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Cruising - Samana, Dominican Republic - Almost · 06:12 AM

Well the next port of call was suppose to be Samana , Dominican Republic. The seas were a little too rough. It was a tender stop (ie: no docking the boat take the life boats to shore) and our Captain figured the seas were just too rough. Not many shots from the K5 IIs this day (i did have a few more from the PS underwater camera an Olympus Tough T1). I was really looking forward to some hikes here , but c'est la vie

here we roll with waves to to speak.

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#1 - This is about as close as we got to shore.

#2 - Time for some games Yahtzee was a popular one

#3 - We had to play shuffleboard on a ship I mean it's classic ! I don't know how these 80 year olds play this game. At least on this ship , the three of us relatively healthy mid 50 years old took all our push power to get that bisquit from one end to the other. It was brutal !

#4 - She was really good on the kettle drum - albeit on day 10 that was enough

#5 - Some of you may remember our Travel companion CK Saunders - he was aboard (as a stowaway) and was partaking in some of the more exotic drinks with us.

#6 - He can't hold his liquor as well as the rest of us so we had to make sure he was hydrated

slowpez · 12-21-2013, 06:29 AM

Another funny and entertaining series Dave. That pour chicken must have a hole in the back of his head or is that his brains leaking

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 12-21-2013, 07:56 AM

It does look a little rough for a tender trip, ( now, if there would be fishing involved that might be a different story) it looks like fun was had by every one anyway. Nice pictures Dave.

**Sailor** · 12-21-2013, 08:59 AM

Man, I wish I was you! Livin' large. I'm glad to see CK back on the prowl.

Jer

**volley** · 12-21-2013, 10:48 AM

Enjoy your holidays Dave - well, it looks as if you don't need that advice anyway!

**Bob Harris** · 12-21-2013, 02:29 PM

you just can't beat a series like this with half naked woman, booze and a chicken. It doesn't get any better

Rupert · 12-21-2013, 04:04 PM

Looks like a great time by all...even the chicken! Love the shots, they are excellent. We docked at Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, it was an interesting trip around town, but I think it was the least enjoyable of our 6 port cruise.

Regards! Have fun, don't let the chicken anywhere near the ship chef!

**Jacquot** · 12-21-2013, 05:02 PM

A few white caps aren't rough seas, where are the swells! Should have scolded him. Great series, and it looks like fun. Some day we'll do a cruise, but I want to see birds and ocean life. I love pelagic jaunts. Best, David

daacon · 12-22-2013, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Another funny and entertaining series Dave. That pour chicken must have a hole in the back of his head or is that his brains leaking

Thanks Susan I think that was more of a non steady hand pouring

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

It does look a little rough for a tender trip, ( now, if there would be fishing involved that might be a different story) it looks like fun was had by every one anyway. Nice pictures Dave.

Thanks Heinrich - yeah the first few days were very windy and rough seas, we almost did not dock at grand Turk , Captain made two attempts then come over the intercom and said he was going to give it one more go which he was able to.

Originally posted by Sailor

Man, I wish I was you! Livin' large. I'm glad to see CK back on the prowl.
Jer

haha and I wish I were you

Remember I am still in the rat race so we have to get away once in awhile

daacon · 12-22-2013, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by volley

Enjoy your holidays Dave - well, it looks as if you don't need that advice anyway!

Thanks Norbert - I need lots of advice but generally enjoying myself on vacation is not one of them

Originally posted by Bob Harris

you just can't beat a series like this with half naked woman, booze and a chicken. It doesn't get any better

haha perfect response my friend.

Originally posted by Rupert

Looks like a great time by all...even the chicken! Love the shots, they are excellent. We docked at Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, it was an interesting trip around town, but I think it was the least enjoyable of our 6 port cruise.
Regards! Have fun, don't let the chicken anywhere near the ship chef!

Thanks Rupert I have heard that form others as well - just a shame since we were probably as close as we will ever get (not sure I would back to the Southern Caribbean - so many other places to see). As for the Chicken he was a conversation starter for some, but we did not bring him near the buffet lines just in case

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12-21-2013, 06:29 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Another funny and entertaining series Dave. That pour chicken must have a hole in the back of his head or is that his brains leaking

12-21-2013, 07:56 AM	#3
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	It does look a little rough for a tender trip, ( now, if there would be fishing involved that might be a different story) it looks like fun was had by every one anyway. Nice pictures Dave.

12-21-2013, 08:59 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Man, I wish I was you! Livin' large. I'm glad to see CK back on the prowl. Jer

12-21-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Enjoy your holidays Dave - well, it looks as if you don't need that advice anyway!

12-21-2013, 02:29 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	you just can't beat a series like this with half naked woman, booze and a chicken. It doesn't get any better

12-21-2013, 04:04 PM	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Looks like a great time by all...even the chicken! Love the shots, they are excellent. We docked at Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, it was an interesting trip around town, but I think it was the least enjoyable of our 6 port cruise. Regards! Have fun, don't let the chicken anywhere near the ship chef!

12-21-2013, 05:02 PM	#8
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	A few white caps aren't rough seas, where are the swells! Should have scolded him. Great series, and it looks like fun. Some day we'll do a cruise, but I want to see birds and ocean life. I love pelagic jaunts. Best, David

12-22-2013, 05:40 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Another funny and entertaining series Dave. That pour chicken must have a hole in the back of his head or is that his brains leaking Thanks Susan I think that was more of a non steady hand pouring Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann It does look a little rough for a tender trip, ( now, if there would be fishing involved that might be a different story) it looks like fun was had by every one anyway. Nice pictures Dave. Thanks Heinrich - yeah the first few days were very windy and rough seas, we almost did not dock at grand Turk , Captain made two attempts then come over the intercom and said he was going to give it one more go which he was able to. Originally posted by Sailor Man, I wish I was you! Livin' large. I'm glad to see CK back on the prowl. Jer haha and I wish I were you Remember I am still in the rat race so we have to get away once in awhile

12-22-2013, 05:42 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley Enjoy your holidays Dave - well, it looks as if you don't need that advice anyway! Thanks Norbert - I need lots of advice but generally enjoying myself on vacation is not one of them Originally posted by Bob Harris you just can't beat a series like this with half naked woman, booze and a chicken. It doesn't get any better haha perfect response my friend. Originally posted by Rupert Looks like a great time by all...even the chicken! Love the shots, they are excellent. We docked at Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, it was an interesting trip around town, but I think it was the least enjoyable of our 6 port cruise. Regards! Have fun, don't let the chicken anywhere near the ship chef! Thanks Rupert I have heard that form others as well - just a shame since we were probably as close as we will ever get (not sure I would back to the Southern Caribbean - so many other places to see). As for the Chicken he was a conversation starter for some, but we did not bring him near the buffet lines just in case