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 Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/24/08 09:47 AM
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smbblack
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Cindy: Glad to hear your visas (and passports) are almost in your hands. I know I was relieved when I had them in my possession.
FV: I felt the same way as we did the YF, Hep A/B and tetanus all at the same time. Besides achey arms I also got slight flu-like symptoms which I was told is one of the possible side effects so I was not a happy camper for a couple of days but then I am a big baby. :D But I'm all better now and ready to get on with the trip! Brian, on the other hand, did not feel a thing....
Sandee
Sandee & Brian
Disney Wonder '01
Celebrity Xpedition Galapagos '05
RSSC PG '06
RSSC Navigator Carribbean '07
RSSC Navigator Rio to FLL '08
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/24/08 10:22 AM
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petlover
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Good news Cindy and Frank. We sure want you guys on SAMBA with us! Yep, those shots are not fun. I'm so happy Tom and I still have our shots and visa "stuff" out of the way from our So. America cruise.
Wish we could all be as lucky as Brian and not feel a thing.
Marcie 
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/25/08 09:36 AM
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This could be the fastest turnaround yet!
Applied for our Brazilians Visas wed afternoon 10/22 and at 10am on 10/25 delivered to our house all stamped and ready to go, Not even 3 days!
At least some good news on a Saturday morning, we are so ready to go..
FV
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/25/08 03:37 PM
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Wow! That is wonderful news.....we are doing some practice packing tomarrow! The 44# thing...yikes, and we are getting off in Rio! We are ready to go as well.....can't wait.
Cindy
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/25/08 04:18 PM
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petlover
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Good idea Cindy. That's what we should do too. We're going to Switzerland first before South Africa...we need to pack for such different climates! I dread the packing and dealing with the weight restriction....we're prepared to just pay the excess charge.
Marcie
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 04:44 AM
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FDV72
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Is the excess weight charges from JNB TO CPT?
Oh Well, I know we will never make it under 44lbs so will just have to pay the excess weight charges.
FV
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 04:59 AM
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Just to let you all know, many people are jumping ship in CT because of the Brazilian visas. Yeah for SAMBA!!!! I hear that the ship will be down 80 pax for the cruise. Can't wait for you all to get onboard.
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 07:26 AM
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FDV72
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Beth:
Really? I know the Visas were a pain a bit and a bit costly, is that really why people are getting off?
FV
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 07:34 AM
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petlover
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Agree Frank.......doesn't make sense to me either. How often will these people have another chance to visit Africa?
Marcie
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 07:54 AM
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We're packing for real! Since we're in Delta Business Elite going over we have pretty liberal weight restrictions (we can each have 3 bags, 70# each)--we just have to worry about getting it all home when we arrive in Fort Lauderdale. We leave for Mumbai on Thursday (really,really early in the morning :( ). Crystal, Beth, Jan, Fred, Jim, Pat et al, we'll see you on the ship, visas in hand, on Saturday. Yippee!!
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 07:55 AM
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Ngaire
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Actually I believe she means they are jumping ship in Cape Town. I bet lots are staying over and doing safaris. Some could not get visas in time before departure and probably just decided to fly home from Cape Town instead of doing the crossing. A group of guests are having their passports picked up in Richards Bay and the passports are being sent to Cape Town for visas. Again because of problems with the Brazilian visas. I like the idea of lots of room on the ship - sounds good to me.
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 08:33 AM
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FDV72
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Sounds good to me, we have a great group so the more room the better!!!!!
FV
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/26/08 09:21 AM
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jhp
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I'm all for a less than full ship for a change! Eases the pressure on the staff.
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Re: ZVS - Visas for Discovery Collection
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10/27/08 02:51 AM
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Beth
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Originally posted by FDV72: QB] Beth: Really? I know the Visas were a pain a bit and a bit costly, is that really why people are getting off? FV [/QB] Frank & Marcie, That is what they are telling us. Many got on in Athens and maaybe weren't ready for the full 71 nights. Peggy, Crystal and I came over Delta Business Elite. It sure did help to have that amount of luggage. Yes, coming home from FLL will be trickly. Safe travels, enjoy Mumbai and see you on Saturday.
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