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- Dag 1
- zondag 5 augustus 2018 om 10:00
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Hoogte: 1.381 ft
Verenigde StatenWhite Peak Wash33°44’27” N 112°20’31” W
On our way to Seattle
5 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
On this trip we fly to Seattle (on Alaska, our favorite local airline) to be with family and friends. Then to San Francisco boarding the Crystal Symphony for a 20 day sailing to New York. We will beMeer informatie
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- Dag 1
- zondag 5 augustus 2018 om 11:45
- ☀️ 41 °C
- Hoogte: 1.125 ft
- Verenigde StatenLa Toma Crosscut Canal (historical)33°26’0” N 112°0’50” W
Empty Sky Harbor Airport
5 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 41 °C
It’s easy to travel during summer in Arizona (when there are no monsoons). Where are all the people?
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- Dag 2
- maandag 6 augustus 2018 om 17:00
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Hoogte: 404 ft
- Verenigde StatenAlderwood Manor47°49’60” N 122°16’14” W
Family Evening
6 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We had a lot of fun and great quality time together. Very special.
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- Dag 4
- woensdag 8 augustus 2018 om 10:00
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Hoogte: 62 ft
- Verenigde StatenBothell47°45’40” N 122°12’32” W
Activities with our Grandkids
8 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Over the course of our time in Seattle we were very busy: The pool, painting, board games plus arts and crafts. Not the Taj but equally meaningful.
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- Dag 4
- woensdag 8 augustus 2018 om 15:00
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Hoogte: 62 ft
- Verenigde StatenBothell47°45’41” N 122°12’32” W
An advance Birthday
8 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Our granddaughter Mara Rose (namesake) will be 5 on August 22. Since we obviously won’t be here we decided to celebrate at her favorite place: Pinka Bella Cupcakes which was over the top. We’reMeer informatie
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- Dag 5
- donderdag 9 augustus 2018 om 18:00
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Hoogte: 49 ft
- Verenigde StatenSan Francisco International Toy Museum37°48’28” N 122°25’6” W
Marriott went over the top!!
9 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We checked into the Courtyard Marriott on Fishermen’s Wharf and were given an amazing suite. The Concierge never saw a Lifetime Platinum Card before.
Besides the room we had a great view of Alcatraz.
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- Dag 6
- vrijdag 10 augustus 2018 om 12:00
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Hoogte: 59 ft
- Verenigde StatenMadame Tussauds San Francisco37°48’30” N 122°24’57” W
Crystal Symphony
10 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Crystal Symphony went through a dramatic redesign of the entire ship. Our room which is a Seabreeze Penthouse was newly constructed by combining two former balcony rooms and comes with full butlerMeer informatie
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- Dag 6
- vrijdag 10 augustus 2018 om 17:00
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Verenigde StatenGolden Gate37°49’6” N 122°28’42” W
Sail Away
10 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Sail Away under the Golden Gate Bridge was beautiful. We stood with our drinks listening to Louie Armstrong’s singing of It’s A Wonderful World (the music tradition of every Crystal port departure).
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- Dag 9
- maandag 13 augustus 2018 om 10:00
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
MexicoSan Lucas Bay22°53’43” N 109°53’18” W
Everyone needs a Butler
13 augustus 2018, Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This is our outstanding Butler Olena. Each afternoon at 4:30 she delivers our martinis and canapés. She also was fantastic getting us 8 reservations for the specialty restaurants at our preferredMeer informatie
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- Dag 9
- maandag 13 augustus 2018 om 15:00
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- MexicoEl Salto22°53’32” N 109°53’51” W
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
13 augustus 2018, Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We anchored next to the famous Los Arcos (arch). Our day was relaxing on board the ship since we have been here many times.
We even did the gym so we are “a little” ready for another great dinner.
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- Dag 12
- donderdag 16 augustus 2018 om 09:00
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Hoogte: 30 ft
- MexicoNaval14°40’59” N 92°23’33” W
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
16 augustus 2018, Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Chiapas is the most southern state in Mexico. It’s climate is ideal for plantations and it produces Mexico’s finest coffee beans. It also has a huge banana trade as seen by our photos of theMeer informatie
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- Dag 13
- vrijdag 17 augustus 2018 om 16:00
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Hoogte: 30 ft
GuatemalaSalinas Santa Rosa13°55’26” N 90°47’10” W
World Class Lectures
17 augustus 2018, Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
There have been a huge variety of quality lecturers on board. We have 6 experts giving 5 presentations each (most without notes). Some of our favorites:
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman a NASA astronaut who made 5Meer informatie
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- Dag 14
- zaterdag 18 augustus 2018 om 12:00
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Hoogte: 43 ft
NicaraguaRío San Juan11°15’16” N 85°52’17” W
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
18 augustus 2018, Nicaragua ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We tendered into San Juan del Sur. Walking in town we viewed its half-moon beach, colorful houses and “interesting” streets.
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- Dag 15
- zondag 19 augustus 2018 om 17:00
- 🌧 27 °C
- Hoogte: 98 ft
Costa RicaBahía de Caldera9°54’48” N 84°42’46” W
Caldera, Costa Rica
19 augustus 2018, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
We have been to Costa Rica several times and seen the key sights. We spent the day enjoying the scenery, relaxing and doing the gym.
At night we had drinks and dinner with old friends. We met Pat andMeer informatie
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- Dag 16
- maandag 20 augustus 2018 om 15:00
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
North Pacific Ocean7°2’13” N 82°22’19” W
Cruising the coast of Central America
20 augustus 2018, North Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today we had 3 lectures, the Grand Gala Buffet lunch, stateroom open house, a reception in the Captain’s Quarters and a Las Vegas vocalist show.
Who said sea days are boring?
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- Dag 17
- dinsdag 21 augustus 2018 om 16:00
- 🌧 28 °C
- Hoogte: 33 ft
PanamaCanal French9°17’19” N 79°55’8” W
The Panama Canal
21 augustus 2018, Panama ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
This was one of our most unique transits of the Panama Canal. We were up early, viewed the new canal and an empty lock being repaired.
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- Dag 18
- woensdag 22 augustus 2018 om 11:00
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
ColombiaSociedad Portuaria de Cartagena10°24’14” N 75°31’54” W
The finest food at sea...
22 augustus 2018, Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Or anywhere else!
As part of the redesign of the Symphony, Crystal changed and added a variety of restaurants. They were all spectacular.
Waterside, the main restaurant had a new delicious menuMeer informatie
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- Dag 21
- zaterdag 25 augustus 2018 om 18:00
- 🌧 29 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
BahamasAlice Town25°43’4” N 79°19’5” W
Tender Adventure in Bimini, Bahamas
25 augustus 2018, Bahamas ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
We had the roughest embarkation on a tender ever! You actually had to jump up onto it. It was then a very bumpy 35 minute cruise to the dock.
Bimini is a beautiful island almost all of which we foundMeer informatie
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- Dag 23
- maandag 27 augustus 2018 om 05:00
- 🌙 22 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Verenigde StatenWaterfront Park32°46’56” N 79°55’23” W
Las Vegas Style at Sea
27 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Every night there was a new production show (six in total) or different headliner entertainment.
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- Dag 23
- maandag 27 augustus 2018 om 15:00
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Verenigde StatenWaterfront Park32°46’55” N 79°55’23” W
Charleston, South Carolina
27 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Our morning began with a mandatory face-to-face U.S.Customs and Border Protection Inspection.
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- Dag 25
- woensdag 29 augustus 2018 om 08:00
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Verenigde StatenCastle Point Park40°44’51” N 74°1’17” W
New York City
29 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Sailing into New York City is a beautiful experience; we woke up early to maximize it.
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- Dag 25
- woensdag 29 augustus 2018 om 14:00
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Verenigde StatenCastle Point40°44’59” N 74°0’56” W
9/11 Memorial and Museum
29 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We had a private guide who lost two close friends in the attacks.
Our tour began at St. Paul’s Chapel, which was the headquarters for the first responders.
Pools and waterfalls are located on theMeer informatie
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- Dag 26
- donderdag 30 augustus 2018 om 14:00
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Hoogte: 282 ft
- Verenigde StatenJellif Mill Pond41°7’30” N 73°30’32” W
New Canaan, Connecticut
30 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We had a private car pick us up at the cruise terminal for the 75 minute drive to our daughter’s house.
We were greeted with a homemade sign, hugs and kisses.
At night we celebrated Amy’sMeer informatie
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- Dag 32
- woensdag 5 september 2018 om 14:00
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: 328 ft
- Verenigde StatenChurch Hill41°8’48” N 73°29’41” W
New Canaan Continued
5 september 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We continued to have busy days including making pizza. Their backyard pool was perfect since the weather was sunny and hot.
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- Dag 34
- vrijdag 7 september 2018 om 20:00
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Hoogte: 16 ft
- Verenigde StatenNewark Liberty International Airport40°41’11” N 74°10’36” W
Newark, New Jersey
7 september 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Our flight home was from Newark Liberty Airport.
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ReizigerHave a fun time with your family and a fabulous cruise. Looking forward to you pictures.
Happy trip to you! I imagine you’re glad to get out of AZ after the latest round of heat and storms. We look forward to seeing some photos and tracking your journey.
ReizigerYou're right! We love your mode of travel - West coast to East coast. So civil. We'll love traveling along with you. Bon Voyage!
ReizigerEnjoy your travels. Cheers