Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2023 Author #651 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Have to say this is my favorite picture of the day. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2023 Author #653 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Next up was an early lunch at 11:30 at Wagung Bejana Nusadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2023 Author #654 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Next up was lunch at Mertha is a kid at heart and had an American Milk Shake with his meal. He delivered on his promise to authentic Indonesian Food. He said it is one of his favorite places. The total bill for 4 of us was Rp 726,514.23 ($46.74) - Must say Xe app was incredible in helping calculate prices. Edited November 30, 2023 by Jim_Iain 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted November 30, 2023 #655 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: The VitaminWater is starting to work but can still feel the dehydration. I guess it took 7 days to get so dehydrated so will take awhile to re hydrate. Consider pickle juice. Straight (a few tablespoons) or in water. And/or eat pickles. I’m a cyclist and this works a charm for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted November 30, 2023 #656 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Same with me. I like to sprinkle it on the top of a Dry Cappuccino and get a little crunch. White sugar just doesn't work. We here in western Canada have a sugar shortage due to labour action at Rogers Sugar. This is, apparently, confounded worldwide by poor harvest expectations in India, and low harvest actuals in the Philippines. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackE Posted November 30, 2023 #657 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Whinenowine said: Jim--I'm no engineer, but...wouldn't a 360 take you right back to where you started (as opposed to a 180). Sorry I just couldn't resist! 😇 If you don't mind my asking, who's been taking care of you in Luminae? We had Dewa and William back in August and they were great. We had Dewa and William as well! Edge from Barcelona to Rome in August. Great service, very attentive. We just saw Dharnisha, the petit gal who served bread, etc. on the Ascent this week. It was a very good staff in Luminae for that cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2023 Author #658 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) apple Salad Crab Cakes Veloute Lamb Loin Sea Bass Guinea Foul Meat hats Guinea Foul Cheese Cake Vachirine. Yummy Cheese platter Edited November 30, 2023 by Jim_Iain 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted November 30, 2023 #659 Share Posted November 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, kluv2cruz said: Consider pickle juice. Straight (a few tablespoons) or in water. And/or eat pickles. I’m a cyclist and this works a charm for me. i was also going to suggest that.. But walking in the heat when a cart is available must not have helped. .Hope Jim is now revived! Love the photos and your authentic lunch! Sound like a very good day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted November 30, 2023 #660 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 9:43 AM, terrydtx said: Makes no sense why Celebrity doesn't source more wines locally. Money. No matter how you slice it, it always comes down to the almighty buck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted November 30, 2023 #661 Share Posted November 30, 2023 It's taken me a while to catch up but OMG what a cruise! You've certainly given me something to think about for future cruises. Stay hydrated!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkystheLimit Posted December 1, 2023 #662 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Will be interesting. She may get an ear full if she has a Q&A like her past visit aboard another ship. Last time - Not sure if it was just a Photo Op, but she and here executive staff claimed to work alongside staff from the MDR, aL Bacio, the MDR restaurant. Is this while she takes time off from her stay in the iconic suite. This type of "visit" does no favors for the other passengers. Crew are clamoring all over themselves to please the higher ups on board. Travel incognito. Many years ago I worked in the service industry and there was one particular area that we were really struggling to complete the project on a daily basis. So, they sent in upper management types to "help" us. It went downhill from there. I've owned businesses and have worked at pretty much every level of service. If you truly listen to the people that are doing the work you will find the answers to the problems. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted December 1, 2023 #663 Share Posted December 1, 2023 @Jim_Iain Amazing photo's as always. I think you have just put Bali on our bucket list of places to visit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardowMD Posted December 1, 2023 #664 Share Posted December 1, 2023 You may want to look for packets of Liquid IV. Another cruiser recommended and I always take a few on trips just in case I get a GI bug or seasick to help rehydrate. Costco usually have a deal on them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted December 1, 2023 #665 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, JackE said: We had Dewa and William as well! Edge from Barcelona to Rome in August. Great service, very attentive. We just saw Dharnisha, the petit gal who served bread, etc. on the Ascent this week. It was a very good staff in Luminae for that cruise. Yes indeed! Made my whole family feel special each meal we ate there. We were on the Barcelona closed loop, so probably 2 cruises after you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap_D Posted December 1, 2023 #666 Share Posted December 1, 2023 If Jim or anyone else were to use the QR code or in a direct contact with the Hotel Director were to ask to meet with LHB and entourage it would be interesting to know how that response is received. And, thanks to anyone in advance if they do have the opportunity to talk LHB's ear off and not let her claim she doesn't know the business, loves chocolate desserts, or whatever talking point she tries to use. There's hardly anything that I've read or observed myself about the current state of the guest experience, or concerns that reserved customers have, that seems out of line or unreasonable to convey or be addressed by Celebrity. Much ot it's basic stuff. Like stock enough wine, staff enough housekeepers so they don't always appear like they have been working all day and rooms are made up in a timely manner, staff more food runners, have a real single point of contact and adapt to needs of SS and all Retreat customers, stock sugar, be truthful in advertising and marketing, etc 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMMCruiser Posted December 1, 2023 #667 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Glad you're starting to feel better, Jim. I travel with Nuun hydration tablets, just in case one of us gets dehydrated. They don't take up much space in the luggage. Your french onion soup a few nights ago looked really good but I didn't see it on the menu. Is this one of those off the menu things they offer, and if so, can you let me know where I can find a list of them? The Luminae menus don't always appeal to me. Thanks, and I hope they get those items on board when you stop in Sydney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raudacruise Posted December 1, 2023 #668 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Jim, complimenting your gorgeous photos is most certainly not “undeserved praise.” I was taken aback when you decided to walk up the mountain instead of riding on a cart. Please take care of yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #669 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Out of Sequence- Wednesday Dinner Day 13 Menu - they are being swapped around Amuse-bouche Roasted Apple & Hearty Green Salad Seafood Veloute "Char Siu" - Lamb Chop Mushroom Pot Pie Roasted Lamb Loin New Black Forest Cake Lemon Mascarpone Cream Sunday - Vanilla and Milk Chocolate Bailey Ice Cream in a chocolate shell Edited December 1, 2023 by Jim_Iain 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #670 Share Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, kluv2cruz said: Consider pickle juice. Straight (a few tablespoons) or in water. And/or eat pickles. I’m a cyclist and this works a charm for me. I'll see if I can find some. I'm sure they must have it on the ship somewhere. I'm going on a tour and the boys are going to a Chemist to pick up other things - I've asked Iain to pick up some Salt Tablets and Electrolyte packets. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #671 Share Posted December 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Whinenowine said: Jim--I'm no engineer, but...wouldn't a 360 take you right back to where you started (as opposed to a 180). Sorry I just couldn't resist! 😇 If you don't mind my asking, who's been taking care of you in Luminae? We had Dewa and William back in August and they were great. Originally the 360 remark was that It started out good on first lunch then went worse on the first two nights. After shifting to Kumar - Waiter All was restored to perfect. Kumar was one of our Waiters on Apex in May so we know him The problem was that every meal they were giving us different waiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #672 Share Posted December 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Smmessineo said: I agree! I was worried enough about Celebrity that I booked some HAL cruises for 2024 and 2025, to try another brand. Then the announcement about the mdr menu returning to normal gave me hope that management might be listening to us. But these recent complaints, coming from people on CC that I respect, has left me even more worried than I was! I cancelled move up bids off 2 upcoming cruises on the Ascent, figuring right now isn't the time to experience a suite for the first time. I've not seen the MDR Menu although it is on the App. They are rolling out the new Menus in Luminae but Wednesday had items from other nights. I notice lots of Bass - by all it's names Also noticing that many of the old items are being prepared differently and have different presentation. Like you - I have never had less than 9 cruises booked and after this series will be down to 3. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #673 Share Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, kluv2cruz said: We here in western Canada have a sugar shortage due to labour action at Rogers Sugar. This is, apparently, confounded worldwide by poor harvest expectations in India, and low harvest actuals in the Philippines. Interesting. I had not heard of it but just read about it after a google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #674 Share Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, JackE said: We had Dewa and William as well! Edge from Barcelona to Rome in August. Great service, very attentive. We just saw Dharnisha, the petit gal who served bread, etc. on the Ascent this week. It was a very good staff in Luminae for that cruise. We have a combination of Dharnisha and Wadzy. Wadzy is a character and always amuzing. Her Sister is in Eden and her brother is somewhere on the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2023 Author #675 Share Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, hcat said: i was also going to suggest that.. But walking in the heat when a cart is available must not have helped. .Hope Jim is now revived! Love the photos and your authentic lunch! Sound like a very good day. The 1/2 day we had with him was like visiting a good friend. It was like a good friend picking your up and taking you out to lunch. We learned so much just chatting with him and just casually strolling the Cultural Park. He explained so much about the God, the guards and lots of mythology. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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