February 2008

If you are lucky enough to be cruising during the month, please list your cruise and the date and we will do our best to stalk you along your journey to get a glimpse of your ship. Please list your dates and ports.

Ray and I are booked for the February 4,2008 till February 21,2008. Buenas Aires,Argentina to Manaus,Brazil on the Mariner.

Feb.4and 5th----Buenas Aires
Feb.6----------Montevideo
Feb.7 and 8th----at sea
Feb.9 and 10th----Rio de Janeiro
Feb.11------------at sea
Feb.12----------Salvador de Bahia
Feb.13 and 14-----at sea
Feb.15-----------Fortaleza
Feb.16------------at sea
Feb.17-----------Macapa
Feb.18----------Alter Do Chao
Feb.19---------Boca Da Valeria
Feb.20 and 21----Manaus

We are doing a pre trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier.Really looking forward to this one,but then I always look forward to cruises.

Pat, that itinerary looks off the beaten path which to me, is the best kind!

Thank You karen. I believe we will be meeting up in a month in Auckland for LAMB.Can't wait for that one.... nice and laid back(except for Tahiti of course)

I am so looking forward to meeting you!

Pat and Ray - look forward to meeting you!!!! This will be a great relaxing trip - Joannna

Oh, here we are again and 30 days closer! I will be on with my husband Clay and my Mom Margie, for the entire month of Feb. for the Circle South America. Pat & Ray we will be in cabins 736 & 738.
Debbie

Hi Debbie,It will be nice to meet you in person.
We were on the Singapore to Dubai segment of the 2007 WC and I really enjoyed reading your journals. By the way, it was Ray who was a Beetle in a green wig at the Crew show just before Dubai. Will Bob be with you on this cruise?

We have not been assigned a cabin yet ,probably wont till nearer date, maybe when it is time to pay -up. Will let you know cabin as soon as we can.

OOOOOOOOOOOOPS,, that was WC 2006.

Oh yes, Bob will definitely be on the cruise with us! Can't forget Bob!

Debbie

Wendy (the other Wendy, not Wendy Wandra) and I are doing our usual wintertime "Navigator" Caribbean cruise, February 4th for 11 nights. As I've said before, it's every Canadian's God-given right, to get out of this country for at least a week every winter.

Itinerary is quite nice, though, and although I've cruised the Caribbean (or vacationed on land there) many, many times, I've never been to St. Kitts or Grand Turk, so at least there's something new!!

Feb 4 - Ft. Lauderdale
Feb 5 - At Sea
Feb 6 - Grand Turk
Feb 7 - San Juan
Feb 8 - St. Thomas
Feb 9 - St. Barts
Feb 10 - St. Maarten
Feb 11 - St. Kitts
Feb 12 - Tortola
Feb 13 - At Sea
Feb 14 - Princess Cays
Feb 15 - Ft. Lauderdale

We felt kind of bad about leaving our husbands for Valentine's Day, until we realized that we cruised without them once before on that day, and they seemed relieved that they didn't have to make a fuss - LOL.

Charlene

Pat, that sounds like an exotic itinerary.....such unusual ports. You and Ray will have a blast. Happy, upbeat people always do!
Charlene, you are going to a lot of the same places on your Navigator cruise that Al and I are doing in March on the Mariner so I may have questions about some of your shore excursions when you get back.....like Grand Turk. Say hi to (the other) Wendy for me.
Pat

I'll definitely say hi to (the other) Wendy for you. That cracks me up, my darling friend being known as "the other". LOL. And I must say hi to Pat and Ray (and Ray and Penny and Penny and Pat.....and a couple of Wendy's....)

I must admit, I may disappoint with any shore excursion reviews.......Wendy and I think of the ship as our destination, and we rarely do shore excursions! But I'll eavesdrop on the others, how's that?

Loonie soaring high, life is good.......

Charlene

We're on ICE with the other ICEEs! 14 days of Penguin Bliss.

Cheers, Anne

Aloha
Well the time is getting closer.Christina will be joining the Mariner in Manaus on Feb. 21. But first we will take the RSSC charter from Ft. Lauderdale.
Is anyone else going to do the same? Got info on getting the visa from Jennifer.We need to get a Yellow Fever vaccination :mecry: and $160pp. :mecry:
I asked about the visa early because of our cruise next week, San Diego/ San Diego to Mexico/Sea of Cortez on HAL.So won't be back till late Nov.

Looking forward to getting back on the Mariner !

John & Christina

I just checked our yellow fever card and we had ours done 9 years ago. Think you have to renew every 10 years but will be checking next week. Sorry we will be getting off in Manaus and taking your charter back to Ft.L.
We will try not to clean out all the Grey Goose and Chateau-Neuf -du Pape.

Ngaire has put together a 10 day Egyptian tour for us with 4 days on the M.S. Salacia. Prior to Egypt we will spend 18 days in India.

Jackie - that's a great Egyptian itinerary. Hope you have a wonderful time!

Cheers, Anne

Charlene,

I'll be right behind you!

Feb 15 Ft Lauderdale, FL
Feb 16 Key West, FL
Feb 17 Cozumel
Feb 18 Cozumel
Feb 19 Belize City
Feb 20 Santo Tomas de Castilla
Feb 21 Roatan Island
Feb 22 At Sea
Feb 23 George Town, Grand Cayman
Feb 24 At Sea
Feb 25 Ft Lauderdale, FL

Had I not just paid for this last month, I'd be on Ngaire's just announced escorted cruise in March! :mecry:

We are also on ICE with the poochers and penguins..... can't wait!

Cheers, Pam

We've been packed for Poop now ICE for a year now! :D :D By Turdley, this time we'll make it. See ya there, penguin ICEers! (Don't forget to bring Turdley, Ngaire!)

You better be there Michele...I need you to keep me out of trouble!! :D

My bags aren't packed, but they are sitting in the living room ready to go!!

Andrea, I was counting on YOU to keep ME out of trouble! Maybe Michele and Don can chaperone both of us!

I got a few ICE clothing items for Christmas, but still need to order waterproof pants and gloves. Trying to figure out whether to bring my rubber Wellie type boots that don't seem to be insulated.

Olivia, Don and Michele helped keep me in line during FJORDS, so I'm sure they can keep both of us on the straight and narrow!!

LOL...(and Suzanne kept US in line on FJORDS! :eek: ) But, no worries, ladies! We WILL make it THIS time & we stand ready for any & all of your rescuing needs...just be sure to sleep in your "base" layer (i.e., Explorer (I)). I'm also bringing my boots...because they fit so well! Waterproof pants & gloves are in the bag.

Are we talking about a penguin style march, ICEEs? How am I supposed to write reports from the front? :D :D :eek:

We filled out the rest of our shopping list whilst in Breckenridge. Gary's got the cold weather gear bag all packed up.

This trip is self regulating -- one ride on the zodiac and one's minds will be frightfully clear. Just remember: steer clear of those leopard seals.

Cheers, Anne

Ray and I are heading to Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia Argentina on Feb.1st. Has anyone ever been there and if so what in the heck type of clothing do you bring? It is summer there, with temps around 65, I beleve. Called Regent but he didnt know anymore than me(and thats not a lot) Any imput would be greatly appreciated.

We've been there in February - the weather was sunny & pleasant - probably highs in the 60's during the day. Bring layers and you will be fine. Some days can be quite windy. We did a hike in crampons on the glacier which was chilly and required a hat & gloves.

We leave for ICE 3 weeks from today. Christmas is all put up and the cold weather gear is ready to be packed.

Thank You Leslie,I wondered about layering,was planning on nylon windbreakers with hoods,fleece vest,headband ,scarf and gloves. Wasn't planning on winter boots,just running shoes.
If anything else is needed we can always pick it up.