Mike & Tracy’s continuing adventures: Carnival Miracle 8 day Eastern Caribbean

[MikeyA53]

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I came across Arielle and told her about the strawberry shortcake, she loves the ones I make back home, so off I went for a second piece of strawberry shortcake with her. I got to bed at 1:30 am.

 

 

Goodnight

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow Sea Day

[hihello]

Love all of the pictures! Every picture of Dominic is hilarious- he was wonderful when we sailed!

[MikeyA53]

Love all of the pictures! Every picture of Dominic is hilarious- he was wonderful when we sailed!

 

 

Thank you, Mike

[MikeyA53]

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Thursday, Oct 11th, 2012- Sea Day

 

 

 

Carnival Miracle Funtimes Day 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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We started the day by going to the gym. We had missed the last three days because of the ports. Approximately half of the equipment was being used. Like they say, Spirit class ships are not as busy as other classes of Carnival ships and that seems to apply to the restaurant, buffet, shows and gym.

 

 

Went to brunch at about 11 am. We used our coupons for a free Mai Tai and Tiramisu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I ordered the Filet Mignon and Eggs again and Tracy ordered Eggs Benedict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caramelized Cheesecake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comedian Mike Lucas

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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After brunch we decided to try out our luck on the Vault in the casino. Its $1 per attempt to win cash prizes, with the top prize of a iPad combined with $500. To win you have to maneuver a key into a hole to knock off the prize. Looks simple but I would guess the key fits with only a millimeter to spare. We tried about 10 times without success.

 

The next day I noticed that one of the two top prizes was gone.

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Our afternoon was spent lounging on the sport deck with the knowledge that the next day would be cooler, as we approached the northeastern U.S. The weather channel was forecasting a high of 58 degrees for our arrival in New York. A lot cooler than the 80 degrees on the day we left.

 

Fun in the sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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‘Musical Chairs in the Bag’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Tonight’s dining was our second cruise elegant. We all dressed up except Mitchel did not want to wear his tie. That’s okay, we only insist if we are getting professional photos taken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Escargots

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Seafood Platter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roasted Half Spring Chicken with Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chateaubriand with Sauce Béarnaise

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grilled Jumbo Tiger Shrimps

 

 

 

 

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[JaniceB]

Love the pictures of Breezes, spent an awesome vacation there. It still looks the same 10 years later.

[MikeyA53]

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Dancing with the waiters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Alaska

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amaretto Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[GranysT]

Mike,

Your pictures are awesome. They always look like picture postcards.

Arielle dress for 2nd formal night, looked beautiful. Wish you had taken her picture standing up, so I could see the whole dress.

[MikeyA53]

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Tonight’s show in the Phantom lounge was the much anticipated ‘Ticket to Ride’ a tribute to the ‘Beatles’. Tracy had missed the show on our Carnival Freedom cruise because she was not well. In our opinion it’s the best of all Carnival shows.

 

We arrived at 8:10 for the 8:45 show and spotted some good seats near the front of the lounge. However, practically the whole row was being saved by 3 scarfs, laid out to cover the long bench seat. I simply walked to the middle of the row and tossed the scarf aside and sat down. Shortly afterwards a lady sitting behind us mumbled something and retrieved the scarfs.

 

 

 

 

Sorry no photos of the show because of the copyright laws & safety of the performers.

 

 

After the show we hurried to the Mad Hatter’s Ball Lounge for the ‘Punchliner Comedy’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excellent shows with Mike Lucas and Smiley Joe Wiley.

 

 

 

Mike Lucas

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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A few nighttime photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love the model ships

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodnight

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow Sea Day

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

Mike,

Your pictures are awesome. They always look like picture postcards.:)

Arielle dress for 2nd formal night, looked beautiful. Wish you had taken her picture standing up, so I could see the whole dress.

 

 

Thank you.:)

Edited November 13, 2012 by MikeyA53

[gail811]

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We arrived at 8:10 for the 8:45 show and spotted some good seats near the front of the lounge. However, practically the whole row was being saved by 3 scarfs, laid out to cover the long bench seat. I simply walked to the middle of the row and tossed the scarf aside and sat down. Shortly afterwards a lady sitting behind us mumbled something and retrieved the scarfs.

 

 

GOOD FOR YOU MIKE!!!!! Saving a seat for a spouse or a friend is one thing.....that is ridiculous!

At my sons college graduation this year (held outside) we arrived at 0630 to ensure we got good seats. As we went to sit down a woman ran over and told us she had the entire two rows (32 seats!) saved for her family. She had taken an orange napkin and torn 32 pieces off to mark her chairs :eek: We debated whether or not to sit there anyway, but ultimately moved on....sometimes it just isn't worth ruining a special moment with a confrontation. Chair hogs are EVERYWHERE!

[Crusin Karen]

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We arrived at 8:10 for the 8:45 show and spotted some good seats near the front of the lounge. However, practically the whole row was being saved by 3 scarfs, laid out to cover the long bench seat. I simply walked to the middle of the row and tossed the scarf aside and sat down. Shortly afterwards a lady sitting behind us mumbled something and retrieved the scarfs.

 

 

GOOD FOR YOU MIKE!!!!! Saving a seat for a spouse or a friend is one thing.....that is ridiculous!

At my sons college graduation this year (held outside) we arrived at 0630 to ensure we got good seats. As we went to sit down a woman ran over and told us she had the entire two rows (32 seats!) saved for her family. She had taken an orange napkin and torn 32 pieces off to mark her chairs :eek: We debated whether or not to sit there anyway, but ultimately moved on....sometimes it just isn't worth ruining a special moment with a confrontation. Chair hogs are EVERYWHERE!

I was going to give you a high five for this too, Mike! ;) Gail, sure wish a big wind had come along and blown all the napkin pieces to the back rows! :D:D:D:eek: Very nice of you to keep your cool and not let it ruin your day.

[MikeyA53]

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Friday, Oct 12th, 2012- Sea Day

 

 

 

Carnival Miracle Funtimes Day 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Our last sea day, time flies when you are having fun. We got up late and started packing. Mitchel joined us on the Lido deck for lunch and the chocolate buffet. I decided to have something from Chopsticks while Tracy had something from the Carvery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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The Chocolate Buffet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[retiredgram]

"The Chocolate Buffet "

All I can say is " YUM "

[MikeyA53]

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Sushi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Chocolate Fountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mitchel’s

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Other choices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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