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Monthly Archives: October 2022
Hello Fort Lauderdale
We stayed on Eurodam, had to change cabins but no problems experienced. I’m sitting on the top deck looking out a window, sitting in the sun and enjoying Florida. We leave in just a bit for our western Caribbean and … Continue reading
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Aruba and beyond
We were able to get of and back on the ship without any difficulty. The crew did a great job. Aruba is a friendly country and bills itself as “One friendly Island” Keller Williams let us use their Wi-Fi. This … Continue reading
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Well, it happened!
We got off the ship in Puerto Quetzal, toured the town (vendors) and saw some iguanas. As we came down the ramp into town I commented on how steep it was. On the way back to the ship I encountered … Continue reading
Necessities
Toilets in handicap bathroom and staterooms. It would seem that designers don’t ask the ADA community what is necessary to transfer to a toilet. For example, our stateroom toilet has no space on the side where the wall is and … Continue reading
Oh, Manzanilla!
Yesterday’s gangplank was very nice. I did have to stop and tell a staff person to not push and that I had plenty of power. Pushing can cause the power chair to stop. So, no time to educate yesterday but … Continue reading
Things we use to make life easier
Time out bench, mattress genie, RAM Mount cup holder, stainless steel straws with rubber tips so I can recline my chair and get back up. We use the time out bench to ear at normal height tables. I can’t lift … Continue reading
Sneaky Surprise!
Seven days have flown by. At 7:15 this morning it was warm enough to go out on the balcony at which point Ruby started loading me up with a step stool and other things like pillows, blankets, towels and my … Continue reading
We adapt, inventing and improvising as things change
I have sporadic inclusion body myositis, a neurological muscle condition that causes the large muscles to deteriorate. There is no cure and no treatment. Google it. I don’t play guitar and my only real claim to fame is that Peter … Continue reading
San Diego
We got a bit of a late start but we found a Rite Aid and bought ibuprofen that we forgot. Then we went on the Midway and saw where history was made during the time after WW 2
San Diego on Eurodam
Going to find a store to buy ibuprofen, visit the Midway (maybe I will get to use the amateur radio that is on board) and we’re just going to look around. Here’s to a well placed gang plank. Maybe we … Continue reading
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