Mel&Ken Posted November 16, 2013 Author #101 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted November 16, 2013 Author #102 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Lunch was ridiculous....we had saganaki and calamari and tatziki with pita followed by greek salad and ceasar salad and then souvlaki. We were so full it was crazy. Then it was time for dessert; Ken had chocolate cake with a fudge ganache and I had a fruit plate which was literally about 8 pieces of whole fruit cut up - it was way too much food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mel&Ken Posted November 16, 2013 Author #104 Share Posted November 16, 2013 At 4pm we begrudgingly left for the ship where we both promptly took a nap! The sun was intense and both of us were a bit pink. Our dinner on the ship was at 8:30 and we decided to hit the casino on our way. I was playing the Sex and The City machine and I got the Mr.Big bonus and won the jackpot of $1600 so that was exciting. They do it old school - make you sit and wait and then come pay you in the palm of your hand with crisp $100 bills - such a great feeling. We then had dinner next to a foursome from Saskatoon who said there are 600 Canadians on the ship. After dinner we went straight to the room to go to bed as next was Athens - our earliest day yet. My cold or runny nose is fine now - Ken still has his cough and is starting to sound congested. Hopefully he is 100% soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 16, 2013 #105 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks so much for your review and pictures. Mykonos was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel luv Posted November 16, 2013 #106 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I am so glad you're enjoying this review. It's funny you should ask about a blog as I don't currently have one but one of my staff just asked when she would get to see pictures from our dining experiences in Vegas this weekend and she suggested a blog as well. Up until now we have only used a Shutterfly Share Site for family/friends on our two trips to Europe. We end up with a pretty good following and we love having it as a diary of sorts. So I think after this review I will look at setting up a blog to chronicle our trips, dining experiences, cooking (we both love to cook), golf trips etc. At least then it will be all in one place. I doubt we'll have many followers aside from family/friends but that's certainly not why we'd do it. Thanks for sharing your review. I am especialy loving your3 food pics. I am interested in reading any reviews you may have of Vegas. Where will you post this? Sent from my SGH-T699 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioDogLover Posted November 16, 2013 #107 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thank you for posting. The review is terrific. We are taking a similar, but not identical, cruise next summer and you have given me some ideas for additional things to see and ways to see them. Thank you for that. I agree with you about the market in Istanbul. DH and DS loved it, but it made me very uncomfortable. It is unfortunate that you missed the Blue Mosque. It is beautiful. However, it gives you a good reason to return. I look forward to the rest of the review. Ohiodoglover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb0702 Posted November 16, 2013 #108 Share Posted November 16, 2013 You are killing me with the food pictures! I only took one food picture during the cruise, a picture of a beautiful Greek salad I had in Athens. This was a mistake and I will do better next time. Food pictures are yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetmojo Posted November 17, 2013 #109 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks so much for posting, my parents are taking a similar Celebrity trip next spring and I sadly cannot go so thanks for feeding my pre-trip excitement for them ;) I also would LOVE to see some Vegas reviews! We are headed there for the second time next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gointhruaphase Posted November 17, 2013 #110 Share Posted November 17, 2013 We are doing same cruise in June. Looking forward to hearing about Athens and Naples. Hope you continue......... Can a 6ft 4 inch man rent a tux on board? Cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted November 21, 2013 #111 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Where did u go??? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted November 21, 2013 Author #112 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks for sharing your review. I am especialy loving your3 food pics. I am interested in reading any reviews you may have of Vegas. Where will you post this? I really don't post any reviews of Vegas as I think this was my 17 or 18th time there. Any reviews I would write would be for a restaurant or maybe a show. We really go now just for the food, gambling and shows. Once I get this review finished and can get our new blog going I could share what I have learned about Vegas over the years, the highlights and must see lists. Not sure how long it will take but I would be happy to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted November 21, 2013 Author #113 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks so much for posting, my parents are taking a similar Celebrity trip next spring and I sadly cannot go so thanks for feeding my pre-trip excitement for them ;) I also would LOVE to see some Vegas reviews! We are headed there for the second time next spring. As mentioned in my previous post - I will do my best to have you prepared for your trip to Vegas in the spring!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted November 21, 2013 Author #114 Share Posted November 21, 2013 We are doing same cruise in June. Looking forward to hearing about Athens and Naples. Hope you continue......... Can a 6ft 4 inch man rent a tux on board? Cost? If you go to the Celebrity site and search under the "already booked" tab you will see the "gifts by Celebrity" section. There you will see the "tux rental" section which has all the packages and options available. Ken got one tux with an extra shirt but you can even have two jackets - whatever your need is. I don't think 6' 4" would be an issue. http://www.cruiselineformal.com/ Hope that helps! Melissa PS - I hope to get to Athens soon - life has been hectic this past week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel luv Posted November 23, 2013 #115 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I really don't post any reviews of Vegas as I think this was my 17 or 18th time there. Any reviews I would write would be for a restaurant or maybe a show. We really go now just for the food, gambling and shows. Once I get this review finished and can get our new blog going I could share what I have learned about Vegas over the years, the highlights and must see lists. Not sure how long it will take but I would be happy to share. Thanks. We've been to Vegas several times as well. I was more interested in your food and restaurant reviews as it appears as though you have a love for great food as do I.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted November 23, 2013 Author #116 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks. We've been to Vegas several times as well. I was more interested in your food and restaurant reviews as it appears as though you have a love for great food as do I.:) Ahhhh we do love our food! ;) I will be posting reviews for Roy's, Lavo, Javier's, House of Blues, Border Grill and Ruth's Chris at some point - they will be on Open Table and likely Trip Advisor. I can let you know when I get that done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gointhruaphase Posted November 23, 2013 #117 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Tks. Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6coolcats Posted November 28, 2013 #118 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Looking forward to reading the remaining ports of this review. We are are doing this cruise on the reflection in the spring 2014. cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellover39 Posted November 29, 2013 #119 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Awesome review and pictures :D Can't wait for the rest of your review:cool: Thanks for sharing your cruise with us. :) p.s. can't believe no resolve @ your missing luggage. It's scary that Celebrity has not done right by you. They are totally responsible for your troubles. i hope someone higher comes to your aid. Mean while I truly admire your patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagdancer Posted November 30, 2013 #120 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hope you will be able to post soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBBuffalo Posted December 2, 2013 #121 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks for this great review. We will be visiting most of these places in May, so we love all your info and pictures! Not sure I'm ready to hear the luggage story. :confused: Appreciate your cheery review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheba2008 Posted December 2, 2013 #122 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Love you're revieuw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pully8 Posted December 2, 2013 #123 Share Posted December 2, 2013 fabulous review and pictures. very enjoyable felt we travelled with you. very full days and of course time passes quickly. sounds like a 2nd trip might be needed to see it again. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted December 3, 2013 Author #124 Share Posted December 3, 2013 You are all so kind.... it's fun writing a review as you get to experience your trip all over again! I apologize for falling behind - I hope to be able to post Athens and Naples this week for sure so please stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissBreezy Posted December 3, 2013 #125 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Ahh, this review is amazing. Totally bookmarked! The Saint John hotel looks wonderful too, all of my other unofficial Mykonos plans have now been cancelled :) Thanks for the attention to detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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