After two previous flights from UK to Barcelona have been cancelled after booking, Lyn (Lyn9856) has booked our flights again. Fingers crossed that these ones don't get cancelled. If they do I will start to suspect someone doesn't want us cruising
Don't they realize well be getting there one way or another
Jon
Hoagie Pie is NOT a coconut - she's a pomegranate.
Sorry, its just if anyone was reading over our shoulders, well.....no wonder we have a reputation.
For us, the boys want to dress, so we will do the tux package for both. for dinners we go with what DCL is currently requesting (according to letters that people have received) no jeans or shorts at dinner. So, that meant khakis for the guys. (Khakis generally weigh less than jeans too...) As they were only worn at dinner, it was 1 or 2 pairs and that was that. Stephen wore either polo shirts or button downs for dinner. Palo is strick about the no shorts policy! If you show uo in shorts, you will be asked to go and change.
For the girls, at dinner Becca likes to wear dresses, so it is lightweight party and sun dresses for her, paired with flips or sandles. For me it is a variety of lightweight dresses and capris.
The kids (all 4 of us) will live in shorts or bathing suites, but will need a coverup to go to lunch if not out on deck. We generally did lunch by the pool, as it was easy and no one needed to change. I did miss having lunch at Lumieres this last trip though.
I plan on doing wash a couple of times as I know I can't pack enough. the washers and drier work on your key to the world card, and you can get detergent onboard as well. (I bring detergent - but I deal with exzema and allergies... (Hint hint, you might get a laundry gift if you are a kiwi or pineapple!) The largest issue I see/find with doing wash is finding a time where the machines are not full and have a line as well... Last year I washed early AM (like starting before 7) when we were in Grand Caymen. This worked well for us - I was ble to get 2 washers and just be done with it. There are laundry facilities on 3 floors if I remember right. I have only used the ones on 6, but I think thre are machines on 7 and 2 (?) as well.
Oh - as for temps, we didn't seem to mind the cool air in the theater/shows but we were always rushing in so we were warm... The dining room was fine to us. I would bring a wrap of sorts though as I could just be odd...
Agree with this. Dennis wears khakis and polo to dinner casual, I bring a few light dresses which I find are easier for me than trying to match tops and pants. Takes about a minute for me to slip a dress over my head and I'm ready. We have not found a sweater or wrap necessary for the diningrooms or shows, but if you tend to get cold you might. I too will do laundry either early morning, late night or on a port day. Sometimes you just have to get in line and wait. You can visit with others there waiting and make a party of it!
Capris or shorts for me during the day. T-shirts and khakis pants for Dennis. We are not hang out in our bathing suits people----lucky for all of you!!!
Us, too. For cruise casual, I'm in khakis and a polo; DW wears capris or slacks with a top or a light sun dress. However, she usually carries a wrap with her everywhere on board because she gets a chill in the dining rooms, theaters, bars, etc. (We've always lived in warm climates, so I guess our blood has thinned out!)
We got ours couple of weeks ago. We are using points not cash for this cruise. I wonder if that makes a difference?
I know that someone posted what they thought the schedule would be a week or so ago (Formal, semi, pirates nights etc). Was that the final answer? We can make our Palo ressies/excursions this Saturday (Yippee!), if someone can post it again, that would be great.
Thanks
Annette
Thanks for telling me I am a pomegranate not a coconut. I like coconut better, but I am happy to be in ANY group. You are right, it does sound funny!
I feel bad, I posted my FE on the FE disboard and Kimberly peeked. Oh well, you were right Kimberly, made with my heart! I know she is not a pomegranate but a dear friend. Sorry Kimberly, I hope you will still act surprised!
Laundry rooms are located on Decks 2, 6, 7 and 7 is the largest.
ummm - maybe I should not be saying this as I am giving away my secret (JUST KIDDING) but yes the laundry rooms are open 24 hours - I did laundry one morning from 2 - 4 am - used 4 washers and 4 dryers and there were still ones left over
Maybe we can pick a night, put our clothes in and go up to deck 9 and party while we wash/dry
Krisann
After two previous flights from UK to Barcelona have been cancelled after booking
Jon
That's just insane to have a 30 minute wait at 2am!! I'm hoping we will get lucky and just pick an off time (if there is such a thing).
Anyhow, I'm finally getting around to planning all the little details and I'm trying to pick between 2 places to eat at Heathrow Airport during our layover.
After looking on the airport website and reading some reviews we are thinking either Crown Rivers or Huxley's. Has anyone been to either of these?
We'll be in Terminal 5 so we are limited to what's there. Niether of us are big seafood eaters but I'm interested in some Fish & Chips and Gus is a burger kind of guy so if you can recommend someplace else, let us know!! I don't normally plan airport meals but since we have never been to London thought it might be fun to try something localish, even if it is airport food.
Chasity
Thanks for all the info on the toilet issues in Spain. I am a "toilet snob" and all this information is helpful. I know that sounds funny, but it is true. I don't even like the airplane bathrooms. I am not snobby towards people, only toilets!!
Well back to work after 3 days off. Had the grandchildren on and off this weekend. Very emotional weekend, but we are going to get through this. I want to know if I knock my son in the head is it considered assault or discipline when he is 31?Well guess that is not an option. On to plan B.
Oh, yes, today is most assuredly a DIS day... I am working from home and spending the vast majority of my day printing more magnets, cutting magnets out, and taking pictures of what they look like on my garage door...and sending them to DH, who is working (seriously working...)
Don't you love all that washing after having visitors, It's worth it though.DD and her family headed back to OR early this morning. It was a fun 4 days with them. Now to get all those towels and sheets washed.I'm baking bread, lawn needs to be mowed.....back to real life.
Didn't know that about eating hours, Thanks!Oh yeah and eating times in spain are interesting. everything shuts by about four and re-opens after eight, so carry snacks and plan accordingly.
I always take a blanket into the theatre to watch movies. LittleDisneyLovers, if you are like me because I live in Florida, you will freeze!!
I even keep my cabin warm. As far as jeans, we have always worn jeans on the first night/lastnight and the night of our day excursions because that is what we wear out in Europe. We never had time to change. We went to the head server in the beginning and apologized for not showing up for dinner on several nights, but we couldn't make it back in time, change, etc. He assured us that it was no big deal. The head server just assured us that he wanted us to eat
I always wear my Transatlantic sweatshirt on the cruise - in fact, I am not packing, I plan to buy! That will keep me warm. I had to wear it every day on the EBTA.
Thanks for all the info on the toilet issues in Spain. I am a "toilet snob" and all this information is helpful. I know that sounds funny, but it is true. I don't even like the airplane bathrooms. I am not snobby towards people, only toilets!!
Soon I hope!!!
Thanks for all your insight, I'm sure it will come in very useful!VISA is more acceptable than Mastercard. DISCOVER IS NOT ACCEPTED AT ALL. Specify Credit or Debit. Things are more expensive - like someone said, liken it to a day eating at a fancy restaurant. ALSO...........drum roll please. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNORDERED APPETIZER or plate you did not order. You will be charged for it. Example: We went to dinner with the family in 2007, we were given brushetta (unordered) we even heard the party next to us arguing with the waiter and before I could stop it - the girls dug right in. Well you guessed it - it was added to our bill. We had to pay for it. If they bring something to the table - return it or make sure you will NOT be charged for it.
Las Ramblas, one friend had his phone pickpocketed with 5 minutes of his arrival on Las Ramblas. DH was bombarded with "offers" when he got separated from us on the main drag. He was scared (doesnt speak a lick of Spanish even after 23 yrs together) but was left alone whenever I was next to him. Be aware of your surroundings, especially if someone seems to be walking near you - if you see the same person - BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. Also on the metro, if anyone comes in and stands next to you, especially if they have an overcoat or a sweater hanging over their folded hands, be aware. They are preparing to be pickpocketed. Safety in numbers and someone should always be aware. That's how we did it in our group. We would take turns watching. Carry all your stuff in front of you, not behind you. If you have a purse, carry a cross body purse and keep it in front of you. I walk with my hand on top of the zipper at all times.
If you can hit the farmer's market in the middle of Las Ramblas, the fruit is fresher and cheaper than in a restuarant and can make a great gift for the stateroom hosts..
I do have some pictures if anyone is interested that I can post later. Right now the princess just got home from finals and is dying of hunger. I can talk more later. I'll check my receipts if I can find them.
Oh yeah, watch out for the "beer sellers" on Las Ramblas. They are NOT always selling beer. They will get in your face attempting to sell and they may be working with someone who comes up behind you. The get pushy. My experience was that these persons "selling" are not native Barcelonians. There are a lot of transients and a lot of disconnect so the name of the game is vigilence.
