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snowybirdie

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2. We were cruisers at the beginning
Sat Jun 15, 2024, 07:46 AM
Jun 2024

of the current popularity of cruising. Over the years, the ports became awful places to visit. Overcrowding, shops everywhere selling dubious quality precious metals and jewels and grifters trying to bilk the tourists. By the end, we wouldn't even get off the ship. Exotic ports became USA style mini-malls. And for visitors from other venues, their enjoyment of a place was ruined by the masses of people charging into a place. One visit to Venice was damaged by these masses of day tripping cruise passengers. Good for Juneau! Some regulation is needed.

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