Good morning from Malaga, Spain! Today is the longest port day of the cruise. We’re supposed to be able to get off of the ship at 8:15. Back on board isn’t until 8:30pm. This is the 8am view from my balcony. As you can see on the left, we…
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Venezia Transatlantic: Embarkation
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July 3, 2023
Good afternoon. I’m getting a late start heading to the port today. Since the baggage handlers at the Barcelona Airport stole most of my first day from me, I had to spend more time today in Barcelona. I don’t get to Barcelona everyday and I’m going to be on…
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I came across Sercotel Rosellon while reading about the best rooftop bars in Barcelona. Once I saw that view of Sagrada Familia, I knew it was going to be the place for me if it was under $300. It turns out as a registered member you could get a room as…
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I woke up hot this morning. The AC is weird. I can’t get it off of 22. Turning the fan on high is what did it for me. It’s gotta be in the upper 60’s in here now which is great for me. I love the comforter on the…
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I was originally supposed to arrive in Barcelona at 9am. Flight changes and delays pushed that back to 11am. A bus driver strike stranded me on the plane for an additional 40 minutes. Then it took them nearly four hours to get our luggage from the plane. I have…
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Venezia Transatlantic: Planning
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June 12, 2023
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I have been wanting to book a Transatlantic cruise on a new ship. Two weeks is about as long as I can do. Jubilee was going to be too long. Celebration would’ve been just about right. But I really don’t like that they keep launching these new ships during…
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