May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[TreasureIsland]

I don't care if I am dead last......if I am able to finish the full in regulation time I will be estatic! I've already gotten up to 12 miles several times during my training, so I don't think the half is that unobtainable any more. Right now I'm leaning toward the Mickey!

My husband has done the Goofy Marathon for the past 2 years. He didn't start training or running until he was 40, so just keep up the training, you sound like your doing good.
Sharon

 

[icunurse_celeste]

I don't care if I am dead last......if I am able to finish the full in regulation time I will be estatic! I've already gotten up to 12 miles several times during my training, so I don't think the half is that unobtainable any more. Right now I'm leaning toward the Mickey!

There are new medals that are ONLY available this year- because of the anniversary. That was enough motivation for me to get my but ready for the full. I want the BLING baby.

 

[padalyn]

bumping up a bunch of pages

 

[holidayfanatic]

Hi Everyone

I've come accross these trip reports from people who've cruised the Med and stopped at some of the ports we'll be stopping at. The Rome one is particularly good as it details exactly how you would do Rome 'on your own' taking the train:-

I'm unable to post the url address so go to europeportreviews.com and then look on the left hand side (scroll down) for Western Med ports then click on Rome, Naples, Barcelona, Marseille and Villefranche.

There's lots of photos to look at too!

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Time to RSVP
The DISer Pajama Party

Sweet Dreams and Sweet Treats

Hosted by Tracy, Char & Celeste and sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Just what you need to unwind and relax so that you can fall asleep!! Keep in mind this is a Disney ship though

Everyone who wishes to attend will receive an invitation in their fish mail once on the ship. How will we know you wish to attend? We need you to RSVP!! Please PM icunurse_celeste to RSVP and we'll get you on the list. Don't worry, if something comes up and you can't make it. Let us know if you want to come.
9 to 11pm
Ages 16 and older welcome!!!​

Guest list to date:
ICUNURSE_CELESTE: Celeste & Jennie
CHARWAC1: Char & Andy
WINOTRACY: Tracy & Bill
HYGIENE99: Peter & Jenn
SWEETSUE: Sue and Nana
KPROS: Ken & Shari
JEANNEG: Jeanne & John
LTLMERMAID: Melanie & Allison
TREASUREISLAND: Sharon & Keith
COALCHICK: Doug & Karen
SUNSHINESTATEKIM: Kim & Todd
PEPPERPIKE: Joe, Shirley, & Nancy
RENEGADE7: Johanna
KISSISSIMEE: Heloisa & Richard
FIRST TIMERS: Alex & Carolyn
WRABITDAD: Bob & Dale
CONNIEOSCI: Connie



PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT YOU OFF THE LIST....

 

[ronunc]

Our air arrangements were released this morning by DCL. We are pleased.

Delta Air from Atlanta to Barcelona, departing 22 May and arriving 23 May at 1100 a.m.

Returning on Air France through Paris on 6 June.

I am surprised they split airlines, but am very happy with the arrangements.
The days will drag as departure nears.

 

[kpros]

Our air arrangements were released this morning by DCL. We are pleased.

Delta Air from Atlanta to Barcelona, departing 22 May and arriving 23 May at 1100 a.m.

Returning on Air France through Paris on 6 June.

I am surprised they split airlines, but am very happy with the arrangements.
The days will drag as departure nears.

Are you on the 10:30 Air France to Paris on the 6th?
Ken

 

[milestogo]

Hi Ken, are you guys going to DLP?

 

[first timers]

I don't care if I am dead last......if I am able to finish the full in regulation time I will be estatic! I've already gotten up to 12 miles several times during my training, so I don't think the half is that unobtainable any more. Right now I'm leaning toward the Mickey!

We did the Goofy challenge last year, but it took alot of training time so this year we are staying with the half marathon. Alex

 

[kpros]

Hi Ken, are you guys going to DLP?

Hi Kelly

Nope - just traveling through Paris - 4 hour layover before we head to LAX.

Ken

 

[ronunc]

Are you on the 10:30 Air France to Paris on the 6th?
Ken

Ken,
Yes we are on the 10:30 Air France. Our layover is only 1 hour and 20 minutes.

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Hey Everyone,
I have been looking over my excursion list and have been looking to trim off some of my high priced excursions. I have been to Pompeii before- so I am looking to do something different.

Over the weekend, I have done quite a bit of research on the Naples Bay area. I have found that there are some wonderful walks on the Amalfi coast or the Island of Capri and I am looking for someone to go walking with. As I am travelling without my spouse, my husband does not want me doing these walks alone- even though the region is relatively safe. The terminal to the hydrofoil is about 15 minutes away from where the ship comes in and it is very easy to catch a ride to either Capri, Ischea, Sorrento, or Positano. There is even a walk known as, “The walk of the Gods.” This walk takes you around the region- including the Emerald Ghrotto.

I am looking for someone or a few people who might want to join me? I have found a guide that will do tours of the region- and he even knows where the wild orchids grow in the area. Or we can do it without the guide- as the trail is well marked. Most of the trials are fairly flat and some have a few stairs. If the weather was bad- I thought about going to Sorrento and doing some window shopping or going to Ischea- and maybe getting a massage at one of the spas.


Any takers???







Also for anyone going to Capri sans DCL- I have heard that they have made it difficult to purchase picnic items there. The tour guide is quoted as saying that they do this to make it difficult for low spending day trippers to do so! They want your money. So, if you are thinking of going to Capri and grabbing a light lunch- you might want to bring something from the ship.

 

[Jeisur]

Check with your local library. We just discoverd that ours allows FREE access to Rosetta Stone and two other language on-line tutors! WICKED COOL!

 

[holidayfanatic]

Back to work tomorrow - but not long to go!!!!

Can anyone help me and explain why I cannot post a URL? Every time I try I get the following message, which does not make much sense:

Could not find phrase 'error_postcount_too_low_post_links'.

Is it saying that I am too new a user??

I have a very useful link to another site that I mentioned in an earlier posting and want to bring it to everyone's attention as it is so helpful.

Thanks in anticipation!

 

[kpros]

Back to work tomorrow - but not long to go!!!!

Can anyone help me and explain why I cannot post a URL? Every time I try I get the following message, which does not make much sense:

Could not find phrase 'error_postcount_too_low_post_links'.

Is it saying that I am too new a user??

I have a very useful link to another site that I mentioned in an earlier posting and want to bring it to everyone's attention as it is so helpful.

Thanks in anticipation!

That must be the problem. If you PM me the link, I will post it.
Ken

 

[winotracy]

DISboarders Invade Rome!!​

Come join us on a train ride to Rome !! Details to follow once we have a group. For those worried about missing the boat, my plan is that we be back to the ship before sunset. The way if we have any problems, we have some time to work it out.

Possible participants:

Winotracy
Milestogo
Hygiene99
Jeanneg
kpros/spros
sunshine state kim
yensidfan
rufustee
rohjoh
rmkd


Any more for the train

 

[Hygiene99]

Back to work tomorrow - but not long to go!!!!

Can anyone help me and explain why I cannot post a URL? Every time I try I get the following message, which does not make much sense:

Could not find phrase 'error_postcount_too_low_post_links'.

Is it saying that I am too new a user??

I have a very useful link to another site that I mentioned in an earlier posting and want to bring it to everyone's attention as it is so helpful.

Thanks in anticipation!

I think after 10 posts you can post a link try it again!

 

[ronunc]

By the way, sunset while we are there will be around 8:40 p.m.

 

[renegade7]

DISboarders Invade Rome!!​

Come join us on a train ride to Rome !! Details to follow once we have a group. For those worried about missing the boat, my plan is that we be back to the ship before sunset. The way if we have any problems, we have some time to work it out.

Possible participants:

Winotracy
Milestogo
Hygiene99
Jeanneg
kpros/spros
sunshine state kim
yensidfan
rufustee
rohjoh
rmkd


Any more for the train

Is anyone considering doing the hop on/off bus in Rome? Torn between keeping my DCL reservation (Ultimate Rome Experience) or doing the hop on/off bus.

If I do the hop on/off bus I will most likely join you. It is all about convincing my father that I know what I am doing and we are going to be safe and not stranded in Rome.

 

[winotracy]

Is anyone considering doing the hop on/off bus in Rome? Torn between keeping my DCL reservation (Ultimate Rome Experience) or doing the hop on/off bus.

If I do the hop on/off bus I will most likely join you. It is all about convincing my father that I know what I am doing and we are going to be safe and not stranded in Rome.

Oh Peter? What do you think? I think the Hop on/off bus sounds like a great idea.