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- Hari 1
- Ahad, 5 Ogos 2018 10:00 PG
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitud: 1,381 kaki
Amerika SyarikatWhite Peak Wash33°44’27” N 112°20’31” W
On our way to Seattle
5 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 beBaca lagi
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- Hari 1
- Ahad, 5 Ogos 2018 11:45 PG
- ☀️ 41 °C
- Altitud: 1,125 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatLa Toma Crosscut Canal (historical)33°26’0” N 112°0’50” W
Empty Sky Harbor Airport
5 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Hari 2
- Isnin, 6 Ogos 2018 5:00 PTG
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 404 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatAlderwood Manor47°49’60” N 122°16’14” W
Family Evening
6 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We had a lot of fun and great quality time together. Very special.
PengembaraGreat family memories to take with you on your trip. I am sure you will have more at the other end!
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- Hari 4
- Rabu, 8 Ogos 2018 10:00 PG
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitud: 62 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatBothell47°45’40” N 122°12’32” W
Activities with our Grandkids
8 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Hari 4
- Rabu, 8 Ogos 2018 3:00 PTG
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitud: 62 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatBothell47°45’41” N 122°12’32” W
An advance Birthday
8 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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’reBaca lagi
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- Hari 5
- Khamis, 9 Ogos 2018 6:00 PTG
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitud: 49 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatSan Francisco International Toy Museum37°48’28” N 122°25’6” W
Marriott went over the top!!
9 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Nice!! It must be good to know that your status gets you the best that Marriott has to offer!
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- Hari 6
- Jumaat, 10 Ogos 2018 12:00 PTG
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitud: 59 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatMadame Tussauds San Francisco37°48’30” N 122°24’57” W
Crystal Symphony
10 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 butlerBaca lagi
PengembaraStunning accommodations, thanks for sharing. Anxious to hear how the food is on this ship.
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- Hari 6
- Jumaat, 10 Ogos 2018 5:00 PTG
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatGolden Gate37°49’6” N 122°28’42” W
Sail Away
10 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Hari 9
- Isnin, 13 Ogos 2018 10:00 PG
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
MexicoSan Lucas Bay22°53’43” N 109°53’18” W
Everyone needs a Butler
13 Ogos 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 preferredBaca lagi
PengembaraDaddy is our butler but he doesn't dress up for the job. Have fun, we great time with you and enjoy reading your posts. You are so lucky. Have the most wonderful of times. Love Kensie, Mara and Shawn.
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- Hari 9
- Isnin, 13 Ogos 2018 3:00 PTG
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- MexicoEl Salto22°53’32” N 109°53’51” W
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
13 Ogos 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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- Hari 12
- Khamis, 16 Ogos 2018 9:00 PG
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitud: 30 kaki
- MexicoNaval14°40’59” N 92°23’33” W
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
16 Ogos 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 theBaca lagi
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- Hari 13
- Jumaat, 17 Ogos 2018 4:00 PTG
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitud: 30 kaki
GuatemalaSalinas Santa Rosa13°55’26” N 90°47’10” W
World Class Lectures
17 Ogos 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 5Baca lagi
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I loved going to onboard lectures. They have such interesting and informative topics and are usually done by really good speakers. Sounds like Crystal has some great ones.
PengembaraJeff Hoffman was on our NW Passage trip too. Since the topography & climate of Devon Island, Nunavut Canada, is similar to Mars he was researching for NASA there. Interesting fellow.
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- Hari 14
- Sabtu, 18 Ogos 2018 12:00 PTG
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Altitud: 43 kaki
NicaraguaRío San Juan11°15’16” N 85°52’17” W
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
18 Ogos 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.
We were constantly approached by street vendors but were not harassedBaca lagi
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- Hari 15
- Ahad, 19 Ogos 2018 5:00 PTG
- 🌧 27 °C
- Altitud: 98 kaki
Costa RicaBahía de Caldera9°54’48” N 84°42’46” W
Caldera, Costa Rica
19 Ogos 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 andBaca lagi
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- Hari 16
- Isnin, 20 Ogos 2018 3:00 PTG
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
North Pacific Ocean7°2’13” N 82°22’19” W
Cruising the coast of Central America
20 Ogos 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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One of the nicest looking buffets I have seen! I am sure it tasted just as good as it looks.
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- Selasa, 21 Ogos 2018 4:00 PTG
- 🌧 28 °C
- Altitud: 33 kaki
PanamaCanal French9°17’19” N 79°55’8” W
The Panama Canal
21 Ogos 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.
Our 9 hour 50 mile crossing was enhanced by the best localBaca lagi
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- Hari 18
- Rabu, 22 Ogos 2018 11:00 PG
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
ColombiaSociedad Portuaria de Cartagena10°24’14” N 75°31’54” W
The finest food at sea...
22 Ogos 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 menuBaca lagi
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- Hari 21
- Sabtu, 25 Ogos 2018 6:00 PTG
- 🌧 29 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
BahamasAlice Town25°43’4” N 79°19’5” W
Tender Adventure in Bimini, Bahamas
25 Ogos 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 foundBaca lagi
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That's reminds us of trying to get on an Avon to get to the small boat in Patagonia, S. America in 70 mile per hour winds. Yikes! Thought we would die. But something you always remember fondly (after you make it out alive).
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- Hari 23
- Isnin, 27 Ogos 2018 5:00 PG
- 🌙 22 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatWaterfront Park32°46’56” N 79°55’23” W
Las Vegas Style at Sea
27 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Every night there was a new production show (six in total) or different headliner entertainment.
The variety of talent included Broadway singers, a Motown group, an Elton John tribute show, theBaca lagi
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- Hari 23
- Isnin, 27 Ogos 2018 3:00 PTG
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatWaterfront Park32°46’55” N 79°55’23” W
Charleston, South Carolina
27 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Our morning began with a mandatory face-to-face U.S.Customs and Border Protection Inspection.
This was our 2nd visit to Charleston. We have seen most of the major attractions, so today we walked theBaca lagi
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People think those seagrass baskets behind you are a cute, cheap little souvineer. Ha! I paid $125 for mine! Lots of work involved and worth it. Kinda. 😏
PengembaraI'm glad to read this was Aug 27 and not during Florence! You had gorgeous weather. Phew.
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- Hari 25
- Rabu, 29 Ogos 2018 8:00 PG
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatCastle Point Park40°44’51” N 74°1’17” W
New York City
29 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Sailing into New York City is a beautiful experience; we woke up early to maximize it.
Our penthouse was on port side so we had a fantastic view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the cityBaca lagi
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- Hari 25
- Rabu, 29 Ogos 2018 2:00 PTG
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatCastle Point40°44’59” N 74°0’56” W
9/11 Memorial and Museum
29 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 theBaca lagi
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- Hari 26
- Khamis, 30 Ogos 2018 2:00 PTG
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitud: 282 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatJellif Mill Pond41°7’30” N 73°30’32” W
New Canaan, Connecticut
30 Ogos 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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’sBaca lagi
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- Hari 32
- Rabu, 5 September 2018 2:00 PTG
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitud: 328 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatChurch Hill41°8’48” N 73°29’41” W
New Canaan Continued
5 September 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We continued to have busy days including making pizza. Their backyard pool was perfect since the weather was sunny and hot.
We grilled at night with Matt being the perfect chef. On other nights weBaca lagi
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- Hari 34
- Jumaat, 7 September 2018 8:00 PTG
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitud: 16 kaki
- Amerika SyarikatNewark Liberty International Airport40°41’11” N 74°10’36” W
Newark, New Jersey
7 September 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Our flight home was from Newark Liberty Airport.
After boarding was complete, our pilot told us we were delayed because the co-pilot was stuck in traffic. We kept getting updates on his driveBaca lagi
PengembaraHave 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.
PengembaraYou're right! We love your mode of travel - West coast to East coast. So civil. We'll love traveling along with you. Bon Voyage!
PengembaraEnjoy your travels. Cheers