So today was one of mystery solving. I found an article on the Cruise Critic website about a veteran cruiser who was giving tips on traveling. When I followed this link:
I was amazed to discover that it was in fact about the 'mystery man' who had been so attracted to my cruising partner (no, no not the shore captain) five years ago on my first "research" cruise. We did enjoy some nice perks such as the concierge serving us drinks and snacks in the private lounge, arranging for tickets to the ice show, specialty restaurant and early tender tickets, tour of the bridge, special brunch, chef's luncheon and more so it was nice to 'hang with cruise royalty'. When I sent the link to my buddy she released a LOT of endorphins from the hysterical laughing. What a blast from our past!!!
Certainly made the suggestion of a girl's getaway cruise next spring the topic of conversation. The secret to the success of such a venture is to get a large and eclectic enough collection of females together to allow for always having someone to do something with (or not) with some veteran and some newbie travelers. I'm thinking a cheaper cruise in March or April and I'm already smiling at the memories we'll make.
The other puzzle of 'so many concerts so little time' was solved by my approaching the Artistic Director of the local music festival (who has a day job in healthcare) at the BBQ lunch held on the patio in the warm sun. Ahhh. My dilemma was that Cyndi Lauper is scheduled to play in the city on the same date as Harmony Bazaar so I asked who was playing Friday and Saturday as if Friday is a repeat of Serena Ryder (who we've seen) I might slip away to the city. Her solution to the puzzle was that Harmony Bazaar would book Cyndi Lauper in two years time. Not the least of the reasons being that the Director would love to see Cyndi Lauper herself and the festival can attract acts which the Casino books as in Serena Ryder. I do so love happy endings.
And yes I did request the time off to see Bruce Springsteen in August - you only go this way once and he (and we) aren't getting any younger. The shore captain has been tasked with obtaining tickets as I will be in la la land between nights when they go on sale. And although he can't remember to take out the garbage I am sure he won't forget this.
As promised a couple of travel links because of course that goes along with the only going this way once part - being prepared, technology and travel and airport services worldwide in that order :
Here are some interesting facts about the airline industry that you may be surprised to learn:
Your email made me smile and reminded me of last month when we were on
vacation in DR and had taken a trip out to Paradise Island. At the end
of the day the boat crew passed the empty pop bottle for tips (with a five
dollar bill inside for bait) while waiting off shore and my husband said
"no one gets off until you tip" while putting in a $20 bill as it didn't look
like a very generous bunch of tourists :) I'm not sure that it helped much
as the bottle returned in much the same dry condition.
As you can expect, I filled out the evaluations immediately when they appeared (it did occur to me to wonder how long it would have taken to start the process if I hadn't poked the bear) and faxed them back but....haven't heard a thing since. As I reminded the instructor "it's all about that piece of paper for my portfolio" so I live in hope.
- Five: the per cent of the world’s population that has ever been on a plane.
- Established in 1919, KLM is the world’s oldest airline. The airline stopped its operations during World War II, however, making Qantas, the Australian airline founded in 1920, the world’s oldest continuously operating airline.
- The world’s most frequent flyer has traveled over 10 million miles.
- At any one time, there are over 14,000 commercial flights and 3 million people in the air.
Your email made me smile and reminded me of last month when we were on
vacation in DR and had taken a trip out to Paradise Island. At the end
of the day the boat crew passed the empty pop bottle for tips (with a five
dollar bill inside for bait) while waiting off shore and my husband said
"no one gets off until you tip" while putting in a $20 bill as it didn't look
like a very generous bunch of tourists :) I'm not sure that it helped much
as the bottle returned in much the same dry condition.
As you can expect, I filled out the evaluations immediately when they appeared (it did occur to me to wonder how long it would have taken to start the process if I hadn't poked the bear) and faxed them back but....haven't heard a thing since. As I reminded the instructor "it's all about that piece of paper for my portfolio" so I live in hope.
