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Awesome TR. I so wanted to go on this very special cruise but alas it was not to be. We were on the 2008 Panama cruise from LA to FL and also had Ducky on our cruise. I was sorry he was not on our Alaska cruise last Sept. By the way, I have that same tshirt from Alaska. Seems as if we've been doing similar things but never at the same time in order to meet.
I'm sure you're already in Hamburg, or have a long trip ahead of you on Sunday, but just wanted to say have a great time at the Tom Petty concert!
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I couldn't write the last part of my TR within the last week for several reasons:
Last weekend we made a short trip to Hamburg - we decided to go tho Helgoland, which is Germany's only off-shore island. The only chance to go there is by ship or by speed-catamarans. We would like to do it as a one-day-return-trip - so the catamaran is the only choice. You have to sail 2,5 hours on the river Elbe until its mouth in the North Sea - and another 70 minutes for the passage cross the ocean, which is known to be a rough one. There has been 579 pasengers on board - and believe me - they are running out the barf bags in those 70 minutes - it was like a never-ending rollercoaster ride - we did 5 cruises with DCL up to now - but we never has been in situations like those an last Saturday. On the island we had rain and heavy winds - normally you can hike there with wonderful sights to cliffs and the ocean - but last Saturday the only choice was to go to a bar or restaurant and have some beer (YES - there is beer on Helgoland ) - but not too much, cause of the trip back. It took the rest of the weekend, to recover from this highway to hell
The main reason for our trip to Hamburg was the concert by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on sunday evening. He was one of the last missing acts on our personal list - and since last sunday we know, why we absolutely wanted to see him. Tom and his guys blew us away - it was one of the best concerts ever
During the week I was on a business trip to Munich, visiting a IT-Security conference - no chance to work on the TR
And of course there is the EURO2012 in Poland and Ukraine - the major football (soccer for the Americans) event of the year, which enforces me to watch 2 matches each day up to now
I promise to work on the TR on Sunday - in order to finish it up this weekend.
The dining and also the tablemates within the rotational system are an important factor on such a long cruise. If there is no good chemistry between the people, who are sharing a table for 2 weeks every evening, the whole cruise experience could suffer. But we are lucky guys - we found a table with 4 very nice persons - we talked a lot and had a lot of fun - and it was a real pleasure to meet Michele and Jim from Nashville and Glenda and Paul from Wales.
No need to talk about the dining experience?
5 additional kilograms at the end of the 2 weeks despite real much exercise the whole day through are talking the truth If we should mention some specific details, we would name the barbecues on Deck 9 and the desserts - yummy.
But what makes a Disney Cruise a Disney Cruise?
There are the sometimes little and sometimes real big specifics:
The Golden Mickeys are the real best way to celebrate a formal evening
The Pirates deck party is a highlight on every cruise – and we are surprised every time, when we watch our video at home, how loud and enthusiastic 2 calm Germans can scream, when Mickey is zip-lining from the stack of the vessel to announce his party in the sky
The character breakfast is the best way to start a day
Which ship is led by 2 captains – a nautical one and Captain Mickey?
Did we forget something?
Of course we did. We can’t come to an end, without mentioning the people on board, who are making a Disney Cruise a lifetime experience. Those always smiling faces, who are everywhere – and who makes you believe, that it is your personal cruise and they are only here, to make it perfect for you:
Vikash from Mauritius – our stateroom host, who was the best, we ever had
The dining room trio – Kingsley from Jamaica, Sammy from Mauritius and Geffrey from Philippines, who made a perfect job
The 2 nice girls from Thailand, with the unpronounceable names, who served at Diversions – ok – they are definitely not the fastest beer-servers – but the most friendliest ones on the whole planet - AND they serve beer
Now we are back to mother earth – and rethinking the whole trip, which was simply magical. We try to keep everything in mind, and we also try to keep this spirit within our hearts and souls. And hopefully in the near future, when Captain Mickey sets sail to some lovely places, our wonderful Marion from Small World Vacation will be as fast as always to bring us on board.
Aloha
from Petra & Peter & The Gang
PS: The most amazing thing of the whole trip was the fact, that this man tells the truth since 1962
You have been busy! I love the latest update. Can't wait to get back on board for that food and the entertainment. You and Petra look wonderful on formal night! Golden Mickeys was my favorite of all the shows. I really hope I get seated at a table with a congenial group-- I've been lucky so far. The DCL CMs make the experience magical.
Wow, those are some great photos of you guys! Sounded like a wonderful cruise. Isn't the food just delicious? We gained weight too when we cruised with Disney. Oh well. Glad you guys had such an amazing time! Thanks for sharing! Tschuss!
Oh, and good to hear about the Tom Petty show! Although, I was pretty sure you'd have a great time for that anyway.
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) - but not too much, cause of the trip back. It took the rest of the weekend, to recover from this highway to hell 
Tschuss!
I've loved reading all about your experiences. 
your final picture with the whole gang in their Hawaiian outfits! Thanks so much for sharing!
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