Sead1783 Posted December 9, 2017 #126 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just started reading and am loving this!! Well done!! I’ll be boarding the Escape Dec 30th - can’t wait to follow your tacks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suna Posted December 9, 2017 #127 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Enjoying your report :) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #128 Share Posted December 9, 2017 When we left off yesterday, I was just about to return to the ship from my walk about in Nassau... A quick "cruise ship canyon" picture... Back on board, I wanted to check off one of my bucket list items: eating cake in a hot tub overlooking the ocean. So, that's a done deal. Then, just a bit of walking around the ship looking for photo opportunities. These are dedicated to TheDougOut. I went and bid Clarense " the chocolate cowboy" goodbye, and said we'd meet again exactly one year from now on the Bliss. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #129 Share Posted December 9, 2017 A few more random Escape pics. The view from sail away from Nassau yesterday. I almost felt sorry for those people on the rusty Carnival ship. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #130 Share Posted December 9, 2017 After that, it was time for the final afternoon of shot'o clock in Vibe. And then, this happened... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #131 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Now it was time for my final dinner on the Escape this week. Moderno... Sorry, no pictures of the meat. It comes around in dribs and drabs, and the plate looked too much of a mess to photograph. Afterwards, I headed back to do the final packing to be ready for debarkation early the next morning. A few looks at the final night on board. They are ready for us to leave in favor of 4600 new passengers tomorrow. How about a swim? Nope... Maybe a dip in the hot tub? Not happening... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #132 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I had a wake up call for 5:50 am this morning. I went up to the Garden Cafe and had my final omelette... The sun was still not even thinking about coming up yet. Of course, all the bars were closed, and the UBP was good no more. Sunrise over Miami. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #133 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I had a shower, then went and met Pam at the 5'oclock somewhere bar for priority debarkation. Soon, I would ding off the ship one last time. And then it was over. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #134 Share Posted December 9, 2017 The cab ride from the port to MIA is about 20 minutes. My driver this morning made it in 10... Miami, as seen through a filthy cab window. I was through security and at my gate at 8:12, only to find out that my 10:10 flight was delayed. Apparently, it snowed back home in Atlanta? Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #135 Share Posted December 9, 2017 The NCL crew and staff were phenomenal this week. For whatever reason, they treated me like a celebrity. (I assume that it had something to do with organizing the CC Meet and Greet) They went above and beyond my wildest expectations. I would like to thank Jovo the hotel director, and Pam, his secretary. Kivanc, the F&B director, for always stopping me and asking how my cruise was going. He even bought me a drink of expensive tequila, just because... Also, Vincent, Rommel, and Michael in Vibe, did an outstanding job this week. I enjoyed many shot 'o clocks with their fine mixing skills. Clarense, the chocolate cowboy is always a hoot, and I look forward to sailing with him on the Bliss. Bong, who is working in Headliners now, always remembers me, and he is a great bartender, and moving on up the NCL ladder to success. All of the great and hard working people in the restaurants and buffet, who go out of their way to make us all fat and happy. And, of course Yuanyuan, my room stewardess... She kept the place immaculate at all times. Tyler and his assistant cruise director Dave, did an awesome job keeping us all entertained. And, finally, all of you readers who endured my tale of mediocre prose... I will thank you all by name when I get home to my computer... You are really the reason I'm even doing this at all... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #136 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Flight was initially delayed by one hour, now it's two, due to snow storm... I'm trying to entertain myself, so I tried buying a drink at the airport bar with my ship card... Also, if you ever want to get a funny look from an airport bartender, then do this... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted December 9, 2017 #137 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Loved your entire review. Sounded like a great trip. I agree the last night on a cruise is always so sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierjj Posted December 9, 2017 #138 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Great review! My DH and I will be on the Escape for our Christmas cruise! First time in Haven. Thanks for all of your wonderful drink ideas! Thanks for the hangover solution too; I plan to get full use of my UBP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #139 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Flight is now delayed by three hours, so I had to go out and look for food... I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. I would almost rather resort to cannibalism than consume over priced, gross"airport food"... Unfortunately, it has come to this... $8.34 barbeque bacon chicken sandwich with soggy / cold fries and a Coke... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted December 9, 2017 #140 Share Posted December 9, 2017 LOVED your trip review! So happy weather/health cooperated this time around. Snowing here in NJ. It looks like the East Coast is being hit with it's first "winter storm". Tis the season! Hot Toddies for all! Safe travels back home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #141 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Preparing my bag for my last bathroom break before ( hopefully) boarding my flight home... I have one last new garbage bag, just in case of further delays... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #142 Share Posted December 9, 2017 We have a bit of forward progress... Will hopefully be wheels down in Atlanta around 3:00 Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainah Posted December 9, 2017 #143 Share Posted December 9, 2017 This has been a great read, very nicely done! We'll be taking the snow off your hands (here in Maine) very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #144 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Another hour later, and we're still taxiing around here in Miami... They claim that we're number 4 for take off... *fingers crossed* Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #145 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Almost four hours late getting into ATL, but I'm on the ground safe, and I'm on the subway train home... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #146 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Home sweet home... Other than that d@πn snow on the ground... It's been a great journey, my friends... Once I go through my pictures, I will put some more up. I don't want to put up duplicates... Thank you all again for traveling along with me... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #147 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looks like I've got my work cut out for me tonight... My entire suitcase was basically just a transport device for a whole lot of dirty laundry... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted December 9, 2017 #148 Share Posted December 9, 2017 LOL! Welcome home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jo Posted December 9, 2017 #149 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Sid! I couldn't wait to get home and read your review. It was great to meet you and we were so glad this trip was better for you than the last. By the way, Pincho Tapas may have been the best food I had on board (it was close since there were several great meals). Thanks for that tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 10, 2017 Author #150 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Sid! I couldn't wait to get home and read your review. It was great to meet you and we were so glad this trip was better for you than the last. By the way, Pincho Tapas may have been the best food I had on board (it was close since there were several great meals). Thanks for that tip. Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure :-) I'm already in full on post cruise depression, and my next sailing is 6 months away.... Sent from my MZ505 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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