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Thursday, December 30, 2010

What's the best...?

song that's kind of the 'we broke up but I'm so over you' song? I think it's "Red Rubber Ball" (originally by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel, but recorded first by The Cyrkle):
http://play.rhapsody.com/thecyrkle/redru…

I should have known you'd bid me farewell
There's a lesson to be learned from this and I learned it very well
Now, I know you're not the only starfish in the sea
If I never hear your name again, it's all the same to me

And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

You never care for secrets I confide
For you, I'm just an ornament, somethin' for your pride
Always runnin', never carin', that's the life you live
Stolen minutes of your time were all you had to give

And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball
(continued)
  • 2 years ago

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The story's in the past with nothin' to recall
I've got my life to live and I don't need you at all
The roller-coaster ride we took is nearly at an end
I bought my ticket with my tears, that's all I'm gonna spend

And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

Oh, I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball





Answer :
'I will survive' by Gloria Gaynor.
Some of the lyrics say:

It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
kept trying hard to mend
the pieces of my broken heart
and I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
Now I hold my head up high
and you see me
somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person
still in love with you
and so you felt like dropping in
and just expect me to be free
now I'm saving all my loving
for someone who's loving me

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Is there someone who I can talk to over the computer to tell me more about the Rhapsody of The Seas?

I am going on the RCCL Rhapsody Of The Seas but I really need to talk to someone about dinning menus and kid-teen programs...help is needed.





Answer :
I would contact your travel agent, they will be able to give you all the information you need regarding this cruise. If you booked it yourself you should be able to call RCCL directly for more help. The number is: (866) 562-7625

The website for RCCL is, you can find just about everything you need there.

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/home.do;js…

You could also request a brochure to find more information.

Hope this helps.

Have a good trip!





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See your travel agent and be sure to get Royal Carribean's cruise brochure. It will help you with lots of things including packing dining etc.

You will order your meals off a menu every night. There are lots of childrens activities. Something for all ages. One tip - if you have teenagers and they drink cokes buy them a "coke sticker". It costs about $20 but it is good for the entire cruise. If they order them singly - even at dinner they are $1.75 each.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Going to Cozumel on a cruise.I would like do the Tulum Mayan Ruins excursion. Any suggestions I need to know?

I will be cruising with ROYAL CARIBBEAN cruise line in Sept. 2006 on the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship. We have not reserved any excursions yet...and really need to know if that is the best thing to do or just wait till we get on board. Also what type of bus was used to get to the ruins..with A/C or what? How long will it take to drive in the bus to the ruins? How long is the tour itself? Since our ship has to boat us to shore...how long does it take? Any other comments on this ship/cruise and tour of the ruins would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! MonaK





Answer :
It's REALLY REALLY REALLY hot at Tulum. Did I say it was hot? I went in late September and I thought I was going to melt. I saw people with umbrellas as I was getting off the bus and I wondered why. Within fifteen minutes I would have strangled someone for an umbrella.
I don't know how long RC gives you--I went through Carnival. I don't remember how long the tender ride was from the boat to the dock. The bus ride was about an hour each way. We stopped at a gift shop on the way there. The bus was air-conditioned. We had an hour or so at the ruins proper and then took the tram to the nearby complex of shops (near the parking lot). They had some people in native dress you could photograph, and also that day they had men jumping off a pole and flying (very cool).
There's a lovely little beach there--I didn't have time to go into the water, but it's beautiful. After the bus returned us to the dock, the tender then took us to Cozumel where the boat was waiting which was a longer ride.
Personally, I was disappointed in Tulum. It's very small, there's no real pyramid, you can't go into any of the buildings. It's interesting historically because it was inhabited when the Spanish arrived. It's decadent Mayan architecture, and not what I expected. Unfortunately Carnival only offers trips to Chichen Itza on the very short cruises which don't do the rest of the Caribbean--that's what you really want to go to if given the choice.
If you have time to go around Cozumel as well, go to Chankanaab Park. Snorkeling, swim with dolphins, and a lovely (hot) walk through a jungle filled with life-size reproductions of pre-Columbian artifacts including the Sun Stone, the moon stone, and more. There are some pictures on my web site of the park (been there 2x) under the heading of "fun".
If you want more details, contact me through IM or my 360 page or my web site.





Answer :
When i went to Tulum I didn't get there through Royal Caribbean but I can tell you that you should really go. It is a very beautiful site with some of the best beaches I have ever seen. I got there from Cancun on a shuttle bus that was very comfortable with A/C and lavatory. The beach is very clean and the ocean is clear. You will get to see some ruins and explore among the places where the Mayas resided. Again... I HIGHLY recomend you take this excursion. There is beautiful wildlife (mostly iguanas and small friendly reptiles) and the ocean shores is full of colorful fish and coral. Have fun!





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My experience with the Tulum ruins tour was that it wasn't really a tour at all. The air conditioned bus drops you off, you walk into the site, it's beautifull and you can lay your hands on it and the beach is prestine. You can't climb the temples though (at least you couldn't when I was there 3 yrs ago). Bring water or gatorade as it gets muggy there and gatorade is expensive at the shops. And then the bus picks you up again later.

Here's a link for you.





Answer :
is cozumel even there anymore? when i was down there last it was in hurricane wilma and the ocean met the lagoon and pretty much destroyed cozumel. that ***** wilma ruined my vacation. anyway we didn't get a chance to visit the tulum ruins but we did see chichen itza. tulum i think is a 3 or 4 hour bus ride(with the time for the boat taking you to shore). plus you spend a few hours at the ruins so it's definitely an all day thing. they use the really nice big tour buses like we have hear. a/c and all but the tour guide is talking a lot of the time. oh yeah they also generally stop for a meal on the way back but i suggest you take a small bag with water and food. if you have anymore questions email me.





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Ive been there and im 9! dont say it is your first time? bring a one piece bathing suit. I didnt and got stung by a jellyfish and went to the er.OUCH!!!





Answer :
There is about 100 km from Cancun, I don't know from Cozumel.
We spend just a half day in Tulum and I'd like to spend the other half on the beautiful beach they have there, but we have been to Xel Ha and have a wonderful snorkeling experience.
Very nice place, good guides, a lot of walking and plenty of iguanas.
Time - January 05
I encourage you to go and visit. Seems like Chicken Itza ruins is a lot more interesting but never been there.
Good luck

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Royal Carribean Cruise: Are you allowed to smoke in the Casino? (Rhapsody of the Seas)?

Anybody have luck? What is the ante on Carribean Stud? Video Poker? Any Texas Hold'em games? Any info. would be appreciated.





Answer :
Yes. You can smoke. The table games usually have a $5.00 minimum. There was Texas Hold'em on the Jewel of the Seas when I was there in February but there was always a long waiting list to sit down at the table.





Answer :
Yes you are. You are allowed to smoke in the casino

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