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I just returned from the MS Noordam.
I've sailed the western mediteranean for the last 10 days.
I will write a full review, but you know my reviews always take a while.
The thing that i can tell you right now about the cruise is that i have a NEW favorite ship.
Talk to you later.
Bernard, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
PS: If you have any questions, please post them below.
[This message has been edited by Bernard (edited 10-23-2000).]
Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip. I've never been on Noordam, but I loved her sister Nieuw Amsterdam. When she finishes her metamorphosis into Patriot, I might have to give her another run.
James
Noordam leaving Lisboa in August - photo taken by me
RegardsPaulo Mestre
I disembarked the ship in Lisbon yesterday.
I have to be honest with you.
I don't like Lisbon.
It was the second time this year that i was disembarking a HAL-ship in Lisbon and both of the times my eyes burnt because of the unhealthy air in Port. I've written my opinion about lisbon in my Rotterdam review, also posted on this site.
Bernard, Amsterdam, The netherlands
By the way, when did they change Noordam's registration? When we were on her, it wasn't Rotterdam.
I very much want to visit Portugal as my mother's grandparents came to the U.S. from the Azores, so I am a Portuguese American. Maybe next year!!
I must rush to defend Lisbon, having spent a terrific week there this Spring. The air, like that in many European cities, is a bit of an issue for Americans at least but I expect that will lessen as pollution bans are tightened.
The Sheraton Towers was great with a gorgeous view of the King Edward park, the metro system is easy to negotiate, the food was incredibly good and dirt cheap by US standards (say "hi" to Zee at the Cafe Alcantara - a fantastic, over-the-top dining experience which would be at home in NYC and the most amazing mensroom, bar none) as well as some of the nicest people one could meet.
Lisbon is an underappreciated gem. Bring eyewash/artificial tears, to be sure, but don't miss it.
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