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Today’s Funtimes

It really is! Chris and I usually do some kind of specialty dining as well. He loves the steakhouse, I’m a Cucina fan. We want to try the Teppaniki (I can’t spell that fancy word) if we ever get back on a ship that has it.

This evening was low key. I did go visit Goran at Alchemy for a 40 is the new 20, and had some balcony time with mom and B. Even tho tonight was elegant night number 2, none of us wanted to dress up for MDR…so we hit Lido. Mom got pizza, I forget what B got, and I hit up the deli for a steak & cheese and a salad. All in all…it was wonderful and low key. Much needed! Oh, we did get after dinner drinks at Red Frog Pub. I love how they are like a stop light! Jamaican Sunrise (goooood & fruity!), Hurricane (strong!) and Beachcomber (ok).

I did!! I love it. When I win some big lotto, I’m gonna have a kitty themed yacht.

So B wrapped herself up like a burrito in her blue blanket at naptime apparently, and couldn’t get free. She fell to the floor wrestling with the captor, and after a 5 minute battle finally got free. She proceeded to Lido and ordered herself a whole pizza as a reward. 😂 She’s now napping in a “safe place” on the patio.

I love this!!

Thanks yall! I think they’re gonna be some of my “regular” travel glasses. I’ll pack a pair of my “bling” glasses and a pair of these.

B climbed into bed and fell asleep, and mom and I went in search of lunch. She got something from Blue Iguana, I opted for a Guy’s burger. It was ok, but I think the deli is my favorite for sandwiches. I just wish they had a better worker up there…the line was looooong and I knew it would be a 20 minute wait. Guy’s moved along quick, and it filled me up, just wasn’t as flavorful. The coffee gelato on the other hand…oh yeah! Grab a chocolate chip cookie and mix it in and you’ve got perfection!

We stopped into a store, and I got some new hideous sunglasses y’all! I can’t wait for Chris to see them when I get home. 😁 B is a Starbucks junkie, so we stopped for her to get her fix, then meandered back to the port. MSC Mera was arriving, and I got to admire her. I love how sleek and beautiful their ships are. Don’t worry, I’m still a CCL girl at heart, they’ll always be my first love, but I have become fond of MSC.

From the cathedral we hiked to the fort (I forget the name, it’s the one we pass as we sail in & out) and I got to see all the kitties. I’m a crazy cat lady I admit, I began meowing to them and the started coming out of the bushes for me.

We had no excursion planned today, just to walk to the cathedral (B loves stuff like that), then to the fort, and walk along the ocean’s edge and see the kitties. I was kinda glad we were here in the morning…it was HOT and sunny today, I’m fried! Our first stop was the cathedral, which was beautiful.

We had breakfast today from Lido, and it was decent. We went at 7:30 and everything was hot. We heard Marty announce around 7:45 I think it was that the gangways were open, and we waited until about 8:15 to head off. We figured let the mad masses get off first!

Today’s Funtimes

Thank you, she’s feeling good now. I’m glad they will be happy! No plans for any specialty dining this week.

B asked for pizza about 9, so I went with her to get some. There was no line and the fresh pizzas took maybe 5 minutes? We got some and headed back to the room. It was hot, ooey, gooey, but slightly burnt. I’d give it a 6/10. We are now watching some ghost show on TV as B debates her decision on eating pizza. Tomorrow is an EARLY day, we are in San Juan 7-1. Why such a short port time?? At least there’s a Walgreens (or is it CVS?) at the end of the pier for B to get seasick meds.

We headed to dinner, B thought MAYBE food would help her feel better. That was NOT true, she left before anything even arrived. I forgot to take a pic of the menu, im so sorry! It was a good one tho. I got the ceviche, which was SO GOOD, a Caesar salad, which was yummy, and the chicken parm, which was HUGE, tender and flavorful. I’d give dinner an A+ tonight!

It was a good one. I just wish we had had a warning about the ride TO the catamaran! It honestly wasn’t as bad as it looks. The jump area tho…THAT was scary (to me).

On the way back to the marina the rum punch, rumosas, and other drinks flowed freely. B passed out on the front of the boat, and was brought crackers to help her seasickness. The rest of us got crackers, cheese, pepperoni, and yummies. The crew were awesome, and kept checking on B. The rest of us sang, danced and drank our way to port. This excursion…I’d give a 8/10. I only dock on the awful, swervy, ride to and from the marina. Once back onboard (4:06) B went and passed out in the room. Mom & I cleaned up and checked on her (she proceeded to get sick) and went to get her a Starry. After making sure she was ok (huddled in bed with basket next to her and Starry & water easily accessible) we headed to Alchemy for a few beverages. We got a 40 is the new 20, a “pistachio something” and a “raspberry something” from Goran. He’s awesome, I really, really like him!! We also learned that Guest Services was giving out seasick meds for free, so we headed there to get some for B. On the way back thru I stopped by the Steakhouse bar because I heard they had Blantons. They really did!! I got 2 shots, then went back to the room to check on B.

The catamaran crew were super friendly, and the boat was super clean! They warned us the water was rocky, and B looked scared. We took off, and shortly after B just closed her eyes and said to let her be. The crew were not kidding…we hit some good waves and rocked quite a bit. We got to Honeymoon Beach area about 40-50 mins later, and they told us we could use the stairs to get in the water, or just jump off. B was wayyyyyy too excited and leaped off the boat as soon as they opened the “gate.” Mom worked up her courage and took a leap of faith. Me, heck no. I sat on my bum bum and “slid” down the 4 foot leap, and may or may not have pee peed myself on the way down. It was scary!! The water was gorgeous y’all, and the PERFECT temperature. B and Mama snorkeled and saw a ton of fish. B tried to stay in the water as long as possible. Me, I slid in, then swam to the ladder and climbed back aboard. They were not kidding that the water was rough and strong today!! I decided to enjoy a few Rumosas instead.

So where did I leave off for today? I think it was breakfast… B was feeling slightly sick after breakfast, so we headed back to the cabin. I mean, she downed FOUR of Setyo’s coffees (2 iced drinks, one regular with cream, one black) so I blamed it on that. By 11 she was feeling ok. Whew! We got plans today girl, we gotta be on the pier by 1130!! We headed off the ship and were on the pier in our meeting spot at 11:10. Today we are doing the St. John Champagne Catamaran Sailaway, booked thru Carnival. We were arranged in lines on the pier and took off at 11:32. They smushed us into an open air safari and drove us to a marina, which we arrived at at 11:59. All I can say is…none of us were expecting the, uh, um, island tour, aka roller coaster, aka adrenaline rush, aka taxi ride, there. It was freaking scary. B gets car sick (I learned something new about her!) and was literally green by the time we got to the marina. This was a, uh, interesting start to the day!!

Glad to hear you still ended up having a good time! The water was rough today!! He’s awesome, I love him! He’s got a great personality and mixes up good drinks. I will warn him about “Jeff and Patti”…. She’s awesome!! I literally was just walking by (9 at night) with no plans on stopping and she hollars out (nobody was there) “Steph! Espresso martini and water?” I’m like “ummmm, sure!” I mean…I’m not driving….no responsibility…what else I got to do other than check on seasick B??

You won’t regret it!!

I want to make a post about some awesome crew members we have encountered so far. I may have already mentioned a few of them, but I can’t remember who I have and haven’t. I Gede our room steward is on it! Any request we have made (blue blankets, more towels) are handled promptly…like, less than 5 minutes and we have them! He’s also super friendly and always smiling. Ragu, our server in the MDR last night (we have anytime dining) was so quick and efficient, and friendly. He’s been with the company 30 years and knows his stuff. Any questions we had about menu items he was able to answer, and dinner service was quick. Setyo at the Ocean Plaza bar in the morning is sooo friendly, makes awesome coffee (and espresso martinis) and by day 2 remembered our names and coffee preferences. She’s awesome!! Keshore at the Havana bar is here until May 26 and i absolutely love him! He’s funny, remembers his guests’ names and drink preferences (or maybe that’s a sign I drink too much) and just really enhances the fun vibe and experience of the area. He’s joked with us and we’ve had a great time.

I had the eggs Benedict, no meat, hash browns and sausage. It was good as always. Mom & B had the pancakes and they ate every last bite, so they must have been good. B also had a ham & cheese omlet that was suuuuper cheesey.

Port day breakfast menu, yum yum!