14 februari 2014, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
Then the snow storm that was supposed to pass to the north of us didn't and it hit NYC hard.
we got to the airport ok, and on to the plane ok, but It came down so fast and with the freezingLäs mer
EnglandRingwayManchester Airport53°21’32” N 2°16’22” W 14 februari 2014, England ⋅ 🌧 4 °C
On landing we had to go to flight connections for the boarding cards for our rearranged internal flight to Manchester.
Our transit through customs and immigration was OK, up until I set the alarm ofLäs mer
North Atlantic Ocean 34°45’16” N 72°31’29” W 7 februari 2014, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The weather forecast is looking a little better for Sunday, the expected storm looks like it's going to pass further north, and most of it should miss New York.
So with a bit of luck there should beLäs mer
North Atlantic Ocean 25°46’28” N 69°29’33” W 7 februari 2014, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
This cruise is full of firsts.
Yesterday when Sheila and I got back to the cabin, there was an invitation to dinner this time with the hotel director.
That's one step down from the Captain.
BeforeLäs mer
North Atlantic Ocean 25°46’28” N 69°29’33” W 7 februari 2014, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Well we're three days away from the end of the cruise and the weather reports from New York are very bad.
There are thousands of flights being cancelled and there are more storms expected for theLäs mer
Dominikanska republikenSamaná19°12’29” N 69°19’57” W 5 februari 2014, Dominikanska republiken ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Samana, in the Dominican Republic.
We tendered in which I always enjoy, but I'm afraid there's not much of interest there, just the usual trinket stalls along the sea front and a couple of run-downLäs mer
Förenta staternaNew YorkQueens CountyChapel Hill South Channel40°30’27” N 74°3’13” W 4 februari 2014, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
Not that I follow American football, but the build up to the Super Bowl final in New Jersey was amazing, especially for the two unexpected days we spent in New York.
Times Square and a chunk ofLäs mer
Förenta staternaNew JerseyHudson CountyBayonneBayonne Medical Center40°40’7” N 74°6’52” W 4 februari 2014, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ -5 °C
Back on the ship for the second cruise.
We had a brilliant surprise today.
Out of the blue we received an invitation to dine with the Captain.
Apparently the guests in the royal suite had to refuseLäs mer
Caribbean Sea 16°49’12” N 69°40’5” W 4 februari 2014, Caribbean Sea ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
God I feel rough this morning.
It's all the fault of the concierge barman, by the name of Clive England.
We met him about 4 years ago on the independence and he's from Jamaica and is one of the bestLäs mer
Förenta staternaNew YorkNew York CountySan Juan Hill40°46’2” N 73°59’3” W 2 februari 2014, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The two nights in the hotel were, good, after a typical RCCL start, with no proper information about how we were to finance our meals etc.
Eventually we were told to keep all receipts and submit themLäs mer
