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Yes. Those minutes were useless, if I could have stretched them until today the price went down today. Oh well, I'll know next time just buy them first day instead of worrying about stretching free minutes. Still cheaper than buying pre cruise where I don't get the elite discount (some say you can call in and get it applied against online price but seems not always).

One more before happy hour ends.. They use duc de valmer which is the brand Carnival gives away as door prizes. Good thing I'm not a sparkling wine snob 😀 Cellar Masters poured something different not sure the brand but it got dumped in the mobile bar with the duc. Best of my love 🎶

Oh no!!!! I thought with no piano bar I would be spared this cruise. Sweet Caroline 🎶

BTW @Itchy&Scratchy I have been unsuccessful at locating any other ping pong tables other than that odd ball one inside. I suppose it beats fighting the wind though. Not seeing pickleball either. They could probably convert the basketball court but I have not seen any mention of it in the daily paper. If I do I will mention it though. Also struck out on iced coffee. Not on the menu but neither is my drink so I will ask the barista tomorrow.

I'm pretty much a stay on the ship kind of person. I've started getting off because I need to exercise and I figure if the port is safe I'd rather walk in port than the gym.

Better even from the cheap seats. Careless whisper 🎶

Stopped in the casino on the way here. I get $100 freeplay with my casino status. What a waste of time that was. Walked away with $52 real money which is free money, but a real stinker of a return on the investment. Not cracked into the bar yet, just carrying it in case I need it after happy hour ends. Got a seat, but there is a little too much background noise to hear the music think I'm gonna try somewhere else.

The bar is well stocked. Lots of friendly bartenders with generous pours around the ship now that they know I will take care of them. It's a little more work, but I think I like this better than Royal's voucher system for loyalty drinks. There is also an Elite event at 7:45 called captains toast which to me implies drinks so I'll be checking into that as well. For now I'm going to head to the Ensemble Lounge to listen to some tunes if I can find a seat. Looked a little crowded earlier.

My internal clock must have known it was happy hour! Done in the sauna and off to floor up the mobile bar.

We should be sailing away at 4. I wanted to catch that, but I have not made it to the sauna yet today so I think I am going to do that instead. Boy how these days are flying by, at least I don't have to fit in any gym time today after my outing in Cozumel.

I enjoy beach adjacent. I love the water and the sounds and smells of the ocean. Just keep your golden sand to yourself 🤪

Ouch, yes that is quite expensive. Those beach clubs don't look amazing by the pier, but one of these days I'm going to give them a try. I mostly just like the all inclusive aspect, the beach is just there. I'm more of a nice pool guy, the beach is too sandy for me 😆

They had a number of beach clubs right by the port that would not require a cab ride. I don't think they are particularly nice beaches, but may be worth the lower price point. I did nachi cocum back in 2018 and it was a wonderful experience, though I believe it was adults only so may not be what your looking for. I'm not much of a beach person myself, but I did enjoy my trip to nachi. I'll find out about the coffees next time I pass by there.

I pay Medicare and social security taxes. I did not have representation when those taxes were voted into law and have never had the option to opt out or even have my representatives take a vote on if it should continue. How did we get so far off topic 🤣

It was Mexican day at the buffet which is not my favorite. Long line at the grill so I found some items to try. Best thing was the pulled pork the other items were so so but at least the correct temperature today. The salad was better than it should have been, I must have put too much dressing on again 😆. Grabbed a coffee from al bacio enjoying it in the comfy seating at the Ensemble Lounge.

At least they match 😆

Mixed berry tapioca. Never had it before, was strange but good. Maybe not my favorite but I would eat it again. Was in the lower sugar corner.

Very strange choice for breakfast buy I love spinach. I will eat your helping of you don't want any 😃

Dessert.

Time to dig in.

Back from my walk around Cozumel. I underestimated how hot it was out there. Off to find some food now.

Spirit and Paradise at the Carnival dock. Valor is supposedly over there somewhere too.

I believe you were bragging on the numerous health benefits of eating such a low calorie food for breakfast as often as possible. Or maybe it was the opposite 🤔 That was spinach which I don't usually associate with breakfast but I do love spinach and it was very good.

I haven't docked downtown since 2014, I think for my walk today I'll see if I can get down there. It's cool enough out I think it's doable, we will see I may find myself wondering another direction, whatever way the wind blows me, and it is blowing this morning. Mobile bar converted into a water bottle and I'm off to explore.

Peeked on cruisemapper to see who is down there. We got Breakaway and Scarlet Lady.