce themselves.    He enjoys meeting all the folks but never reads CC,  but I keep him up to date with fun things I read.

[Jim_Iain]

17 hours ago, Oville said:

Jim, your pictures with your phone are phenomenal, you’ve got a great photographer’s eye. Your pictures of Iain have given me a few chuckles, love the way you match the polo with other pix.

 

Enjoy your last two days, it been a treat following along.  Katie

Thank you, Thank you

I'm sure that list will be used by all of us .

 

I completed John Sandford #1 Rules of Prey.   Really enjoyed it.

[Jim_Iain]

16 hours ago, 72Chevelle said:

Could not re-find the post that stated it looked as if you were "in port" the day before embarkation.

 

Have you learned if the trip is coming back a day early or not?

 

No plans to return early.   The person who tested positive was just before we left Curacao and delayed our departure by about an hour while they moved the patient off the ship by ambulance.  

 

Captain is on right now with the morning briefing and just his normal announcement and what happened on this day in history.

[Jim_Iain]

16 hours ago, hcat said:

 Thanks for sharing some really great  photos with excellent commentary. Enjoyed memories of our  Bonaire visits in the past,  glad more itins include this amazing place! 

 

We realized we had never been to Curacao or Bonaire and loved both.

[Jim_Iain]

4 hours ago, funatseascott said:

I didn’t notice anything special being elite, but was also in a suite.  I think the helipad experience on this 9-day was for suite passengers, but could’ve been for others.  Let’s see if Jim knows.

Sailaway from Helipad was for Suites only.  A Zenith we know was not invited so he enjoyed our more intimate Penthouse Sailaway with much better drinks and snacks.   LOL     We invite Zenith's for sure.

 

One thing of not is they had a reception for Concierge Pax in sky lounge. 

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, go.without.you said:

I sailed Aqua class twice in 2018-2019 and once in SS and was able to order off MDR in Blu and also in Luminae, I always asked for the menu.

 

I think it has been ship class dependent.    M-Class they share a common kitchen so no problem.   S-Class the have to go down to a different kitchen so many do not permit.   On E-Class not possible at all even in Luminae