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[PheonixKingZ]

Where all does the ship go?

Not sure yet. I know we head out in Miami Florida, and then the first stop is in Labadee, Haiti.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Not sure yet. I know we head out in Miami Florida, and then the first stop is in Labadee, Haiti.

Labadee! What a beautiful place. I'm glad the cruise ships are stopping there again--it's good for the economy. But if you're the kind of kid I think you are, I bet it won't be long before you start thinking you're on the wrong side of the fence...

 

[FoxChase]

We're going on a road trip for spring break this year, down through the four-corners region.

I lived in four corners area in NM. Farmington, Aztec & Bloomfield.
Suggest visit to Mesa Verde National Park in NM, cliffside dwellings, it is a definite must see and scenic drive north on Hwy 550 through CO, Durango, Silverton especially Ouray has some beautiful views. Highway runs high up along the side of a deep gorge. Not for those with a fear of heights, my Mom was very uncomfortable during our drive through Ouray. I thought it was stunning
There's a narrow gauge steam engine railroad you can ride in Durango, very cool.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I lived in four corners area in NM. Farmington, Aztec & Bloomfield.
Suggest visit to Mesa Verde National Park in NM, cliffside dwellings, it is a definite must see and scenic drive north on Hwy 550 through CO, Durango, Silverton especially Ouray has some beautiful views. Highway runs high up along the side of a deep gorge. Not for those with a fear of heights, my Mom was very uncomfortable during our drive through Ouray. I thought it was stunning
There's a narrow gauge steam engine railroad you can ride in Durango, very cool.

I went to Mesa Verde about 20 years ago and it was amazing. I arrived early, while the ranger at the gate was still setting up, so he let me in for free! And I was the last person to leave Cliff Palace that evening; got the whole place to myself as the sun set. What a beautiful place. I don't think we're headed that way this trip. We're planning hikes and camping in Canyonlands, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Bryce, one or two other spots. MV will have to wait for another trip. SO much to see in that area, and the Badgerling has never been there, so we're excited.

 

[FoxChase]

I went to Mesa Verde about 20 years ago and it was amazing. I arrived early, while the ranger at the gate was still setting up, so he let me in for free! And I was the last person to leave Cliff Palace that evening; got the whole place to myself as the sun set. What a beautiful place. I don't think we're headed that way this trip. We're planning hikes and camping in Canyonlands, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Bryce, one or two other spots. MV will have to wait for another trip. SO much to see in that area, and the Badgerling has never been there, so we're excited.

Your itinerary sounds perfect! Love spending time in the National parks in that area. I have had wonderful visits to Bryce, Zion and Arches. Beautiful country, so good for the soul ❤

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Yeah! I'm not a big fan of national parks as a whole; the crowds stress me out. (I live a couple hours away from Yellowstone and doubt I'll ever go there again--waaaaaay too many dumb people for it to be an enjoyable experience, even with all that great scenery and wildlife) But Canyonlands and Arches seem a little more off the beaten path. Coral Pink is relatively unknown too and has an extremely cool campground.

Hopefully we'll get into some Anasazi ruins at Canyonlands. I LOVE stuff like that. My wife and daughter are both history nerds, so they'll like it too.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Labadee! What a beautiful place. I'm glad the cruise ships are stopping there again--it's good for the economy. But if you're the kind of kid I think you are, I bet it won't be long before you start thinking you're on the wrong side of the fence...

I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise and travel the tropics, so I think this trip is gonna be awesome! Just from pictures, Labadee looks absolutely stunning.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise and travel the tropics, so I think this trip is gonna be awesome! Just from pictures, Labadee looks absolutely stunning.

Labadee might not be viable due to Haitian problems with the virus and local unrest that has been evident since the major earthquake, along with subsequent ones.

The Caribbean access is changing on a daily basis, you may end up going to a private island such as CoCo Cay instead of Labadee and not being told until the night before arrival.

This is quite normal for cruising, no itinerary is ever set in stone and it never ceased to amaze me when first time cruisers are caught out when the itinerary they had booked and planned for changes overnight....some take it well and others go screaming at the shorex desk and cause a scene.

As someone who has been fortunate to have completed close to 75 cruises around the world, take every itinerary with a pinch of salt and never get upset if it changes part way through your cruise....go with the flow, relax and enjoy the time away from home cos you could be in far worse places than a cruise ship at sea or docking somewhere unexpected to explore.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

Date....22/2/22

Won't happen for another 200 years

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[Rocky998]

Date....22/2/22

Won't happen for another 200 years

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Awesome... This is sooo cool! I love it when dates match up like this

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Date....22/2/22

Won't happen for another 200 years

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You gotta wait for the time 22:22:22 (24 hour time format) and then take a picture

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Labadee might not be viable due to Haitian problems with the virus and local unrest that has been evident since the major earthquake, along with subsequent ones.

The Caribbean access is changing on a daily basis, you may end up going to a private island such as CoCo Cay instead of Labadee and not being told until the night before arrival.

This is quite normal for cruising, no itinerary is ever set in stone and it never ceased to amaze me when first time cruisers are caught out when the itinerary they had booked and planned for changes overnight....some take it well and others go screaming at the shorex desk and cause a scene.

As someone who has been fortunate to have completed close to 75 cruises around the world, take every itinerary with a pinch of salt and never get upset if it changes part way through your cruise....go with the flow, relax and enjoy the time away from home cos you could be in far worse places than a cruise ship at sea or docking somewhere unexpected to explore.

Interesting, it is possible they will do this, but I hope not. It’s still another 2 months away.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Date....22/2/22

Won't happen for another 200 years

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Everybody wake up and blow your party horn at 10:22 tonight! Because then it will be 22:22 of 2-22-22!

 

[WhistlingBadger]

You gotta wait for the time 22:22:22 (24 hour time format) and then take a picture

Aw, you beat me to it.

 

[connorlindeman]

Everybody wake up and blow your party horn at 10:22 tonight! Because then it will be 22:22 of 2-22-22!

i'll still be awake