Live From The Carnival Freedom: Crossing the Atlantic for a New Whale Tail

[jam19872016]

12 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

Can you bring a guest to the Diamond lunch?  Looks yummy!

In the past the invite always said you and a guest. This one did not likely due to the high number of diamonds. 

 

When I called to RSVP before I asked if I could bring a guest they asked if I would be bringing my mom as my plus one so I said yes.  

[jam19872016]

Service was a little strained with how many diamonds there were. I never did get my straw.

 

The food and company more than made up for it. Both were excellent. 

[jam19872016]

Getting my caricature done now. 

[jam19872016]

Light snacks and beverages set up in the atrium. 

 

 

Heading up to the walking track for Walk A Mile with Andy.

 

Last year's journey did this at 7am so I definitely didn't make it. Probably too hot for this time of day but I'm gonna give it a try.

[jam19872016]

I would like to see a destination highlights show. I've sat in for five minutes on the Bermuda talk since I had some time before the walk. 

 

As expected it's simply a jewelry sales pitch.

[jam19872016]

Went ahead and finished walk for the day. Thirty-three laps total.

 

Not too hot and a nice breeze. Gorgeous day outside.

 

 

Inside now cooling off with my coffee.

 

[jam19872016]

Door decorating contestants 

 

1255

 

 

1291

 

 

1392

 

 

2437

 

 

2411

 

 

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2296

 

 

2217

 

 

6249

 

 

6652

 

 

6367

 

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6398

 

 

6439

 

 

6455

 

 

7437

 

 

I don't think they were part of it, the name attached matched another room and they didn't have the participant banner hung.

 

This next one was not part of it, but I loved it so much I photographed it anyway.

 

 

[jam19872016]

7354.

 

 

7231

 

 

8328

 

 

And 9280.

 

 

[jam19872016]

Current location. 

 

 

 

Off to the sauna now.

[jam19872016]

Checked in for dinner at 544 with under 10 minute wait.

 

Beat the rush tonight!

[jam19872016]

Lido was getting set up for dinner earlier.

 

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[jam19872016]

Table assigned at 553 and plot twist, we didn't get the usual spot. We didn't follow up after the first night so figured it worked itself out.

 

I'm okay either way so I will leave it up to my mom if she wants to request a spot again.

[jam19872016]

Tonight's menu. My least favorite.

 

Edited September 23, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Appetizer size lasagna 619.

 

[ninjacat123]

1 minute ago, jam19872016 said:

Appetizer size lasagna 619.

 

That looks like an entree portion to me!

[jam19872016]

Cornmeal crusted chicken and extra broccoli 626.

 

[jam19872016]

10 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

That looks like an entree portion to me!

Entrée portion was even bigger. Still a nice work around if you want three entrées without paying the upcharge.

[jam19872016]

Banana split 643.

 

[jam19872016]

Dinner was good except the chicken was a little dry this week. It was not bad and it still had a nice flavor just a little dry this week. 

 

One entrée was missed that I ordered but other than that service was fine. 

 

Charging up my phone for a few minutes then will head out to see what I can get up to. Probably won't stay out too late tonight since I want to be well rested for Bermuda. 

[ninjacat123]

4 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Dinner was good except the chicken was a little dry this week. It was not bad and it still had a nice flavor just a little dry this week. 

 

One entrée was missed that I ordered but other than that service was fine. 

 

Charging up my phone for a few minutes then will head out to see what I can get up to. Probably won't stay out too late tonight since I want to be well rested for Bermuda. 

Looking forward to Bermuda!  We will be there Sept 2024!

[jam19872016]

14 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

Looking forward to Bermuda!  We will be there Sept 2024!

Me too I've been eyeing Bermuda cruises for a while but only interested in doing so from Florida which limits my opportunities. 

 

Tomorrow will probably be low key and then will do something more formal on the return.

[jam19872016]

Cruiser from the casino (drinks on us service was quick for such a full casino)

 

 

Listening to variety music with Teo and Jerry.

 

Act naturally 🎶