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Forum: Women Travelers
Jun 28, 19, 11:52 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,976
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Ooh, I hope you find some treasures! I love...

Ooh, I hope you find some treasures!

I love to shop in grocery and drug stores for cosmetics when I travel, too. I almost always find things I’ve never seen before and I buy those for souvenirs...
Forum: TravelBuzz
Jun 26, 19, 10:58 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By east_of_the_sun

My husband and I took my 15 year old twin nieces...

My husband and I took my 15 year old twin nieces ( who have a different last name than ours) on safari in Tanzania.
In addition to having a notarized consent-to-travel letter from my sister and...
Forum: Africa
Feb 16, 19, 8:56 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Our party of 4 was very pleased with Anne- Marie...

Our party of 4 was very pleased with Anne- Marie Breen , owner of Taste the Cape (http://tastethecape.co.za/) . She picked us up at our waterfront hotel ( The Cape Grace) and over a 3 day period took...
Forum: DiningBuzz
Aug 27, 18, 8:17 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,689
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Stella D’ Oro Egg Biscuits. Anyone else remember...

Stella D’ Oro Egg Biscuits. Anyone else remember those? They were round with scalloped edges and had a hole in their center.
They had a rather crunchy exterior and were not overly sweet, I like to...
Forum: Africa
Mar 17, 18, 11:32 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By east_of_the_sun

I second the suggestion for the Intercontinental...

I second the suggestion for the Intercontinental , it’s less than a 5 minute walk from the airport terminal. I’ve stayed there overnight several times between arriving on the long ATL-JNB flight and...
Forum: DiningBuzz
Jan 10, 18, 4:47 pm
Replies: 167
Views: 18,434
Posted By east_of_the_sun

My favorite breakfast is an omelet stuffed with...

My favorite breakfast is an omelet stuffed with diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and chopped spinach, then shredded cheese sprinkled on top.

Add some hash browns , some buttered toast, and a cup...
Forum: Africa
Nov 20, 17, 1:05 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 9,479
Posted By east_of_the_sun

It must be very unsettling to read of a plane...

It must be very unsettling to read of a plane crash when that particular carrier is one you yourself are scheduled to fly in the near future.

I don’t have words that might ease your mind other...
Forum: TravelBuzz
Aug 25, 17, 11:24 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,880
Posted By east_of_the_sun

After two or three days of hotel rooms I tend to...

After two or three days of hotel rooms I tend to miss my comfy club chair, ottoman, and the good reading lamp that’s next to the chair. :)
Forum: Trip Reports
Jul 15, 17, 10:31 am
Replies: 41
Views: 9,263
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Thank you for your wonderful trip report and for...

Thank you for your wonderful trip report and for sharing the rituals of the Hajj.
Forum: Africa
May 9, 17, 5:10 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 19,884
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Mr. east_of_the_sun and I took Malarone per the...

Mr. east_of_the_sun and I took Malarone per the advice of our travel clinic on 6 previous trips to Africa ( South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania/Zanzibar).

We will be taking...
Forum: Women Travelers
Mar 31, 17, 9:26 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 8,603
Posted By east_of_the_sun

I prefer non-lathering facial cleansers and use...

I prefer non-lathering facial cleansers and use Cetaphil in its lotion formula. It’s gentle and non-drying to my skin and removes my eye makeup well.

Cetaphil also is available in a bar form...
Forum: Women Travelers
Aug 8, 16, 9:32 am
Replies: 55
Views: 17,478
Posted By east_of_the_sun

When my husband and I are traveling together...

When my husband and I are traveling together we“cross-pack” an outfit ( or sometimes two).
That means I have an entire set of his clothes packed in my luggage and he has an entire set of my...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jul 24, 16, 11:25 am
Replies: 72
Views: 10,455
Posted By east_of_the_sun

I don’t change into PJs...even for the long...

I don’t change into PJs...even for the long ATL-JNB flight. Instead, I arrive at my departure airport dressed in well- fitting, wrinkle- resistant clothes.

Black knit slacks , a neat t-shirt...
Forum: Women Travelers
Jun 24, 16, 1:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,456
Posted By east_of_the_sun

I like Hue ( brand) cotton leggings and have...

I like Hue ( brand) cotton leggings and have purchased them at Nordstrom and at Macy’s. They layer nicely under skirts.

Hue also makes a footless tight that might work for you, too.
Forum: U.K. and Ireland
May 14, 16, 10:39 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,806
Posted By east_of_the_sun

My favorite afternoon tea venue is Claridge’s. ...

My favorite afternoon tea venue is Claridge’s. They serve a wide variety of teas along with very tasty finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries.
The Art Deco setting is quite pretty.

I also...
Forum: Women Travelers
May 8, 16, 11:11 am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,379
Posted By east_of_the_sun

I do the same. I like to pack 2 or 3 toddler...

I do the same. I like to pack 2 or 3 toddler sized hangers that have clips. They take up little room in my luggage. I use them mostly to dry "undies".
Forum: Women Travelers
Apr 8, 16, 11:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 16,235
Posted By east_of_the_sun

"Smart jeans" makes me think: well-fitted (...

"Smart jeans" makes me think: well-fitted ( neither too tight nor too baggy), dark wash, non-faded, non-ripped, and neatly pressed.
Forum: Africa
Aug 7, 15, 10:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Yanks0114 does the ~ $7250 pp ( that you’ve...

Yanks0114 does the ~ $7250 pp ( that you’ve priced for your itinerary) include costs for all your intra-South Africa and intra-Seychelles transportation?
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jul 12, 15, 5:35 pm
Replies: 186
Views: 21,879
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Sorry you’re not getting the opportunity to fly...

Sorry you’re not getting the opportunity to fly in a 747 upper deck seat today.:(

Where did Delta reseat you on the A330-300?

My husband and I are scheduled to fly upstairs on DL 72 next month.
Forum: TravelBuzz
Jun 20, 15, 11:13 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,598
Posted By east_of_the_sun

So far I’ve been able to “ will myself” to wake...

So far I’ve been able to “ will myself” to wake up at whatever time I need to wake up, BUT I want a wake-up call as back-up when staying in a hotel and so does my husband.
I don’t think we’ve ever...
Forum: Africa
Apr 26, 15, 12:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,714
Posted By east_of_the_sun

It’s true that rigid-sided luggage cannot be...

It’s true that rigid-sided luggage cannot be accommodated on the Fedair flights ( due to their small-ish baggage compartment) , but each of you will be allowed to check a soft-sided duffel bag...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Feb 7, 15, 2:27 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,624
Posted By east_of_the_sun

My husband and I have flown DL 200 several times....

My husband and I have flown DL 200 several times.
It is a looooong haul :); so wear what works best for you.

We board dressed in comfortable , fairly wrinkle- resistant clothes and don’t feel the...
Forum: DiningBuzz
Feb 3, 15, 8:30 am
Replies: 171
Views: 24,701
Posted By east_of_the_sun

In Mexican restaurants I will almost always order...

In Mexican restaurants I will almost always order carnitas.
In Cuban restaurants it’s the Lechon Asado that calls to me.

In springtime if I see pea tendrils listed on any menu, I’m sure to order...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Dec 11, 14, 9:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By east_of_the_sun

My husband and I have sat in 2 center seats ( we...

My husband and I have sat in 2 center seats ( we like row 5 :) ) on the ATL-JNB flight several times .
It really was no problem for us to chat over the divider.
Forum: Cruises
Sep 8, 14, 9:17 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,172
Posted By east_of_the_sun

Our group of 4 arranged a private 2 day tour with...

Our group of 4 arranged a private 2 day tour with SPb Tours when we were in St. Petersburg in June.

They were prompt replying to my emails and they tailored the tour to our interests.
We received...
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