tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8314735801106871575..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Leaving Tradition Behind ~ Heading South for the HolidaysJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70991357127819282062014-11-09T06:04:31.465-08:002014-11-09T06:04:31.465-08:00Hi Lisa, Thanks for the visit! Yes, we use this c...Hi Lisa, Thanks for the visit! Yes, we use this cruise agency quite a bit because they are so good. We don't ever use 'traditional travel agents' however when planning land trips - we are like you and prefer to plan those on our own for any number of reasons. Hope to see you back again!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69857235174134624412014-11-09T02:30:24.558-08:002014-11-09T02:30:24.558-08:00What a wonderful idea! It sounds as though you hav...What a wonderful idea! It sounds as though you have an amazing travel agency to work with - I had no idea so many perks were included. That makes me want to work more with travel agencies than entirely on our own. Can't wait to see the pictures from your trip! Happiest of holidays!Lisa Chavishttp://whatboundariestravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66891930350077874712014-11-07T06:42:01.407-08:002014-11-07T06:42:01.407-08:00Ruth, be sure to blog about that canoe trip and I ...Ruth, be sure to blog about that canoe trip and I will be your number one follower! Thanks much for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73971689838016721362014-11-07T06:40:36.574-08:002014-11-07T06:40:36.574-08:00Oh my it is interesting that we have both found ou...Oh my it is interesting that we have both found ourselves either on or heading to the Amazon at Christmas. I suspect I will have the same reaction to the trip as you. Thanks for commenting. Happy travels ~ or should I say happy hiking?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1663937544286545162014-11-07T06:33:08.725-08:002014-11-07T06:33:08.725-08:00Well hopefully it will be interesting and my posts...Well hopefully it will be interesting and my posts of equally entertaining quality so that you will want to follow along. . .Glad you enjoyed the map. Thanks much for taking time to comment - hope to see you back here again soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41890247806445389012014-11-07T06:31:26.022-08:002014-11-07T06:31:26.022-08:00Oh Donna, you gave us such a merry moment with thi...Oh Donna, you gave us such a merry moment with this comment. We really had decided that the visa and its cost would be the reason NOT to take this cruise. Luckily part of the benefits was the securing of and cost of the visa otherwise we had decided there were many other places that welcomed us -- for free in the world and we would head to those.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40906875195467001582014-11-07T06:29:37.643-08:002014-11-07T06:29:37.643-08:00Michael that is pretty much how we feel about rain...Michael that is pretty much how we feel about rain and grey skies! Thanks for your visit and taking time to comment. Hope to see you back again soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72727607614139869522014-11-07T06:28:44.417-08:002014-11-07T06:28:44.417-08:00Hi Mike, since I wrote you details in an email, I ...Hi Mike, since I wrote you details in an email, I will suffice to say, it is so nice to see your comments again! Hang in there, my friend, and happy future travels to you!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64144602602981213132014-11-07T06:27:35.373-08:002014-11-07T06:27:35.373-08:00Oh Poppy. . .a friend just gave me a mosquito net ...Oh Poppy. . .a friend just gave me a mosquito net bonnet to wear while in the jungle! I will have to model it and post a photo in a future post -- it will add a bit to that glittery outfit of mine! Thanks for the visit today~ Hugs to you, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27309456698551281252014-11-06T20:18:42.265-08:002014-11-06T20:18:42.265-08:00Sounds like you will have an amazing trip. One day...Sounds like you will have an amazing trip. One day we will make it there but I think we would like to do it in the dugout canoe instead, lol!<br /><br />Love the deals that you got to go with the cruise.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a><br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35316372051714364252014-11-06T15:07:33.463-08:002014-11-06T15:07:33.463-08:00That will definitely be quite the trip - and a gra...That will definitely be quite the trip - and a grand adventure. I spent three days in the Amazon Jungle, leaving on Christmas Day in 2008. It was an interesting place to visit but I thanked my lucky stars I wasn't born there.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72002022576056156692014-11-06T13:55:16.801-08:002014-11-06T13:55:16.801-08:00Just like Donna mentioned... What an adventure! Is...Just like Donna mentioned... What an adventure! Isn't that what life is about? This is super cool and I appreciate you including a map of the route. I can't wait to hear the details!SuzanneShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917524547647717229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88946273290128043362014-11-06T09:36:54.594-08:002014-11-06T09:36:54.594-08:00Sounds like a wonderful adventure. I can't wai...Sounds like a wonderful adventure. I can't wait to read about it. I can imagine the relief to get your passports back, complete with Brazilian visas. Canadians also need visas to go to Brazil. A number of years ago, a work colleague tried to get a visa for Brazil to deliver a workshop to employees of the Brazilian branch of our company. The process was so difficult and lengthy, he wound up delivering the workshop in Argentina and the Brazilians travelled to Argentina.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12715806216946949672014-11-05T18:19:49.682-08:002014-11-05T18:19:49.682-08:00If I never see snow again it's too soon. Your ...If I never see snow again it's too soon. Your idea of heading south is a good one.Michael Orobonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550442641158621860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51805235922034658312014-11-05T16:56:00.366-08:002014-11-05T16:56:00.366-08:00Oh my gosh I had no idea it was that involved to v...Oh my gosh I had no idea it was that involved to visit Brazil! It's definitely on my list. So, thank you for that heads up...that is the FIRST time I had ever heard of this. Ha, on you having to mail your passports off when literally TODAY I was working on getting a new one for the first time in 20 years! I checked out the cruise line and it sounds fantastic...I was looking at the Alaska cruises. But yowsah they are expensive compared to other nice cruise lines. I would like to know what do you really get over a 10 days with the priority on the scenery with the super expensive ship vs a high end, but not so expensive one? GREAT post, Jackie! :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86605994034296618842014-11-05T10:27:27.220-08:002014-11-05T10:27:27.220-08:00Hi Jackie,
You and Scout are ready for anything! ...Hi Jackie,<br /><br />You and Scout are ready for anything! He, in his Aloha shirts and you in your glittery getup, will be the stars of the South, cruising to exotic and enigmatic lands! <br /><br />Have a lovely Wednesday, my friend!<br /><br />xx<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33582173093659225912014-11-04T08:52:12.635-08:002014-11-04T08:52:12.635-08:00It is those grey skies that drive us batty each wi...It is those grey skies that drive us batty each winter Sophie and thus our quest to seek sun! Hopefully the Amazon's rainy season -- of which we will be on the cusp-- doesn't mean grey skies all the time! Thanks much for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36276248422749049522014-11-04T08:50:49.326-08:002014-11-04T08:50:49.326-08:00Oh Donna, this one certainly is a stretch for us. ...Oh Donna, this one certainly is a stretch for us. Who would have thought I'd be on the Amazon River at Christmas!? Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14489418584356921202014-11-04T08:49:50.958-08:002014-11-04T08:49:50.958-08:00From what we hear, we shouldn't be disappointe...From what we hear, we shouldn't be disappointed with Oceania, that's for sure Mary and with this itinerary I am certain I won't be bored! Thanks for the visit and the Tweet!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91340132171424169842014-11-04T08:48:47.505-08:002014-11-04T08:48:47.505-08:00Oh Lorrie now your story does sound like an advent...Oh Lorrie now your story does sound like an adventure! I can't imagine living in the Ecuadorian jungle! Thanks for the comment - it got me even more excited for the cruise.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32038152897937342462014-11-04T08:47:34.219-08:002014-11-04T08:47:34.219-08:00Thanks for stopping by Rajesh - always appreciated...Thanks for stopping by Rajesh - always appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39304944977107169082014-11-04T08:47:04.206-08:002014-11-04T08:47:04.206-08:00Hi Snap! I do think it will be an adventure and g...Hi Snap! I do think it will be an adventure and glad you found the tips handy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81150686274575977412014-11-04T08:46:27.788-08:002014-11-04T08:46:27.788-08:00Oh living in the southern hemisphere would be an i...Oh living in the southern hemisphere would be an interesting experience! I remember visiting Australia and New Zealand on last fall's cruise and thinking why do they have Christmas decorations for sale when spring is coming? It is a difference, isn't it??? Thanks for commenting today.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82344996487933988532014-11-04T08:44:37.798-08:002014-11-04T08:44:37.798-08:00Oh Corinne, I had never given the Amazon much thou...Oh Corinne, I had never given the Amazon much thought until booking this and the more I read, the more amazed I am at how big a body of water it is! Love your #wkendtravelinspiration!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72203627779643928892014-11-04T08:43:29.025-08:002014-11-04T08:43:29.025-08:00Hi Judith, We have sailed out of Fort Lauderdale b...Hi Judith, We have sailed out of Fort Lauderdale before, but not Miami, so even the start of this cruise will be a new adventure for us! As always, thanks for hosting this wonderful link up.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com