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Norwegian Prime Minister joins President Kikwete to launch Deliver Now for Women and Children Tanzania and the One Plan to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality
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The state leaders, both members of the Global Network of Leaders advocating for achievement of MDG 4 and 5, recognize urgent action is needed in Tanzania to save the lives of women and children
Every day as 24 women die of pregnancy and childbirth--related complications and over 450 children under-five die including 120 newborns.
22 April 2008 Dar es Salaam - President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania and Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, joined forces today to prevent maternal, newborn and child deaths in the country. At a ceremony held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Dar es Salaam, the two State leaders, jointly launched an ambitious technical plan to reduce the number of maternal, newborn and child deaths alongside a new advocacy campaign, Deliver Now for Women and Children in Tanzania to mobilize communities around this issue.
Maternal mortality rates in Tanzania are still among the highest in the world, with 24 women dying every day from complications in pregnancy or childbirth. Despite an acceleration in the reduction of child mortality in Tanzania, still over 450 children under five years of age die each day.
The new strategy -called the National Road Map Strategic Plan to Accelerate Reduction of Maternal, Newborn and Child Deaths in Tanzania (also known as the "One Plan") was developed by the Reproductive and Child Health Section of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and partners. It aims at improving maternal, newborn and child health by providing a framework for supporting implementation of life-saving interventions, improving coordination among different stakeholders, aligning resources and standardizing monitoring efforts. The aim is to ensure delivery of services across the continuum of care from pregnancy, through childbirth and childhood to the age of 5.
Advocacy is an essential component of the One Plan, and Deliver Now for Women and Children Tanzania will be used as a way to mobilize communities around the issues of maternal, newborn and child mortality, as well as the government, donor partners and civil society, in support of the implementation of the strategic roadmap. Deliver Now for Women and Children is part of Prime Minister Stoltenberg's effort and commitment to mobilize global leaders to increase efforts for better maternal and child health, and for more progress on Millennium Development Goals 4 & 5, which respectively call for the reduction of child mortality and improvement of maternal health respectively. Deliver Now was launched as part of the Global Campaign for the Health MDGs, released in September last year by the Prime Minister and other Heads of State in New York.
At the launching, organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Tanzanian Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, President Kikwete thanked Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for his support and welcomed the more than 200 participants to the ceremony. Holding the new strategy in his hand, he said: "Maternal and child mortality rates in Tanzania are too high. Significant new resources are needed to scale up known effective interventions if we want to reduce them. I am calling on all bilateral and multilateral partners, national and international, to align their resources and support this plan, to make the attainment of MDGs 4 & 5 a reality in Tanzania."
After presenting the document, both Heads of State walked to the side of the stage where they unveiled the new country logo for Deliver Now for Women and Children Tanzania, launching the advocacy campaign aimed at mobilizing public opinion in support of maternal, newborn and child health, and the communities for an increased demand of quality health services.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg praised President's Kikwete's role as member of the Global Network of Leaders, and the initiative of being one of the first countries launching Deliver Now for Women and Children nationally. He also referred to Tanzania's recent acknowledged achievements in the reduction of child mortality and reaffirmed his commitment to continue the partnership work with the country, particularly to make sure that there is notable progress also in the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality, which have not fallen during the same period of time.
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In developing leaders, CLOs should be aware that authenticity, while invaluable, can become an excuse for verbal abuse and laziness.
When Steve Jobs died last fall, his status as an executive ascended to the level of myth. People from all walks of life began studying the man to determine what made him so successful and hopefully learn from it. One of the things about him praised so widely was his authenticity; whether he succeeded or failed in any given venture, he seemingly never compromised himself.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — As he's pivoted back to a campaign focused almost entirely on President Obama, Mitt Romney has raised the alarm: 2012, he says, is about nothing less than the very "soul of America."
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Romney's emphasis is on the former. Lost in most of the reporting on Romney's push toward the finish line in Iowa — which has mostly focused on the way his allies have used millions in negative advertising to vanquish his GOP enemies — is what a Romney stump speech sounds like. And as he has for weeks now, Romney is telling Iowans to be wary of what he says is Obama's plan to turn the "merit-based" America into an America of "entitlements," where the government doles out the rewards regardless of effort.
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[He] sees the European welfare state as perhaps being the more appropriate model. An entitlement society, where the role of government is increasingly to take from someone to give to others. That would deaden the American spirit. That would substitute envy for ambition. It would poison the very spirit of America that allows us to be one nation under god.
What voters will get with Romney instead, he said, is a man who "loves this country" and "loves the principles upon which it was founded."
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Everything is on the line, Romney says.
"This is a campaign for the soul of America," he said more than once Sunday.
Of course, all this is properly vague, in keeping with the kind of rhetoric you'd expect. So I asked the people in the crowd what they thought the fight for the "soul of America" meant.
"I think a lot of people have lost the idea of what America really stands for," Connie Burns, a Middle School teacher from Atlantic, Iowa, told me at a Romney stop. "Which is the freedom, opportunity, basics to provide for your family."
Burns said she doesn't think Obama doesn't believe in the "spirit of America," but she said the president has "his own idea of what America should be" and said she's scared of a second Obama term.
I asked her for specifics. "My husband, who's a military man, is worried about how the military is going to be handled," she said. "I just worry about the economy and the future."
So this is not the kind of Obama terror found among the the tea party rallies of 2010. But Burns exemplified a real fear of the president that many Republicans in Iowa say will help to drive turnout higher on Tuesday.
Others in the Romney crowds channeled Romney's message that Obama was shifting the nation into something very different than it is today.
"I think he's turning our country into a socialist state. I think he just wants big government and just wants to take over," said Barbara Bonnes, a retiree from Glenwood, Iowa in the crowd for Romney's speech in Council Bluffs. She perceived a creep into health care that concerns her. Obama's second term would leave America "a whole nanny country," she said.
Donna Conn of Council Bluffs has backed Romney since 2008. She was standing among a group of women, one of which pointed out Romney's "a non-smoker" when we got to talking about what Romney can bring to the White House that other candidates for president can't.
"It's not that [Obama] doesn't care," Conn said. "He doesn't understand. I don't think Obama understands what the soul of America is. Because he wants everybody that has money to give it to other people that don't have money without working for it. I'm sorry, if I earned my money I want to be able to spend it the way I want to spend it."
Jay Sillau, an undecided voter from Council Bluffs who's leaning "60% to Mitt", cut Obama a little more slack.
"I think Obama cares about the country, but I don't think he has the right vision from what we've traditionally done to be successful," he said. "I have no doubt Obama believes what he's doing is correct, but it's never worked before. It didn't work with Jimmy Carter, and it hasn't worked now."


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I am heading to NY in early February for fashion week. My company became a sponsor last season so I will be helping staff a booth at the center on my "working" days. One of my (very) unofficial new year resolutions was to stop being such a lazy slob and up my fashion game…and maybe put on makeup once in awhile. This trip has obviously given me a much needed kick in the ass, and a reason to go shopping :-)
This isn't a glamorous trip; when I am not working the booth on my feet I will be doing research around the city, so comfortable shoes are my first essential, followed by anything that will keep me warm in the winter weather. While at the center I will probably stick to black and climb into jeans for non-working days. I always try to be trendy and fabulous but it just never feels quite right. That said, I did buy a pair of leather leggings, a leather jacket (above–pre movie date last week….see below, it was scary!) and a big, furry leopard print coat!
What would YOU wear if you went to fashion week??
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My dad and I have a movie date Friday to see this. I love movie dates with my dad! Hopefully we have time to hit a bar and have a few drinks beforehand.
Do you like scary movies? Gah, can't wait!
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I participated in my first craft fair, and it was a lot of fun! Not as much fun as it was work, but I am glad I did it :-) I haven't downloaded any photos but I was able to pull a few from the event site's website and was also given a few from the lovely Erin who took a few nice shots in the booth.
Clockwise from top left: Me looking kind of fat and a lot goofy in my booth, one of the rooms, new friends!
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I am participating in my first craft fair this weekend and I used it as an opportunity to make some investments in HD. I designed and ordered catalogs, ordered stock of prints, bought tables and frames, business cards, signage, wrapped up some in-progress designs, had some letterpress prints made….tons of stuff. I haven't been sleeping all that much :-)
I'm really excited to see how it goes! I also finally made a website, although I have not been able to get any e-commerce going, so Etsy will have to do for now. Check it out when you have a moment!
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We don't do a lot of holiday gift buying in my neck of the woods. That doesn't stop me from making wish lists, or shopping for myself :-) These suggestions are a combination of things I want and things I think others would love.
*** I wrote this out the other night but I am too lazy to upload the images of all the beautiful things. Sorry! ***
Homewares from Up In The Air Somewhere
My current obsession. Susan Dwyer is an insanely talented artist (and artisan!) who creates ceramic and papier-mâché bowls, vases and other vessels for the home. She also designed the amazing chevron tray that was all over Pinterest last year, which I ordered for myself. Merry Christmas to me! My favorites are her little spoon and well and double silo vase. Pair the spoon and well with some high quality fleur de sel–a perfect gift for a foodie who also loves clean design.
iPhone case from Pencil Shavings Studio
It takes a very special design for me to fall in love with an iPhone cover, and I am totally obsessed with these Rothko-esque designs from Pencil Shavings Studio. The colors are perfect, lush without being garish. I need one.
Pantone Reference Library
I want this so damn hard I can barely find the words. I am waiting to see how my first craft fair goes and what my first royalty statement from Oopsy Daisy looks like. If even a small amount of money starts flowing from Halfpence Design, I am buying this as soon as Todd does all of his grown-up California tax stuff to make the business legit and I can write it off. Pantone also offers a trade in discount, so I can save $150.
Catbird Threadbare Ring
If I were to get married, I'd be perfectly happy with this 50-dollar ring (or, for more of a splurge, this one) and a very expensive party with a ton of amazing food. And maybe a stunning dress. And a year-long honeymoon.
Marc Johns Prints
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Acne Oversized Linen Tee
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Everlane Cashmere Stole
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Faux Fur Throw from RH
I actually ordered this, but I also dumped 100s of free swatches in my basket (I use them at work) which I think pissed them off, so they canceled my order. I still want one, because…why not?
I am only somewhat eco-conscious and I always forget to bring my lunch to work. But I still want this great tote from Artifact Bags.
Another victim of the Lost Bag of 2012, just about all of my Cosabella underwear. Which, unfortunately, are expensive. I buy these because they last forever. Now I have three left, and I am going commando far too often for wintertime.
Accessories from Gap
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Holy crap how great is this lamp from Rockett St. George? I've been hunting for the perfect bed lamp–we have an Ikea that is too bright and at the moment are using Tate's egg lamp, which doesn't give off enough light for reading. This lamp is so clever and well-designed. I recommend you check out their site, they have some gorgeous lighting fixtures.
Twist Head Wrap from Yes Jess
I often wear my hair up and this seems like a nice option for keeping my ears warm when it's cold out!
Yoko Tee from Zara & Planet Tee from Need Supply
Because Yoko is awesome. So are planets.
Creative + Curious Pennant from Uppercase Mag
I am having to fight my little fingers not to buy this right now for Tate.
Tube of 60 Colored Pencils from Muji
Drawing aids make the best gifts!
Totally sending these sets from Flapperdoodle to my best friends, especially because they have all scattered afar….Nashville! Baltimore! New York City! Phoenix! Come baaaaaack…..
Mini Bowl Set from Wind & Willow Home
These dip-dyed wooden bowls come in a gorgeous palette and are perfect for cooks like myself who are obsessive about mis-en-place (I always feel like a douche when I say that).
Botanical Prints by Kari Herer
Kari's art is some of my favorite from the bottomless treasure trove of Etsy (and I look at a lot of art on Etsy). It's so unique, multi-media that is elegant, lush, rich palettes, great subject matter. These are definitely on my list of things I want to buy for myself, but I'd love to give them as gifts, too.
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The fun at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation continues throughout the winter. A group or individuals may reserve any of the ten weekends from January through March for exciting winter adventure. Ages 9 and above may attend.
The Activities are centered around Gore Mountain in North Creek, a short ride from Camp Read. The mountain offers alpine skiing and riding for all ability levels, cross country skiing or snow shoeing in their extensive back country. Arrangement can be made for your group to participate in any of these activities.
As a special treat our 3 day program, which is only offered the second weekend, includes a day of skiing and riding at one of Northeast's premier resorts-Whiteface Mountain. With its long, steep trails the "Olympic Mountain" is a challenge for any expert yet has many excellent runs for the beginner and intermediate. (The pricing for this weekend differs slightly from the regular weekends. Please see below Program Dates.)
After your fun-filled day in the snow, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and relax with a movie in our comfy farmhouse. Ice cream sundaes mark the end of a perfect winter day.
The maximum number of participants we can transport for each trip is 22 but can accommodate a total of 27 people at our facilities. Many of the trips tend to fill up quickly, so sign up early. Contact us via email, SkiCampcampread.net, to arrange for a reservation. Reservations will not be taken over the phone.
2014 Program Dates
Those weekends not marked "full", below, can accommodate more skiers. Contact the Camping Office or email for more information.
Weekend Dates
January 3-5
January 10-12
* January 17-19
January 24-26
January 31-February 2
February 7-9
February 21-23
February 28-March 2
March 7-9
March 14-16
Information last updated: 5/1/2013 9:55:08 PM
Programs Each weekend trip consists of day and a half of skiing at Gore Mountain. The Yukons leave from the Council Service Center (Rt. 9A Hawthorne) at 5:00 p.m. Friday and return by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
*The three day holiday weekend trip, which is only January 13-16, consists of one and a half days of skiing at Gore Mountain and one full day of skiing at Whiteface. The Yukons leave from Council Service Center (Rt. 9A Hawthorne) at 5:00 p.m. Friday night and return by 8:00 p.m. Monday night.
2013 Rates
Youth Ages 9-17
Adult Ages 18+
Adult - Non skiing
Regular 2-Day Weekend
*3-Day Holiday Weekend
Reservations & Payments • Units will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. • A non-refundable $300.00 deposit is required upon registration. No units will be registered without this deposit. • An additional $50 per person payment is due by December 1. • Final Payment is due than later than 30 days prior to departure.
Fees subject to change depending on fuel costs and/or lift fee increases.
Payments should be made payable to and sent to:
Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA 41 Saw Mill River Rd Hawthorne, NY 10532-1519
Note "Ski Camp" on the payment.
All Trips Include:
Transportation: To and from Council Service Center (Rt 9A, Hawthorne). Special arrangements can be made for pickups north of Westchester County.
Three 8-passenger GMC Yukons are provided for transportation. There are 22 seats available in these vehicles. Please let us know upon reservation how many of your group will be using the Council vehicles. You may use your own transportation, if desired. A discount is offered, providing the Council vehicles are full or not used. Special pick-up and drop off locations can be arranged, please call ahead.
Lodging: The Buckskin Office is used for lodging. It is fully heated and features housing for 27 including 2 separate rooms and the main room. Dining facilities are located downstairs. There are also 2 full bathrooms downstairs.
Meals: All meals are provided including a bag lunch each day and evening snacks. Meals are wholesome and plentiful and are prepared by a professional chef. Dinner on Friday is on your own, but we will stop on the way to camp.
Ski Staff: A mature and experienced staff is provided for each trip. All groups must have sufficient adult leadership. The staff can provide leadership for individual campers. A safety orientation is provided to all upon arrival at Camp.
Ski Orientation: A get-acquainted ski orientation session will be given to all new skiers who desire it. Professional ski classes are available at an extra charge from the ski area.
Lift Tickets: Full mountain, all day lift tickets are included in the registration fee.
Individuals or small groups are encouraged to attend. Most weekends will have some available spaces.
View Larger Map "A" indicates Read Scout Reservation farmhouse. Gore Mountain is located on the left side of the map.
Gore Mountain Ski Center Gore Mountain Ski Center is just 40 minutes from camp. Beginners and intermediate skiers are in their glory with over 65% of the terrain designated as Easiest or More Difficult. Experts are also challenged on new runs: The Rumor, Lie, Fairview, and the wooded Glades besides Hawkeye, Upper Darby, and the infamous Hullabaloo. Gore's facilities are hard to beat, with an expanded base lodge, gondola and eight other lifts.
Whiteface Mountain Whiteface Mountain at Lake Placid hosted the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Intermediate and expert skiers will find challenges on the many steep and smooth runs. Beginners will find plenty of skiing to fit their ability. The drive to Whiteface is about one and half hours from camp.
Rental Equipment You may bring your own equipment or rent it from the mountain at a discounted rate.
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Allan H Weagle
Intermediate Member
Username: Popsie1947
Post Number: 70
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 06:22 pm:
Saint Thomas in the American Virgins is a popular cruise destination and what my wife and I have done several times is get the local bus map and take the bus which goes around the entire island- Its quite a trip and you get to meet all the locals. Its quite a thing to have your wife on a bus and suddenly a native comes on with a goat the local is taking to market and the local grabs the seat right in front of you- the odor can, and did, get a mite intense! Recieved much "spousal counseling" at the time; but now its funny and being the true, adjustable to anything, military retired types we are; we regularly take people with us when we Port of call Saint Thomas! Cost is only about $2.00 American each.
Garee Michael Harrison
Intermediate Member
Username: Gareemharrison
Post Number: 96
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 11:43 am:
Dear Cruisers,
Thank you for all your advice. We have checked out travel books on Portugal and Spain, looked up all suggestions on line, and reread your suggestions. We are feeling braver now about venturing off on our own. We have money belts, and gadgets to hold all our valuables, and will heed all warnings about pickpockets and hope and pray for the best.
We still want to do the Paella shopping in the markets, and cooking and eating; that sounds like so much fun since we love to eat new foods.
Friends you have also been on this type of cruise have given us some "not to be missed" sights so we are really going to be busy in ports.
Thanks a million for all your advice,
Carol in Ocala
P.S. March 14th is fast approaching!
Cherry C.
Senior Member
Username: Cherry
Post Number: 4731
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 12:09 pm:
One of the nice things about do-it-yourself shore excursions in Mediterranean ports is that IF (heaven forbid!) you miss the ship's sailing time, it'd normally be no big deal to get on your own to the next port (usually by train) in time to meet the ship again -- unlike some other itineraries where you could face logistical difficulty and big expenses in spending the night and/or getting to the next scheduled port.
Barton Pepper
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Username: Barpep
Post Number: 278
Registered: 01-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 03:22 am:
What great suggestions we find/give on this web site! I agree with most saying shore excusions are best done on your own, using taxis/tour buses on shore. We used such on cruise through the Caribbean and going through the Panama Canal and up the West Coast.
I want to take one of the repositioning cruises one of these years but don't have even a tentative date in mind. Hope you will submit a cruise/trip report when you get home, Garee. Good sailing!
Garee Michael Harrison
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Username: Gareemharrison
Post Number: 95
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 11:45 pm:
Thank you all for the suggestions. We have been to Rome 4 or 5 times and have been to the McDonald's, the USO, the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Hard Rock Cafe. We have two teenagers granddaughters living in Naples and they have their priorities. McDonald's and Hard Rock Cafe.
This time we are going to spend one week in Naples, visiting family there and probably going at least one ITT tour with hopefully Aldo to Capri. We have gone on three tours with him and he is the BEST!!!
I have ordered Ann Vipond tour book and checked out two from the library on Spain and Portugal. I think if we can go all over Japan with Frommer's Tour Book and Ireland with Rick Steves; maybe with a lot of advice and some hints we can make the most of these ports of call on the cruise. I just resent spending $300.00 for 5 hours on a tour if we can see and do much the same thing for much less money. We want to be safe and not do any foolish things but we also want to be wise....
Thank you to all the seasoned cruisers. Your advice is so appreciated! This will be our longest cruise.
Thanks again,
Carol in Ocala
Cherry C.
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Username: Cherry
Post Number: 4726
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 11:14 pm:
One more place not to miss in Rome (and I agree you should stay there at least a few days after the cruise ends because there's SO much to see and do) -- the world's most amazing McDonald's (and the first one in Europe), located near the Spanish Steps.
Phyllis DeLancey
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Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 1856
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 04:01 pm:
Our favorite way to see a city is the hop on/hop off buss,I'm sure you will find them in many of the places. Barcelona has 3 different routes, you can get your tickets right where the ships bus will drop you off at the Rambla, a great place for a stroll. They have three different color tours, my favorite is the one that will take you to the Gaudi park. The Gothic cathedral is something to see, I think better on the outside than the inside. Funchal has a cable car that will take you to the top of a mountain. From there you can walk a short distance and take the ride of you life on a down hill wicker sledge. It will take you half way back and there will many cabs if you want. We walked, stopping along the way for a bit of refreshment. It is a long walk and all down hill. While in Cadiz, we took a walking tour of the Gothic area. If you go into the large church, in the basement, be sure to put a coin in the machine and see what happens. I think they only one place to do this, is lovely. Last fall while there, I had problems with a street vendor, they tried to short change me, so be careful. Monte Carlo was lovely, we found a nice local market, with outdoor eating, had lunch and enjoyed the sights. I have a book, it is older, Mediterranean by cruise ship, by Anne Vipond. I got it for our first repostioning cruise and it was well worth the money. The USO in Rome has nice tours too. The reason we like the bus, it give you an over all view, than you can always go back to see something.
Intermediate Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 56
Registered: 02-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 01:33 pm:
Computerdoc is absolutely right.
is the best source of info.
The most important sites for you to check are "ports of call" and "roll call". Once you create a user name and password log onto roll call > Holland America > Oosterdam > transatlantic March 14, 2009. You will find that your shipmates are quite saavy and have begun setting up small private tours. See p.14.
Scan the early pages and if you feel compatible introduce yourselves. We have made several longterm friends this way. Many groups will meet the night before sailing at a hotel. It is really nice to recognize new friends day one!
Username: Jblunt
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2007
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 01:11 pm:
Cruisecritic.com will give you more information than you could ever imagine on shore excursions, doing it yourself, port information from fellow cruisers. Very helpful site.
Garee Michael Harrison
Intermediate Member
Username: Gareemharrison
Post Number: 94
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 12:45 pm:
Thank you, these are the kinds of suggestions we need to consider. It seems everything we would like to do shows $$$$ -$150 or more and for the two of us $300.00 for 4-5 hours a day seems a bit steep after we got such a good price on our cruise.
We are looking at the sleigh ride in Funchal and also a trip up in the mts on Maderia.
We love the tours that involve "tapas" and Pallea but both of them would be $300. and we figure, surely we can eat a meal for a lot less than that if we just knew where to go. I ordered Anne Vipond's Mediterranean by Cruise Ship and also have one Rick Steves 2006 Portugal book. I need to look for a newer Rick Steves' Spain book.
We want to experience each of these ports and see as much as is possible. We have at least 8-10 hours in each port of call and that should give us a chance to see and do quite a few tours either with the ship, or on shore, or just on our own. It really pleases me when we can see wonderful sights and we did it ourselves.
We have one month to plan our trips ashore. Thank you for all advice and suggestions.
Happy traveling,
Carol in Ocala
Intermediate Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 55
Registered: 02-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 12:41 pm:
Some ship's tours are the "better choice" if they take you a long distance, since the ship will not leave without you if there is a traffic problem which delays your return.
That said, I hate being "captive" to large group tours. Below are my suggestions for your first visit to the ports you listed:
MADEIRA [our favorite port!]-- walk/cab/ship shuttle to town and take the tram to the top and walk the short way to the basket sled rides. At the end of the ride take the city bus or cab back to town and wander the streets and shops and just enjoy.
LISBON--take cab or ship's shuttle to town and buy tickets for the Hop-on Hop-off bus. Dress "poor" and beware of pickpockets.
CADIZ--the tourist office is right in front ofthe port in the park and has several self-guided walking tours. We did the old city tour and recommend it to all. There is also a HOHO bus at Cadiz.
MALLORCA--never visited there
MONTE CARLO/[Villefranche?]--there is a nice train from Villefranche to MC and other lovely villages. Villefranche is lovely itself.
BARCELONA--there is a city bus at the port [crew members will be on it!] which will take you to the bottom of Las Ramblas. Stroll up to Placa Catalunya, enjoying the sights and markets on the way. At PC there is a huge El Corte Ingles as well as the HOHO buses. Dress "poor" and beware of pickpockets.
Frankly there are so many really worthy things to do in Barcelona, come back and spend 3-4 days on your own. Definitely do Montserrat on your own, not ship's tour.
ROME--stay a few extra days! Don't do HOHO bus [terrible]. Get a Roma Pass online for all subways and buses [very easy to get everywhere]. Dress "poor" and beware of pickpockets.
Be sure to eat at Trattoria Tritone near Trevi Fountain --say hi to Zeno! Also buy a piece of pizza at the walk-up window between the subway station and the bottom of the Spanish Steps.
PISA [Livourna] /FLORENCE-- take the train from Livourna to Pisa and/or Florence. The ship's tour wastes time at selected gift shops and errant passengers delay everything on the tour. The traffic on the freeway is a nightmare, trains are faster.
Email me privately for further info ,
Cherry C.
Senior Member
Username: Cherry
Post Number: 4723
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 12:12 pm:
Garee, put <shore excursions> into your favorite search engine and you will find a number of sites--some just giving travelers' advice, and others offering to book. Reading them all and taking notes should be lots of fun!
You also can read up on your destinations in standard guidebooks (like Frommer, Fodor, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves) borrowed from your public library, to get a good idea of whether you want to take a canned tour or head out on your own in each of the ports.
(Note: the ship does not actually go to Pisa--that town is inland. Your port will be Leghorn/Livorno, from which you can take a train to Pisa and even on to Florence/Firenze, or in which you can take a local canal tour &/or wander through a market, up and down a grand plaza, and peek into a cathedral. A while back I compiled and sent info on how to get from Livorno to Camp Darby by local bus but I see it is not in John D's FAQ's--presumably because he decided that since Camp Darby does not have an airfield it is not a Space-a travel destination! Unfortunately I now don't find a copy of those instructions in my saved files...)
If counting on a train or bus trip anywhere in Italy, be warned that there can be frequent 1-day strikes affecting all public transportation. The reason for any of them is always unclear to visitors but I think they probably are simply for political purposes, to remind the government about how powerful the unions are.
roger johnson
Intermediate Member
Username: Rwjohn6
Post Number: 100
Registered: 05-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 11:28 am:
We have done many cruises and find you can get the same shore excursions when in port from the same companies waiting at port for much less. We also found many taxis waiting that for flat fee will also give you tour of city.
Roger Fl
Garee Michael Harrison
Intermediate Member
Username: Gareemharrison
Post Number: 93
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 10:37 am:
We are booked on Holland American, Oosterdam, March 14-April 1st to Rome. This is our first Repostioning (Transatlantic cruise) cruise. We received our cruise packet this week and we have begun to wade thru all the booklets including Shore Excursions.
We will be in Funchal, Maderia, Lisbon, Cadiz, Mallorca, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Pisa, and Rome.
All the excursions look great but they certainly seem expensive. (Most over $150.00 apiece.) That could really add up if we did $300.00 a day for 7-8 ports.
Do you have some suggestions of things we could do on our own (we are adventurous) and not go with the ship's companies.
If you have any websites suggestions to go to; please let us know. We want to "do it all" and get this best "bang for our buck."
Thank a million,
Carol in Ocala
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