Just back! Our AZA-tastic 7 day France Intensive cruise aboard the Azamara Quest! September 21 - 28, 2024

[Sleep7]

Marseilles is one of my favorite ports!  So much to do and see and shop.  What an interesting and vibrant city.

 

 

Petit Bateau carries beautiful cotton clothing for infants to adults.

A great place to shop for new grandchildren too.. right BB?🛍️💗💙

 

 

And Nespresso capsules which are half the price of buying them in the USA.

 

 

 

Speaking of shopping.. I bought this bag on the ship with our oodles of OBC.  It's very lightweight, and a great size with tons of convenient pockets.

 

[Sleep7]

Inflation has hit Marseilles..

At Pizza Charly  a slice used to be one euro.. then on our last visit it was up to 1.50 euro and now it's 2 euros a slice.  Delicious and fresh and worth every penny!🍕

Also newly opened is a pizzeria right next door.

For all you "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fans.. it's a pizza spite store! 😆

 

[Sleep7]

6 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

DW, who had her head shaved for cranioplasty to smooth a previous surgery, said she hopes you have a hat. If you’re not used to short hair, you may get burned before you know it. 

Oh yes!!  Thanks Jazzbeau!

Please tell your sweet wife that I did bring mulitple hats with me and was very meticulous about wearing them in the sun.  I have heard that a newly bald scalp is very sensitive and burns easily.

[Sleep7]

For dessert warm out of the oven madeleines.😋

 

[Sleep7]

We walked around the Galleries Lafayette lower level supermarket and I spotted what might be the cheapest sparkling wine ever! Andre.. move over.😉

 

[Sleep7]

It started to rain as we hustled back to the ship.  Besides doorway pix I like carousel pix too!

 

 

The line at the little train had shrunk considerably.

 

[Sleep7]

The sun was just peering thru the clouds when we arrived at the ship.

 

 

And soon the clouds had moved on.

 

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At 5:30 was the cocktail party in the Cabaret Lounge.

 

 

 

Cruise Director Martin Lawson was the master of ceremonies.

He is perfect for the job.. friendly, charming and funny!

 

[takemewithyou]

Oh I was so excited to see a @Sleep7 review again!!  You have the best reviews!  I hope you had a great time! Best wishes for many continued trips ahead! 

[Stem to Stern]

5 hours ago, Sleep7 said:

Tea time at 3:00 on a rolling cart.🫖

The smiles as warm as the tea.

I am loving your report.

It is definitely helping me cope with the 285-day wait until we board Quest.

Could you tell us a bit more about tea time as I did not see it listed in The Insider?

Is this served in the stateroom or in a particular venue?

Thank you!!🙏😀

[Sleep7]

2 hours ago, takemewithyou said:

Oh I was so excited to see a @Sleep7 review again!!  You have the best reviews!  I hope you had a great time! Best wishes for many continued trips ahead! 

🙋‍♀️Hi takemewithyou!

Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments and the sweet and happy health wishes too.

I'm very touched.💗

[Sleep7]

26 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

I am loving your report.

It is definitely helping me cope with the 285-day wait until we board Quest.

Could you tell us a bit more about tea time as I did not see it listed in The Insider?

Is this served in the stateroom or in a particular venue?

Thank you!!🙏😀

👋Hi Stem to Stern!

So glad that you are enjoying my posts.  It's wonderful for me to think back on last week too!

The tea time trolley was I think only for the suites.  As I said we have never stayed in one before and this is one of the perks.  Tea and pastries/sandwiches are also served in the Living Room (home of our disastrous trivia attempts!🤣) from 2:30 to 5:00 and the Mosaic Cafe all day.🫖

[Sleep7]

🙋‍♀️Day 5 continues tomorrow.. 😴💤🛌

[tgg]

My husband and I are enjoying your wonderful pictures of so many of our favorite ports. Great memories!

Thanks for posting.

Hair or none, you look fantastic.