Our first port of call is Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, which seems appropriate because of all the firsts associated with the city! Join us for a ship tour called “A Walk Through Santo Domingo’s Old Town” as we check out Columbus Lighthouse and some exhibits within, then head to the old colonial walled city for a stroll through some historic buildings. Back onboard Volendam, we’ve got an evening full of comedy music, disco tunes, and more!! 😀
00:00 BOOM!
00:04 Morning Mode
01:54 Let’s Head Ashore
03:20 Columbus Lighthouse
08:52 Exploring The City
11:14 Panteon & Cathedral
15:03 Free Time & Ship Time
20:00 Fresh & Clean Mode
22:15 Dinner & Wandering
23:55 Comedy Music Show
26:11 Retro Disco Party
28:31 The Evening Ends
-Cruise Line: Holland America Line
-Ship Name: MS Volendam
-Cruise Dates: January 25, 2025 – June 7, 2025
-Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Round-Trip)
-Itinerary: 133-Day Pole-To-Pole Cruise!!
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Are you going to collect something from the ports you visit (ex magnets, ornaments, etc)? Just curious. Thanks for sharing!
Love the scheduled fitness routine! 💪
OMG I forget that chemistry song DANG. King of the Road was our "travel song" for vacations. A LOT of the songs remind me of old family weddings back in the 70's. Love he hit on Hee Haw. Now being it's 70's night I can see why he did the songs he did. TOTALLY makes sense hence me knowing the songs, lol especially the chemistry song.
lol you're kinda there, the shirt and maybe the vest the pants would be "boho" funky designs with extra wide flair at the bottom. I have some, Oh and moccasins. I have my original pair from 1978 when I was 13. The design of your shirt is "boho" design so pants were kinda like that.
Was the I see England I see France a reference to the children's jump rope saying? Because I can see you doing that as a reference because of your humor. Subtle and not everyone will pick up on it. Like when you do a lyric and folks pick up on it. Sorry just had to ask to see. My husband caught it too and wondered.
#MOISTTHEMEAT
that is all.😂
You captured to 70s perfectly Dee. 👋💕🇦🇺
#Moist the meat 🤣😂🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing. Y’all are great❤
You should take your hat off in any building. It’s inappropriate to wear a hat indoors.
What % of the cruisers are under 50 years old? The retro 70s dance party, yikes. Dude with the guitar? They couldn't give him a backing band?
I’ve been following your progress on Cruise Mapper. You’re really seeing some incredible places so far.
For this cruise only, maybe you should rename your Youtube channel to GerontoDeeJay. 😂
Is it because you try to avoid filming other people but your cruise does not look very crowded. Is it the norm for super long cruise? Thanks
#mositthemeat😂😂😂
"Moist the meat"…. sooooo many jokes!
Love all your outfits. Jay’s new shirts. You both are looking good.
Ok – the thing to keep track of for this year is the number of potential memes with 'Moist the Meat' being the first. – Thanks looked like an interesting day.
His music was wonderful!
The caviar infused lobster tacos were just great on the ship
Aww of course Dee noticed the Guard dog ❤
Thanks for this fun installment. Already got hooked on your journey from pole to pole!!
Really enjoying seeing this sailing. Thanks for sharing your travels.
Mmm… moist! 😂😂
Not alive in the 70s? Girl, you missed the best time to be alive. Music can’t be beat!
Looks like you were off to a fun start😅
Love the clothes segment Dee . I love history so I would have enjoyed this excursion. Looking forward to your next place.
At 71, I am also a techie Jay and end up teaching our neighborhood kids a thing or two. Of course I am also helping the old ones (like myself) also! I love everything tech! We may be older in years, but man did we party back in the day, and to all that music. Hubs and I can still get a major rave goin but now a days without alcohol. 😊. Love the OOTD Dee!! 👏👏👏
Are any tours included?
#Moistthemeat 😂 love it. You two youngsters need to get out and dance too. Looking forward to this entire series.
Great video. Dee, I was getting a Partridge Family vibe from your 70s outfit. You looked great! 🙌
I love grow with jo too
Really enjoying your videos. But quite honestly, we could care less about the fashions.
I was there years ago on a cruise. It’s a beautiful city with beautiful people
Can you image what these cruises will be like when Gen X is that age demographic?
As expected, there are very few people on that ship and the average age of those that are is about 72. I would absolutely die to be stuck on a ship for 133 days, even though you’ll be visiting some beautiful places. There is no way I would have the energy to be engaged with every port. I would be overstimulate and depressed by day 8. I would very quickly grow tired of the food, ship, passengers and entertainment.
Enough about me, interested to watch your journey.
Popemobile!