tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5881731817799001774..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Sailing in the Bay of Bengal ~ Heading to HRAJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17563624479087208262015-05-03T22:02:39.851-07:002015-05-03T22:02:39.851-07:00Since I've read your next blog post, I know th...Since I've read your next blog post, I know that you made it through safely. At least your ship had a safety plan in place. You'll have to tell us what the drill involved. Taking cover or the passengers getting to man water canons? Our Disney cruise in the Bahamas had a Pirates on the Caribbean theme night. My teen son whose been studying current events at school kept asking, "But aren't pirates bad? Where's the fun in that?" Our school in Malaysia took the students out on an overnight trip sleeping on a snorkeling platform between Penang and Phukeet. The Malaysian Coast Guard ended up watching over them the whole time because they thought that if word got out that a bunch of international students were out there alone, pirates might decided they should pay the platform a visit.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80076444882881307732015-05-03T06:49:19.231-07:002015-05-03T06:49:19.231-07:00It looks like you're in good hands. Enjoy the ...It looks like you're in good hands. Enjoy the ride, safe travels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902809885579263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23570890224733737922015-05-01T05:27:58.659-07:002015-05-01T05:27:58.659-07:00I don't know how comfortable I'd feel sail...I don't know how comfortable I'd feel sailing through a HRA, but it certainly sounds as if your ship is taking all precautions and is prepared. Safe travels.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19157935623757763572015-04-30T17:14:09.605-07:002015-04-30T17:14:09.605-07:00Wow, never a dull moment! But it certainly does lo...Wow, never a dull moment! But it certainly does look as though they take safety seriously.The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15109068769680481142015-04-30T17:11:47.498-07:002015-04-30T17:11:47.498-07:00Good luck!Good luck!Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77567660445593933632015-04-28T14:19:22.623-07:002015-04-28T14:19:22.623-07:00This is the trip of a lifetime! Thanks for bringin...This is the trip of a lifetime! Thanks for bringing us along. :)Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32385554524660886862015-04-28T03:27:45.468-07:002015-04-28T03:27:45.468-07:00Poppy, there is nothing better than staring at the...Poppy, there is nothing better than staring at the sea and sipping my morning coffee (well, except maybe being in Greece and staring at the sea with my morning coffee -- soon!!!) Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72187012739228313742015-04-28T03:26:35.310-07:002015-04-28T03:26:35.310-07:00As we bloggers always say, Gaelyn, it will make fo...As we bloggers always say, Gaelyn, it will make for a good blog post if nothing else!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11822185376692648022015-04-28T03:25:59.580-07:002015-04-28T03:25:59.580-07:00Thanks so much Pat! As soon as I get some interne...Thanks so much Pat! As soon as I get some internet time, I will be back to visit your blog! Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4919053428549689782015-04-27T22:36:47.322-07:002015-04-27T22:36:47.322-07:00Jackie, wishing you safe adventures and exciting e...Jackie, wishing you safe adventures and exciting exploration on your next passage to all your exotic destinations!<br /><br />Love the last pic - so peaceful and free!<br /><br />xx<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76358714416344299952015-04-27T21:13:20.161-07:002015-04-27T21:13:20.161-07:00HRA would rather add to the excitement.HRA would rather add to the excitement.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55168984749058268432015-04-27T21:07:57.149-07:002015-04-27T21:07:57.149-07:00Wishing you safe and enjoyable travels!Wishing you safe and enjoyable travels!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85249334843623680952015-04-27T01:39:33.448-07:002015-04-27T01:39:33.448-07:00We are loving the beauty of the Indian Ocean - you...We are loving the beauty of the Indian Ocean - you two would love this area. Thanks for the comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13765453938762623722015-04-27T01:38:48.620-07:002015-04-27T01:38:48.620-07:00We've had military guards and supervision by n...We've had military guards and supervision by nearby ships on a number of cruises in interesting areas. It is all for our safety and makes for interesting tales, I guess. Thanks for the good wishes, Amy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33704810449199457312015-04-27T01:37:38.122-07:002015-04-27T01:37:38.122-07:00We aren't losing any sleep over it, that is fo...We aren't losing any sleep over it, that is for sure Rhonda! Makes for interesting experiences though. Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16482104698579528612015-04-27T01:36:48.696-07:002015-04-27T01:36:48.696-07:00We aren't spending much time thinking about at...We aren't spending much time thinking about attacks. It was basically a Maritime agreement of some sorts requirement. Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57385597237561966002015-04-26T20:35:09.631-07:002015-04-26T20:35:09.631-07:00Glad you are enjoying your sailing adventure!Glad you are enjoying your sailing adventure!Doug and Carla Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007882481550642339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53590940515802943872015-04-26T17:16:26.453-07:002015-04-26T17:16:26.453-07:00Interesting, about the HRA. When we were on a huge...Interesting, about the HRA. When we were on a huge cruise ship sailing out of NY, we were escorted by police boats and NYPD helicopters. A little unnerving, yes, but part of the adventure! Have fun, and safe sailing to you!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31184456815255043562015-04-26T05:06:29.594-07:002015-04-26T05:06:29.594-07:00My neighbor did a similar sailing through the HRA ...My neighbor did a similar sailing through the HRA and there were no problems. Personally, I would rather fly over the area, but then again we do plenty of things other people think are dangerous. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66017769270644399332015-04-25T09:03:05.260-07:002015-04-25T09:03:05.260-07:00I would think the fact that the ship had already b...I would think the fact that the ship had already been attacked would be a good thing. What would the odds be that it would be attacked again.<br /><br />Have a great adventure!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.com