Mike & Tracy’s continuing adventures: Carnival Pride review (photos, funtimes & more)

[momonthego17]

Wow! Great article on Tracy! She is a woman of many talents and I bet she will be as successful with her new career as she has been with all of her other endeavors.

[mdorbert]

An article came out in our local newspaper about Tracy fulfilling her lifelong dream.

 

 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1382173

 

Hi Mike-

I'm sailing on Pride on Sunday... I'm really enjoying your review... It's giving me my cruise fix while I wait for Sunday! Anyway, I read the article about your wife Tracy... very cool! She seems like an amazing person. I wish her lots of luck! Thanks for the review!

-chelle

[Coolcruise02]

Thanks for the review and pictures! I have wonderful memories of our cruise on the Pride and your pictures bring it all back! :)

Edited February 23, 2011 by Coolcruise02

[jbhcw]

Mike...thanks for posting the article about Tracy...it's inspiring! I retired from public safety but was non-sworn... I know it's a great career and know she will do great in her training!

 

Also don't worry about the bathroom question:D ...I think maybe there are counters:)

[Cobra1365]

It is quite interesting to see Pride's decor, compared to her sistership Miracle, same deck plan, but a very different look. Pride looks brighter and more elaborate, whereas Miracle is subtle and serene. It would be interesting to compare to the other 4 ships in the class, aside from the obvious funnel differences on the 2 Costa Cruise Lines ships

 

 

I don't know if I'd call the "Alien Lung" decor of Miracle's MDR subtle!:D

[mississauga]

An article came out in our local newspaper about Tracy fulfilling her lifelong dream.

 

 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1382173

 

 

What a wonderful article about Tracy! It made me teary eyed as I read it. Sad but mostly inspiring and uplifting! Good for Tracy and all the best for her in reaching her dream. It seems she has worked hard for it and is well deserved!

:):):):):)

[MiamiSpartan]

An article came out in our local newspaper about Tracy fulfilling her lifelong dream.

 

 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1382173

 

Great article!!

[Captain Canuck]

..since Tracy has a black belt she can just use the Alberta translator...thats where you bang the guys head into a table til he understands English

 

that joke goes over really well with the Ottawa types.

 

six months will fly by...and the RCMP have no money for relocation so Tracy should get posted to home...

[soccersharon]

Gotta say, I really like this review and thread. This is what CC is supposed to be about, IMHO.

 

Mike, glad to see that Tracy made it safely...wow about ironing the sheets and pillowcases, though:eek: I don't think I would do so well there!

 

Based on this review, and others, I think I would seriously consider the Pride in 2013!

 

Hope you and the kids are well :)

[maryann2]

Great article Mike. You must all be so proud of her. She is an inspiration to all young people.

 

Loving your review again.

[jmcancruise]

So I was standing in line at the grocery store this morning and lo and behold guess whose picture was staring up at me. Great article. A friend of mine went through training about a year ago and is now posted up north. I know being separated for the six months was not easy for the man and his wife, but when he returned they were thrilled to be starting their new life together. Best of luck to Tracy.

[JWBmom]

An article came out in our local newspaper about Tracy fulfilling her lifelong dream.

 

 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1382173

 

 

Good for her for going for her dream!!! My dh has been a police officer for 17 years and it definitely takes a special person to do the job.

Good luck to Tracy (and to you while see is gone)

[Litewait]

I can promise you one thing.. I wouldnt want ot on the wrong side of that "teeny blond" LOL!! She'd kick my butt!!

Edited February 23, 2011 by Litewait

[Tennessee Rose]

I noticed Tracy has a shopping bag, right after pointing out the jewelry she wanted! Good for her! She deserved a little going off for training gift.:)

[smiley8907]

This is an awesome review! My husband and I are doing our 2nd cruise, first with Carnival, on the Pride in October. It's great to see pictures of all the different parts of the ship.

 

Thanks so much and I can't wait to read more!:)

[CorbinCatFan]

Love your pictures and your review. You've inspired me to do as well on our next cruise.

 

Great job, looking forward to the next installment.

[mama_2_boys]

An article came out in our local newspaper about Tracy fulfilling her lifelong dream.

 

 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1382173

 

You definitely have an amazing wife! She is very inspiring and this just goes to show you can do anything if you try hard enough. Good luck to her! I also hope the next few months aren't too hard on you and your kids...I'm sure it will be hard not having her around.

 

P.S. don't forget to water the plants ;)

[MikeyA53]

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We went to the Normandie Dining room for lunch, we sat with a nice young couple who later became our teammates in the ‘Carnival Quest" game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch menu

 

 

 

Tracy had California Roll, Mongolian Steak Salad and Strawberry Banana Mousse while I had Caribbean Pepper Pot, Oven Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Baguette and Creme Caramel. All very good.

 

 

Mongolian Steak Salad

 

 

 

 

Oven Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Baguette

 

 

 

 

Creme Caramel

 

[MikeyA53]

What a nice surprise to find another awesome review by you!! Looking forward to following the rest of it!

 

Good luck to Tracy during her training!! I'm sure she is excited and scared all at the same time. What a brave lady to make a huge career change like that!

 

(BTW I still think your wife looks like Amber Valetta :D)

 

 

Thank you acireta, we appreciate your kind words. Mike & Tracy

[MikeyA53]

This is the first time reading your review, and WOW, I am impressed! Im so excited to be reading all about it!! Our first time cruising on the Pride will be in October. Cant wait! Looking forward to reading about the rest of your cruise!! We are sailing October 30th do you think the ship will be decorated by then? Oh and good luck to you and your wife!!

 

 

Thank you onecutemoocow, have a nice cruise. Your cruise will probably have ghosts and goblins.:eek:

[MikeyA53]

Nice to see DW and me in your great review.

 

We really hated the smoke in the casino so we ended up staying away from the 2nd level.

We used the 3rd deck instead so as to avoid the smoke.

 

Since we had ATD on the 3rd deck ,this worked fine.

 

 

 

 

Couldn't pass up putting such a nice looking couple could I.:)

[MikeyA53]

I have to say, you write the best reviews. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It doesn't look like there are many people on the ship. Looking forward to reading the rest and seeing the pictures..

 

 

Thank you so much moran4carnival. :):)

[MikeyA53]

Good review. Keep it coming!

 

 

 

Thank you Dan-3eyzbbq. I see you're cruising on Pride in 3 days. Have a wonderful cruise. :)

[JaniceB]

Thanks for sharing the article about Tracy, she is an amazing women and very accomplished.

 

I did notice Tracy with a bag in her hand after shopping in one of your pictures. I guess she found something.

 

What a change from cruise ship dining to ironing your own sheets!;);)

[MikeyA53]

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After lunch we went on the Lido Deck, definitely warmer than yesterday, many are in t-shirts and swimsuits . Enjoyed the sun for a while.

 

 

Apollo Forward Pool