twangster 29,831 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Walking back to the ship... Jaymac Radio, JLMoran and Skigoofy 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 With that it was time to depart OSJ. All good things must come to an end including my time on Empress of the Seas. It seems like Radiance should have reached Hubbard Glacier by now so I think it's time to beam back to where I started. Tomorrow is another cruise day and I look forward to the cooler Alaskan weather. Ogilthorpe, JLMoran and Skigoofy 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I dropped by the Royal Transporter with bags packed but it seems my timing was off. Radiance was at Hubbard Glacier while I was drinking Painkillers, I mean medicating against the virus on Jost Van Dyke. I could beam over to Radiance where she was or pick another ship. I love the Caribbean but was really looking forward to cooler weather. The crew suggested New England. That's actually a pretty decent idea. Cruising with the Royal Transporter team opens up a whole new aspect of cruising. "Surprise me" I said. "Something on a New England cruise... but keep it on a Royal Caribbean ship" (I need my points to keep climbing the Crown and Anchor ladder). I'm not sure where I'm heading but I'll find out when I get there. Skigoofy, ellcee, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Day Six I've landed back on Adventure of the Seas in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in between ports. I need a sea day to slow down and relax so this is perfect. Let's take a look around the ship while we wait for our next port. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 How about some mini-golf? You don't see too many two level mini-golf courses at sea. JLMoran, WAAAYTOOO and RWDW1204 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Signature features of course... JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 The ice skating show was a hit! JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Later in the Promenade was the two for $20 sale... Oops. Wrong slide. It's 70's night in the Promenade! JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Getting late. Almost time for... ...a hot tub before bed. There's nothing like a relaxing sea day before a port call the next day. WAAAYTOOO, ellcee, SpeedNoodles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Day Seven Morning finds us slipping into port under the cover of darkness. JLMoran, Ogilthorpe and parkyy2k 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ogilthorpe and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Time for another Citadel. This one protected the city and harbor of Halifax. Why is it that Canadians always have their cannons pointed at a cruise ship? JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Full of history my stomach suggested it was time to track down a local favorite food. Time for a walk through the streets of Halifax. This will do. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It's always nice to sample a local beverage. Might as well get it right at the source. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Back on the ship a brave (and cold) soul was thinking about the Flowrider. Mrs. RoyalMoyal, JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It was time for our departure. Ogilthorpe and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 This sunset courtesy of cruising in general. JLMoran, FionaMG, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Apparently I had more than I thought in the pub last night but shaking off the cobwebs it's now time to wake up and continue. Wait a minute... what cabin is this? What ship is this? Where am I? Perhaps it's time to stick my head out the cabin... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I guess this is what you get when you dare the Royal Transporter crew after visiting the pub. Next time I'll stick to Sorrento's Pizza at midnight. Hmmm... Could it be...? It looks like I'm back in Alaska at one of my favorite ports - Icy Strait Point. Jaymac Radio and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On this chilly and misty morning I decided the forgo the coffee and wake up with adrenaline. My morning shot awaits at the other end of these zip line cables. Jaymac Radio and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 The bus ride up the mountain starts with seeing some local deer right outside the port. It didn't take long for the pavement to end and the free back massage began (a.k.a. dirt road in an old bus). With my head above the clouds our driver stops to take in the majestic vista. What a great view! At least I imagine it could be on a nicer day... JLMoran and Jaymac Radio 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Down the hill to my destiny. Sneak peak through the trees. Even with the clouds Alaska is beautiful. Who needs coffee in the morning? JLMoran and Jaymac Radio 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 29,831 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Pictures are great but for this we need video. JLMoran, WAAAYTOOO, S.Marie and 3 others 1 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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