Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #176 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I had a super time in VA with Patty. We walked 4.5 miles yesterday in Washington..... I feel like I'm in an alternate reality with the laundry on and writing my blog! Day 4 - Funchal, Madeira. This is from the Compass.... at no time was I asked to produce photo ID to leave the ship..... and only once was I asked to produce it to get back into the pier area (St Thomas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #177 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Port area, ship side..... it's quite a long walk in to town.... there are shuttles available at a price. Funchal is a pretty town Taking the cable car up the mountain Stunning botanical gardens These are the baskets they use to career down the mountain.... Getting ready for the off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #178 Share Posted November 20, 2013 And off they go...... Wandering around came across this stunning building The flora, even at this time of year, is colourful. The town is getting ready for Chrstmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #179 Share Posted November 20, 2013 The Cathedral Just love the architecture The Fort Beautifully laid out gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #180 Share Posted November 20, 2013 We just don't have the climate for anything like this back home Locals taking in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #181 Share Posted November 20, 2013 My bedfellow this evening.... Food today : Breakfast door hangers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #182 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Not sure if I posted this previously.... this is what I was offered when I asked for GF cookies.... I didn't actually try them.... :o Room service Portofino exclusivity Breakfast this morning : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #183 Share Posted November 20, 2013 GF French toast Omelette and chips by the cable car station at the top of the mountain. Coffee was wonderful. You'll be tired of sushi pics by the end.... I didn't eat the soy sauce and they subsequently brought the bottle and confirmed it did indeed contain Gluten. I don't always remember to take a pic BEFORE I start eating and sometimes dive straight in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #184 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I really need to apologise for the naff menu pics..... the one above really is awfully blurred..... if I can sharpen it up later I will repost. This is Pedro, the MTD Restaurant Manager.... he worked really hard to feed me.... desserts especially.... Day 5 - Sea day Serenading outside Windjammer at Breakfast Cuddy is giving out instructions for the 'Build a Boat' competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #185 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Unfortunately Adventure Ocean pool area is out of order.... I've no idea if it came back into use later on though as events appeared in the Compass. Sabbath provisions Love this sign from the Guest Services board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #186 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Breakfast ultimates today : Lunch menu I thought this was GF..... it wasn't.... Had a tutti salad instead They made me a crumble without the crumb..... I really wanted this..... Edited November 20, 2013 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 20, 2013 Author #187 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell51 Posted November 20, 2013 #188 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great pictures Linda welcome home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #189 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Great pictures Linda welcome home Thanks! The bites I received on St Thomas are a reminder that I was away.... as is the laundry.... I rotated the above pic on Photobucket but it shows sideways here.... hmmmm A few of the slides from the Captain's talk Edited November 21, 2013 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #190 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) A friends from the roll call tries out the ice rink..... this before he gets called off to put on a helmet! I go to an enrichment talk about dementia. Tonight's buddy Breakfast today Lunch on Deck 4 by Invitation Edited November 21, 2013 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #191 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Tutti salad bar from above!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #192 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Had to send this back..... first time ever..... pasta wasn't cooked properly.... My GF dessert Edited November 21, 2013 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #193 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Not mine Bailey's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 21, 2013 #194 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) From the slides you posted, the Captain's talk looked very interesting. Thanks, enjoying your blog as usual! Edited November 21, 2013 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #195 Share Posted November 21, 2013 From the slides you posted, the Captain's talk looked very interesting. Thanks, enjoying your blog as usual! Don't want to bore everyone..... here's the link to Saturday so you can see the rest..... let me know if it doesn't work x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Posted November 21, 2013 #196 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Don't want to bore everyone..... here's the link to Saturday so you can see the rest..... let me know if it doesn't work x This album is Private. Explore Photobucket's billions of photos & videos Will not open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 21, 2013 Author #197 Share Posted November 21, 2013 This album is Private. Explore Photobucket's billions of photos & videos Will not open Thanks Ron. Unlocked x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 21, 2013 #198 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Don't want to bore everyone..... here's the link to Saturday so you can see the rest..... let me know if it doesn't work x It opened OK for me. I would have loved that talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Posted November 21, 2013 #199 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Thanks Ron. Unlocked x It now only show one day, Day 6 Sat Its now showing more, but not of the Cruise, places like Paris Edited November 21, 2013 by Spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Posted November 21, 2013 #200 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It opened OK for me. I would have loved that talk. Are you getting more than Day 6 Sat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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