Come Sail Away With Us!! - allure OTS Live Blog 9/23/2018-9/30/2018

[lcookie]

Now that I have scoped out the surroundings I know where to take little bits to see the fish.

 

After some UN style negotiations she heads over to snorkel (along with her laundry list of tariffs)

 

 

Notice a trend here??? Yeah this was not our finest hour and she was not letting go of those stairs. Luckily, there were decent fish right there for her to see.

 

This was a total "Dad Fail" when I look back. I should have let her snorkel in the little beach area and then move out into the big water slowly. I was blinded by the lights. To my defense we did good in the pool and I did not know that the beach area was open to the big water at that rime. Regardless I'm already in the bonus. Better luck last time.

 

She went back over to mama and I continued my quest. Next thing I know mama is flagging me down from the shore.

 

Lil bits got bit by some bug that punctured her skin. At this point we packed it up and headed in. Our Epic Day was not to be.

 

Chankanaab has a lot of things that you can do and is great for the entire family. Will definitely be going back there next Christmas Family Cruise!!!

 

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[lcookie]

We nab a few pics on the way out and get a cab back to the terminal.

 

 

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Not being on a schedule anymore we float around the port for a bit.

 

 

 

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[lcookie]

Now I am more than happy with my voluptuous mate at this time; however, while we are out I see my next lady friend pulling into port.

 

 

 

Hurry onboard before she sees me cheating on her!

 

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[lcookie]

Cozumel has some of the prettiest blue water I've ever seen.

 

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Back onboard we stop by the buffet and then head down to freshen up for the evening.

 

Tonight is 150 Central Park!

 

 

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[lcookie]

This has been the restaurant that I have been looking forward to the most. I can still taste it now sitting on this plane.

 

 

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[lcookie]

This dish right here gets it's own post. Never have I ever tasted tartar that was this flavorful.

It was a combo of flavor and presentation that put it over the top.

 

This dish gets top honors as "BEST DISH OF THE CRUISE" by a large margin at that!!!

 

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[tortoni]

Sad that your cruise has ended but looking forward to hearing about the rest of it. Hope lil bits is okay after the bug bite. And very funny pic of mama holding her hand out for your wallet in the store!

[lcookie]

Oh how the mighty have fallen.

 

 

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[lcookie]

We're back home now picking up the pieces of our life we left behind - Paying for meals, slummin it, etc.

 

Tonight's dinner was Jersey's Finest Chain Sub Restaurant.

 

Gone are the melt in your mouth filet mignon, succulent grilled fish dishes, endless escargot, etc. Just the regular old food for mere mortals from this point forward.

 

And you know mama done gave me the "I triple dogg dare you to leave that towel in the center of the floor" speech on the train ride home [emoji35] . This aint her first rodeo either (eyes roll) Problem is I can't even call corporate on her [emoji12].

 

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[lcookie]

Nothing but the best for us [emoji14]

 

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[lcookie]

Sad that your cruise has ended but looking forward to hearing about the rest of it. Hope lil bits is okay after the bug bite. And very funny pic of mama holding her hand out for your wallet in the store!

I did not even notice that until you pointed it out [emoji6]. Yes lil bits is just fine. No swelling or bruising.

 

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[lcookie]

Back to Cozumel -

 

I(we) could have foregone the remainder of the meal for a second helping of that tartar.

 

It literally was that amazing!

 

Then our main courses and dessert came.

 

 

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[lcookie]

Meet Orlando.

 

This guy gets the "Best Overall Service Provided" award! He was so personable and attentive.

 

Funny thing is after we met him we ran into him everyday for the remainder of the cruise. Kinda like you get a new car and then all of a sudden you keep seeing that same make and model on your daily commute.

 

 

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[lcookie]

I don't remember this guys name but he was great as well. He is the Guy that helped us set up the specialty restaurants and set up a special meet and greet for lil bits.

 

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[lcookie]

OMG today was brutal!

 

By show of hands who can tell me what was the average time I got up every morning?

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Not everyone at once.

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That being said, I should have had no trouble getting up. However, I hit the snooze like 3 times today. I begrudgingly slothed my way to work today.

 

Shush - If mama asks lil bit did this [emoji12]

 

 

And where is my unobstructed view????

 

 

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Back to our story.

 

As we were eating our meal the guy came over and asked teeny how her sushi class went. She whips out her pics for show and tell. He is so impressed he brings the Head Chef of 150 out to meet her.

 

 

He too was impressed with her skills and interest in cooking to the point he offered her (us) free entrance into the galley brunch tour. We had already paid for the tour but it was a very generous gesture. He still insisted we join his group during the tour. We happily accepted. Lil bits was all smiles.

 

 

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This night we had reservations for the headliner show. We had a little time to spare so we went to the room to unwind. Well we got a little too comfortable and ended up calling it a night.

 

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[tortoni]

It’s a bummer to get back to reality! And quite different to wKe up to an ocean view. I don’t blame you for hitting the snooze button. Can’t wIt for the galley brunch!

[KatWoman92]

Can I just say that this may be my favorite live blog ever? Your daughter, the future sushi chef, is precious. Thank you so much for letting me tag along with your family!

[lcookie]

It’s a bummer to get back to reality! And quite different to wKe up to an ocean view. I don’t blame you for hitting the snooze button. Can’t wIt for the galley brunch!

The tour was nice. A much larger version of the industrial kitchens I grew up in.

Can I just say that this may be my favorite live blog ever? Your daughter, the future sushi chef, is precious. Thank you so much for letting me tag along with your family!

Thanks for following along.

 

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[TravelGirlinDallas]

Great review! I enjoyed following along.

[lcookie]

Great review! I enjoyed following along.

 

Thanks.