Tod&Copper
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If you don't mind Michelle, can you let me know how you get on, so I am prepped for phoning them myself later
*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 4
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If you don't mind Michelle, can you let me know how you get on, so I am prepped for phoning them myself later
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If you don't mind Michelle, can you let me know how you get on, so I am prepped for phoning them myself later
I will do Mary. I will have to wait a few hours as they don't open the bit I need to be through too till 8am their time.
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I think that may be happening down in our hallway tooOur room host won't know what's hit him
We will have to tip our host very well.
We can alternate rooms so the party mess is not always in one room. 
Not yet but I am sure they will be emailing and writing to us all.
BTW I got the same response as you yesterday, we can't order gifts, wine package etc due to paying in £'s. They did however let me pre pay the gratuities - they charged them in £'s.
auntlynne
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Port of Call: Tortola, BVI
The Baths, Virgin Gorda
"The first time I visited Virgin Gorda, I did all your typical tourist type things, so of course, I went to the Baths! I've lived in the BVI since 1993, and I can honestly say that I never tire of this place!
This place brings out the kid in me! I always think of my sister and I, a pair of towheaded Tomboys, playing "pirates"! We had eye patches, kerchiefs, those little plastic hooks which fit over your hand and your obligatory (clip on) loop earring and plastic swords!
We would hide, skulk and plan our next attacks when opportunities arose. Sometimes we'd retreat when jousting became too aggressive. We "swashbuckled" for hours, battling each other fearlessly!
The object of our game was to find one another's treasure and take it to a predetermined place. Once there, the winner would blow a conch horn, (little red whistle) signaling victory. The loser walked the plank (our dock) at the point of a plastic sword! Oh what marvelous pirates we might have been ... if only we'd had a playground such as The Baths!
Whether you arrive by yacht or car, you'll want to visit "Top of the Baths". There's a lovely restaurant with a great view as well as a couple of very nice (if pricey) little gift shops. If you are a sandwich fan, Mad Dog's makes the best I've ever had ... anywhere!
Top of The Baths
Mad Dog's Restaurant & Bar
Prior to entering the park, you'll pay a small entrance fee at the Kiosk. The BVI National Parks Trust have done their best to make this path as easily navigable as possible, without ruining its natural surroundings. Take your time and choose each step carefully.
BVI National Parks Trust
Beach Pathway
Your reward at trail's end is worth all your effort! You'll find hundreds of huge boulders strewn about one of the most stunningly beautiful beaches in all the islands! Sea grape trees and coconut palms punctuate remarkable scenery.
Beach, Boulders and Palms
Boats Anchored Off the Beach
In what might be described as a boulder maze, you'll find many intriguing rock formations. I really don't know how to describe this hollowed out boulder in geological terms. This photo (above left) doesn't indicate perspective, but several people could stand inside. It looks to me as if molten magma or lava contained within, melted one side and flowed out!
Magma or Lava Flow?
Rock "Maze"
Your challenge while inside this boulder maze is to find your way to Devil's Bay Beach with as few wrong turns as possible!
Path to Devil's Bay Beach
Devil's Bay Beach
Upon entering this boulder maze, you will be met with a truly exquisite & world famous grotto!
"The Baths" on Virgin Gorda
The colour striations in these huge boulders are gorgeous! If you'd like your grotto pictures to exhibit these colours, be sure you use your flash. Get close enough to the boulders for proper effect. I stood in the water for this photo."
The Baths
"The Baths on Virgin Gorda are such a spectacular natural feature that they warrant their own section. The Baths are located at the southern end of Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean and they are on their own a good enough reason to visit the island. The Baths are a collection of giant boulders which form spectacular pools and grottos which flood with sea water at high tide.
The hundreds of huge boulders and rock formations are worn smooth by rain and sea water and form a maze that leads to Devil's Bay beach. The Baths are a popular anchorage for visiting yachts and also a memorable day trip where you can snorkel in the clear blue water around the boulders or just chill out on the beautiful beaches.
The name "baths" comes from the warm sheltered pools of water in and around the rocks which flood at high tide. Large caves and a huge tunnel through one of the boulders is a result of erosion. These features can be explored by visitors clambering inside and underneath the massive granite boulders.
The oldest rocks were thrown together as a result of volcanic eruptions. Newly formed volcanic larva on the seabed over 70 million years ago eventually turned to granite and around 20 million years ago a fault occurred on the seabed and the rocks which we see today were lifted up. The boulders would have been much larger and worn down and rounded by millions of years of erosion from rain, wind and the sea.
The area covered by boulders is around half a mile long and covers the baths itself and neighbouring Devil's Bay to the south and Spring Bay and Big Trunk Bay to the north.
Getting there: From Tortola Ferry Dock there are regular boats to the Virgin Gorda boat dock (thirty minutes) where you can pick up a taxi to The Baths (10 minutes). Two ferry operators offer day trips for around $25 / $30 per person. Entrance is around $3 from the National Parks Trust kiosk at the top of the hill." http://www.paradise-islands.org/virgin-gorda-baths.htm
Ferry Schedule for Speedy's
The Baths, Virgin Gorda
"The first time I visited Virgin Gorda, I did all your typical tourist type things, so of course, I went to the Baths! I've lived in the BVI since 1993, and I can honestly say that I never tire of this place!
This place brings out the kid in me! I always think of my sister and I, a pair of towheaded Tomboys, playing "pirates"! We had eye patches, kerchiefs, those little plastic hooks which fit over your hand and your obligatory (clip on) loop earring and plastic swords!
We would hide, skulk and plan our next attacks when opportunities arose. Sometimes we'd retreat when jousting became too aggressive. We "swashbuckled" for hours, battling each other fearlessly!
The object of our game was to find one another's treasure and take it to a predetermined place. Once there, the winner would blow a conch horn, (little red whistle) signaling victory. The loser walked the plank (our dock) at the point of a plastic sword! Oh what marvelous pirates we might have been ... if only we'd had a playground such as The Baths!
Whether you arrive by yacht or car, you'll want to visit "Top of the Baths". There's a lovely restaurant with a great view as well as a couple of very nice (if pricey) little gift shops. If you are a sandwich fan, Mad Dog's makes the best I've ever had ... anywhere!
Top of The Baths
Mad Dog's Restaurant & Bar
Prior to entering the park, you'll pay a small entrance fee at the Kiosk. The BVI National Parks Trust have done their best to make this path as easily navigable as possible, without ruining its natural surroundings. Take your time and choose each step carefully.
BVI National Parks Trust
Beach Pathway
Your reward at trail's end is worth all your effort! You'll find hundreds of huge boulders strewn about one of the most stunningly beautiful beaches in all the islands! Sea grape trees and coconut palms punctuate remarkable scenery.
Beach, Boulders and Palms
Boats Anchored Off the Beach
In what might be described as a boulder maze, you'll find many intriguing rock formations. I really don't know how to describe this hollowed out boulder in geological terms. This photo (above left) doesn't indicate perspective, but several people could stand inside. It looks to me as if molten magma or lava contained within, melted one side and flowed out!
Magma or Lava Flow?
Rock "Maze"
Your challenge while inside this boulder maze is to find your way to Devil's Bay Beach with as few wrong turns as possible!
Path to Devil's Bay Beach
Devil's Bay Beach
Upon entering this boulder maze, you will be met with a truly exquisite & world famous grotto!
"The Baths" on Virgin Gorda
The colour striations in these huge boulders are gorgeous! If you'd like your grotto pictures to exhibit these colours, be sure you use your flash. Get close enough to the boulders for proper effect. I stood in the water for this photo."
The Baths
"The Baths on Virgin Gorda are such a spectacular natural feature that they warrant their own section. The Baths are located at the southern end of Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean and they are on their own a good enough reason to visit the island. The Baths are a collection of giant boulders which form spectacular pools and grottos which flood with sea water at high tide.
The hundreds of huge boulders and rock formations are worn smooth by rain and sea water and form a maze that leads to Devil's Bay beach. The Baths are a popular anchorage for visiting yachts and also a memorable day trip where you can snorkel in the clear blue water around the boulders or just chill out on the beautiful beaches.
The name "baths" comes from the warm sheltered pools of water in and around the rocks which flood at high tide. Large caves and a huge tunnel through one of the boulders is a result of erosion. These features can be explored by visitors clambering inside and underneath the massive granite boulders.
The oldest rocks were thrown together as a result of volcanic eruptions. Newly formed volcanic larva on the seabed over 70 million years ago eventually turned to granite and around 20 million years ago a fault occurred on the seabed and the rocks which we see today were lifted up. The boulders would have been much larger and worn down and rounded by millions of years of erosion from rain, wind and the sea.
The area covered by boulders is around half a mile long and covers the baths itself and neighbouring Devil's Bay to the south and Spring Bay and Big Trunk Bay to the north.
Getting there: From Tortola Ferry Dock there are regular boats to the Virgin Gorda boat dock (thirty minutes) where you can pick up a taxi to The Baths (10 minutes). Two ferry operators offer day trips for around $25 / $30 per person. Entrance is around $3 from the National Parks Trust kiosk at the top of the hill." http://www.paradise-islands.org/virgin-gorda-baths.htm
Ferry Schedule for Speedy's
squitty
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We will have to tip our host very well.
Not yet but I am sure they will be emailing and writing to us all.
BTW I got the same response as you yesterday, we can't order gifts, wine package etc due to paying in £'s. They did however let me pre pay the gratuities - they charged them in £'s.
Well at least you got your tips pre paid.
auntlynne
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Virgin Gorda BVI The Baths Map
by D. R. McClintock
I first visited the Baths with charter guests in 1983, and since then have visited them countless times. I developed a map to help my charter guests find their way around the Baths' many intricate passageways. While using it, my guests were invariably pressed into service as tour guides for other explorers.
The map is intended to help visitors find their way through the maze of boulders, and to help them discover its most interesting features. While an attempt has been made to draw it roughly to scale, there are in fact many more, smaller boulders on the site than are indicated. This is especially so to the south towards Devil's Bay. To follow the course indicated on the map will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. I hope that the map will help visitors to discover the hidden beauty of the Baths.
Key to Using the Map
A. Beach. Dinghy landings are prohibited, but there is a dinghy mooring and you can swim to the beach.
B. Shrubs. You may leave snorkeling equipment while exploring the boulders. Also, site of vendors selling T-shirts and shells.
C. Poor Man's Bar. Sells drinks, hamburgers, T-shirts.
D. Trail to taxi drop-off, about a 7 minute easy walk.
E. Snorkeling is quite good in this area for fish; also, to the north where you can find Elk Horn Coral formations. West of the dinghy landing.
1. Entrance. You'll have to crouch and waddle like a duck here!
2. Shelf Boulder. Note fault through top of adjacent boulder to right of this boulder.
3. North Cabe. Note deep holes caused by uneven erosion. Also, note the size of this boulder, one of the largest here.
4. "The Baths." A great photo opportunity! Notice on the huge boulder to your right the beautiful markings caused by chemical reaction of rain water (weak carbonic acid) with minerals.
5. The Throne. Another fun photo opportunity.
6. Ship's Keep Boulder. As you stand under this boulder look at its shape. Doesn't it look like the keel of a sailboat to you?
7. Walk under the ship's keel as far as you can to the south, then turn around and look up. This magnificent tunnel is Neptune's Hideaway. Notice the pitting on the boulders on your left. Now retrace your steps back out to the edge of the first pool.
8. The Cathedral. Look up and marvel at the limited points of contact between the massive boulders above you!
9. Tarzan Land. The roots are of pomegranate trees which you'll see when you climb above in a moment or two.
10. Boulder House. Notice how dry it is in here, even when it rains. Now retrace your steps a few yards and turn to your left and start up the incline. Look to you right to see ...
11. Geodesic Cave. One of the prettiest, most intricate of the caves. Another great photo opportunity. Continue to climb up. Just as you emerge between the two boulders, look ahead to see ...
12. Whale's Head. Notice to the left of the whale's mouth an obelisk which was once part of the Whale's Head boulder. Stand near the obelisk now and look to the west to find the entrance to Neptune's Hideaway. Now a new shape has emerged!
13. Lion's Head. Start at the top of the boulder and let your eye follow the line down to the left. Do you see the lion's forehead and nose? See his upper jaw, his eye, the markings on his face and his mane.
14. Ethiopian Head. A striking formation to the left of the lion.
http://www.scubamom.com/bvi/thebaths/
by D. R. McClintock
I first visited the Baths with charter guests in 1983, and since then have visited them countless times. I developed a map to help my charter guests find their way around the Baths' many intricate passageways. While using it, my guests were invariably pressed into service as tour guides for other explorers.
The map is intended to help visitors find their way through the maze of boulders, and to help them discover its most interesting features. While an attempt has been made to draw it roughly to scale, there are in fact many more, smaller boulders on the site than are indicated. This is especially so to the south towards Devil's Bay. To follow the course indicated on the map will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. I hope that the map will help visitors to discover the hidden beauty of the Baths.
Key to Using the Map
A. Beach. Dinghy landings are prohibited, but there is a dinghy mooring and you can swim to the beach.
B. Shrubs. You may leave snorkeling equipment while exploring the boulders. Also, site of vendors selling T-shirts and shells.
C. Poor Man's Bar. Sells drinks, hamburgers, T-shirts.
D. Trail to taxi drop-off, about a 7 minute easy walk.
E. Snorkeling is quite good in this area for fish; also, to the north where you can find Elk Horn Coral formations. West of the dinghy landing.
1. Entrance. You'll have to crouch and waddle like a duck here!
2. Shelf Boulder. Note fault through top of adjacent boulder to right of this boulder.
3. North Cabe. Note deep holes caused by uneven erosion. Also, note the size of this boulder, one of the largest here.
4. "The Baths." A great photo opportunity! Notice on the huge boulder to your right the beautiful markings caused by chemical reaction of rain water (weak carbonic acid) with minerals.
5. The Throne. Another fun photo opportunity.
6. Ship's Keep Boulder. As you stand under this boulder look at its shape. Doesn't it look like the keel of a sailboat to you?
7. Walk under the ship's keel as far as you can to the south, then turn around and look up. This magnificent tunnel is Neptune's Hideaway. Notice the pitting on the boulders on your left. Now retrace your steps back out to the edge of the first pool.
8. The Cathedral. Look up and marvel at the limited points of contact between the massive boulders above you!
9. Tarzan Land. The roots are of pomegranate trees which you'll see when you climb above in a moment or two.
10. Boulder House. Notice how dry it is in here, even when it rains. Now retrace your steps a few yards and turn to your left and start up the incline. Look to you right to see ...
11. Geodesic Cave. One of the prettiest, most intricate of the caves. Another great photo opportunity. Continue to climb up. Just as you emerge between the two boulders, look ahead to see ...
12. Whale's Head. Notice to the left of the whale's mouth an obelisk which was once part of the Whale's Head boulder. Stand near the obelisk now and look to the west to find the entrance to Neptune's Hideaway. Now a new shape has emerged!
13. Lion's Head. Start at the top of the boulder and let your eye follow the line down to the left. Do you see the lion's forehead and nose? See his upper jaw, his eye, the markings on his face and his mane.
14. Ethiopian Head. A striking formation to the left of the lion.
http://www.scubamom.com/bvi/thebaths/
smootenloopers
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I'm not Linda, but here's the link. (Just found and bookmarked it a few days ago!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2737891
Donaldcp98
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Just wanted you all to know about a nice little widget available for Windows 7 that just might come in handy for everyone. It is a currency conversion calculator that updates automatically. So I have it set to tell me what it would cost me in USD for one EUR. Since I have had it up (last Thursday I think is when I found it) the price for a EUR has gone down about $.06. I can't verify if it is 100% accurate yet. I will try to independantly verify it. But it might be useful to know when to go buy your EUR's for the trip.
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Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!
Auntie Lynne, if you enjoy puns, you might like Callahan's Crosstime Saloon by Spider Robinson. It's science fiction, which I'm not fond of, but I loved this book. It's Very punny.
Nice to see so many former Air Force. I wish dh was going on this trip. He's really looking forward to the Hawaii cruise next year. Are any of you signed up for that one?
Happy day, all!
Auntie Lynne, if you enjoy puns, you might like Callahan's Crosstime Saloon by Spider Robinson. It's science fiction, which I'm not fond of, but I loved this book. It's Very punny.
Nice to see so many former Air Force. I wish dh was going on this trip. He's really looking forward to the Hawaii cruise next year. Are any of you signed up for that one?
Happy day, all!
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If you don't mind Michelle, can you let me know how you get on, so I am prepped for phoning them myself later
Hi Mary
We don't have to pay it. They waived the 4p fee...we did ask if we needed to pay it could we finance it
Chris&Jeremy
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We (mainly I) have been on edge the last couple of days. We just decided to start letting Bella (the Beagle), who is turning two this month, stay home all day by herself (11 or so hours). She has the two cats to keep her company so she's not totally alone.
She had been going to a woman's house all day during the week (she did "doggie daycare" in her home) since we got her at 10 weeks old.
I can check in on her to see what's going on via webcam (gotta love iPhones!) but we're both just hoping that since she was around people and other dogs all day long since she was 10 weeks old that this does not cause a change in her personality.
I don't know how you guys with actual human babies do it! Furbabies are hard enough to not feel guilty about!
She had been going to a woman's house all day during the week (she did "doggie daycare" in her home) since we got her at 10 weeks old.
I can check in on her to see what's going on via webcam (gotta love iPhones!) but we're both just hoping that since she was around people and other dogs all day long since she was 10 weeks old that this does not cause a change in her personality.
I don't know how you guys with actual human babies do it! Furbabies are hard enough to not feel guilty about!
RubyBlue
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Just got a confirmation email from Disney, the same type I've gotten every time I have added a reservation for something or changed anything. Nothing looks new or changed, just wondered why they sent it--and if anyone else got one. No extra charge, either.
GatorMomInNC
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I got the same thing after I entered some more info on my online registration. I thought maybe they just sent it any time you updated your info.
Well I won't be caring. I will be wearing the same clothes over and over. They will be mostly the same ones I wore last September on the WBTA too, plus the January PC cruise. I can't wear them any time else as we are a different climate, and I don't do dressy normally, so all my cruise clothes are never worn otherwise. In fact I need a few other cruises to try and wear the clothes up!!!
I'm with you-I have a "cruise wardrobe" suitcase I just keep repacking after cruising. It includes the 5-6 most lightweight tops and blouses I have. I pack a couple pair of capri's-khaki and denim and one pair of black slacks plus a couple dressy blouses for formal night and Palo. A couple pair of shorts and 2 swimsuits plus coverups (one is a cotton dress I can throw over my suit and can go to lunch anywhere in). I take worn out sleepwear and my oldest undies and throw them by cruise end which makes room for the items I might buy. A hat and lightweight cotton sweater, my pirate bandana and an extra pair of shoe (I wear my Keens) and I'm set to go. Most of the blouses can be rinse out in the sink if needed and we usually do one load of lights and one of darks when we are gone 2-3 weeks. I think this would all fit in my overhead carryon case but I check it in a larger bag as we throw in a small softsided cooler for excruisons and pool side, a beach bag plus toiletries. We also pack each suitcase with 1/2 our clothes incase one is delayed or lost. I also carry one change of clothes plus a swim suit in my carryon. I have had a delayed case a couple times and this saves me as I am plus size and find it hard to buy things onboard.
My advise-travel light-no one cares what you wear or if you wear it more than once.
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The British Museum and the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace were some of our highlights on our trip to London. My husband went to the Imperial War Museum while I went to St. Paul's Cath. We both loved what we saw!
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Hi Mary
We don't have to pay it. They waived the 4p fee...we did ask if we needed to pay it could we finance it
Phew!!! I'd been worrying about where we were going to find the extra money all day.
We (mainly I) have been on edge the last couple of days. We just decided to start letting Bella (the Beagle), who is turning two this month, stay home all day by herself (11 or so hours). She has the two cats to keep her company so she's not totally alone.
She had been going to a woman's house all day during the week (she did "doggie daycare" in her home) since we got her at 10 weeks old.
I can check in on her to see what's going on via webcam (gotta love iPhones!) but we're both just hoping that since she was around people and other dogs all day long since she was 10 weeks old that this does not cause a change in her personality.
I don't know how you guys with actual human babies do it! Furbabies are hard enough to not feel guilty about!
We only have fur babies too and I totally get you about the guilt!!!! I blame their big beautiful eyes that make you feel so guilty every time you leave them, even if it's only for an hour!
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Husband got one too today. He got all excited thinking it was going to tell us our room number. No such luck!
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