Carnival Glory - LIVE - Aug 25-Sep 1 - NOLA - Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

Had to move somewhere I can see something. This should be a good spot.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

Really? I’m all setup for the money shot and this clown decides to back it in? This captain must be from Louisiana or Texas.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

I don’t get the backing into parking spaces thing. I don’t remember this always being a thing...but it is now. And I don’t get it. 

 

It’s so annoying and potentially dangerous when I’m driving through a parking lot and suddenly the car in front of me suddenly stops...then starts backing towards me. Then I get to sit there for 5 minutes while they try to back it into a spot just right. 

 

I see people in empty lots. No cars around. They could just pull through. But they don’t. They stop. And back it in. I don’t get it. Are the practicing for a Saturday afternoon shopping trip? Are they trying to get their moneys worth on that rear camera like that extra drink on the cheers package?

 

I was talking about this at lunch recently and a guy at the table next to us overheard and said it was due to the oil field workers. They have a rule that they have to back in at work.

 

I’m still not buying it. It’s not just the oil workers in the big trucks. I’ll see a little old lady in a Prius backing into a space.

 

Maybe people just like to use their rear cameras. I don’t know. I wish people would just park normally like we used to. 

 

Edited August 30, 2019 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

10 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Really? I’m all setup for the money shot and this clown decides to back it in? This captain must be from Louisiana or Texas.

 

 

 

I was really close to the bridge and I wasn’t telling the captain he was #1

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

54 minutes ago, j1d1 said:

 

Somebody needs to teach Carnival how to make a biscuit.  Those look inedible.  Stark contrast with the scramble which looks really good.

 

Yeah I don’t eat the biscuits. I had a bite of one yesterday...not good.

[Saint Greg]

 

Third Turtle video

Edited August 30, 2019 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

Fourth Turtle video

 

 

[Saint Greg]

Bartender makes a difference on these. Christina left and this one isn’t as good.

 

[bnbeyer]

Those sunset pictures are beautiful! 

 

Question about the drinks from alchemy?  They look really amazing. Do you have any problems with all the sugar from the juices? I find that if I drink more than one or two drinks with sugar/alcohol mix, I get a stomach ache. That's why I usually stick with wine or diet coke with spiced rum.

 

[Saint Greg]

5 minutes ago, bnbeyer said:

Those sunset pictures are beautiful! 

 

Question about the drinks from alchemy?  They look really amazing. Do you have any problems with all the sugar from the juices? I find that if I drink more than one or two drinks with sugar/alcohol mix, I get a stomach ache. That's why I usually stick with wine or diet coke with spiced rum.

 

 

They don’t bother me.

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

2 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Those pics. LOL. 

 

In that case it’s the sunset 😁

[Sophia67]

We will be taking this same cruise on Sept. 8th.  Couple of questions...  Do the self-serve laundry machines on the Glory take S&S cards?  Did you ever find a secret hot-tub/whirlpool in the spa area that did not require a spa pass or spa cabin?  Do you remember which pier your tender docked at in Grand Cayman?

Thanks for the great review.  I am living vicariously through your adventures...  9 day countdown (with a 3-day pre-cruise vacation in NOLA).

[pamici]

28 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Bartender makes a difference on these. Christina left and this one isn’t as good.

 

 

I've heard there's a good Bloody Mary bartender in the Havana bar on Vista. Sure hope I find him in October. Any special way you order yours made?

[Saint Greg]

2 minutes ago, pamici said:

 

I've heard there's a good Bloody Mary bartender in the Havana bar on Vista. Sure hope I find him in October. Any special way you order yours made?

 

Spicy

 

When I was on Vista I used Miguel from DR at the atrium bar. He also did card tricks. May not be there anymore though.

[Saint Greg]

6 minutes ago, Sophia67 said:

We will be taking this same cruise on Sept. 8th.  Couple of questions...  Do the self-serve laundry machines on the Glory take S&S cards?  Did you ever find a secret hot-tub/whirlpool in the spa area that did not require a spa pass or spa cabin?  Do you remember which pier your tender docked at in Grand Cayman?

Thanks for the great review.  I am living vicariously through your adventures...  9 day countdown (with a 3-day pre-cruise vacation in NOLA).

 

1. I’m sure but will verify. I haven’t seen a coin one since Elation.

 

2. Haven’t looked for a secret hot tub. If it exists it has to be in the spa.

 

3. This one

 

 

[grandmarnnurse]

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

I don’t get the backing into parking spaces thing. I don’t remember this always being a thing...but it is now. And I don’t get it. 

 

It’s so annoying and potentially dangerous when I’m driving through a parking lot and suddenly the car in front of me suddenly stops...then starts backing towards me. Then I get to sit there for 5 minutes while they try to back it into a spot just right. 

 

I see people in empty lots. No cars around. They could just pull through. But they don’t. They stop. And back it in. I don’t get it. Are the practicing for a Saturday afternoon shopping trip? Are they trying to get their moneys worth on that rear camera like that extra drink on the cheers package?

 

I was talking about this at lunch recently and a guy at the table next to us overheard and said it was due to the oil field workers. They have a rule that they have to back in at work.

 

I’m still not buying it. It’s not just the oil workers in the big trucks. I’ll see a little old lady in a Prius backing into a space.

 

Maybe people just like to use their rear cameras. I don’t know. I wish people would just park normally like we used to. 

 

Not me! I always find a pull through spot! 

[grandmarnnurse]

My individually wrapped plastic straws arrived from Amazon! My hubby thinks I’m nuts! 🤣🤣

[Sophia67]

Thanks for the response.  Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

[mcgore83]

Greg, I agree with the backing in thing...Ridicious!  I am with grandmarnnurse.  Find a pull through. Enjoying your review.

[Shaded Lady]

39 minutes ago, fyree39 said:

I never see women backing in.  Always men. 🙂

That's because we're too busy with a million other things to obsess about crap like that! 

[pamici]

3 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Spicy

 

When I was on Vista I used Miguel from DR at the atrium bar. He also did card tricks. May not be there anymore though.

Nice! I'll look for him.

[Saint Greg]

1 hour ago, Sophia67 said:

Thanks for the response.  Enjoy the rest of your cruise!