Another 3 Generations report: 8 day Eastern Liberty, Sept 13-21, 2014

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Here is tonight's Menu:

 

 

 

 

 

While your're deciding, we haven’t seen the lovely bread assortment at the table each night:

 

 

 

So, what would you have?

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I decided to try the new “Rare Find”: Braised Rabbit. I’ve never had rabbit before. I don’t know what I was expecting, but wasn’t expecting this:

 

 

I’ve not had much wild game meat in the past. But on the cable channels, I’ve often seen a stew/chili type meal made from them. Inside the puff pastry was an EXCELLENT chili-type filling. I would DEFINITELY have this again.

 

 

Next is the apple flatbread:

 

 

You can see the black olives being picked off. After that, I think whomever ordered it enjoyed it.

 

 

On to the Chicken Wings:

 

 

This is the Port of Call appetizer. I’ve not been out the Carnival area of Grand Turk; so I don’t know how many wild chickens there really are on the island to know how authentic it is. Maybe it’s more authentic to Margaritaville? LOL Anyways, these were ALSO very good.

 

 

Our last appetizer is the Gazpacho Andalouse:

 

 

I’m not a fan of hot tomato soup, but the person ordering it really liked it.

 

 

Now, on to the ENTREES!

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First, let’s take a look at the healthy Seared Tilapia:

 

 

 

Next, someone else in the group decided to try the Chick Pea Biscuits with Roasted Squash and Peppers:

 

 

 

In the mood for Italian? The Veal Parmesan was one I couldn’t decide between:

 

 

I also looked VERY closely at the Caribbean Pepper steak from the Port of Call menu:

 

 

 

Finally, I decided to go with the Rosemary Lamb Shank:

 

 

I posted a pic of this earlier; but I also chose this as my side for tonight:

 

 

I added the green bean to my large dish. This was one of the best meals I had all week. I ate every bit of it. And remember, I’m not much of a veggie eater!

 

My, I got quite a variety of entrees to post for you this evening. I hope you enjoyed.

 

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Uh-oh….. I realized my first American Table/Feast Faux Paux….

 

I FORGOT TO TAKE A PICTURE OF TONIGHT’S DESSERT MENU…..

 

So sorry, that’s life on Island time. ;)

 

I can assure you one or more of us had WCMC and the fruit platter was also ordered by someone every night.

 

 

On most nights, other than the fruit, someone from the table ordered the sugar-free option. Tonight’s option was a cake with coconut and lime.

 

 

I heard this was very good.

 

 

It’s also time to discuss the “Pie a la mode”. Mile, our dessert waiter extraordinaire especially recommended tonight’s selection: Peach Pie. Many of us, including myself, took him up on it.

 

 

It was a huge winner.

 

 

Lastly is a new dish, I think I think was called: “Topical Passion Fruit Flan”. I LOVE flan and was curious because the description included tapioca. IT… WAS….DEVINE.

 

 

There are just a few dollops of Tapioca on the side:

 

 

Next, more Comedy Tonight; but of a different variety.

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When dining in the Golden Dining room, it’s nice if the shows you are attending are in the Venetian. You just stroll across the Atrium and take in a few minutes of the LIVE music playing there and, Viola! – you’re there.

 

Our Bingo players first settled in for a chance at tonight’s big pot. No luck…oh well.

 

Tonight's show was a hypnotist. I don't have the Fun Times in front of me, you'll see it listed when I post that.

 

I don't know if you believe it's real or fake; but I've seen these shows before, including this gentleman last year on the Dream. We had believers and non-believers in our group; we all had a good time.

 

So, after a fun evening; it’s time to move on to the rear Lido Deck for some ice cream:

 

 

 

And, we can’t end the night without seeing who my roommate is for the night:

 

 

 

 

I'll post today's Fun Times soon.

 

 

Bye for now, everybody!

 

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[Crusin Karen]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Grand Turk. Thanks for taking me back! :D:p:cool:;)

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LOVE LOVE LOVE Grand Turk. Thanks for taking me back! :D:p:cool:;)

 

Glad you enjoyed; it's fun re-living it myself. :):D

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Tuesday, September 16th: San Juan

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I was up for the sunrise again and walking on the jogging track:

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve never taken a Selfie before. I don’t quite get the craze. But hey; it’s vacation time, let's try new things. Here’s the first one that came out decent:

 

 

 

Time for more walking around the ship. One more chance to see the lights change colors. These are the walls in the Atrium Lobby

 

 

 

 

 

Next: Time for Breakfast

 

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Today, I headed to the Omelet Station.

 

 

 

They have lots of goodies to choose from:

 

 

 

The crew is happy to make whatever you want. I tried a new combination this week; I had it three times it was so good: ham, cheese, onions, mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese. See the making of the omelet:

 

 

 

 

 

And Viola!

 

 

The finished omelet with fruit and another favorite: banana bread.

 

 

We didn’t arrive in San Juan until noon, so there was time to visit with the family at the back adult pool area. I love this area as you can swim or get in the hot tub and still visit with those that don’t want to be in the sun. Tthough there is sun for the sun worshippers as well.

 

 

Next: Arrival in San Juan

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Old San Juan is a peninsula that you go around to get to the Cruise Terminal. Here’s a few pics going around the El Morro Fort:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is near the fort:

 

 

 

 

As we close in on the Cruise Terminal, this fort is my hopeful destination of the day:

 

 

 

As mentioned, we don’t like to be with the rush getting off; so lunch comes first!

 

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I had the Fried Oysters and Calamari Fritters. Both were good, but the fritters were exceptional. They had calamari, shrimp, onions and zucchini.

 

 

 

Here’s a happy server at The Sweet Spot:

 

 

 

And my choices for today:

 

 

Here is Black Forest Cake, Lemon Chocolate cake (I didn't taste any lemon), and orange cake. I don’t remember what the cake was with the cream cheese frosting. I don't think it was carrot cake, but it might have been. :)

 

Here's a view from the ship from the Lido Buffet:

 

 

 

We'll be getting off to explore soon.

 

Bye for now, everybody!

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So, I've got cut things short and make this a mostly food review the rest of the way. :D

 

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We made it to Castillo de Christobal and did a lot of walking around Old San Juan. here's just a few pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We basically walked around the perimeter of Old San Juan. The Cruise Terminal is #4. The fort is #24. The green outer line is what we covered. We figure it was around 3 miles with the extra walking at the fort:

 

 

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And some appetizers:

 

Peach Soup:

 

Oysters Rockefeller:

 

 

 

Canneloni:

 

 

 

Grilled Vegetable salad:

 

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The spare ribs have been moved from Formal night to a Casual Night. I'd not tried them before. They were GREAT:

 

 

 

From the Port of Call Menu, Pescado Ascada

 

 

Beef Tenderloin:

 

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The Menu:

 

 

The S'more Parfait was VERY popular with our gang tonight. It was quite good:

 

The pie tonight was also popular, Blueberry:

 

 

Finally, the Sticky Toffee Brioche:

 

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Wednesday, September 17th: St. Thomas

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A few of us took an Island Tour. Here's a few pics.

 

Megan's Bay, where our van dropped some people off:

 

 

 

 

Megan's Bay from Mountain Top:

 

 

The ship. Not to bad consider it's taken from inside a moving van:

 

 

 

 

 

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This morning was a repeat visit to the Blue Iguana:

 

 

 

Lunch was from the Mongolian Wok. I really enjoyed the muscles:

 

 

 

The desserts. I LOVE pineapple upside down cake:

 

 

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Some appetizers.

 

Asparagus Vichyssoise:

 

 

Roasted Pumpkin Soup:

 

Shrimp Cake:

 

And, finally - Escargot. I got two orders. One for me and one to share with a few that hadn't tried them before. I may have won a few people over!

 

 

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Only two entree pics tonight.

 

Beef Lasagna:

 

 

Penne Mariscos:

 

 

 

Here's the dessert menu:

 

 

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Chocolate Panna Cotta:

 

 

The Pie a la Mode option tonight is Strawberry Rhubarb:

 

Here is the cheesecake:

 

 

I was curious about the Buttered Popcorn Pot de Creme:

 

As you can see, there's not much popcorn. LOL It was good and very rich. But in combination with the WCMC, I wasn't able to finish either one.

 

We made a special request with our wait staff for tomorrow night. With 24 hours notice, many things can be requested. Keep in mind to ask nicely and that not all requests can be honored. It doesn't hurt to ask. :D

 

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I went visiting and got a pic of these guys:

 

 

 

And, this was my room mate for the night:

 

 

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