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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235799 12/29/12 04:45 AM
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We had lunch with Kunal Kamlani and his Brazilian born wife Daniella. Their 2 children are on board with them and we met them at dinner. The lunch turned out to be the 8 of us who sponsored the crew party and we're the ones with the highest number of nights on this cruise. We had some interesting discussions and one thing we emphasized was the lack of enforcement of dress codes (jeans, shorts, t shirts and ball hats in restaurants at night) and Kunal said the staff has the authority to enforce the rules, including debarking anyone who won't cooperate. He also said that he's on the board of the cruise line association and they have gotten assurance from govt officials in BA that they will no longer hassle ships that visit the Falklands, but they still have to see if Ushuaia will go along with it. It's possible that the Falklands will be on the Circle S.A. cruise. I like his attitude and hope he follows through with the things we discussed.
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Jim and Pat. We are getting on as you get off. Hope you got everything ship shape. We are facing a full ship so hope the crew has had an easy trip since the "group" got off. Hope our paths cross again. Pam and Jim

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235803 12/29/12 06:29 PM
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Pam and Jim, I hope you have a great trip and that I see you someday on a cruise soon! We always seem to. I am envying that family gathering in Africa this year!

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: jbittle] #235805 12/29/12 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jbittle
He also said that he's on the board of the cruise line association and they have gotten assurance from govt officials in BA that they will no longer hassle ships that visit the Falklands, but they still have to see if Ushuaia will go along with it. It's possible that the Falklands will be on the Circle S.A. cruise. I like his attitude and hope he follows through with the things we discussed.
Jim


Jim, this is especially good news. It would be a shame not to be able to visit both the Falklands and Antarctica in one cruise. Both parts of my cruise there were highlights to me when I visited in 2008.

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235807 12/30/12 05:35 AM
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i agree with jim that the new pres seems to be very aproachable and listens to what you have to say
i had a long conversation with him yesterday and alraedy notice some changes
he also gave us all his card with an invitation to call or e mail at any time which was the norm with mark conroy so all good so far

today we are at sea heading to devils island tomorrow and the new years party tomorrow night

to one and all i wish the best new years wished for you tomorrow
and may you have many more to come

till next year !!!!!!!!!!

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: jhp] #235810 12/30/12 05:03 PM
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Pam and Jim,
We are getting on Jan 21st from Lima, when are you getting off?

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235811 12/31/12 01:57 AM
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We get off on Jan 7. We've been on board since Oct 30.

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235812 12/31/12 03:32 AM
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In Parentins we attended the Boi Bumba show. It used to be held in the open air practice facility with a very high roof so extreme costumes & floats could be brought in. Now they use an air conditioned convention center with a much lower roof so costumes aren't as grand and it becomes really loud in an enclosed room. I preferred the heat, humidity and a more opulent show.
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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235814 12/31/12 03:57 AM
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Santarem, Brazil on the Amazon
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Pirarucu from Manaus Fish Market on display and being grilled. Very tasty.
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The dark water is the Tapajos river running into the light brown Amazon at Santarem.
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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235815 12/31/12 04:29 AM
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good morning from the wet gloomy weather on the seven seas mariner not a nice day

but a day to reflect on our last year and what may be coming in the new year

also a time to remmeber those that are not with us anymore
but are still with our thoughts

life is too short dont waste a minute!!


happy new year to all around the world

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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: jbittle] #235817 12/31/12 06:43 AM
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the performance was energetic to say the least but way too noisy. It would have been more fun if it was outdoors. When we went if you didn't get an early bus, seating was a problem. Still warm even with air conditioning.

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235821 12/31/12 01:08 PM
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Ahhh....the Boi Bumba show, fun memories!!

Thanks for all the great seamail guys !! We love it.


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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235831 01/01/13 05:17 AM
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Jim what fantastic pictures. I love those costumes thank you so much for posting bought some some good memories of that port stop.

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235833 01/01/13 06:11 AM
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Dec 31 It was raining at breakfast time with low grey clouds as we headed towards Iles du Salut, Islands of Salvation aka Devil's Island Prison Group. By the time we arrived at 1:00pm the sun was out and it was hot & humid. Isles du Salut had a strange beginning. France owned the area known as French Guiana (just below British Giuana, a section of which became Surinam when it was traded to Holland in exchange for the small colonial island New Amsterdam, currently called Manhattan.) French Guiana is actually a Department of France (like a state) and not a colony or territory. In the late 1700s France wanted to populate it and printed up glorified pamphlets promising free land and 3 years of free food & supplies in this "paradise." 12,000 French citizens took up the offer and sailed to French Guiana. Unfortunately the area is protected from the Atlantic winds so there was no cooling breeze to sooth the extreme heat & humidity. Within 6 months, 9,000 of the immigrants were dead from tropical diseases and malnutrition. The remaining 3,000 wanted to go home but there were only ships for 2,000. The remaining 1,000 wretched souls discovered that the 3 islands about 10 miles off shore from what is now the city of Kourou (home of the European Space Canter) had winds and so they moved there until a ship came to take them home about a year later. They named the island group Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation) and the individual islands Ile Royale, Ile du Diable and Ile Saint Joseph. The islands remained uninhabited until 1852 when Emperor Napolean decided to make them a penal colony. Ile Royale was the administrative center and home for guards & families. It also held the common prisoners and the majority of the ruins are on it. It's also the island where Steve McQueen's & Dustin Hoffman's characters in the movie Papillon were housed. Ile St Joseph housed the most troublesome prisoners and Ile du Diable housed the political prisoners, the most notable being Alfred Dreyfus. The islands served as a penitentiary until 1953.
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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235834 01/01/13 06:17 AM
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE MARINER!!!
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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235840 01/01/13 02:07 PM
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NYE has always been a fun time on Regent. The best one was one with Jamie about 6 years ago. A little more exciting than this year watching grandkids who struggled to stay up until midnight. Almost lost the 8 year old at 11:50

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235846 01/02/13 04:43 AM
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Victor,

You mentioned that there have been some changes instituted on the Mariner by the new President, would you talk about what those changes are?

Thanks . . . .Peggy

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New Years Day was a full day at sea going from Devil's Island to Barbados, so our group had another steak tartare lunch. Victor & Rosanne attended as well as the Staff Capt & Engineer and F&B Mgr. The Canadian Executive Chef Jonathan made a special presentation decorating it with some caviar, creme fresh & roasted caviar. It was quite a treat.
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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235867 01/04/13 06:32 AM
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hello from san juan

a very nice and warm day

yesterday in st barts was very very hot

but with late departure we walked in town till all aboard

last night we also found out we could stay until peru
which we didnt expect as they were fully bookd
so we will take in laws to airport and visit navigator also in port
in miami on the 7th

off to bacardi rum
will update

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235873 01/04/13 12:51 PM
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Wow Victor, so you're on till Peru ? Sounds like you and Rosanne are up to your old tricks again. Way to go !! I sure wish we were going around South America again...so fun.

ENJOY.!


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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235874 01/04/13 03:10 PM
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yes we are on way to miami today
2 sea days
then back south to peru

san juan not changed much hot and hotter today

now we enjoy the sea days

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235877 01/04/13 03:27 PM
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Victor, how fun to be able to stay on longer. We like the Bacardi Factory...good mojitos!!!

Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235882 01/05/13 10:58 AM
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Victor, we forgot that mariner was going to be in san Juan yesterday. We were at the fortress, and my husband looked out and said " what regent ship is here?" Saw the mariner from afar.

Too bad I forgot. We had a great lunch at Pizza and Birra. Would have loved to meet you guys.

Went to the Bacardi distillery today. Bought rum. Good day. But tomorrow, home.

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we were at fort as well
not much at bacrdi tour wasted time that was!!

now last sea day and arrive 6 am tomorrow to miami
then take in laws to hotel and rosanne goes shopping
then back to leave for another 2 sea days

later

ps lots of crew changing in miami
i think because start of circle south america trip starting

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Agree Bacardi trip a waste of time if only one day in port. Forts were much more interesting, but we had lots of time. And why would parents take small children to the Bacardi distillery? There is nothing there for kids, and all they did was cry and whine, making it difficult for everyone else to hear.

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Bon Voyage Peggy, We wish we were on South America trip too.

Enjoy the next couple of months. bonvoyage


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Bon Voyage Peggy!
Victor, maybe you can give us an update of the staff changes when you know.


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Thanks Karen and Marcie.

Victor, hope to meet you and Rosanne on board.

Peggy

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Peggy, a big Bon Voyage to you as well, except I think you have already been on? I never did figure out where the "circle South America" this year begins/began and ends this year! Anyway, it appears you are already onboard, and hope you are all settled in and meeting up with lots of old friend.

Enjoying all the news from everyone in South America. Not sure whether Jim and Pat are still on. lol.....given that I saw them on the ship around Thanksgiving time, guess maybe not!

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Boarding today . . . .

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The Mariner seen from the Norwegian Sky cam in Miami:

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Re: VICTOR AND ROSANNE ON MARINER DEC 6 TO MIAMI FROM ARGENTINA [Re: victor] #235899 01/07/13 07:16 AM
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Victor, you mentioned the new RSSC President telling you about some changes (during your lunch together) but you never gave us any details ??

Ray, that sure is a pretty Bon Voyage card for Peggy.


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Grabbed this shot of the Port of Miami with both the Navigator and the Mariner in port.

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Good job Cindy, I couldn't figure out which ship was which when I looked at that cam this morning! Looks like they put the Nav on the other side of the tracks wink


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Yesterday afternoon at a 2:00pm lecture in the Horizon Lounge we saw the Navigator behind us starboard side. We seemed to be going faster and lost her by tea time.

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Just want to say how much I enjoyed Jim & Pat's postings and pix - thanks so much!!


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Here's a couple of more stalking pictures.

There were 7 ships in Miami today, and the Navigator and Mariner were the last the leave:
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And here's the Mariner pulling out - have fun you South America cruisers! Wish we were going again!
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Beautiful, Cindy! clap


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Great stalk Cindy! To think, we were leaving on the first segment of circle South America this time last year.

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