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The Gin discussion. That has the potential to really take this thread off topic. Last count (I avoid counting too often, makes my liver quiver) we had 8 different craft gins in our drinks cabinet. I'm sure Celebrity will have none of them so Tanquary and Hendricks it will be 🤣

@DisneyJen enjoying your review before you even board. We're still a wee way off our "recommencement" cruise out of Auckland in January so loving all the live reviews on CC. Enjoy the RS and your celebrations.

What a wonderfull cruise. Would love to do Sydney to Vancouver. We've done Hawaii to Sydney but keen to go the other way. I agree with your thinking. Not good that there is still no certainty. I have 🤞 for you. We're on the Eclipse in January, cruising local for now.

Almost late to the party. Just as well I saw your IG post. Happy cruising and birthday fiesta!

Interesting read as I sit here watching the circle of I'm not a robot whilst trying to complete my NZ travel pass. I'm only going to Brisvegas for 4 days. Could take longer than that to get a pass to come home 🤣

Please no roasting me for this, but potato chips are at the top of my list of requests when cruising in a suite. We got Pringle's last time. I'm sure @groryjmposted photos of crisps paired with his excellent cocktails. They must have them stashed on board somewhere?

@Lunastellaloving your review. Thank you. Over a year until we have the pleasure of the Edge class in New Zealand waters, so living vicariously will keep us going until then. I see you are also a coffee connoisseur. I find it really disappointing that with all their wonderful venues it's so hard to get a decent coffee on Celebrity. A Barista at Al Baccio once told me it's because they cater to the majority and set the grind too course. It was quiet (is that ever a thing at AB) so she changed the grind for me and it was better. Unfortunately not something they can do every time. Guess we'll need to start a coffee revolution and change the taste of the majority🤣 Happy cruising, for next time.

Excellent thank you so much. I found that app yesterday and then forgot I had it as I pondered what to mix with a wonderful brandy and ginger liqueur that we've recently discovered - Domain De Canton. Opted for more brandy and Cointreau. Looking forward to following your cruise. Haven't been back to Europe for ten years, too long!

Great news. Slainte! Quick question. Can you tell me which app you use for your cocktail rceipes? Thank you.

@groryjmYou're back. Whoop, whoop. Such great taste, I've recently discovered the Division Bell and it's now a firm favourite. Wishing you happy and uneventful travels!

That's what we all say🤣 look out it's addictive! Enjoy.

Second that @LincolnLegend Winter's heavy veil is also upon us in the Bay of Plenty, NZ. Our 'restart' cruise isn't until January so a million thanks @GenerationXfor all your efforts in taking us along with you. 🙏

Interesting to hear how busy Sushi on 5 is. We've been late to the party on this venue and loved the fact that it was never busy on our last cruise - Solstice Tahitian Treasures. Maybe it's because there's a lot of OBC going around or maybe live reviewers like @GenerationXare doing too good a job🤔😉 need to keep some things secret 🤫🤭

I was going to say what about the shoes but you already did it. Hearing you about the heels. I have a whole collection of what I call crane me in shoes. They are sadly only now worn when I basically can stand in the same spot and not have to walk much 🤣 Looking forward to hearing more about your cruise.

Sounds like they need to change the system to allow PH and RS guests to make reservations at the same time as they make dining packages available?

"Men's pants and who knows what else". Joys of variation in the English language. For me pants are trousers and what you call pants are underpants for me. Had me going there. I had visions of underpants scattered about the place, thought my she's a very liber lady 🤣😳

Love Havelock. Good friends live there. A handle worth holding onto. Can't believe the Waverley is still sailing. My grandparents had a caravan at Gourock with great views of the Clyde. Happy memories of sailing on her and watching her. Enjoy Dubrovnik!

Correct.

Update for anyone planning a trip to our beautiful shores: https://covid19.govt.nz/news-and-data/latest-news/pre-departure-tests-removed-from-june-20/

Is that the Waverley?

@JamieLogicalmy apologies how could I forget your amazing review, especially the cocktails 👌

Woohoo you're back! Suffering Live Review withdrawal symptoms since @Jim_Iain finished their holiday. Sounds like you need a break. Enjoy!

I once read that afternoon tea originated with the landed gentry who needed to fill their day and came up with the idea of afternoon tea. Similar to having 5 days to spare, standing around hitting a leather ball with willow, but that's a whole other debate 🤣 Meanwhile, the proletariat were too busy grafting to keep the landed gentry living in style. They therefore didn't have time for afternoon tea but instead had high tea later in the day, I guess a kind of posh tea/dinner that included cake. Makes sense to me.

I've controlled my inner keyboard warrior and fefrained from educating people about the difference 😉🤣