TrqoisWtrs Posted May 21, 2023 #76 Share Posted May 21, 2023 16 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: I’ve read in a bunch of places that it’s not an issue to bring booze onboard in Europe, but that concept is so foreign to me I’ll believe it when I see it….. I did the Horizon TA from Barcelona - there's a duty free shop in the terminal, so I boarded and dropped off my stuff and went back out to shop lol. Then at the end I had 4 bottles of wine that I ended up not drinking and didn't feel like trying to take home, so my cabin steward was very appreciative.😊 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheSaint Posted May 21, 2023 #77 Share Posted May 21, 2023 6 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: Great to know, thank you for the tip! It's extremely popular due to being an inspiration to JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books. There's a cover charge and at times you need to pre-book as fans of the wizard flock to the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted May 21, 2023 #78 Share Posted May 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, cruisin*tigger said: I did the Horizon TA from Barcelona - there's a duty free shop in the terminal, so I boarded and dropped off my stuff and went back out to shop lol. Then at the end I had 4 bottles of wine that I ended up not drinking and didn't feel like trying to take home, so my cabin steward was very appreciative.😊 Did they by chance have Dr. Pepper? Or, at least, coca-cola? I can't stand Pepsi and I don't drink coffee, but I need my caffeine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted May 21, 2023 #79 Share Posted May 21, 2023 18 minutes ago, JimmyTheSaint said: It's extremely popular due to being an inspiration to JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books. There's a cover charge and at times you need to pre-book as fans of the wizard flock to the place. The nice thing about the admission charge is that it can get applied to a purchase in the bookstore. It's really remarkable inside! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted May 21, 2023 #80 Share Posted May 21, 2023 A visit to Bilbao is incomplete with out visiting the Guggenheim Bilbao. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted May 21, 2023 #81 Share Posted May 21, 2023 For your Le Havre stop may I recommend Honfleur. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted May 21, 2023 #82 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Eli_6 said: Did they by chance have Dr. Pepper? Or, at least, coca-cola? I didn't pay attention to the soda because Carnival still had Coke onboard back then. But I hope for your sake they have good soda - I share your aversion to Pepsi. 💀😝 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinaInTexas Posted May 21, 2023 #83 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Came to finish off where I left off on Jamman's Celebration review when I saw this. Woweee what an itinerary! I just got back from my first 9 nighter with 6 port stops on NCL and loved it. I am slowly and I mean slowly working my way up to an epic trip like yours. I will be following along with envy and excitement, safe travels! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted May 21, 2023 #84 Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 9:14 AM, TxTeach79 said: I don’t have a great track record of being able to sleep on planes either. Hoping a few drinks do the trick! Add a Dramamine or Benadryl and you're golden.😊 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted May 21, 2023 #85 Share Posted May 21, 2023 9 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: Nothing at the moment in Gibraltar, The cable car up to the top to see the Rock of Gibraltar and the monkeys was fun. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #86 Share Posted May 21, 2023 3 hours ago, kwokpot said: A visit to Bilbao is incomplete with out visiting the Guggenheim Bilbao. This is high on my list, but @HelloItsMeB was a tough sell. We're heading to San Sebastian for the day, but if time allows or we ever get back, I'll definitely get to the Guggenheim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #87 Share Posted May 21, 2023 3 hours ago, kwokpot said: For your Le Havre stop may I recommend Honfleur. Absolutely gorgeous. I've never been to Paris, so I'm obligated to make that trip this time, but this honestly looks way more my speed. Thanks, @kwokpot, your recommendations are wonderful. Any food thoughts from this voyage? Your food pics always get me excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #88 Share Posted May 21, 2023 2 hours ago, LatinaInTexas said: Came to finish off where I left off on Jamman's Celebration review when I saw this. Woweee what an itinerary! I just got back from my first 9 nighter with 6 port stops on NCL and loved it. I am slowly and I mean slowly working my way up to an epic trip like yours. I will be following along with envy and excitement, safe travels! WARNING: The longer cruises really spoil you! Don't get me wrong, I'll still jump on a shorty with the best of 'em, but once you go long, you never go back.. wait... that's not how that goes... 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #89 Share Posted May 21, 2023 2 hours ago, cruisin*tigger said: Add a Dramamine or Benadryl and you're golden.😊 I want this embroidered on a throw pillow 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #90 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, cruisin*tigger said: The cable car up to the top to see the Rock of Gibraltar and the monkeys was fun. This is DEFINITELY on our radar! Looks like the tunnels are closed during our trip, but we were planning on doing Gibraltar on our own anyway, and the cable car is a big part of that. 10-1 odds a monkey steals something from me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #91 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Quick break for the best cookies in town…. crème brûlée, churro, lemon bar, butter cake. O. M. G. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted May 21, 2023 #92 Share Posted May 21, 2023 @TxTeach79 OMG. I am soooo jealous. Those cookies are amazing!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #93 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Eli_6 said: @TxTeach79 OMG. I am soooo jealous. Those cookies are amazing!!!!!!! I'm not even a sweets/dessert guy, but those things are just next freakin' level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maluhia87 Posted May 21, 2023 #94 Share Posted May 21, 2023 41 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said: WARNING: The longer cruises really spoil you! Don't get me wrong, I'll still jump on a shorty with the best of 'em, but once you go long, you never go back.. wait... that's not how that goes... Until you have eight port days in a row and just want a nap, but it is debarkation day, and you have to catch a flight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 22, 2023 Author #95 Share Posted May 22, 2023 55 minutes ago, maluhia87 said: Until you have eight port days in a row and just want a nap, but it is debarkation day, and you have to catch a flight. Yikes! That sounds like a busy one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 22, 2023 Author #96 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Okay, so @HelloItsMeB just found a really solid looking food and wine tour in Porto from Viator… we booked it! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 22, 2023 #97 Share Posted May 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said: Okay, so @HelloItsMeB just found a really solid looking food and wine tour in Porto from Viator… we booked it! Looks awesome!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maluhia87 Posted May 22, 2023 #98 Share Posted May 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said: Yikes! That sounds like a busy one... We had our two sea days in the front. I think most passengers would have liked the itinerary modified to have one sea day somewhere toward the end. This is the Rome round trip 10-day including Greek Islands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted May 22, 2023 #99 Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: Absolutely gorgeous. I've never been to Paris, so I'm obligated to make that trip this time, but this honestly looks way more my speed. Thanks, @kwokpot, your recommendations are wonderful. Any food thoughts from this voyage? Your food pics always get me excited! My only suggestion is not to be afraid to order from The Menu del Dia in whatever country your in. They are a tremendous value and ARE NOT just for tourists nor are they tourist rip-offs. In fact it's just the opposite, it's what the locals order from. Here is a little restaurant in Vigo we went to. Three courses for 15 Euros and the food was amazing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 22, 2023 Author #100 Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, kwokpot said: My only suggestion is not to be afraid to order from The Menu del Dia in whatever country your in. They are a tremendous value and ARE NOT just for tourists nor are they tourist rip-offs. In fact it's just the opposite, it's what the locals order from. Here is a little restaurant in Vigo we went to. Three courses for 15 Euros and the food was amazing. that looks just fantastic. thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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