LIVE from Emerald Princess Panama Canal FLL-LA 1/2-1/17 2023

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Fattoush Salad, Grilled Chicken bento box in the Sanctuary 

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16 minutes ago, Denmal said:

Was it hard to get ?? Sold out on sea days ??

Nope, walk ins are available everyday.  We booked one afternoon on embarkation day and then the others as we felt like it.  You can come on in right now if you like.  

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I counted 30 people in the Sanctuary this afternoon. 

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Pools are open but we are rolling a bit and just temps in the 60's today with wind. It's always like this going north in the Pacific. 

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For those wondering about delivery times ordering in the app, 2 Negronis took 4 minutes to arrive at our cabin. 

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I will miss this view from E 730. I'd get this cabin again anytime. 

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My wife has a new favorite at Crooners, the Peach Tea Smash. 

 

Woodford Princess Private Label Whiskey, Chilled black tea syrup, Peach, Lemon. $18, covered under Premier. 

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The captains farewell address.  

[Thrak]

22 hours ago, sonomaphil said:

Sazerac rye for me.  It appears all they have onboard is Jack Daniels Rye. 

 

The last time I tried the Rye on Princess was on Royal last May. They didn't have JD Rye but had Jacob Rye from Mischief Distillery. (I took a picture or would have no idea what it was.) I was not impressed. I haven't tried Sazerac but have heard good things about it. I just looked for it locally online and it looks like at BevMo it is normally $47.99 but is currently on sale for $23.99. Sounds like the ideal time to give it a try.

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10 hours ago, sonomaphil said:

I do try to get three miles on the treadmill every day. 

 

On our December cruise I used a cane and usually had to sit down half way along the ship when going from one end to the other. Too much dang pain. Bah. I hate it.

[Thrak]

7 hours ago, memoak said:

Try having it made with just a touch of vermouth. Like put a tiny amount in the glass swish around and dump out.

 

Sounds like how I think a Martini should be made. Put ice in the shaker. Pour the Vermouth over the ice and then strain it out before adding Gin.

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Tonight's excellent menu. 

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I just realized I never posted a shot of the bread!  

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[CruzeQueen2]

@sonomaphilThanks for all the food pics in addition to the informative posts. 

[Musky Ike]

Last day 😒

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Passing a Celebrity ship this morning in the buffet. 

[Outerdog]

10 minutes ago, sonomaphil said:

Passing a Celebrity ship this morning in the buffet. 

 

Celebrity Solstice

 

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A little quiet aft on this final day. 

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Not sure if we'll make it or not but today is the Pub Lunch in Da Vinci.  

[Raisinette]

Thanks so much for all the info and food porn photos!

We're getting on in a couple of weeks and I have a Huatulco question if you don't mind...it looks like you can walk to the beach from the pier? Are there lounge chairs/umbrellas for rent? Should I bring water shoes for swimming there or is the bottom mostly sand?

This is my first crossing and your info has been really helpful, thanks!

Becky

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16 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

Sounds like how I think a Martini should be made. Put ice in the shaker. Pour the Vermouth over the ice and then strain it out before adding Gin.

I was at a dive bar on Marco Island years ago. Asked for a "very dry" martini. The bartender took the vermouth bottle and shot one back over his shoulder; "dry enough?" he asked! Just right!