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Re: Michigan's Lakes and Mackinac Island
Most of my photos are not transferring from my phone to my iPad here. I assume it is because each person is only able to connect one device at a time to the internet. Apart from that, any time I want internet service on the ship, I’ve connected, no problem. Here are a few photos of the Grand Hotel which have appeared
British
Re: Michigan's Lakes and Mackinac Island
There was a temporary power cut on the island but the hotel had its own generator, maybe that is why paper plates. Nothing like oysters, shrimp etc. Bits of salad, chicken, pork roll or swordfish with mash and green beans or burnt broccoli. No chicken and just bits of fish left when I went up to the huge line. People were stuffing themselves with huge plates of cakes and pastries which I love but they did not look inviting
Unlike your experience Kfnnkfzk on the ship, food and service has been excellent and no sign of the poor afternoon foods you described but really apertizing ones. Only tried a few as there is too much food on this tour .
We had a super lecture on Motown music and a good documentary on Henry Ford this morning . Yesterday , I took part in a painting class, the captain and two officers joined my table and it was fun watching them attempt to paint. Then there was an iPhone tutorial mainly what you could do with photos.
In the evening before dinner, the singer and dancers did a show which was well attended. After dinner, there was Beatles themed live music from resident duo, man and woman. Both from my area of England. Lots of dancing and even the captain sang a song and danced along with all of us. I slept well last night!
We are a day on the ship today as we head towards Detroit.
British
Re: Welcome to Tauck’s Canada Capital Cities Travel Forum
British-I know you hate the Biaggi suitcases but they serve a great purpose. I take a small Biaggi bag with wheels as my carryin with extra clothes for just in case. And I reach my destination, I consolidate my stuff and fold up my small Biaggi abd stow it in my big Biaggi. At the end of the trip, I retrieve the small one and load in my purchases! This works for me!
Re: Welcome to Tauck’s Canada Capital Cities Travel Forum
I am enjoying all the comments about this trip! Hopefully , people will continue to post. It would be great to hear about everyone's experience on their return. I am going on this tour May 2025, so any tips will be helpful!
Capstar
Re: Tour Review - Part 1a, 1b & Part 2
MotherOfPoodles - I've enjoyed all of the Asian tours (India; Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand; China) that I have taken including this one from the sights and activities perspective. I find the people, culture, history, architecture so different from what I am most familiar with (US/Europe) that they create a different level of fun.
That said, because the heat/humidity made it difficult to take on any extra activities or perhaps just being older now than when I did the others the heat/humidity impacted me more, but regardless due to that I rate this tour at the bottom of the list of Asian tours. Again, only due to the heat/humidity not anything about the sights or activities.
I tend to favor the 'exotic' tours, as such I generally rate the Asian, African, South American tours higher than the European tours. That said, I've enjoyed every tour I've taken. Rating them is somewhat like splitting hairs.
As an aside, I found the Indonesian people some of the most kind and gracious people that I've met.
Re: Tour Review - Part 1a, 1b & Part 2
Agree with you, Mike. I found most of VCT (except N and central Vietnam) borderline intolerable in January. In Bangkok, I spent some time walking the city during free time, and I was drenched from sweat after an hour. For that reason, this tour isn't on my to-do list. I'd rather do Yellowstone in Winter in shorts 
Sam, nice review! Your logistics comments are a great summary of how to research when to go on a tour, without posting a "what's the weather like..." question on the forum
BKMD
Re: Tour Review - Part 1a, 1b & Part 2
Good report. The heat would make the trip a problem for me.
Re: Tour Review - Part 1a, 1b & Part 2
I recommend the Botanical gardens in Singapore but go early. We found Vietnam more humid than Singapore
We had our own large private pool at Plataran bay and it was in shade!
British
Mediterranean Odyssey - Westbound
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