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North America » Mexico February 20th 2014

HOT We are living the big ship experience, docked 5 miles from town, cab was 8$ each way. That's it for moi and Mexican shopping, i already have one of each of what they sell; tacky.... The ciment walk by the ocean is decorated for mardi gras beside copper sculptures as we saw in Porto Valarta. This is the last port we visit, tomorrow, sea day and Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. We have one more show to see, Fly with Me. And, we have to get Tequila, of course. Today, internet cost us 2 x 5$ for cold tea and coffee, but good reception. Did i say the food was great, found plump figs yesterday for breakfast, my favorite cruise food. All is well, ttys... read more

Jamaica, mon

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay February 18th 2014

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Jamaica, Falsmouth, close to Montego Bay Feb 18th, 2014 Back on the ship, hot out there.We went from free wifi at the jewellers( with free Stingray drinks) to Taste of Jamaica, where we ordered drinks:Terry a Red Stripe and I, a Coconut Rhum, 6$total. Royal Carribian has purchased this port and rents out shops to locals: RC makes more $ from the pax. This is a cruise shopping port, no close beach. We walked inside the port, then through town. Came home to eat lunch, very hot.Tonight, show at 8.30, Headliner Showtime? Greatest pupeter. Shows are superior to any weve seen beforeTomorrow, sea day.thursday, Cozumel.Hope all is well, Terry talked to granny this morning, so he can relax a bit. Terry misses Holland America. I miss it too; food seems healthier here, entertainement is spectacular.Ttys... read more

Jamaica, try 1

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica February 18th 2014

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Had free wifi at jewelry store this am, now at Taste of jamaica having red stripe jamaican beer and coconut rhum Royal Carribean owns most of this port, so $ going back to them when we shop! Terry is even missing Holland america... read more

Falmouth, Jamaica, try 2

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica February 18th 2014

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Free internet at jewellry shop and a rum stingray Shopping mecca then walk sround historic site Pictures to follow... read more

Labadee, Haiti

Central America Caribbean » Haiti » Labadee February 17th 2014

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Monday, Feb 17, Labadee, Haiti, private Royal Carabian cruise port, LOVELY We did not bring cameras, so see the propaganda brochure for info.Just beautiful, lunch was delicious, jerk chicken, pork ribs, corn and beans,I swam at 3 beaches, love that tropical water, air temp is 26 degree Celsius, 79F.We rode a ferry to the last beach, then came back to the ship in stages on various trams, stopping at beaches, town square for "window" shopping and lunch.Well organized, and all free unless you want extras.Tonight, ice show, Frozen in Time, yes they have a skating rink on board.Tomorrow, Falmouth, Jamaica, where we will pretend to shop for diamonds to get free wifi! As the ship wifi is not conducive to Ipad use. Terry found a hidden back deck on level 12 with a great view, hope ... read more

On the ship

North America » United States » Florida » Fort Lauderdale February 15th 2014

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We boarded the ship shorthly after Howard dropped us off in the middle of a huge trafic jam; he having made 5 friends along the way, between angered drivers angered drvers, lost souls, security personel and trafic officials. Remember, 6000 pax on this ship and 7 other smaller( only 2-3000 pax each) sh ips in port!!! Place is huge. We had lunch at the central park cafe. Lovely salad and sandwiches. All our lubricants came on board with us, for those of you wondering. Tonight, Hairspray, the musical at 8.45. And diner later... read more

Safe and sound in Fort Lauderdale

North America » United States » Florida » Fort Lauderdale February 15th 2014

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We drove through every weather and arrived at Howard and Steve's... read more

Terry calls our room the snowglobe

North America » United States » North Carolina » Charlotte February 13th 2014

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Staying put, 10 hour drive to Fort Lauderdale Friday and Saturday... read more

Pax, the storm

North America » United States » North Carolina » Charlotte February 12th 2014

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800km yesterday Left at 6 am to beat the storm, slid into Charlotte at noon, 575km later, booked the last room at the Best Western Staying put until it is safe to go south Oasis leaving at 5 Sat night... read more

Leaving for Florida in 2 sleeps

North America » Canada » Ontario » Ottawa February 9th 2014

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We are driving to Fort Lauderdale to embark on the Oasis of the Seas(6000 pax). We go to Haiti, Jamaica and Cozumel. Then, 6 days on a Boatel house boat in Key Largo. Quick stop in Myrtle Beach to visit with cousins and home in 3 weeks. Leaving 2 cats behind.... read more

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