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Jane Kipp

I'm a retired steel worker from Canada who loves to travel in my retirement. Weiterlesen🇨🇦Hamilton
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    • Jane KippReisenderLet's Compare Fjords
      Tourist shot
      1. Ountains in Anchorage airportThis is what greets you at the airport in AnchorageMore stuffed wildlife.1Northern lights walkway.1Landing in VancouverMountains in Vancouver airportThey had a tail camera on the fist flight.Vancouver airport sculptureGotta wet your whistleLunch at Vancouver airportBreakfast at Toronto lounge

      North to Alaska...

      23. Mai in Kanada ⋅ 🌧 8 °C

      I am back with another adventure. This time, I'm off to Alaska. I have 3 days in Anchorage before heading to Whittier for a cruise.

      I was up early at 3 AM for a 4:30 pickup. The weather is rainy and cool. The drive is quite pleasant. I use Airport Limousine for travel to and from the airport. They haven't let me down in over 5 years. At the airport, I am through security and into the lounge by 5:45. My flight doesn't take off until 8:30, so i have plenty of time for some breakfast and coffee.

      This is not a direct flight, unfortunately. I fly to Vancouver, then have to go through security again to fly to Anchorage. I should get there by 4:00 PM. I have a rental car waiting at the airport for the next 3 days. I have booked an Air BnB while I'm in Anchorage.

      A smooth first flight to Vancouver. My flight to Anchorage is delayed by half an hour. I have plopped myself in another Priority Pass Lounge with comfy chairs, food, and wine.

      I lucked out with the second flight. We had an empty seat in our row. This was a 3÷ hour flight, so it's not so bad. This is a small airport but with interesting displays. Check out the airport pictures.

      I pick up my rental car. It was supposed to be an SUV, but I ended up with a Malibu that doesn't even have a GPS. I am disappointed. It is only for a couple of days, so I'll live with it.

      It only takes about 10 minutes to get to my Air BnB. So far, from what I have seen of Anchorage, it is a little run down. My place is on a quiet side street so that is good. I'm on the second floor, which means I'll be getting my exercise with the stairs.

      The next adventure was getting groceries for the next couple of days. I found the local grocery store, Carry, and just got some buns, meat, and cheese. A few other things, but the bill was $60.00 US for too small paper bags. Ouch! Good thing I'm heading out the cruise Monday, and they can feed me!

      I head back to write this up and will have an early bedtime. I'm working on an 18-hour day so far. See you tomorrow.      Weiterlesen

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      Galveston port
      Our ride back to Canada

      Back To Reality

      21. März in Honduras ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

      I wake up early again and head up to the Observation deck to write up yesterday's blog. I also need a coffee or two. Today, we have to be off the ship by 10 AM. I finished packing my toiletries and C-Pap machine. We are taking the shuttle from the cruise port to the airport. This is going to be a life-saver with Gabi in a wheelchair. I hope we can get through security quicker with our wheelchair riders. I checked us in on-line with United Airlines, so that should help speed things up.

      We get off the ship with the help of two porters (one for each wheelchair) and the bus is waiting to take us to the airport. So far, so good. It is a 1½ ride to the airport. Once there the driver helps us get the porters with the wheel chairs and the luggage. There are no special wheelchair lines for this airport. The security line is not too bad at all really. We make it through and my bag is redirected for inspection. I have no idea why. How about a stupid mistake of not empting the water bottle before going through security? Yeah, my fault. So back I go through the security line again. Ken and Gabi are through and waiting for me when I get to the gate. We are at the airport early for our flight. We have another 6 hours before take-off. I spot a lounge where I can buy passes for the day. We head over there and can at least have a nice place to sit, food and beverages for the afternoon.

      We get pre-boarding due to the wheel chairs and are in our seats with our carry-ons stored before anyone else boards. This is a huge blessing for me. Finally, I can sit back and relax! The flight is good and I have a couple of movies that I downloaded before the flight to watch. We arrive in Toronto without a hitch. We are the last off (just easier for me). The porters are there to get us through security and to our limo spot. The only pain is that when you land there are no luggage carts. So, I have all our suitcases to haul through security and to our exit door.

      Our limo is there in no time at all and we are finally on our way home. I get off first and then Ken and Gabi get dropped off. All in all, the cruise was lovely and apart from the accident we had a good time. Everyone got back in one piece, so that is what matters most. Until next time, safe travels.      Weiterlesen

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    • Jane KippReisenderAnother Cruise with Friends
      We are not alone

      Last Day On Board

      21. März in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C

      This morning starts as always with my morning walk on the deck. It is another beautiful day today. Pleasant temperatures, gently breeze. Today is a sea day and our last day on board.

      Ken and Gabi meet me around 9 AM up in the Observation lounge while I'm writing the blog. Gabi slept well and her ankle has gone down a lot. We head to the Local for breakfast. I have the pancakes, sausage and fruit salad. Ken does the American breakfast and Gabi has the pancakes as well. The pancakes are light and fluffy and just the right amount to satisfy.

      After breakfast I head to the shops. Ken and Gabi head up to their room. The one thing that I am missing on this trip is a small clutch purse for the evening. I have a sling bag purse that I take off ship with me but it is a little large. They have the purses on 2 for $25.00. I pick up a black and a taupe one. This should work for both capsule wardrobes that I take with me. They have plenty of other stuff but I only wanted the purses. I check out some Maui Jim sunglasses. They are pretty expensive on board about $225.00. They had one pair that were nice but I have a pair and I really don't need another.

      After shopping, I head to the Casino for some fun time. The weather has turned nasty outside with high winds and clouds. The Captain has closed the decks again. Hence, the Casino is some good entertainment. I actually haven't done bad this cruise and am about even. I try my luck and am actually up a bit. I leave with some play money for tonight.

      Back in the room, I start packing. We are going to go with the ship taking our luggage on shore for us. Since Gabi is in the wheelchair and Ken needs one as well, we are not going to try and take luggage with us as well. I have my luggage packed with all my souvenirs. I have bought 2 packages of coffee beans, one wooden bowl, 2 purses, and 3 shot glasses. I have to get creative when packing. So, the shot glasses go in the purses, the coffee beans go inside my shoes, etc. It all fits. I make sure to keep out my travel clothes which will also be my clothes for dinner as well. That done and with luggage tags attached and filled out, I can take my afternoon nap.

      On our way to dinner, we have to pass the shops again. I have been looking at the Citizen watches all cruise. I stop to take a look and yes, I buy one. The thing that I like about Citizen is that they don't have batteries to change, they charge by light. It doesn't have to be sun light; it can be any light. It really is quite amazing. The price is a couple of buck cheaper than the website, so I don't feel ripped off. Our last supper is at Hudson’s. Ken and I have the grouper and Gabi goes for the lemon pepper shrimp. As always dinner is lovely.

      After dinner Ken and Gabi go back to pack. I head down to the Casino again. I actually win again. This time a jackpot win. Apparently, Canadians don’t have to pay taxes on winnings. (That means that Americans do!) My new watch is now paid for and then some. Enough for another cruise. Yay me! Okay, let's head off to bed before I lose it all back. Tomorrow is going to be a challenge again!      Weiterlesen

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    • Jane KippReisenderAnother Cruise with Friends
      I loved their grouper
      Ken did the ribsAnd for desert, don't mind the liquid deserts

      Cozumel and Hospital

      20. März in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      I was right today is a challenge. Today is Ken's 70th birthday. It is another beautiful day, and we are in Cozumel, Mexico. I head down for my regular morning walk. It is an enjoyable walk since there is little humidity and a gentle breeze. I need to get my walk in now cause I'm not sure what the day is going to hold. I grab a coffee and Danish in the Observation Lounge on deck 17.

      By 8 AM I’m calling Medical to find out what is going on. We have an appointment at the hospital for 9:30 AM. I head over to Ken and Gabi's so we are all together. We get 2 wheelchairs and off we go. Norwegian has been really great in assisting us through this! They get Ken and Gabi off the ship, down the (very long) pier, through the crew access gate and wait until we get a taxi. Once in the taxi, it is only a 15-minute drive to the hospital. Once there, we register and Gabi is whisked away. Ken and I have to sit in the waiting area. Impressions are that this is a very clean and well-kept hospital. I don't have any experience with hospitals outside of Canada, but this one is either very new or they just maintain them better. The seats are comfortable, the noise level is low. The smell level is normal, this is more like a doctor’s office than a hospital. There is even a smoking area for Ken outside.

      Poor Ken, this is not how he wanted to spend a birthday, and he is very worried about Gabi. I think he also blames himself since they were up on the 18th deck for Ken to have a smoke. It is really nobody's fault. Accidents happen and that’s it. We are waiting for the better part of 3 hours there. At least we can get up and walk around outside. The hospital is on a side street. There seems to be existing and new construction but I don't wander far. I'm sure I scream ‘Tourist'. However, after the 3 hours, Gabi is cleared for travel. There are no fractures, bleeds or concussions. Thank goodness. It Gabi had not been cleared for travel the ship would not let her back on board. That would mean that Ken and I would have to pack everything up and find a place to stay until Gabi could travel. That would also mean canceling our flight out of Houston and getting one from Mexico. However, this is not the case. We are good to go. We get another taxi, who takes us to a Pharmacy to get Gabi her prescriptions and head back to the ship. Everyone in Mexico has been great. They all speak some level of English that makes this process easier. The are all very helpful. The cost wasn't that bad, I thought. The CT scan, examine and documentation for the ship at the hospital was a little over $1,100.00 US. The prescriptions were another $100.00 US. However, the best news is that Gabi is fine.

      Once back at port, we don't have to wait long for Norwegian to send a couple of wheelchairs to get us back to the ship. We have to get Medical to clear Gabi at security. Then we are good to go.

      When we get up to the room, Ken gets the surprise of the room decorations that I arranged for his birthday! Now we can start celebrating. We finally get something to eat around 2PM. The rest of the day is spent with a dip in the hot tub and a couple of drinks. Time for a nap before a later dinner.

      We have a nice dinner at the Commodore restaurant. Everyone whishes Ken a happy birthday. Ken does the steak; Gabi the pasta and I have my favourite lamb shank. At the end of dinner, they even bring Ken a birthday cake. Well at least the day has ended well. We hit the Casino and then it is off to bed. Tomorrow is our last full day on board. It is also a sea day which means that it will be a crowded ship.      Weiterlesen

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    • Jane KippReisenderAnother Cruise with Friends
      Happy 70th Birthday, Ken
      Lamb shank anyone?Or maybe some steak and fries?Last option is shrimp pastaMe bad...For the birthday boy.

      Roatan Is Still Beautiful

      19. März in Mexiko ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      It is a beautiful day in Rotan, Honduras. I head down to deck 8 for my morning walk. As I'm walking, I am greeted by the sound of a rooster. After making a few laps, I head to the Observation deck to write up yesterday's blog and wait for my trip mates.

      My trip mates join me around 9:00 AM. Gabi has two black eyes and is moving very slowly. Gabi has a cane from medical but is still unstable on her feet. She said she slept well, though, so that is good. Ken doesn't look like he slept well. I think he is blaming himself for the accident. We keep telling him that accident can happen anywhere or at any time.

      We head to The Local for breakfast. This time, I do have the French Toast. Oh, is it ever good! Soft on the inside but crunchy on the outside (kind of like this writer :>) It also has raisins, which is nice. I pair it with a fruit salad, perfect!

      We head up to the pool deck and have a slow morning. We find a nice dining area where we can sit at a table with higher chairs. This is more comfortable for me as well as Gabi. We all have issues with how low the deck chairs are! We do lunch at the buffet and then head back to our rooms for some quiet time.

      We meet up for dinner around 6 as usual. Gabi is feeling a little worse, so I call for her to go back to medical. The doctor (Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome) doesn't like the look of her raccoon eyes. Gabi is still having quite a bit of pain as well. So, he decides that a CT scan is in order. This will have to be done on shore in Cozumel tomorrow. The medical team on board will set everything up and let us know in the morning when. They will handle all the details of transportation and booking the appointments. The doctor said that there will be a liaison between the ship and the hospital to help us navigate this. They also said that the hospital will communicate with the ship directly. He said that this is one of the only ports that do this. Gabi is given a shot for the pain and we get her a wheelchair for the rest of her time on board. Norwegian is really very accommodating and helping us out as much as possible. It gives you the warm and fuzzies knowing how organized they are.

      We then head to dinner. I finally get the steak. I can't get a Guinness in the dining room, but a nice Malbec wine will go nicely. The steak is cooked to perfection! Ken has the fried chicken with a cob of corn, and Gabi does the potato gnocchi again. Dinner is marvelous as always. After dinner, Ken and Gabi head back to their room.

      I head to the shops to get my last two charms. On Thursday, I can get my cruise ship charm and finish my bracelet. I head to the Casino and actually stay even for the night. It is off to bed since I think tomorrow is going to be a challenge.      Weiterlesen

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    • Jane KippReisenderAnother Cruise with Friends
      The Dynamic Duo
      We are not aloneThat's my shipHarvest CayePretty butterflyButterfly stagesThe owl butterflyGreen IguanaScarlet MacawFlight housePretty flowersDesertMy inside solo cabinAnother angleBathroom

      Private Islands, Animals and Boo Boos

      17. März in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

      Today, they have opened up the decks. I get to do my morning walk outside today! I'm up early after a wonderful sleep and head out for my walk. They have most of the deck open, and I can get my steps in for the morning. I have been averaging about 7000 steps per day, which is good for me. The seas are calmer and I think we have slowed down quite a bit. It is so nice to walk on the deck in the open air. They have a great gym on board but I prefer to walk out in the open air.
      I head up to the Observation deck to write up yesterday's blog and have my morning coffee. This is a relatively quiet area with tables where I can ‘wake up' with coffee and amazing views. This is our meeting place, every morning.

      Ken and Gabi meet me around 9:30 and we head to the Local restaurant today for breakfast. Gabi and I go with the oatmeal, and Ken does some really delicious French Toast. After breakfast Gabi and I decide to head ashore. We are in Harvest Caye, Belize today and the weather is a little overcast and humid. Surprise, we are in the Caribbean. We are docked on the private island that Norwegian owns. They have a really long pier to walk but they also have golf carts that take you to the shopping and tour area. I did the walk in January, but it is a little more humid today, and Gabi would never make it.

      Once in the shop area, we start our stroll and come across many shops selling various wears from jewelry to t-shirts to woven baskets. There is also a small wildlife area. We head there first. The first exhibit is a butterfly area. We have to walk into one door and then another. This is so that the butterflies don't escape! There are two kinds of butterflies in the enclosure. One is a pretty blue and the other is a brown one. They are flying all around us, and it is so cool. They have a box where there are pupa waiting to hatch into butterflies. They are in different stages of development, so this is interesting to see. Next up in the animal world is the Green Iguana, although I think he looks brown. He also does not look happy. He looks rather board. The next enclosure has the beautiful Scarlet Macaw. Their plumage is just stunning! They pose nicely for the tourist and keep the squawking down to a minimum. We exit the wildlife area to head toward the lighthouse. This is actually set up as a zip lining attraction. Yeah, NO! Let's head back to the shops. We pass a nice beach and waterpark area for the kids. Along the way we pick up some shot glasses for me, a wooden bowl for both of us. The best part is the chocolate and coffee shop. Yes, please. I grab a couple bags of beans and we each get a chocolate bar. Okay, time to head back to the ship.

      Once safely aboard, we do lunch at Indulge. We then go our separate ways, and I head back to the cabin for rest time. Ken and Gabi head up to deck 18 for the smoking area. Once up top, Gabi trips and falls after hitting one of the umbrella bases. Down she goes for the count. Unfortunately, she hit her head pretty hard. She was bleeding from her nose and hit her leg pretty hard. She was taken to medical, where she got x-rays and was checked out by a very good-looking doctor (who unfortunately had a wedding ring). Three hours later, they were released with a cane. Gabi, has some bruising and swelling, but is okay overall.

      Gabi stayed in bed for the rest of the evening. Ken and I went to Hudson's for dinner. Ken had the steak again, and I had the grouper. We went back to order Gabi some dinner. We have an early evening.      Weiterlesen

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    • Jane KippReisenderAnother Cruise with Friends
      Costa Maya Port
      Our escort to the port.Always the best part of dinner.

      Finally, The Ship To Ourselves

      16. März in Mexiko ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      Today we are arriving at Costa Maya, Mexico. The weather has been a bit rough and windy since we boarded. The Captain announced that we were going to be docking an hour later than expected. The decks are still closed so, I head up to the gym for a walk on the tread mill.

      After, I head to the Observation deck to wait for Ken and Gabi to start their day. We head down for breakfast at the buffet. It is of course a zoo. One of the crew finds us a table and then we head into the mob for a do-si-do to get breakfast. Good thing I get my coffee quota in the Observation deck! They have a wonderful selection of food but my favourite for breakfast is still an omelet. They do have some cinnamon buns that I sneak in and some pineapple and grapefruit. It is too loud for my liking, so I think I'll stick to the Hudson for breakfast. Much more civilized for my advanced years.

      After breakfast, we wonder to mid ship where the senior staff are answering questions about the ship and ship life. I'm always amazed at how they handle this hotel on water. So much care goes into food prep, storage and buying. The amount of laundry is just staggering. The fact that this is all handled seamlessly and with a smile is amazing. At least on a cruise ship you can still get excellent customer service. I jokingly call is the ‘Land of Yes', you never hear the word no. (The only exception was at dinner when I wanted a Guinness to go with my steak.)

      Gabi is not feeling well today. Too much rocking and rolling, so they head back to their cabin where Gabi can get a Gravol. We'll meet up for lunch. I head to one of the shops to get my charms from Pandora. On the first day they had a $10.00 deal where you can get a bracelet and 5 charms. Every day after you can get 2 charms at $5.00 each, collect all 8 and you get the cruise ship charm for free. Yeah, it's a gimmick but I go for it. Back in 2014, my girls had gotten me a Pandora bracelet to fill when I was in Europe. I did a very good job of it back then and thought I would start another one.

      We have lunch at Indulge. It is a unique eating experience for us. They have different types of food that you order at your table from tablet. I order a Caesar salad from one place and Pad Thai from another. Ken gets a pulled pork sandwich and fries. Gabi gets French Onion soup and prosciutto and cheese from another place. It is a cool way to have 10 different types of food in one place. After lunch, we head up to the pool deck. Ken and I finally get into the hot tub! Ken has a bad knee so; this helps him a lot. It also helps to loosen off my back. Finally, it is nap time!

      Dinner tonight is in the Commodore restaurant. It has the same menu as the Hudson but a different atmosphere. We are seated right by the window which is nice. This is when I find out that I can't get a Guinness with dinner. Humph, I guess I don't get steak. I settle for the shrimp fettuccine alfredo; Ken gets the BBQ ribs and Gabi has the steak. This restaurant is nice, service is great (except the Guinness) but the décor is not as open and airy as the Hudson.

      After dinner we head up to the pool bar for a nightcap and then head off to bed.      Weiterlesen

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      First Full Day Aboard

      15. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Day 2
      We awake bright eyed and ready for our next adventure. We have breakfast at the hotel. It is a little expensive at $25.00 each but we are on vacation and we don't have to pay for another meal for the next 7 days. We are leaving the hotel early so that we can board the ship earlier and beat the rush.
      After checking out, our doorman Brian had a ride scheduled to the cruise port for us. The cruise port is in Galveston which is about an hour and ten minutes away. Our ride today is a black Lexus SUV. It is nice to travel comfortably. Our luggage is stored, doors are opened for us and we are making our way to the port. Our driver is from Jordan and he is a great conversationalist. We start with the price of gas. It is currently about $2.39 a gallon in Houston. When I left Hamilton, Ontario it was about $1.50 a liter, if we do the math and include the exchange rate that makes our gas about $8.00 a gallon. He is astounded. The next topic is what is the difference between Canadians and Americans. The best thing that we can come up with is that with is that Canadians are more tolerant of race, religion, gender, etc. We also are not as quick to get riled up. However, once riled we will stand our ground. Our driver could not believe that there is no fence at the border between our two countries. He said that in Jordan, there is a fence around the entire country. If you try to enter illegally you get shot. Remind me to check my visas when I go to Jordan. This is not an awkward or uncomfortable conversation just an exchange of customs.

      We get to the cruise port and our luggage is whisked away at the curb. We find Ken a wheelchair and get priority check-in. They even have a shortcut to get on the ship if you are in a wheelchair. Once onboard, we head to find a place for Ken to have a cigarette and we find a drink. The weather is overcast and very windy. The Galveston port is not that scenic. There is a lot of commercial traffic and not many cruise ships. It is a smaller port than Miami, which makes it easier to get to your ship. We are on board the Norwegian Prima. I have sailed this ship before with Laura (my daughter) last June. You can check out that blog here on Find Penguins as well.

      We soon hear that our cabins are ready and we head down to check them out. When booking, Gabi and I had to go into the balcony room and Ken had a solo inside cabin. We head down to Guest Services to change this so they can have the balcony and I can have the solo cabin. I wanted to try out this cabin since it is made for one guest and they don't charge you the double occupancy fee. This cabin is compact but has plenty of room for all my stuff. I have extra room in the closet, an extra drawer and an extra shelf in the bathroom. The bed is a large single, almost a ¾ size bed. I have plenty of mirrors and great lighting. The only thing missing is a fridge. There is no window, since it is an inside cabin but that is okay with me.      Weiterlesen

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      Indulge restaurant
      Indulge restaurantNice steakShrimp pastaBest pork chopYes, there are two deserts.

      First Full Day On Board

      15. März in Honduras ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      Our first full day onboard starts with heavy winds and rolling seas. The decks are closed, so I can't walk outside. The gym is usually packed, so I head up to deck 17. They have the observation deck up there, and you can walk around in a circle. I do 5 laps, but it is not the same. It is a great place to have a morning coffee and watch the ocean though. I think this is going to be my morning place to have a coffee and write this blog. It is reasonably quiet, plenty of coffee and nice comfy chairs with tables.

      Ken and Gabi find me up here (I gave them a call), and we enjoy another coffee. We have breakfast in the Hudson restaurant today. The buffet is usually crowded, and I'm a big fan of quiet. If you eat in one of the restaurants, you get a great menu to select from, personalized service, and a great view of the ocean. I choose the spinach omelet and tomato juice. Gabi does oatmeal and Ken gets the breakfast special. All of us are full and happy. It is actually around 11 AM when are done.

      Ken is smoker (no judgement here) and since the decks are closed, so is his smoking spot. Therefore, the only place left is the Casino which has a smoking area. So off we trot down there. Ken enjoys himself, and I lose $20.00, not really a fair exchange. We decide to go check out the different food places. They have a food area called Indulge. This area is all different food venues. You have a fry truck, a sushi area, a tex mex area and so on. This area is just a cool place eat. After this, we all head down to a lounge to find a quiet place to chat. No pool or hot tub today due to weather.

      We are traveling during March break, so there are plenty of children onboard. It is interesting to sit back and people watch. Times have changed since my children were small. I can't see it being much of a vacation when you are dealing with a baby or toddler whose schedule has been thrown out of whack, in a different environment and without the conveniences that you have at home. So far, the children have been behaved, but we have a few that are running the halls and stairs. We haven't ventured to the pool area, so we'll see about that later.

      We have lunch up at the buffet, and the choices are great. I have my salad, and Ken and Gabi have whatever they like as well. It is crowded but we manage to find a table. After lunch, we head back to our rooms for nap time.

      We meet up for dinner at Hudson again. Ken has a very good-looking steak that might just be my dinner tomorrow. Gabi has the shrimp pasta, which was also very nice looking. I did the pork chop, which was excellent. Desert was just decadent. I did the After Eight Chocolate Mouse and inadvertently had also ordered the Warm Apple Strudel with ice cream. Yes, I ate both. Waste not, want not.

      After dinner we wanted to see a show but it was booked. So, we had to find a bar that had a blender so Gabi can have a Pina Colada. Mission accomplished, and all was good. Then we head off to bed.      Weiterlesen

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      Galveston Port
      Baked TalapiaChocolate Lava CakeKen's Desert

      Back On The Beautiful Prima!

      14. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      We awake this morning ready to take on the day! We have breakfast at the hotel. It is a little pricey at $25.00 each, but we won't have to pay for food for the rest of the week. Our doorman, Brian, got us a ride to the cruise port in Galveston. It is about an hour and ten minutes away from Houston. We ride in a black Lexus SUV. I like riding in comfort. Our driver is a chatty man from Oman or Jordan. Our first topic of conversation is gas prices. The gas in Houston is $1.39 a gallon. The price when I left Hamilton was about $1.50 a liter. If we do the math and include exchange on the money, that would equal roughly $8.00 a gallon! Let's move on, shall we. Our next topic of conversation is the difference between Canadians and Americans. I basically tell him that Canadians are more tolerant to differences and not so quick to be suspicious of our neighbours. We have a more outgoing, friendly, and curious personality. That, it takes a lot to get us riled, but when we are, we will defend ourselves. He couldn't understand why there was no fence between our two countries. Apparently, his country has fences, and if you try to cross illegally, you are shot on sight.

      At the port terminal, our luggage is wisked away immediately. We find Ken a wheelchair and then we get priority service again. This includes a porter to push Ken, priority check-in (take that Haven people!). We even have a shortcut onto the ship! Once aboard, we relaxed and waited for our rooms opened. We had to change my room and Ken's room. When we booked, I had to be in with Gabi and Ken had a solo cabin. Once on board, we went to Guest Services and had no issue with changing rooms. So now Ken and Gabi are in the balcony room, and I have an inside solo cabin. Our luggage arrives, and I do my nesting thing. This cabin is compact but has plenty of room for all my stuff. I have extra room in the closet, an extra drawer, and an extra shelf in the bathroom. The bed is a large single, almost a ¾ size bed. I have plenty of mirrors and great lighting. The only thing missing is a fridge. There is no window since it is an inside cabin, but that is okay with me. I have plenty of room for all my stuff. I don't have a fridge but I have everything else. Check out the pictures.

      We have dinner in the Hudson restaurant and enjoy a wonderful dinner as always. I love when someone else cooks, cleans and serves me! After dinner, Gabi goes back to the room, and Ken and I hit the Casino. He wants a smoke and the upper deck is a wind tunnel. So, Ken can have a cigarette and I can play the slots. I'm up for a change. Let's see how long that lasts.

      Well, off to bed and a good night to all.      Weiterlesen

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