Live B2B2B2B From the Carnival Magic 11/26-12/22

[jam19872016]

13 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Don’t you yearn for a view?

I actually prefer an inside. Balcony rooms tend to be warmer, louder, and I appreciate the pitch dark for sleeping. I also don't like being outside when it's hot, so unless it's winter, I get very little use out of my Balcony. 

 

I've done Balcony and OV a time or two when offered a cheap upgrade, or free when I used to get comped balconies from the casino right after the restart and unless they are comped, I prefer an inside.

[jam19872016]

Yikes!

 

This is the line for a guy's burger.

 

 

Unless you notice the second line.  Much shorter. 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Made reservations for Cucina tonight. I made the reservation for the free bottle of wine. I thought I had read it was offered here but was not sure.

 

First person I asked said no but let me double check. Second person seemed unsure but said yes. 

 

Not super encouraging but I made the reservation anyway. Not sure if the cost is still $18 or if it went up to $24 but either way will be worth it for a free bottle of wine.

[jam19872016]

Guess I will go ahead and take care of getting some mustard and then check out the walking track. 

[exlondoner]

14 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

I actually prefer an inside. Balcony rooms tend to be warmer, louder, and I appreciate the pitch dark for sleeping. I also don't like being outside when it's hot, so unless it's winter, I get very little use out of my Balcony. 

 

I've done Balcony and OV a time or two when offered a cheap upgrade, or free when I used to get comped balconies from the casino right after the restart and unless they are comped, I prefer an inside.

If I wake in the night, which I inevitably do, several times, I like to see the moon glinting on the water, or a passing iceberg, or what ever.

[jam19872016]

First time in a long time my muster has not consisted of being asked if I know what to do and sent on my way.

 

Waiting for enough people to show up then will get a group presentation. Still better than the old style but I've been spoiled with just needing to check a box and be done.

 

[jam19872016]

5 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

If I wake in the night, which I inevitably do, several times, I like to see the moon glinting on the water, or a passing iceberg, or what ever.

If I sailed in waters with icebergs I might enjoy a balcony. Caribbean is way too hot for me.

[jam19872016]

Off to the walking track. 

[exlondoner]

30 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

If I sailed in waters with icebergs I might enjoy a balcony. Caribbean is way too hot for me.

Is Southern Florida the ideal place for you to live?

[jam19872016]

Two miles comple. 

 

Gonna peak in at the gym and steamroom then see if my ro is ready early. 

 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

9 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Is Southern Florida the ideal place for you to live?

Air conditioning is my friend 😆 

[jam19872016]

Room not ready. I wish they at least did diamond and platinum rooms first but I will live.

 

Camped out on five for now.

 

[jam19872016]

Got some buffet pics before the masses could descend. 

 

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Room ready...other than the split beds 🙄

 

[jam19872016]

Think I'm gonna try to catch a quick nap 😴. 

[jam19872016]

Didn't sleep but the bed is very comfy. I like it!

 

Got unpacked and going to sit in the room for a few minutes with the snoozing sign off so maybe Stuart will come by and I can ask for my beds to be pushed together. So strange that any time I travel with someone they are almost always pushed together, and now I am solo and they are split. Weird.

 

Once it is sail away time I will head out on deck to enjoy the beautiful Miami sail away. 

[jam19872016]

Looks like we've got some liquid sunshine. I'm going to venture outside and see how hard it is raining. If it's just a drizzle I'd like to take in the sail away, if it's too hard I will just try to catch it next time.

[jam19872016]

Sail away was a success although very gloomy out. I'll post some pictures later.

 

At the non smoking casino to see how quickly I can get a drink. It's quiet in here but I don't see a server. Dinner soon may have to abandon my quest.

[jam19872016]

I wouldn't call that quick but I think this smaller non smoking casino had potential. There are at least two servers and it's not super busy. 

 

Put this in the fridge for later.

 

 

I forgot to pack straws. 

 

Off to Cucina for dinner now.

[jam19872016]

Very friendly in here. Had no less than five bona seras even from the kitchen.