Hi,
There is also a small UV umbrella that is available on www.magellans.com. (I am not as computer savvy to post the link :ohmy: ) So a little cut/paste is in order.

UV Protection Umbrella - $19.95

Protect yourself from harmful UV rays (and sudden downpours) with our London Fog UV Protective Umbrella. This unique, ultra-compact sun and rain umbrella is constructed of specially treated nylon fabric with a double layer of silver reflective coating for maximum protection from the sun. Rated UPF 50+, it blocks 99.9% of UVA and UVB rays from reaching your skin, and helps keep you cool and comfortable. It opens to a full 40" arc, yet is just 6-1/4" long folded for easy packing. Includes a matching cover, with clip for attaching it to your belt or day bag. (6¼ x 2½ x 1¾"; 7 oz)

Thanks for all the great tips. I am adding all of this to my file!

Miriam

Good to hear about the jackets. John will be thrilled. I do remember now the discussion w/Marc and Ngaire re. NO jackets. Fine, more room for my clothes :D I will definitely be bringing flipflops and sandals (nice ones), sundresses, simple skirts and maybe some capri's.

Andi,

Finally a good reason to pack duct (Duck?) tape besides a torn suitcase!

WISH i WERE GOING WITH YOU! Kathy, you can tape me to your suitcase. (The authorities wouldn't notice a short blond, would they? You could say that I am just part of the suitcase design.)

Has anyone ever brought the (electrical) converters for use in the cabin bathroom?

I read somewhere on this board that the ship has the 110v (American standard)plugs.

oops, also forgot to say that I read that there are no plugs in the bathroom. The suggestion was to bring an extension cord....

There is a hairdryer in the bathroom, which works on the European voltage. Then there's a US plug, but it's just for a shaver. That's what I remember.

So, if you need to bring your own hair dryer (I don't), then you will want an adapter for the bathroom, an extension cord from the bedroom, or you can just use it in the bedroom.

Someone can correct me if I have it wrong.

I don't know how I skipped over this, I was unaware of the US/European voltage situation on the PG. I probably will bring a hair dryer, is there a plug near a mirror in the cabin?? I normally don't dry my hair in the bathroom, it's get's too steamy for me. Maybe I should just go ala natural aka frizzy

Kimmi, if we are going to end up with our natural bodies, we might as well go for the natural hair too :D :D I get the frizzies too. That's why I'm letting my hair grow long enough so I can pull it back or up. Great for bad hair days!!

Kimmi, yes, there's a US plug (and a European plug I think), in the bedroom, by the vanity mirror. Perhaps someone else can confirm my memory.

Yes Cyndi and Kimmi. Being able to put your hair up is a definite plus, given the weather. My hair is very straight and fine, lack-luster and dull in the winter cold. I love it when it gets thick and frizzy in the warm weather! By the end of the week, we will all have gone native and be very laid back and relaxed about everything, including our hair!

Wendy is correct. There are both US and European plugs at the vanity in the bedroom. In our cabin the US plug was on the right side and the European on the left.

Wendy,

My hair sounds like yours and when it gets wet, and dries with out a blow dryer, well, it does nothing that looks decent. Might let it grow long enough for a pony tail at least. Also thought about some kind of gel to slick it down so it won't be all fly-away under my hat.

Uh Oh, the hair thing...

My hair is like Michael Jackson's when he was still black. (I hope that's not too non PC). I won't be able to fit through the doorway unless I take drastic measures.

AH HA! Another use for duct tape. (ouch)

Suzanne,

That was funny!

I guess we will just have to accept each other for all of our faults. Either that or wear very dark sunglasses.

Seems there are a lot of us frizz-heads out there! Once on a crewed sailboat charter I couldn't dry my hair for a week because of the power. So had had to get gel and scruntch after shampooing it and settle for looking for a week like I permed it. When Marcie hit FP, she sent me an SOS to bring some pony tail scrunchies and some sort of conditioner when I got on the ship. I couldn't find the hair product, but brought her some Redken Straight, and it made her hair so straight one one side that even the curling iron wouldn't curl it!

I am adding Redken Straight to my shopping list!

Suzanne, I erred. The product Marcie used was Redken's "Smooth Down", and the bottle says it "tames frizz on even the most rebellious hair"

The "Straight" she did not use. That product says, "kick out kinks, curls and frizz with humidity resistant smoothness". It behooves all of us with this problem to just keep trying till we find something that works. I think I even brought this along for you to try on Black Sea, and forgot to share it! I think you have to buy them at a salon.

Suzanne & Olivia, Smooth Down is now on my list too!!!

Kathy, we'll have to wear the sunglasses, regardless - just to add some mystery!!

My take is just don't let "the hair" ruin a good time. Just not worth it, as Marcie knows, given she posts picures with the frizzies! Gotta love her for it.

There is a plug for the hair dryer at the dressing table in the cabin, which also has a nice mirror. There is only one plug, however, so if you have a curling iron or hot curlers, you have to dry your hair first then other items second.