This will be cruise 9 and 10 for us with Carnival. We were so impressed with what we read about Carnival Splendor that we booked the October 29th 08. trans-Atlantic cruise. But we wanted to experience more of the Mediterranean so decided to do back to back cruises and booked again on the Splendor departing on October 17th. This also affords us more time for Rome and surrounding area as it will mean having an extra full day in the Port of Civitavecchia. We've been thinking about using the extra day to travel by train to Anzio. Is there anyone else doing a back to back?

Hi Orian....you posted this way back in Nov 07 and I just found it. If you're still out there somewhere, I wanted to tell you that we are also doing the back to back. Some people think we're nuts,but now I can tell them that I found another person doing this. I'm sure there are more of us doing this. Maybe we should start another topic "Back to Back" What do you think?

Thanks Rog..appreciate your words of people being envious. That could be the case. We'll be on the cruise before you and then join you on the TA. Can't wait to see the Splendor. Was so excited to get our flights, do you have yours? Right away I called the airlines to get our seat assignments. Now it's getting exciting....

Hi Wil-da-beast

Back to you Rog....we recently went platinum and to me the best perk is the free laundry service. I've wasted time on another long cruise waiting for a washing machine to become available in the laundry room. [8o|.....Now we just fill out the form, put it a bag,label it platinum and they return it in a nice basket all folded and it's all free.

Hi,  how was the crossing?  I've always wondered if it would be rough.  Fill me in.

Deb

we did it two years ago and it was like glass not a bump :-)

Hey Rog...Did you hear there is some sort  of itinerary change for the TA? It sparked my curiousity. Wondered if you read or heard anything.

Hi Wil-Da-Beast

Hi Rog......haven't been on this site in a while, but just had to tell you that I noticed you had a new picture. I was not worried about any change, just curious since I saw the comment from someone else.

Hi WIL-DA-BEAST

same here, I just try not to worry about things. I figure just go with the flow and sit back and have a good time... about the picture I like change lol :-) that was taken on one of the cruises we where on..... (Carnival)

Hi Rog...always appreciate your replys. Some people ask a question and then never let you know if they received my reply or maybe I shouldn't expect that. Have a great time in Rome. It's a great walking city. The first part of our cruise the Splendor spends 2 days there and I can't wait to get back to wander the streets of Rome. By the way, what are you doing for Halloween??????????