Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #76 Share Posted February 6, 2019 A bit of tossing and turning as well as some crazy dreams, and I'm up and at 'em for my travel day... I still have some final packing to do, and I'm going through my checklist to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. I also have a small note pad to take some notes for the "after" portion of the review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #77 Share Posted February 6, 2019 6 hours ago, adam3313 said: Looking forward to your review, Sid. I’ll probably have to catch most of it about a week after as I’ll be boarding the Bliss on the 16th. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities. I’m not sure if it’s on your map, but you definitely should stop by Mother’s for lunch. It’s off of Poydras St and is delicious. Enjoy the Breakaway, and safe travels! I do actually have mothers on my hand drawn map as my lunch option. I read that the jambalaya is not to be missed. Thanks for following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #78 Share Posted February 6, 2019 The best kind of cruise countdown is when it gets down to hours! This is officially the only time in five years that I have no future sailings booked. Starting this new job, and the fact that I'm going to have to find a new place to live in the next couple of months, makes this cruise the only real thing I have to look forward to. I should be out looking at apartments, but until my return, my focus is only on "the now"... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bontx33 Posted February 6, 2019 #79 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Have a great trip and enjoying your review so far and looking forward to reading all of it when you get back Thanks Bonnie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #80 Share Posted February 6, 2019 My entire life is dependent on the contents of these three bags at this point... I've checked off my list, and I believe I'm good to go... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jo Posted February 6, 2019 #81 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Safe travels Sid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted February 6, 2019 #82 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Have a great trip! I am looking forward to your impressions of New Orleans, one of my fave cities, home of my fave football team, and once upon a time, a hometown of mine. Previous posters mentioned Mothers and Johnny’s Po Boys. Those are definite do’s. If you can, try Central Grocery for their OUTSTANDING muffulettas. Flour de Lis cafe for a great breakfast and KILLER bloody mary’s (Although you are a tequila guy, these might capture your interest). Acme Oyster bar for their fresh oysters and fire roasted oysters. If that line is too lone, head to Felix’ across the street, also yummy! Irene’s is a great Italian/Cajun experience, but be prepared for a wait. And if you want a little more upscale, try GWFins. The. Best. Pat O’Briens is a very interesting bar with interesting drinks,, Carosel Bar in the Monteleone is great. Bourbon House has a lot of that and some good oysters. So many restaurants, so little time! Enjoy and please post lots of pix of your NO food and drink extravaganza! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #83 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Let's do this!... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted February 6, 2019 #84 Share Posted February 6, 2019 New job and you have to move soon, too? Sorry to hear that, Sid. Enjoy your cruise and try not to worry about any of that while you are gone. Have a great trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tminish Posted February 6, 2019 #85 Share Posted February 6, 2019 What time is the Uber picking you up and when does your flight leave? I'm super excited for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencruisers Posted February 6, 2019 #86 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I hope your travels today are safe and smooth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #87 Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, BigNance said: Have a great trip! I am looking forward to your impressions of New Orleans, one of my fave cities, home of my fave football team, and once upon a time, a hometown of mine. Previous posters mentioned Mothers and Johnny’s Po Boys. Those are definite do’s. If you can, try Central Grocery for their OUTSTANDING muffulettas. Flour de Lis cafe for a great breakfast and KILLER bloody mary’s (Although you are a tequila guy, these might capture your interest). Acme Oyster bar for their fresh oysters and fire roasted oysters. If that line is too lone, head to Felix’ across the street, also yummy! Irene’s is a great Italian/Cajun experience, but be prepared for a wait. And if you want a little more upscale, try GWFins. The. Best. Pat O’Briens is a very interesting bar with interesting drinks,, Carosel Bar in the Monteleone is great. Bourbon House has a lot of that and some good oysters. So many restaurants, so little time! Enjoy and please post lots of pix of your NO food and drink extravaganza! Thanks for all the recommendations. That's the bad thing about only having a half day in one of the great foodie capitols... So much to eat, so little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #88 Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Just Jo said: Safe travels Sid! Thanks jo... It seems that the whole NCL family is here with me... I hope to make it the greatest ever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #89 Share Posted February 6, 2019 51 minutes ago, Tminish said: What time is the Uber picking you up and when does your flight leave? I'm super excited for you! Uber showed up right on time at ten after eight, and soon I was on the Marta train to the airport. I checked my bag and was through security and at my gate in less than ten minutes flat. (And, that includes stopping at the restroom to unload the mornings coffee) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #90 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Here we go again, baby!... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzShae Posted February 6, 2019 #91 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I have the same coffee/tea mug that I use at work! Another suggestion for great seafood is Deanie's. They have one in the French Quarter, but we've only been to the one in Metairie. It's like a suburb of NOLA. It's great: oysters, shrimp, everything is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #92 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well, heck... This is the first time in my flying history that someone beat me to the front position at boarding group 1... Let it be known that this man earned his stripe today... It's interesting how I have no problem paying twenty bucks for a craft cocktail, but I refuse to pay four dollars for a bottle of airport water... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outerdog Posted February 6, 2019 #93 Share Posted February 6, 2019 17 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Here we go again, baby!... Uuhhhhh.... ?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedle7544 Posted February 6, 2019 #94 Share Posted February 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Here we go again, baby!... awwwww, so sweet :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outerdog Posted February 6, 2019 #95 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I get it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #96 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Flight is delayed now due to lack of cabin crew... The plane itself has been at the gate since before I arrived... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedle7544 Posted February 6, 2019 #97 Share Posted February 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Flight is delayed now due to lack of cabin crew... The plane itself has been at the gate since before I arrived... I hate it when the cabin crew gets lost.... Hurry up, I'm ready for pics from New Orleans!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmypups Posted February 6, 2019 #98 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hi Sid! Coming along with you, can’t wait to get your perspective on the Breakaway. We will be on her on March 17. I’m also trying to decide whether or not we want to try and make a run for the Vibe passes or not. How much are they on Breakaway. We love NOLA and all the great food as well. Have a great flight and an awesome cruise!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #99 Share Posted February 6, 2019 We're in the plane, and forward progress continues... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 6, 2019 Author #100 Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Luvmypups said: Hi Sid! Coming along with you, can’t wait to get your perspective on the Breakaway. We will be on her on March 17. I’m also trying to decide whether or not we want to try and make a run for the Vibe passes or not. How much are they on Breakaway. We love NOLA and all the great food as well. Have a great flight and an awesome cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for joining me... I believe that Vibe is $159 on the ten day sailing. Although, that's subject to change with NCL's moving target pricing structure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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