LIVE Norwaylady escape the winter on Equinox B2B 23.03-11.04.24

[hcat]

I never tried kippers,  but would if the opp arises..

 

Without  the hollandaise sauce..I believe it's no longer eggs benedict... it's poached egg..We like ours  with Canadian bacon on Eng muffin   

[hcat]

the Salmon appetizer in photo looks very good..Can you share more about it?

Edited April 10 by hcat

[upwarduk]

35 minutes ago, hcat said:

I never tried kippers,  but would if the opp arises..

 

Without  the hollandaise sauce..I believe it's no longer eggs benedict... it's poached egg..We like ours  with Canadian bacon on Eng muffin   

Be very careful- they repeat for hours!

[countess5]

Just Catching up, have been reading Jim’s post from Australia also.

 

Have to share a pic I took last month as we left St kits and passed Saba. Taken from the Sunset Bar.

 

 

St Kitts reminds us of Hawaii.

 

Cheers! 

[Norwaylady]

@countess5 love your pictures😍 we had a little drizzle 🌧️ so we saw the rain ☔️ arrive as we left St Kitts😅

[Norwaylady]

41 minutes ago, hcat said:

the Salmon appetizer in photo looks very good..Can you share more about it?

it’s the same salmon they serve in Aqua Spa for lunch. 
it’s boiled/steamed salmon. Then you take it in the blender carefully or riffle by a fork. You can add sour cream, mayonnaise etc to get it creamy. 
 

I like it, I do make this at home for topping for dry bread if I have leftovers from salmon dinner 

[kabmab]

On topic, on cruise I enjoy having smoked or pickled fish for breakfast.  Otherwise the only fish I will eat is salmon.

 

 Slightly off topic, my husband's business partner provided me the following entry from his desk calendar today (bc my paternal great grandparents were Norwegian, my maternal grandparents were Swedish).

 

"In every woman there is a Queen.  Speak to the Queen and the Queen will answer".  Norwegian Proverb

 

Is this a common proverb? 😊

 

Kristin

 

[Norwaylady]

48 minutes ago, kabmab said:

On topic, on cruise I enjoy having smoked or pickled fish for breakfast.  Otherwise the only fish I will eat is salmon.

 

 Slightly off topic, my husband's business partner provided me the following entry from his desk calendar today (bc my paternal great grandparents were Norwegian, my maternal grandparents were Swedish).

 

"In every woman there is a Queen.  Speak to the Queen and the Queen will answer".  Norwegian Proverb

 

Is this a common proverb? 😊

 

Kristin

 

The herring onboard for breakfast is usually good. Mr likes it and often eats it. 
but on this cruise it was not visible, it’s probably somewhere in the buffet, but something tells me it’s not the winner of the most popular food😅

 

Im a big fan of different types of pickled herring, we eat it year round on bred. 
 

It’s not an unexpected proverb your friend gave you😁 

We have several different proverbs and some are better than others. 
But for foreigners moving to Norway 🇳🇴 it can be a bit confusing to understand the meaning behind them😂😂 

And if you try to translate from Norwegian to English is very hard to translate. 

[Norwaylady]

Mr was awake early. 

The ship rocked noticeably between 04.30 to 07.00. All good for us, but at some of our neighbours it sounded turbulent. 

 

So we went downstairs to MDR breakfast at 07.45 and it was indeed a full house!!!

 

Jepp, so loaded that no single tables were given out. So we were loaded into a sharing table of 10. 

2 guests left before they were taken our order. They were visibly upset that we had a sharing table. 

 

Well, back to the breakfast! 

We ordered the usual. Mr wanted omelette, fruit and I had my thing. 

We all got our food together and we were all good 👍🏻 

 

After breakfast we went upstairs, Mr had a little work to do. So I went for my walk outside. 

I walked for 1.5h before I went downstairs to change. 

 

At 11.30 it was the concierge party 🎉. 

They served drinks, champagne, mimosas, kir, the blue champagne and something else. 

You have to be in it, to win it? YES.. 

so I attended, no prizes for me😅😂

They gave away a signed ship model, a bottle of wine and some X logo products. 

But it was surprisingly well attended compared to last time. 

 

It was finished by 11.40. 

 

Mr texted me, he was finished ✔️ 

So he was going upstairs to meet me for a little bit of sun and relaxation. 

 

[hcat]

1 hour ago, Norwaylady said:

it’s the same salmon they serve in Aqua Spa for lunch. 
it’s boiled/steamed salmon. Then you take it in the blender carefully or riffle by a fork. You can add sour cream, mayonnaise etc to get it creamy. 
 

I like it, I do make this at home for topping for dry bread if I have leftovers from salmon dinner 

I am not much of a talent in the kitchen but will def  try this! Salmon is one of my favorites!  Thanks

[depplep]

Salmon isn't my favorite fish but I like fish spreads. If this is the correct term? I'm afraid for the main menu's however as I am not a good eater and am amazed at all the "uncommon" dishes served. I can stand to lose a few pounds so maybe this is a good thing. 😉 

[Norwaylady]

Around 14.00 we decided for a little lunch. 

It’s the last day extravaganza, last minute to impress and WOW everyone😜

 

Well, they did not disappoint me and Mr😁

They had made gravelax😋 it was so delicious 🤤 really good!!!! 

 

Turkey, steaks and seafood…. And the big cake table and chocolate fountain….

 

YEP, all stuffed turkey here😂😂😂😅

 

I had gravelax and the grilled shrimp 🦐 spicy garlic 😋😋😋 it’s fantastic! 

Mr had turkey 🦃 it was so juicy and delicious 🤤 

 

So nothing wrong in OV today! 

Everyone was happy😁

[hcat]

3 hours ago, depplep said:

Salmon isn't my favorite fish but I like fish spreads. If this is the correct term? I'm afraid for the main menu's however as I am not a good eater and am amazed at all the "uncommon" dishes served. I can stand to lose a few pounds so maybe this is a good thing. 😉 

the pics and actual Luminae menu items are too fussy for me.. I ordered the plain salmon more than once.  The lobster dish was ok..I combined it with a fish..

 

In  BLU. the menu can be a bit boring,  but I prefer the simpler food served plain so I can see what I am eating.. Sauce on the side is fine! I skip desserts and limit bread/ carbs and drinks.

 

salad for lunch most days.

 

biggest downfall is 1/2 a full size bagel at bkfst.. with my lox!

 

I usually  stay the same weight and fairly close in range with my  blood sugar..need to walk and work out..!

 

Boring but necessary!

[depplep]

Yeah, I don't like meat and I love most vegetables, but peas, asparagus and beets, no way. And of course all these menus have all of thee above. ☹️

[Norwaylady]

9 minutes ago, depplep said:

Yeah, I don't like meat and I love most vegetables, but peas, asparagus and beets, no way. And of course all these menus have all of thee above. ☹️

im very happy for asparagus and beets in all types😅 I make a lot of them home. Oven baked, pickled and boiled😊

[Norwaylady]

So at some point you need to start packing?

Yes😩 

 

Well at 16.30 Mr went downstairs to shower and at 16.50 it was time for me to go on the walk of shame😜 Packing time🤪

All things are stuffed into the suitcase and carry-on backpacks are ready. 

 

The last canapés had arrived: 

 

Tonight’s show is production show Life. 

We watched it last week, but we are ready for a last night show🥰

Rock it, till we dock’it🥳💙⚓️

[rinshin]

5 hours ago, depplep said:

Salmon isn't my favorite fish but I like fish spreads. If this is the correct term? I'm afraid for the main menu's however as I am not a good eater and am amazed at all the "uncommon" dishes served. I can stand to lose a few pounds so maybe this is a good thing. 😉 

It is salmon rillettes, much like French pork rillettes.  Here is a simple recipe using salmon.

 

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/salmon-rillettes-2

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[depplep]

Interesting. I will definitely try this if it's available on our Beyond sailing. Never heard of pork rillettes, but again, I don't like meat.

[Norwaylady]

Life production show was on track 🎵 

Great show and cast is great. 

 

 

 

 

Aerials are really great 🤩 

 

Tonight it was a pop-up from Danny Cannis. 

Unfortunately for him, the orchestra was occupied on Life. So he had playback music. 

This show was Broadway oriented and he was shining🤩🎵💙🎵

Really packed and great vibe🎵🎵🎵

 

At 20.35 he was still not finished. So we had to go to dinner😜 

[LizikinsLivesToCruise]

16 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

The sad part of cruising 

 

 

as they say…. Until we meet again⚓️💙

 

Oh no! I'm not ready for your cruise to end! Thank you very much @Norwaylady for sharing your vacation with us. 

[upwarduk]

3 hours ago, LizikinsLivesToCruise said:

 

Oh no! I'm not ready for your cruise to end! Thank you very much @Norwaylady for sharing your vacation with us. 

It’s a good job Jim & Iain still have a report, otherwise what would I read when I wake up?

Edited April 11 by upwarduk

[Norwaylady]

Last dinner onboard tonight😩

 

Well, the ship & chef want us of😂😂😂

Tonight’s menu

 

It’s THE menu card of the really boring choices…..😝 both I & Mr agreed on that. 

 

Well, it ended by shrimp cocktail, arugula salad, beef and Caesar salad for us. 

 

The salad of arugula was a bit on the edge of fresh. 

Just not the Big Bang farewell dinner😝

 

Dessert 

 

Here they saved us😂😂😂

Bring on the lava cake! 

 

During dinner service, it was the napkin waving 👋🏻 

 

 

Crew in MDR has worked very well and service has delivered well. 

Mr and I discussed it yesterday. It’s actually a very long time since we had fixed seating for dinner AND we have had this “close & private” service. 

I really had to think about it… 

Our former EQ cruises have really delivered and CREW has absolutely 💯 made that happen. 

This time it’s the same case! 

 

Really really great job of all MDR crew and our service staff for both sailings. 

[hcat]

11 hours ago, rinshin said:

It is salmon rillettes, much like French pork rillettes.  Here is a simple recipe using salmon.

 

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/salmon-rillettes-2

thanks..I sent it to my e mail..i think!

[hcat]

2 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

 

Last dinner onboard tonight😩

 

Well, the ship & chef want us of😂😂😂

Tonight’s menu

 

It’s THE menu card of the really boring choices…..😝 both I & Mr agreed on that. 

 

Well, it ended by shrimp cocktail, arugula salad, beef and Caesar salad for us. 

 

The salad of arugula was a bit on the edge of fresh. 

Just not the Big Bang farewell dinner😝

 

Dessert 

 

Here they saved us😂😂😂

Bring on the lava cake! 

 

During dinner service, it was the napkin waving 👋🏻 

 

 

Crew in MDR has worked very well and service has delivered well. 

Mr and I discussed it yesterday. It’s actually a very long time since we had fixed seating for dinner AND we have had this “close & private” service. 

I really had to think about it… 

Our former EQ cruises have really delivered and CREW has absolutely 💯 made that happen. 

This time it’s the same case! 

 

Really really great job of all MDR crew and our service staff for both sailings. 

Great farewell photos . So nice you show appreciation to all MDR staff!

[Norwaylady]

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