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Brrr, everytime the door opened I got hit with a blast of wind. Was kind of in the mood for BBQ but the line is wrapped through ocean Plaza, past alchemy and into red frog. Gonna peek in the casino then try out the pasta bar.

Deck 5 outside appears closed off but I see people out there and I found a door that wasn't marked off so I decided to go out. First try I couldn't open the door the wind slammed it back shut. Second try I put some more muscle into it and got it open. The wind blew the coffee out of my cup it was so strong. Back inside for my coffee. M is still sleeping.

Good afternoon everyone. Today is our final sea day which always throws me off when it's not the last day of the cruise. In my head it feels like the last day anyway. Gonna send out one more thing of laundry and see if M is awake yet.

I'm back at the room for the evening and going to try and get caught up on my sleep! Next up is a sea day as we head to Nassau and then back to Miami. I am hoping the weather does not get worse as we head back north. Surely the storms have passed by now, we will see. Good night everyone.

I've dropped M off at the casino. She has not done well today. I did my best, but during my sauna session, she hit a streak of rotten luck. Dinner was good. My meatball was different, the sauce used to be spicier. This tasted like the normal red sauce Carnival uses, just perhaps a little warmer since it got from the kitchen to my table quickly. The meatball itself was still good. I also appreciate they finally changed the name to Nonna's Meatball, instead of meatballs, since you only get one. The arancini were very good. My entree was excellent. The shrimp were nice and plump with a tasty sauce and nice well cooked pasta. Very generous portion and I enjoyed this better than my short rib I ordered here last time. The potatoes were also good, I didn't think I liked them but maybe I have not ordered them before, because they were very good. They will allow you to order to appetizers although they try to steer you to just one. They would not allow M to order two sides. She offered to leave off dessert and the waitress had to get permission for it to be allowed. So odd that that is the limit. Dessert was not a very generous portion, but it was a tasty portion. The sorbet was so tart it made my mouth pucker! It paired very nicely with the cake and cream that came with the dish. Overall a great meal. That said I do not find the value to not really be there anymore at $24. This is a pretty basic meal. Some nice options, but I'm not sure it is worth the additional cost when you have already paid for a meal in the dining room. It is cheaper than the Italian options on Royal, but the menu is very basic compared to what you get at Jamie's or Giovanni's. Still, if you would like a nice alterative to the dining room without shelling out for the steakhouse, this is a good option and worth a try. Just don't get the short ribs.

We brought our own but I will check next time I pass by the library. A Christmas cruise, jealous! Enjoy 😀

Doing some board games in red frog.

Spicy pineapple Chipotle martini at the comedy club.

$24.

Polenta cake 919.

Papperdelle and fingerling potatoes 901

Meatball and arancini 845.

Bread has arrived 812. The menu.

Cucina compliments of the casino. Look at these fancy salt and pepper shakers.

M won a $25 bingo package and $30 freeplay. Making dinner plans now. Trying to decide between mdr and Italian.

Bahama mama.

Knowing me I'd lose that too.

Deck 12 and higher closed again. Won't be surprised if pool is closed again soon.

Got in a quick sauna session while M tested the fates and now we are off to deal or not deal.

Southwest chicken wrap since dinner is probably going to be late tonight.

Stopped by the room just as M was calling to say she is awake. She has my mobile bar. Thank goodness. She is starving having missed breakfast and lunch so I'm gonna meet her and grab some deli.

I'll let her sleep...it's my "me" time 😆

I really hope when M wakes up she has my mobile bar or I have lost ANOTHER one. I feel like I left it at the poker table she was at and hopefully she realized it and took it with her. I may have left it at the piano bar. It was empty and I had been ordering drinks by then. I have a bad feeling that is where I left it. I need a chaperone.

My experience was before the new owners. My experience was the minority but since the new owners I've seen the reviews turn negative on Jack's.

Coffee break in the drizzling rain. Long as the wind doesn't pick up I should be OK under my cover.