The sea calls my name

We did our first cruise out of Galveston in March and a young couple with a toddler were denied to get into the UBER they booked because ALL their bags would not fit into the trunk. The driver never got out and would not let them in holding a carryon. He drove off after telling them to call for a bigger car. I felt so sorry for that couple. So if you use Uber make sure you consider the size based on your luggage.

I take up to two boxes every cruise. I put it in my checked luggage. Never had a problem.

To avoid packing extra cups, we order room service the first night for breakfast the next morning. I keep the coffee cup, spoon and coffee carafe in the closet.. Each morning, my DH ( who usually wakes up before the sun( goes and drinks his coffee, then brings me back the full carafe right about the time I am ready for it. It has worked beautifully for us. .

On our TA on Odyssey last April there were 8 different menus. We did a 50/50. Half in the dining room and 1/2 in specialty restaurants. That way we did not repeat any menu. We have done a TA the last two years and have one this fall and also Fall of 2025. On was only Spain ports and the one last April was Spain , France and Italy with a 3 day post-cruise stay in Rome. We have loved every port of call and Transatlantic cruises have become my favorite type of cruise. Both have been on larger ships which gives more options to help keep you busy if you want to be or chill if you don't.

The Show "The Book" in Two70 is amazing. Two tips, the venue is small and IMHO the seats are uncomfortable so we got there about 45 minutes before the show. to get a good seat Second, my advise is don't try to understand the plot. The first time we saw it I got very frustrated trying to understand it and missed the magic of it, our next cruise on her I just enjoyed the show. I concur that Giovanni's wine bar is a wonderful venue and we also enjoyed eating at Giovanni's kitchen a couple of times.. The Teppanyaki restaurant is not only delicious but is in a great location with beautiful views of the ocean. The Solarium is awesome. It is climate controlled and a great place to hang out. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. .

Thank you so much for this. The prices have definitely gone up but still worth it for the amount of food you get.

Sadly, my husband and I did that on a cruise last year. We had only unpacked our toiletries when he looked down at the sea pass cards and saw our error. We did a quick repack and walked the two feet over to our cabin. Amazing how a 4 and a 6 look alike🤣and no we were not rookies but very season travelers, I will blame it on having glasses that were not strong enough.

I have a couple of questions regarding Portside BBQ. My husband and I have enjoyed their food immensely and neither of us could ever eat all they served us. Can you post the current prices and also can you ask if they are leaving this venue on the shi[ after their short drydock in October of 2024?. We are booked for the Oct 24, 2024 Transatlantic cruise following the two week dry dock following its summer in the Mediterranean. I will be extremely disappointed if they remove this venue. Thanks, and a huge congratulations on your dedication to your health and weight loss.

I imagine that maybe what the comments I heard were related to people not being able to enter into the area from outside during that time not vise versa

I went one afternoon to a "family friendly" show. It was not what I expected. I thought that both pianist would be playing simultaneously but that was not the case at all. One played a song told jokes then the next song the other one played. They played what was requested. Just from the comments made to "keep it family friendly" I toke it that at night the jokes etc could have gotten a little "off color". I did not ever go back so hopefully someone else will chime in regarding the night time shows. They were both talented pianist, just not what I was hoping for.

I hope you will be able to exit via the outside promenade deck, but I heard several commit that on several occasions that the promenade exit was blocked off. I personally didn't witness it so don't know if that is accurate but that is what some were saying.

I did have the "Bubble Martini" It was really cool and very tasty. Kind of like a margarita but not the same. I do recommend it .

I know 😰

For those of us traveling with you via this thread, I do so hope that someone will continue on with daily post and pictures for us that will only ever see much of the world though your eyes. Especially with this news blast to appear around the 17th.

Definitely no problem getting your needed steps in ( or unneeded ones as well) 🤣.