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The Solarium Bistro is quickly becoming a favorite spot for food!

Ha! I just hoofed it from aft to forward and got to the theater just as the port shopping sales pitch was letting out. Slipped in and got in line and got the bracelet anyway!

I did speak with the Guest Services Manager after the Top Tier event about the snowball yesterday - mainly suggested that in the event of snow again they ensure that tables are cleaned off because of that. She was extremely apologetic - asked if I needed medical attention and said she would definitely speak with Housekeeping about ensuring that snow is cleared. My cheek does not appear to have bruised - it is a little sore to the touch, but that is all.

I’ve decided I’m going back to the Solarium Bistro tonight. YUM! Tomorrow I’m going to do lunch at Chops. 😄 You can tell how crowded the ship is on a cold sea day because people are all over inside. I’m thinking after my wine tasting I will chill and read in my cabin for a little while.

The little free string bracelets are cute…but not “sit through a 45 minute presentation about shops you have no intention of going to - while the Top Tier event with free drinks is going on” cute.

Good morning!! Slept over 8 hours last night!! One of the many reasons I love being at sea!!

We had about 4 in Brooklyn when I shoveled and salted before leaving for the Anthem of the Seas. And yeah, there was snow on her. It was cute watching the Windjammer crew on the back outdoor section taking pictures with it. It was not so cute when a guy (or the group he was with) was throwing snowballs once it had started melting and nailed me in the nose/cheek as I was just walking outside for sail away. Even less cute when I said to the guy with a ball in his hand that it wasn’t funny and I got hit and he half-heartedly apologized. Probably less than half-hearted. Ugh.

Solarium Bistro is the small plates buffet that was described earlier. It is yummy!! I will note that my gluten-free status is due to a wheat allergy that shows up as a little more wheezing, so I can do small cheats/not have to worry about cross-contamination…so the falafel may not be safe for someone with celiac. (I’m used to a place at Disney World that has falafel that is gluten-free.) I also just picked the croutons off my Caesar salad - not sure if you can request one without croutons. I definitely see myself coming back here! I was contemplating trying either the salmon or tilapia just to see if my taste buds have forgotten my choking experience when I was in 1st grade…but I have had 2 friends who developed sudden fish allergies, and I am not sure that a ship is the place to try fish just in case my reaction was really my body protecting me.

“Only” $7.99. I honestly expected it to be more. But better than not brushing with anything but water until Day 4 when my friend could bring me some.

Oh yeah. Once the shops open I will be getting the most expensive toothpaste of my life. I looked dead at the tube on my sink at home this morning…and it is still on my sink at home. Oops!

Cool! I will plan to! There was a letter in my cabin that they made me a reservation for the Solarium Bistro tonight! (I can change it if I want, but it seems like a cool start!)

I was surprised to find a kettle in my cabin! I had thought those were only on sailings from Southampton. I’ll have to grab some tea bags!

Cold at the moment, but very nice!! The ship is packed - there is a large Autism on the Seas sailing in addition to everything else, so I suspect the balcony will be a welcome refuge!

I’m in my cabin and have unpacked! NOW I can explore!!

I will say, I miss being able to drop off your stuff in your cabin like you can on Celebrity.

On board!! Gigi has coat of snow… Did my muster station check-in and now having lunch in the Windjammer. The crew in here are taking turns going out and taking pics of the snow. It’s super cute!

In my Uber and on the way to the port!! Whee!!

I may check that out and see. Given that it is mid-winter break for schools I am anticipating a full ship.

Well…the ship is in port! That’s a good sign!

Woke up after a typical night of pre-cruise napping to find snow. Went ahead and shoveled the walk in front of my building and salted it. I may have to do another pass before I leave, but I wanted it in as good a shape as possible before I left! Definitely ready for some sun and warmer temps!!

Pretty much all packed! I am not checking my suitcase. I'm thinking that I should put my wine opener somewhere easy to access in my carry-on? There is no knife attached - it's one that has the little arms that come up and you push them down to pull the cork. (I can never figure out how to use the ones the will bring you on the ship.)

Just make sure of the regulations for the photo for different cruise lines. I know Disney will not allow you to use the same photo that is used in your passport.

THIS! Given that magnets can "wander," depending on that to identify your cabin (or even worse to use for your child to identify your cabin) seems very risky. I've also never understood how since they are flush against a door, unless your cabin is right at the entrance to the elevators, you could be wandering a lot of hallways until you find your magnet.

I'm with the previous poster who said it's possible that the door was not 100% closed and latched especially if the cruiser did not actively push it closed and lock the deadbolt.

Got my health screener done. No magical Express Pass pop up like some on these boards have reported. No biggie. Still have a 10am PAT!