TxTeach79's Pride LIVE 5/28: Post Drydock European Adventure!

[TrqoisWtrs]

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.😊

[JimmyTheSaint]

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.

[Eli_6]

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. 

[kwokpot]

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! 

[kwokpot]

A visit to Bilbao is incomplete with out visiting the Guggenheim Bilbao. 

 

[kwokpot]

For your Le Havre stop may I recommend Honfleur. 

[TrqoisWtrs]

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. 💀😝

[LatinaInTexas]

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!

[TrqoisWtrs]

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.😊

[TrqoisWtrs]

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.

[TxTeach79]

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. 

[TxTeach79]

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!

[TxTeach79]

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...

[TxTeach79]

2 hours ago, cruisin*tigger said:

Add a Dramamine or Benadryl and you're golden.😊

 

I want this embroidered on a throw pillow 

[TxTeach79]

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. 

[TxTeach79]

Quick break for the best cookies in town….

 

 

crème brûlée, churro, lemon bar, butter cake. O. M. G. 
 

[Eli_6]

@TxTeach79 OMG.  I am soooo jealous. Those cookies are amazing!!!!!!! 

[TxTeach79]

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. 

[maluhia87]

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. 

[TxTeach79]

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...

[TxTeach79]

Okay, so @HelloItsMeB just found a really solid looking food and wine tour in Porto from Viator… we booked it!

 

 

[ninjacat123]

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!!

[maluhia87]

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.

[kwokpot]

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.

[TxTeach79]

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!