I loved seeing the market- everyone working so hard to display and show their products. I also loved all of the beautiful fabrics the people wore. So much color and texture everywhere- buildings, clothing, products, fruit and vegetables. Thank you for sharing this!
Lots of hustle in Senegal Dakar. The people's and shops are quite interesting to see and awesome to experience, at least once! This is what world travel is all about, experiencing all walks of life and locations. Loved this video, appreciate you for sharing with us!❤❤❤
Love the morning trips for coffee! And the food looks delicious! 😋But the idea of no washing up must beat everything! 😏Thank you for sharing your adventures! 🌻
Steve your coffee every morning looks so very good! You had two busy days in Sengal. I will track your voyage across The Atlantic to the Carribean. Hope that the sea is not too rough. You will be able to play board games, read, nap on this part of the Cruise. 🙏💖💖🌊🌊🇨🇦
The bands work for me and i don't need any medication anymore for seasickness. You do need to get fresh air and drink plenty of water with the bands. Saying that, they began to work for me after about 20 minutes with them on. The fresh air also helped.
I live in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, it would have been wonderful if the ship visited our harbor. I love watching your updates as to go on a long cruise is one of my dreams. God answers prayer, so I continue to wait patiently. Take care and God bless.
Try to ask the ship to freeze some grapes. For some reason frozen grapes will help. Also try to get some ginger candies and such. While none of these will completely "solve" sea sickness they can help along with other remedies. Often it takes multiple things to keep the tummy calm. Good luck.
I don't know why, but it's very satisfying watching you serve yourself food! Not eating it so much as just putting it on your plates. And how in the world do you know if you're getting the best price on anything, " 2 for $10!"..."3 for $10!"..."4 for $10!" - crazy!
Love your maps at the beginning, showing me where you are and where you’re going. Just a suggestion. I was on an 80 days circumnavigation of South America, including Antarctica and had some rough weather. Took a half a Dramamine each evening and never got seasick. It seems taking some thing at night Gives me protection during the day, without the sleepiness. My husband who used to get horribly seasick never did once he started taking a Dramamine in the evening before bedtime.
We got ripped off in Suva Fiji for the same thing. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth and now we either don't get off the ship or get a tour to avoid the harassment.
@@carolynrose9522 this time it wasn't the Indians it was the local natives that felt they had every right to drag you into their stalls. I hated it, they accosted my husband as well as me. Then we had locals ask for money because they left their wallets on board, yeh sure! On other islands the natives were beautiful but Suva was a hole.
Dakar was not my favourite place but you have to admire its people, life is hard for them. Naturally they’re going to hustle when a shipload of American tourists arrives with dollars to spend.
Hey friends! Glad you had fun there the market would be overwhelming for me it’s hard to say no thank you so many times! Wow $10 euro for 2 magnets crazy!!Reminds me of when we would go to puerto Vallarta! I would love when they would say almost free! My husband has a beard and one guy called him Mr. Whiskers was hilarious so now I call him that occasionally! Good luck with the seas sickness!
I was told by ships crew to try green apples for seasickness. In addition I have found that nibbling on a ginger biscuit is helpful. I haven't tried seabands but do use patches behind my ears and so far so good despite some rough seas.
I get sea sick too and those sea bands didn’t really help me too much.. so i tried those Pregnancy morning sickness bands (yes I’m a guy) but it works the same way and cost much less than the Sea Sick electronic bands and does the exact same thing.. and it works.. it really does.. if it’s light sea sickness set it at lowest as it gets worse increase the electrical pulse.. never got sick once and we followed a Typhoon for 3 days (Typhoon Kevan). Since you’re living at sea get two of them.. that way you wont have to worry about one charging and getting sick while you wait .. lol..
Someone mentioned those...Steve is like no way...he has a pacemaker and the idea of an electrical pulse scares him... can't blame him. We need to do some reserarch about it.
Worst sea sickness I got was whike snorkeling. I was completely shocked that I got so sick because I thought sea sickness only happened whike on a boat. But our guide said it's not uncommon. Lost over half of a day of our honeymoon lying in bed feeling like I was dying.
try crystalized ginger if you can get it for the seasickness. I carry a small piece in a small bag around the ship with me and nibble all day. Also eat fries I have no idea why but that helps me when I don't want to eat anything else.
So I’d like to ask if you can do a video on how you plan to handle your cabin “vacancy” when you want an elongated break from cruising (perhaps with the idea of picking up cruising again in 6 months time). Do you plan on “subletting” your cabin, possibly even selling it outright? Have you researched this, have a preferred option in mind? I love this concept (“owning” your private cabin on a cruise ship) but I’m unsure of how to best solve the problem of when I want to spend 6 months or a year on land (but we still must pay our monthly fees). I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you intend to solve this problem
@ Ha ha…I just watched your most recent upload today and left another “nagging” comment that I would love your thoughts on your cabin when it is unoccupied (and how to keep it productive). Looking forward to that video!!!
What type of camera/ phone and tripod or equipment are you using to vlog? I'd love your recommendation and/or a show and tell segment on one of your videos. 😊 Thank you for taking us on this adventure.
I was at that market on HMS Brazen in 1994 and loads of us sailors bought wooden souvenirs. They all got confiscated and destroyed onboard due to woodworm.
How do you handle changing of currency at different ports? Does the ship have the capability to exchange your currency to the specific port you are at so you have spending money for food if you want. To snack off board, or to by souvenirs
If your adventures bring you down under, sth Australia to be specific, get intouch if you want, I live 1.5 kms from the port. We're heading back to the USA in 2026. Xx 😊
Ooh a very interesting place! The local crafts are so beautiful but being hounded by the shopkeepers will stress me out. I had that experience in Turkey many years ago - it’s really creepy when you are a sole traveler. I had 3 marriage proposals from complete strangers 😱😱 in the crafts market!! 🤣🤣🤣 In hindsight it’s hilarious but not so at that moment. I just ran away, straight back to the hotel 😂. Best thing about VV is even if you are a solo traveler you can explore with friends from the ship so you don’t have to be alone. The fried chicken lunch looks so good! I think VV needs to provide bigger coffee mugs. Steve’s morning coffee always looks like it’s going to spill over 😂. Thanks for another interesting video!! ❤❤ P/S Was the cat trying to sell the shoes? 🤣🤣
Ha ha....yes! I have a much bigger cup, he uses the one from the ship. It was definitely an interesting place to explore. Marriage proposals times 3.... hee hee
I use a walker and have balance issues and going down those steps to get off the ship I would not be able to do it However your videos are the next best thing Keeping you both in my prayers as you cross the Atlantic Before I forget , do you get to vote ? 🙏🙏
Hi friends ❤ 🌈✝️🕊️😇😇😘🥰😍 just as you showed us the Baobab tree, I had just put all my healthy organic powders on my natural yoghurt and one was Baobab 😃 it’s actually the one I like the least 🫤 so I only add a little of that 🤪 God’s joining in as usual 🌈✝️🕊️ x x x connecting everything like a jigsaw x x x
Villa Vie Residences Releases Tour La Vie - The 4-Year World Cruise. Proudly announces the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at just under $40,000 per year. Residents have the flexibility to join their customized journey at any port during the continuous global adventure for up to 4 years. So, why buy a "Villa"? Previously, the website stated the Odyssey had a life expectancy of up to 15 years. So where does the LIFETIME GUARANTEE fit in? The website and salespeople always claim the ships remain in port longer than a regular cruise ship. But looking at the itinerary, the times in port do not differ from others. How is the culinary aspect? how would you compare with other cruise lines you had previously sailed with? Fairwinds.
Thanks. We do have some meds, but we don't want to take them too often since we will be aboard a very long time! When we know seas will be super rough, we will definitely take something.
Hi Angela, First you look so pretty in the opening of the video. I liked your lipstick color it really looked nice. I would tell my mom when we would get ready to go shop, Mom put on your lips. I wear a pink color when we go out. And Steve I read a few wrote ginger It really does help. You can buy a ginger supplement, hope you find help. Watching the Dakar stop, made me really appreciate living in the US. I would want to buy something from a few of their booths? Really cool things. But seeing how they live was sad. Buying stuff to help them, but with age I need to get rid of things. I will subscribe to U.tubers I really like to help boost their channel. I have my fav.s 😬 It took me awhile to do that, because I was worried, but once I did my 1st subscribed I was glad to do it for the ones I like. You Angela are really cool for letting people that like you Steve know you appreciate them. I know your sea travel is soon so wish The Sea be kind to Villa Vie.
@@MidLifeCruising95 Morning well afternoon, down in the dumps today. I thank you two for deciding to do your channel and have so many on board with enjoying it also. You both just make it fun to watch. Angela you are a delight. I really hope the sea travel will be easy going, I know you said it was not your fav thing. I was wondering how the lady with her cat Captain, were doing also. I fixed taco soup in the slow cooker for later and going to message my son, that is one of his fav's. Have a good rest of the day friend Joyce
Great tour of Dakar! Looks like there were lots of shopping opportunities. Did you see Goree? Have fun in Cape Verde. No direct flight from the Americas or Europe, CV (I think) is only connected through Accra and Libreville. I think just two round-trip tickets to CV would have cost more than your monthly fee, so you sail 29 days for free. :-)
When you think about sea bands and everybody’s risk is a different size and how are you ever sure you’ve got that little button in the right spot I would never rely on those get seasick all the time. I’m always I just take a half a tablet a day never have any issues I wanna try and then it’s pretty hard to get overseas sickness once you’ve got it.
There are places in Africa I would love to see! I think to be a real world traveller you have to be a little brave but there are places in Senegal you would not want to be and certainly no public gatherings as events in the past have gotten violent! Be vigilant and enjoy your amazing travels. 👍🇨🇦
It was a political problem with the former president, senegalese people elected a new president in March 2024 so the country is completely safe again as usual
Steve, those wristbands don’t do anything! What you need to do is like down flat in your bunk. That way your body is not fighting the gravity as much Keep your eye on the horizon. It keeps your brain grounded Definitely don’t drink coffee on seasick days! Stick with Sprite and saltines. Keep as little food in your stomach as possible, until the seasickness passes. I’m speaking as someone who suffers with seasickness. Who got seasick traveling from Miami to the Caribbean! Also who crossed the North Sea on a ferry with a broken rudder and stabilization they conveniently did not tell us about (From England to Sweden but they detoured to Denmark and then put us on coaches 😭) TBH I can’t even read in a car! So I feel your pain 🫶
@@MidLifeCruising95 Oh right. I forgot that the pool is on the top. Never mind. I wouldn't do that either. I wonder if that only works with a ship that has an indoor pool.
Wow that’s a port I could do without. I can’t deal with the constant haggling which is why I don’t get off in Jamaica anymore. Too aggressive for me. Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you stayed safe.
You guys have probably mentioned this before; but does the ship give suggestions of things to do at the destination, or do you pretty much do your own research. Thank you 😊
@@MidLifeCruising95I don’t get a notification but I also still can’t see my comment, for some reason. But I trust that it is there. I’m glad Steve is handling the Trans Atlantic so well!
On port days, given that guests will be off ship and the issue with afternoon snacks, why dont they run lunch as a la carte, and also then extend the hours. Would solve the no afternoon snacks issue, reduce food waste, the chefs coukd get creative with a local option. Run excursions with the chefs out to local markets, cooking classes etc.
@ thanks for your service and Angela you were a Teacher another tough job. I taught nursing and then 18 years middle school science. Enjoy every minute.
And now we know why some people "abandoned ship" and are meeting up with y'all in the Caribbean to avoid the Trans-Atlantic journey. I wonder if that journey will be a blessing to help you fully adjust. Afterwards you'll be able to handle anything.
Steve, I imagine these aren’t new recommendations to you, but I followed the advice of standing on the boat or the ship where I could focus on the horizon, and that has helped with feelings of seasickness for me. And also for general feelings of nausea, the over-the-counter medication Nauzene has helped me a lot although I haven’t tried it for feelings of seasickness.
Thanks for sharing. Did not see a lot to love about that stop. Reminded me a bit of Ensenada Mexico. Ensenada is probably more affluent and only 70 miles from home. Hopefully you will get to enjoy more experiences in other parts. Walking through markets with merchants pressing for a sale gets old very quickly. I suspect there is more to see and do if you could get out of the city.
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To buy us a cup of coffee (or Steve a beer) : buymeacoffee.com/midlifecruising
Btw that giant statue at 26 mins mark, I believe it was made in North Korea and shipped to Senegal and assembled there!
@barath4545 yes...we read that. So cool!
TH-cam became the equivalent of tv for me about eight years ago. You two are the stars of my favorite channel!!😊🙏🏼💕
Wow, thank you! So kind of you!
I loved seeing the market- everyone working so hard to display and show their products. I also loved all of the beautiful fabrics the people wore. So much color and texture everywhere- buildings, clothing, products, fruit and vegetables. Thank you for sharing this!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Watching Steve in the morning is akin to the movie “Groundhog Day” 😂
Ha ha ha
Love being able to follow along with your CruiseMapper link!
So awesome!!
The sky is just gorgeous!
@@gimmeagorilla Yes!!!!
Great vlog
@@jaynepreston1737 Thanks so much!
Great video! Prayers for you guys as you get ready for the transatlantic crossing!
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much Angela & Steve for sharing another nice video from the Odyssey highlighting your world travel.!
Our pleasure!
@@MidLifeCruising95 🙂
What a beautiful city! Glad you guys are getting to see so many cool places!
Thanks for watching!
Lots of hustle in Senegal Dakar. The people's and shops are quite interesting to see and awesome to experience, at least once! This is what world travel is all about, experiencing all walks of life and locations. Loved this video, appreciate you for sharing with us!❤❤❤
Yes, so true. Great to experience it all.
Loved it when Steve said he was hungry 😂😂😂
@@ziskabrits618 ha ha ha ....
Love your video's. Have a fantastic trip 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Very interesting to get a glimpse of Senegal. Thank you for taking us along! 😊
Wishing you a good sail over the Atlantic. Hope the sea bands help 🤞🏼
@@Kjersti_ Thanks so much!
Loved this one, very interesting!🛳️🛳️🛳️
@@lindasmith3846 Thanks so much!
Love the morning trips for coffee! And the food looks delicious! 😋But the idea of no washing up must beat everything! 😏Thank you for sharing your adventures! 🌻
So true! Thanks for watching!
Steve your coffee every morning looks so very good! You had two busy days in Sengal. I will track your voyage across The Atlantic to the Carribean. Hope that the sea is not too rough. You will be able to play board games, read, nap on this part of the Cruise. 🙏💖💖🌊🌊🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!!! So far so good!
Lots of treasures in that market!
Cool place!!
This video was so interesting, Senegal is not a place I would ever think of visiting.
We had never heard of it before going...first time for everything.
Definitely not for me either. I like markets but I wouldn’t be able to enjoy those ones with being approached every second.
We went in knowing it would be that way, which helped!
I was hoping Steve would purchase an African shirt, they were wonderful. Mosque was beautiful 😊. Wishing you a smooth crossing
Thanks so much!
So many questions- do you take questions on a live show? Of not, you should consider doing a show. Thanks
@@JoanneConklin-x1h we did do a q and a once.... Check out previous videos and the Villa Vie Residences website. Come join us!
Those steep steps!!!! My knees would complain.
To the ship or the statue? The ship ones are normally not that steep.
I was impressed that you went down the steps without hanging on to the railing😎
Ha ha...probably not our smartest decision...
Very nice I'll be following
@@trevden-gl3dn Thanks so much!
@@MidLifeCruising95 You're welcome
Dakar looks so fascinating.
@@jdb316 Interesting for sure!
Your going to have souvenirs from around the world nice seeing different market goods an how they display them
@@ossyshaz we love checking out local markets...
Thank you so much for another interesting, eye-opening video. I sure hope your crossing is comfortable for you. I would love to do what you’re doing!
Thanks so much!
Another interesting port. Thanks!
@@alissatherealtor Thanks for watching!!
Such an interesting tour, thank you. I love going to the foreign markets but like you I don't buy much.
They are so interesting to explore!
The bands work for me and i don't need any medication anymore for seasickness. You do need to get fresh air and drink plenty of water with the bands. Saying that, they began to work for me after about 20 minutes with them on. The fresh air also helped.
@@nonacee5065 Great to hear!!
I live in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, it would have been wonderful if the ship visited our harbor. I love watching your updates as to go on a long cruise is one of my dreams. God answers prayer, so I continue to wait patiently. Take care and God bless.
Maybe some day!!!
Try to ask the ship to freeze some grapes. For some reason frozen grapes will help. Also try to get some ginger candies and such. While none of these will completely "solve" sea sickness they can help along with other remedies. Often it takes multiple things to keep the tummy calm. Good luck.
We have lots of ginger in our room...ha ha Frozen grapes would be awesome!
It’ll be more than rocky on the crossing. I suggest getting Bonine
Thanks, We have meds, and will take them at night if we know the next day is going to be rocky. So far so good...
I don't know why, but it's very satisfying watching you serve yourself food! Not eating it so much as just putting it on your plates. And how in the world do you know if you're getting the best price on anything, " 2 for $10!"..."3 for $10!"..."4 for $10!" - crazy!
Ha ha ...right. Our friend that is with us in port says as long as you feel good about what you are paying, then the price is ok.
Love your maps at the beginning, showing me where you are and where you’re going. Just a suggestion. I was on an 80 days circumnavigation of South America, including Antarctica and had some rough weather. Took a half a Dramamine each evening and never got seasick. It seems taking some thing at night Gives me protection during the day, without the sleepiness. My husband who used to get horribly seasick never did once he started taking a Dramamine in the evening before bedtime.
That will be our plan if we know the weather will turn... thanks!!
Thanks for sharing
@@jasonbrown6534 Thanks for watching.
I hate it when I want to do eye shopping and everyone’s storming you 🤯
It can be challenging.
We got ripped off in Suva Fiji for the same thing. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth and now we either don't get off the ship or get a tour to avoid the harassment.
That stinks!
@@nonacee5065gee, I remember Suva in the late 70s being harassed by Indians on the street. It left a bad memory of that port.
@@carolynrose9522 this time it wasn't the Indians it was the local natives that felt they had every right to drag you into their stalls. I hated it, they accosted my husband as well as me. Then we had locals ask for money because they left their wallets on board, yeh sure! On other islands the natives were beautiful but Suva was a hole.
Most interesting! Thank you 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the tour
@@maryhain7387 no problem!
I enjoyed this vid.
Thanks so much!
Dakar was not my favourite place but you have to admire its people, life is hard for them. Naturally they’re going to hustle when a shipload of American tourists arrives with dollars to spend.
Yes, totally agree!
Hey friends! Glad you had fun there the market would be overwhelming for me it’s hard to say no thank you so many times! Wow $10 euro for 2 magnets crazy!!Reminds me of when we would go to puerto Vallarta! I would love when they would say almost free! My husband has a beard and one guy called him Mr. Whiskers was hilarious so now I call him that occasionally! Good luck with the seas sickness!
He started at 20 Euros!!! Ha...Mr. Whiskers!!
Great video! I don’t think I would have enjoyed Dakar
I discovered muesli on our cruise- loved it!,
@@nancycosgrove4005 Steve enjoys his muesli for sure!
I wonder if they could program that coffee machine to add a ‘Steve’ coffee on it’s screen 🤣
@@katybean1234 we have eight Steve's aboard!!! Ha ha ha number 1 name for males is Steve....
Wow that market was scary another great blog xx
Glad you enjoyed it!
lol. Best excuse ever is no room for souvenirs 😂
@@robertjohnson2722 Right!?!?!
I was told by ships crew to try green apples for seasickness. In addition I have found that nibbling on a ginger biscuit is helpful. I haven't tried seabands but do use patches behind my ears and so far so good despite some rough seas.
@@valslater3001 One of the captains told us about green apples, too!! Must try it!
I get sea sick too and those sea bands didn’t really help me too much.. so i tried those Pregnancy morning sickness bands (yes I’m a guy) but it works the same way and cost much less than the Sea Sick electronic bands and does the exact same thing.. and it works.. it really does.. if it’s light sea sickness set it at lowest as it gets worse increase the electrical pulse.. never got sick once and we followed a Typhoon for 3 days (Typhoon Kevan). Since you’re living at sea get two of them.. that way you wont have to worry about one charging and getting sick while you wait .. lol..
Someone mentioned those...Steve is like no way...he has a pacemaker and the idea of an electrical pulse scares him... can't blame him. We need to do some reserarch about it.
You were very brave to go onshore… 😂😂😂
@@ziskabrits618 ha ha ha....no worries...we do live in Nicaragua after all. We love experiencing new cultures.
Seeing all that seafood sitting out in the heat, i don’t know how they avoid food poisoning!!
It amazes me how many countries do that!!!
Worst sea sickness I got was whike snorkeling. I was completely shocked that I got so sick because I thought sea sickness only happened whike on a boat. But our guide said it's not uncommon. Lost over half of a day of our honeymoon lying in bed feeling like I was dying.
Wow....didn't know that was possible!
You’re braver than me. I think I would have stayed on the ship lol 😂 Really hope you both have a great transatlantic crossing with no sea sickness 🤞🏻
Thanks so much!
Don't worry Dakar is safe, senegalese people are very kind and cool
@ I’m sure they are but I have anxiety and don’t like being crowded. Please accept my apologies, I didn’t mean to cause offence 🙏🏻
The wrist bands really helped with my sea sickness. I truly hope Steve can overcome that. It is no Bueno. 😢
Thanks!! Hoping for a smooth crossing for sure!
Nice vlog and narration combo
@@dmang0 thanks so much...
I’m watching this at 5 am and don’t think 7:54 is very early 🤣
Ba ha ha ha
Great video Guys, thank you. Senegal would not be for me.
Our pleasure!
Thank you very much
You are welcome!
try crystalized ginger if you can get it for the seasickness. I carry a small piece in a small bag around the ship with me and nibble all day. Also eat fries I have no idea why but that helps me when I don't want to eat anything else.
@@astridbeyleveld1363 mmmm, any reason to eat fries sounds good! We do keep ginger in our room.
So I’d like to ask if you can do a video on how you plan to handle your cabin “vacancy” when you want an elongated break from cruising (perhaps with the idea of picking up cruising again in 6 months time). Do you plan on “subletting” your cabin, possibly even selling it outright? Have you researched this, have a preferred option in mind? I love this concept (“owning” your private cabin on a cruise ship) but I’m unsure of how to best solve the problem of when I want to spend 6 months or a year on land (but we still must pay our monthly fees). I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you intend to solve this problem
Next video!!! Working on this now!!
@ awesome and waiting with bated breath!
We just finished our video and completely forgot!!! I am writing it on my dry erase board right now, so we won't forget again.
@ Ha ha…I just watched your most recent upload today and left another “nagging” comment that I would love your thoughts on your cabin when it is unoccupied (and how to keep it productive). Looking forward to that video!!!
I even wrote a note on our dry erase board!!!
Do you have right kind of money to spend in every port? Like if you eat there or buy a trinket? Since you are going fast port to port.
@@donnariemersma431 we mainly use a credit card or an ATM if need be...
How did remain so upbeat and optimistic in Belfast?
Sometimes the JOY is in the journey...we even miss Belfast sometimes.
I've heard the patches behind the ear are great for sea sickness. Great video thanks. The food though. OMG I would get so fat!
Thanks for watching...and yes, I am trying hard to not gain....not easy!!
@@MidLifeCruising95I bet it's hard! At least a lot of walking, but such good! Enjoy!
I came here to say the Scopalmine patches are great! No drowsiness and no motion sickness. 😊
Yes!
Thanks for the tip.
What type of camera/ phone and tripod or equipment are you using to vlog? I'd love your recommendation and/or a show and tell segment on one of your videos. 😊 Thank you for taking us on this adventure.
@@juliegoldammer3852 GoPro!!!
Thank you!
@@jlt1160 Thank YOU!
I was at that market on HMS Brazen in 1994 and loads of us sailors bought wooden souvenirs. They all got confiscated and destroyed onboard due to woodworm.
Awe that stinks!! Sorry that happened!
Oh man...that stinks!
How do you handle changing of currency at different ports? Does the ship have the capability to exchange your currency to the specific port you are at so you have spending money for food if you want. To snack off board, or to by souvenirs
We use a credit card or use an international ATM.
If your adventures bring you down under, sth Australia to be specific, get intouch if you want, I live 1.5 kms from the port.
We're heading back to the USA in 2026. Xx 😊
I think we head that way 2027!!!!
How do you politely say no to all the vendors? There is so much stuff! That monument was huge, and those steps would be all you need for the day!
Just keep saying no thank you...the monument steps were awesome! Thanks for watching..
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you use a translator app on your phone. For me, I think it would come in handy.
We have one. We speak decent Spanish, and between English and Spanish we are pretty good. I am sure the translator will come in handy in many places.
Ooh a very interesting place! The local crafts are so beautiful but being hounded by the shopkeepers will stress me out. I had that experience in Turkey many years ago - it’s really creepy when you are a sole traveler. I had 3 marriage proposals from complete strangers 😱😱 in the crafts market!! 🤣🤣🤣 In hindsight it’s hilarious but not so at that moment. I just ran away, straight back to the hotel 😂. Best thing about VV is even if you are a solo traveler you can explore with friends from the ship so you don’t have to be alone.
The fried chicken lunch looks so good! I think VV needs to provide bigger coffee mugs. Steve’s morning coffee always looks like it’s going to spill over 😂. Thanks for another interesting video!! ❤❤
P/S Was the cat trying to sell the shoes? 🤣🤣
Ha ha....yes! I have a much bigger cup, he uses the one from the ship. It was definitely an interesting place to explore. Marriage proposals times 3.... hee hee
Intersting port and tour, thank you for sharing. Did you sample any of the beer from Senegal?
Steve did not... not sure if we even saw any.
It boggles my mind that you consider 8am "early." How late do you go to bed?
When you are retired 8 am can be early. Especially when you don’t have to cook or clean.
It boggles my mind you don’t…
@@michaelschweitzer7267 Touche!
@@2hokies395 We go to hed between 9 and 10 almost every night. Steve is a 10 hour sleeper...his heart medicine makes him sleep more.
@@donnalembo4243 Right!?!?!
I use a walker and have balance issues and going down those steps to get off the ship I would not be able to do it However your videos are the next best thing Keeping you both in my prayers as you cross the Atlantic Before I forget , do you get to vote ? 🙏🙏
@@LindaGlanville Thanks so much!! We early voted when we flew back for Steve's heart check up in September.
Hi friends ❤ 🌈✝️🕊️😇😇😘🥰😍 just as you showed us the Baobab tree, I had just put all my healthy organic powders on my natural yoghurt and one was Baobab 😃 it’s actually the one I like the least 🫤 so I only add a little of that 🤪 God’s joining in as usual 🌈✝️🕊️ x x x connecting everything like a jigsaw x x x
Oh, that's amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!
@ and thank you for sharing too and replying 🌈✝️🕊️😇😘🥰😍 x x x isn’t God just AWESOME 🤩 ❤️
Villa Vie Residences Releases Tour La Vie - The 4-Year World Cruise. Proudly announces the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at just under $40,000 per year. Residents have the flexibility to join their customized journey at any port during the continuous global adventure for up to 4 years. So, why buy a "Villa"? Previously, the website stated the Odyssey had a life expectancy of up to 15 years. So where does the LIFETIME GUARANTEE fit in? The website and salespeople always claim the ships remain in port longer than a regular cruise ship. But looking at the itinerary, the times in port do not differ from others. How is the culinary aspect? how would you compare with other cruise lines you had previously sailed with? Fairwinds.
Food is great...the rest would need to be asked to Villa Vie directly. Their sales agents are amazing and not pushy at all.
Try getting some Bonine for sea sickness, works for me everytime, Great Video.
Thanks. We do have some meds, but we don't want to take them too often since we will be aboard a very long time! When we know seas will be super rough, we will definitely take something.
Hi Angela, First you look so pretty in the opening of the video. I liked your lipstick color it really looked nice. I would tell my mom when we would get ready to go shop, Mom put on your lips. I wear a pink color when we go out. And Steve I read a few wrote ginger It really does help. You can buy a ginger supplement, hope you find help. Watching the Dakar stop, made me really appreciate living in the US. I would want to buy something from a few of their booths? Really cool things. But seeing how they live was sad. Buying stuff to help them, but with age I need to get rid of things. I will subscribe to U.tubers I really like to help boost their channel. I have my fav.s 😬 It took me awhile to do that, because I was worried, but once I did my 1st subscribed I was glad to do it for the ones I like. You Angela are really cool for letting people that like you Steve know you appreciate them. I know your sea travel is soon so wish The Sea be kind to Villa Vie.
Thank you so much for all of your kind words. We really appreciate you. Thanks for subscribing, too.
@@MidLifeCruising95 Morning well afternoon, down in the dumps today. I thank you two for deciding to do your channel and have so many on board with enjoying it also. You both just make it fun to watch. Angela you are a delight. I really hope the sea travel will be easy going, I know you said it was not your fav thing. I was wondering how the lady with her cat Captain, were doing also. I fixed taco soup in the slow cooker for later and going to message my son, that is one of his fav's. Have a good rest of the day friend Joyce
How long were you off the ship each day?
It varies...some days all day, some days maybe 3 - 4 hours...
Get the American dollar!!!!! Trinket City
@@pocomokeforester2504 ha ha...
I wonder that the ship does with the leftover food.
Crew eats it?
@@dmang0 I think crew and recycling into other dishes...
Great tour of Dakar! Looks like there were lots of shopping opportunities. Did you see Goree?
Have fun in Cape Verde. No direct flight from the Americas or Europe, CV (I think) is only connected through Accra and Libreville. I think just two round-trip tickets to CV would have cost more than your monthly fee, so you sail 29 days for free. :-)
@@DLiu-f3w We didn't make it over to the island this time. Glad we are saving money..ha ha
When you think about sea bands and everybody’s risk is a different size and how are you ever sure you’ve got that little button in the right spot I would never rely on those get seasick all the time. I’m always I just take a half a tablet a day never have any issues I wanna try and then it’s pretty hard to get overseas sickness once you’ve got it.
@@sassy81852 all true...we have a resident pro for the band placements. Pills must be taken the night before bed for best outcome they say.
How many different t-shirts does Steve have?
Ha ha...he is all about his t-shirts...
@@MidLifeCruising95 I have a lot of t-shirts as well but they take up a lot of room
There are places in Africa I would love to see! I think to be a real world traveller you have to be a little brave but there are places in Senegal you would not want to be and certainly no public gatherings as events in the past have gotten violent! Be vigilant and enjoy your amazing travels. 👍🇨🇦
Thanks so much!
It was a political problem with the former president, senegalese people elected a new president in March 2024 so the country is completely safe again as usual
@@ibrahima6907 Thanks for sharing!!
Steve, those wristbands don’t do anything! What you need to do is like down flat in your bunk. That way your body is not fighting the gravity as much
Keep your eye on the horizon. It keeps your brain grounded
Definitely don’t drink coffee on seasick days! Stick with Sprite and saltines. Keep as little food in your stomach as possible, until the seasickness passes.
I’m speaking as someone who suffers with seasickness. Who got seasick traveling from Miami to the Caribbean!
Also who crossed the North Sea on a ferry with a broken rudder and stabilization they conveniently did not tell us about (From England to Sweden but they detoured to Denmark and then put us on coaches 😭)
TBH I can’t even read in a car! So I feel your pain 🫶
Thanks so much for the tips!!
I read in the comments of another TH-cam channel that getting into the pool helps with seasickness.
Oh, that us up way too high...he wouldn't dare go up there when he isn't feeling well. Ha
@@MidLifeCruising95 Oh right. I forgot that the pool is on the top. Never mind. I wouldn't do that either. I wonder if that only works with a ship that has an indoor pool.
I still see it!
Wow that’s a port I could do without. I can’t deal with the constant haggling which is why I don’t get off in Jamaica anymore. Too aggressive for me. Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you stayed safe.
@@sicplano Thanks so much. It did get aggressive a few times...
Do you know if that first market is a “wet market”? I’ve heard about them during Covid, but never understood what they truly were.
Not sure about that...
You guys have probably mentioned this before; but does the ship give suggestions of things to do at the destination, or do you pretty much do your own research. Thank you 😊
@@pescaito1684 we do attend port talks...we have someone aboard who leads those...
I know they are just trying to make a living but the vendors make me anxious.
It can get overwhelming at times...
Just watching it made me anxious. I would have gone back to the ship and hid.
Ha ha
Sea bands don’t work for me. I use Bonine because I get seasick easily and it works great!
@@susanwestfall2051 Thanks...good to know..
My comment with sea sickness suggestions disappeared 🙃
Are you sure? I just saw it a few minutes ago when I was looking at follow up questions...
I found it...commented again, not sure if it notifies you or not.
@@MidLifeCruising95I don’t get a notification but I also still can’t see my comment, for some reason. But I trust that it is there. I’m glad Steve is handling the Trans Atlantic so well!
@@CodeDeb he is doing great! Is there a different message other than the one above?
On port days, given that guests will be off ship and the issue with afternoon snacks, why dont they run lunch as a la carte, and also then extend the hours. Would solve the no afternoon snacks issue, reduce food waste, the chefs coukd get creative with a local option. Run excursions with the chefs out to local markets, cooking classes etc.
@@CraigyCraigyIO That would be perfect!!
At the market what were they saying they couldn’t take on ship
I think our friend was saying it because he doesn't have room/space for bigger things...
How long were you in Law Enforcement Steve?
He did his full 25 years - Florida has a high- risk category, so you can retire after 25 yrs. He also did 1 yr for another department...26 total.
@ thanks for your service and Angela you were a Teacher another tough job. I taught nursing and then 18 years middle school science. Enjoy every minute.
U r not allowed to bring produce on r u?
I think the big rule is we can't take it off..most countries don't want us bringing fruit and veg into their country...
Cruisemapper posted moderate seas for your sailing the past few days, not rough waters. This ship rocks too much for someone who gets sea sick.
Hanging in there the best we can...she is a small ship.
And now we know why some people "abandoned ship" and are meeting up with y'all in the Caribbean to avoid the Trans-Atlantic journey.
I wonder if that journey will be a blessing to help you fully adjust. Afterwards you'll be able to handle anything.
Right!!!?!!
I can never do markets. I'm not a haggler and I'd run out of money after 10 minutes. LOL
Ha ha...funny!
Steve, I imagine these aren’t new recommendations to you, but I followed the advice of standing on the boat or the ship where I could focus on the horizon, and that has helped with feelings of seasickness for me. And also for general feelings of nausea, the over-the-counter medication Nauzene has helped me a lot although I haven’t tried it for feelings of seasickness.
@@seabreeze8894 Thanks for the tips!!
Thanks for sharing. Did not see a lot to love about that stop. Reminded me a bit of Ensenada Mexico. Ensenada is probably more affluent and only 70 miles from home. Hopefully you will get to enjoy more experiences in other parts. Walking through markets with merchants pressing for a sale gets old very quickly. I suspect there is more to see and do if you could get out of the city.
I am sure... fun to explore, but the vendors were a bit pushy.
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Hey, now watch the video now...ha ha
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Really good you’re truly in your cruise groove now! Best of luck with the Atlantic transit. Hope you get lucky. 🍀
I hope so too! Thank you!