jam19872016

Southwest chicken wrap from the deli. No line...won't find that on a regular cruise.

We do not. Bingo was super popular on the short cruises. The lineup for it was massive. I haven't noticed long lines for it with the journey crowd so far. Not to say it's not there, I just haven't happened to be walking past during sign ups. I played Bingo on my first cruise back in 2012, and won. I don't think I've played since. Casino has been brutal, I haven't bothered to play very much. It is jam packed this cruise. Between Elite and other casino offers, this cruise is mostly filled with casino peeps. I am hoping enough of them will burn through their bankroll soon and start clearing some room for me to play and get a drink quickly. Those cakes are so good. I wish I could try them all but I always seem to gravitate to the same ones. So far the only ones I have not liked are the German chocolate cake they have every day, and the soya custard tarte.

Tried to trick the system and get two drinks but five minutes apart. There are plenty of servers walking by, just takes forever for them to come back. Not working, still took forever to get my drinks. I'll definitely be opening up the mobile bar tomorrow. At the piano bar now. Probably done after these two drinks (1.5 now) and if I do want another I'll hit alchemy. Tennessee Whiskey 🎶

Grabbed a cruiser from casino. Drink service there slowing down. At the red frog listening to variety music with Tio Phil Rock. Losing my religion 🎶

Still room to join us. You won't run into any of the people issues you had on Celebration. Interline rates are super cheap for this one.

Mine too! This was very good. I am pretty sure it is the same recipe they use at the upcharge Cucina just in a smaller portion size.

Most of the crew I've spoken to said they will remain onboard helping with the dry dock work. I imagine there will be a little more downtime but they have said there is lots of work they will be involved with. Thanks for following along, good luck keeping your brain out of cruise mode 🤪

Onward towards Europe.

Can't stop the feeling 🎶

The torte was not as good as I remember but still good. My mom did not care for it so I inherited an extra.

Veal was delicious. This is the only presentation of it I've found I like. I also get it at cucina. The fish I would pass on. Pretty bland. Lemon frozen torte 637.

Arancini was also very good. Again a little heat to it which I appreciate. Meals are here 626. Veal marsala and grilled fish.

Yum 😋 tuna was good. Very fresh and some kind of spice made it a little spicy. Arancini arrived at 620.

Seared tuna at 615. arancini got missed but it's on the way.

Tonight's menu is a new one. Unless you have sailed on Mardi Gras or Celebration then it may look familiar.

Guess nobody else is ready for dinner yet. Table assigned at 553. Now to run to the other side of the ship.

Checked in at 553 with under 10 minute wait.

Got a bit of sun today not sure I will be able to handle the heat of the sauna but I'm off to give it a try before dinner. I took lots of pictures in Bermuda that I will share soon.

I'm too blurry to see but I spotted myself in the pictures of the deck party on John Healds page.

Continued..

Today's activities

Lunch menu from Lido And now I'm recharging with a coffee.

Back on the ship now. First stop was for some lunch.

Back on board to drop mom off and refill my water. It's another hot one although not as bad as the Caribbean. Now I'm back on foot to explore.

Heading ashore. Pro tip: your mobile cocktail unit can also act as a water bottle on hot port days