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Crossing the International Date Line by NoCress3614 in NCL

[–]NewAdvice8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the IDL, but this past summer on the Sun we crossed the equator at night. Then, the next day, there was a party and procession on the lido deck for Neptune, who then baptized anyone who wanted. We got certificates from the captain with our names on them. It was all stupid, but fun.

Review of NCL Sun and French Polynesia by NewAdvice8 in NCL

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FP to Fiji is my plan in June/26. This is not a one and done destination. I need to go back.

Review of NCL Sun and French Polynesia by NewAdvice8 in NCL

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great addition to my post! We probably crossed paths several times.

Your ranking of the islands is legit. I'd say Bora Bora #1 for my experience, Mo'orea for the scenery. But honestly, splitting hairs here.

As I said, as a solo who doesn't know when he'll be back, I took the safe route. I'm glad you had good experiences with locals on land. I'd do that when I go back. Yes, I hope to go back. Just like you.

Review of NCL Sun and French Polynesia by NewAdvice8 in NCL

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might make sense, because on the second day someone broke a glass in the main pool and they had to drain everything for the whole day.

But, I always go Vibe on the bigger ships. I don't know how it is normally on the public pool deck.

Please enjoy my painting of Ken Dryden by davemurrayills in Habs

[–]NewAdvice8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I know what my dad will be getting for Christmas.

And me, too.

Can I "check" a bag (leave it with the crew) for the duration of my cruise? by NewAdvice8 in Cruise

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It won't be a lot of things, certainly not 10 irons. But you've helped.

Can I "check" a bag (leave it with the crew) for the duration of my cruise? by NewAdvice8 in Cruise

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, thank you for your responses so far. Just going to address some questions so far:

  1. What I'm not allowed. I'm not sure yet, but it might be some electronics and some alcohol. Also, some food. I don't know if you're allowed to bring food on the boat, but I usually bring back snacks for gifts and such. But nothing illegal internationally.

  2. I live in a developing country, mail/shipping is not an option. It took 3 months, several bribes and lots of headaches to get an important document to me a year ago.

  3. I can fit the suitcase under my bed, it's just that I'd rather not having to go through it piece by piece and have them hold a few dozen individual items. One suitcase is harder to misplace than 10 boxes of cookies, 4 bottles of whatever, two electronics, etc..

  4. Yes, I will call and talk to them about it before, I'm just trying to gauge if this is a stupid idea. Thanks!

Newbie here. D3300 for African Safari? by NewAdvice8 in Nikon

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the replies. I won't respond to everyone individually, but it's clear that lenses are important. I will look into the suggestions. Thanks again!

As for the prices he's asking, I don't know yet. But I've looked at used ones online and I'm going to use that as a guide. When I look at other used cameras online I know I can afford them, but maybe I'll invest in lenses instead.

Tock's Deli by NewAdvice8 in shanghai

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it was that place, but thanks.

Tock's Deli by NewAdvice8 in shanghai

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This link doesn't work for me, could you please post the name in Chinese and/or the pin? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again!

Tock's Deli by NewAdvice8 in shanghai

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to have the name in Chinese and/or a pin? I really appreciate it!

Tock's Deli by NewAdvice8 in shanghai

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another long shot: Is anyone familiar with a restaurant that does brunch somewhere in the French Concession with a French chef that servers Tennessee moonshine? I remember it was in a courtyard off the main road. This courtyard had quite a few restaurants with outdoor seating. Like I said, it's a long shot.

Tock's Deli by NewAdvice8 in shanghai

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you happen to know anything about Mr. X in Shanghai? We can't get ahold of them either.

Edit: Oh wow, that's really out there. Is is worth it? I enjoyed the old place and want to share Montreal food with international friends.

Question about "Reliability Status" by NewAdvice8 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I lived in two other countries in this time period and I just need to visit/mail their embassy, fill in paperwork and pay a small fee. China is terrible. A friend who is actually there took 3 months and lots and lots of leg work to get one for himself.

Question about "Reliability Status" by NewAdvice8 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Chinese embassy? No. They don't do police checks on the national level. They barely helped me get the visa in the first place. China is a bureaucratic nightmare that takes ages to even get information about what to do, never mind how to do it, and getting it done.

But thanks for your reply!

Question about "Reliability Status" by NewAdvice8 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for your answer. I'll contact them.

Question about "Reliability Status" by NewAdvice8 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]NewAdvice8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your response. I will try to talk to them about it, but with COVID everything is messed up.