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WARNING>>>>>> anyone in future cruises need to take sweatshirts.... it was Soooooooooooooooo cold... we were on the cruise that just got back Sunday (6/22) and it was cold....
I bet DCL has to stock extra sweatshirts to sell!! The days at sea are cold due to the breeze off the Pacific (I guess you west coast people understand that better than us from the east).
AS for some of the other things......
We did the beach buggy ride in Cabo... not worth the money... the beach buggies didn't have seat belts.... and you drove on the open highway some of the way.... plus in my opinion the brakes needed some work as the one I had didn't seem to work the best..... and you would think since it is a beach buggy ride/drive that you would drive on a beach.... nope you ride via dirt roads to a public beach and part in the parking lot. Then you leave there at 5 pm and it is 14 km to Cabo... well this drive is on a 4 lane highway all the way to Cabo... we get in at 5:30 and the last tender is at 6.... well the line with all the folks from RC Cruise ship is huge... they finally pull us out... geeze.... but it was ok... just not what you expect for the money....
As for Mazatlan, it is an industrial town and the Best of tour is not that great... was not impressed... but Marv.... we did find the shoe guy on the beach!! Only highlight in that stop....
In Puerto Vallarta we went to the tour that took us to an island and it was great... was a great cap to the vacation!!
Overall not bad.... but looking forward to our next one in April!!!
Oh ... and by the way... the beer glasses are the same as before....
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(I guess you west coast people understand that better than us from the east).
TOTALLY!! I am close to CA north coast, and that air always has just a little chill to it! Wasn't sure if south-way would be the same, especially since we have to WAIT 'til August! - but was planning to pack for it! Thanks for confirming!
And I really appreciate the excursion reviews! I was kind of wondering if we should have booked that "Best of", but we opted for something else and it was nice to hear that was a wise choice!
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Thanks so much for the excursion reviews. We had seriously considered the beach buggy excursion in cabo but went with the dolphins instead, thinking we'd do the beach buggy one if we ever went back. But now, I don't think so.
- but I didn't catch the Rainforest Room on the Wonder - is there one? How did I miss that? I don't see it on the list of things to book?? !
We're going to be on the Wonder next Sunday ( it's so cool to say that - it's almost here!)
so I'm wondering if someone could explain what the Rainforest Room is? Can I take my book? Do you just sit there? Is it steamy? Thanks for the help.
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We're going to be on the Wonder next Sunday ( it's so cool to say that - it's almost here!)
so I'm wondering if someone could explain what the Rainforest Room is? Can I take my book? Do you just sit there? Is it steamy? Thanks for the help.
You could read a book while sitting one of the 4 tile loungers out by the fountain in the room as you enter. The room is very comfortable-warm but not too warm and not at all steamy. You may fall asleep before you get much reading done though!
You could also probably read in the dry sauna, the one shown in the pictures that kind of have loungers shown, but I did sweat in there, so not sure if book would get a little humidity too. No way could you read in the other 2 steam rooms, they have moist heat and VERY humid.
Sorry to hear the weather was still cold. I thought maybe it'd warm up.
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As for Mazatlan, it is an industrial town and the Best of tour is not that great... was not impressed... but Marv.... we did find the shoe guy on the beach!! Only highlight in that stop....
Yep, Mazatlan is kinda dirty. I wouldn't want to retire there like my aunt and uncle do, but it sure is fun to visit in the middle of a MN winter.
I have a funny story to tell about the shoe guy. He always recognizes my aunt and she gets the shoes for 15.00. Well, kids and my aunt and I were shopping on the street and sent DH and my uncle to wait at a bar on the beach next door. My uncle spotted the shoe guy and had him wait there. We were gone about a half hour and he waited! (we had no idea my uncle had him stopped) While waiting, my uncle said "15.00?" to him and the shoe guy said 25.00. My uncle was shocked but knew I wanted the shoes. Well, as soon as we walked up, he saw my aunt and apoligized profusely and said 15.00!
So I'm so curious about what you had to pay and what color shoes you got!! I can't believe you actually found the guy! I can't wait to email my aunt and uncle and tell them. I told them about the thread I posted on but didn't figure anyone would actually find him!
I found a new favorite thing in Mazatlan this time. I found two different styles of wide beaded bracelets that fit perfectly over the sea bands I wear on my wrists for motion sickness. Check out my wrist!
well she got the white ones like you have... and paid $18 for them....
You must be good negotiators then! 18.00 is good price if locals get them for 15.00.
Hope she enjoys them. I LOVE mine! I have 3 pairs of white now (hey, beads are different colors so I rationalize that), silver and gold ones, too! DH was teasing me that I should buy some on this trip and sell them on ebay. I always get asked where I got them and I've never seen them anywhere else.
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No way could you read in the other 2 steam rooms, they have moist heat and VERY humid.
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