Posted on 11/01/2002 3:02:27 PM PST by DoughtyOne
Edited on 04/02/2003 3:39:54 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
I have those and will probably have a few more before I'm done. As The Goddess so eloquently puts it, "Traveling with you is like preparing for a d***ed tax audit."
I'm glad you can go.
I hope it works out. I hate loose ends when I travel.
(pssst, don't let Mayor Bloomberg in on this information....
Bahama Mama
It's good to see you guys are still honeymooning!
If we go to war with Iraq, it'll be over a long time before the cruise. Splat! And we'll enjoy a great celebration lap around the Caribbean!
Yes, cabins are reserved in advanced. Please check your freepmail for further details. Thanks, and would love to meet you and your daughter as we set sail on this terrific cruise.
Bahama Mama
For instance, the 4A category is on Riviera deck (the lowest deck) and 4B is on the Main deck (the second lowest deck.) The same is true for Ocean View catagories 6A and 6B. The fare goes up with each respective rise in category/deck.
Only categories 8A (verandah) and 11 (suite) have balconys.
There is a link provided for the ship's deck plan near the top of the cruise announcement thread.
BTW, if anyone's question has inadvertently been missed, please ring Bahama Mama's bell!
Bahama Mama
We have only 10 more days to assess whether this cruise is viable and if there's enough interest to continue plans. Thanks for your cooperation.
Remember, there's some little gift premiums for the first 20 registrant early-birds!
Bahama Mama
Yeah yeah, but if soaking is the only thing going on, the magic is gone sorry to say ...
Just post a short blurb here if you're looking for smoker, non-smoker, male, female, any age range you prefer, whatever. Then, if you find a potentially-suitable cabin mate, contact each other by freepmail and do your thing.
Seems we have quite a number of freepers who need a roomie, so here's the spot to start your search.
Bahama Mama
Bahama Mama
Ummkay, you asked for it.
Wanted: Roomie. One or all of the following would be cool: 30-40ish, smoker or smoke-tolerant, willing to overlook my continual plotting of various piratical acts involving taking over the ship and/or deploying of smaller vessels to act as a defense screen. Bathing at least once a week a plus. Willing to vacate said quarters for any purpose for any length of time when tactical considerations permit; expect same courtesy in return. Will assist with most skullduggery and covert ops if requested.
If this sounds like you, let's book one of the cabins with a porthole and make FR history. Freepmail Strela for further info.
Bahama Mama
Ocho Rios means "Eight Rivers", but it could also be a corruption of "Las Chorreras" (the waterfalls) because waterfalls are perhaps the most striking features in the Ocho Rios area.
In fact, Ocho Rios owes much of its fame to Dunn's River Falls, a much-photographed and much-climbed attraction. You can visit Dunn's by boarding a party-type boat at the dock. It takes about a half-hour to reach the falls. Jamaican music is played aboard and a free tropical punch is given to each passenger. You get a great view of the shoreline as you cruise along.
However, Bahama Mama tells it like it is. In her opinion, Dunn's Falls is rather a waste of time and energy. The falls are interesting enough, but the site is commercialized, crowded and it's mostly the young and the brave who climb the slippery ledges behind the cascading water. It's fun to watch the climbers, though, as they all hold hands and snake themselves in a line up to the top of the falls to much applause from those watching on the beach.
A deep-water port with berthing space for three cruise ships at a time has attracted a thriving tourist industry for Ocho Rios. It's a rare sight when the town's streets aren't thronged with cruise ship visitors. There are six shopping plazas, offering everything from Jamaican handicrafts and souvenirs to duty-free bargains in conventional shops, as well as a large outdoor crafts market.
A tip: do your crafts and souvenir shopping in Cozumel on this trip. 'Nuff said.
One thing to do, which I recommend, is to hire a cab or jitney to take you up the mountain to a rain forest. Or hire a van if you can get a little group together to share the fare and tip. You can bargain on the price, as there's loads of taxis and vans waiting for cruise passengers to disembark.
There are lookout spots atop the mountain where you can get out. You will see vistas of enormous beauty. It's breathtaking, to say the least. Bring your camera.
Driving up the mountain's winding road you can observe on either side how average Jamaicans live. It's both interesting and eye-opening, even a little depressing by our standards. But the native folks appear happy and wave to those passing by with cheerful smiles.
The thing I plan on doing on this stop is something I've always wanted to do. I'll take a taxi from the pier to "Firefly", the Jamaican home of the late Noel Coward, British playwright, artist, actor, singer and writer. His home once opened its doors to his rich, beautiful and and famous friends. His guest list, which can be inspected, reads like a Hollywood "who's who" of the 30's era. One can readily understand why his invitations were so sought-after. The view from his home is generally agreed to be one of the most beautiful in the entire world.
An exhibition of Coward memorabilia, his paintings and a bibliographical video of his life and achievements complete the tour. English afternoon tea and light lunches are available.
Jamaica is very third-worldish, but at the same time is one of the most beautiful spots on earth in its uncommercialized, natural areas.
The famous Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is over-rated in my coffee-lover's opinion, but I do know I'll bring back home with me a bottle of pre-mixed Jamaica rum punch, which is fruity and delicious and is not available in the States.
Bahama Mama
Inquiring minds want to know...
Pookie & ME
Naah ... I want to be down far enough where I can order newbies to go get me 100 feet of water line, and close enough to offer guided tours of the Sea Bat we captured down in the well deck. 6A (Ocean View) for me.
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