Preparation/Planning
Yet another cruise (Carnival Vista)
This is a short one – just 6 days, Nov 26 to Dec 2 on the Carnival Vista. I really didn’t need another cruise on the heels of the 30-night TP1 but Marlene’s best friend, Dottie, is unable to accompany her on this one due to health issues. So I am filling in. It is … Continue reading
The ninth trip south (TS9) preview
My ninth trip south (designated TS9) will start in 6 days, on August 30. The plan is to arrive back in Fort Myers on September 8, then leave September 10 on the 30-night transpacific cruise. I won’t even unpack. Unlike the TN9, I will not be alone on the TS9 – Marlene will accompany me. … Continue reading
Ninth trip north (TN9) preview
I leave in 4 days for my 9th trip north (TN9), to Massachusetts to see family and friends. It will be different that most previous trips north in that (1) it will be an auto trip rather than an RV trip and (2) it will be less rigidly planned. The use of the auto is … Continue reading
Travel plans
The year is not yet half over but it is shaping up to be a year of travel. But travel by ship and by car; no RV travel. Beside the TC2 cruise already completed and the TP1 cruise being planned I am also planning on a summer auto trip to MA. I will designate that … Continue reading
A revised TS8-2 plan
After discussing our plan for getting from Madison WI back to Ft Myers – a plan that featured stops in Asheville NC and Savannah GA – and looking at the prices for Biltmore ($79 each, or more), we decided to change the route to include a stop to see Ooma’s sister near Mobile AL. So … Continue reading
Eighth trip south (TS8) preview
We are now less than 2 weeks away from our planned departure from Worcester. That would be the start of my 8th trip south which I will designate ‘TS8’. This will be longer and more complex than the trip north (TN8) as it includes a trip west to Wisconsin before heading back to Florida. So … Continue reading
Eighth trip north (TN8) preview
I previously stated my intention to go north this summer, but would spend only a month in MA then would head to WI for my 55th high school reunion. That remains my plan. But it has been modified in one major respect: rather than traveling with only Rusty I will now be accompanied by both … Continue reading
The first Texas trip (TX1) preview
I agonized for about 6 seconds over what label I should give to this trip. It certainly isn’t my first trip to Texas – I flew to Austin at Christmas – nor is it the first time I have traveled to Texas by car or RV. It is, however, the first road trip where Texas … Continue reading
Plans for summer 2022
I have mulled over a lot of different options for what to do this coming summer, including the option of staying in Ft Myers all summer. I think the plans are taking shape. Here is the brief synopsis: I will go north, to Massachusetts, but only for about a month. I will attend my 55th … Continue reading
PCL2 preparation
I don’t normally highlight the preparation needed for a cruise because, frankly, very little preparation is generally needed. Pay the fare, provide the documents, get on board. Simple. With PCL2 it wasn’t quite so simple. Why? Two things: COVID and the Medallion app. I don’t have to explain COVID to you, I hope. But Princess … Continue reading