Rare Tyler919 Posted October 11 #1 Share Posted October 11 This post was recognized by Host Jazzbeau! Tyler919 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Boarded yesterday pretty close to the assigned time of 12:00 noon. Maybe 30 or so had arrived by 11:30. As usual it was orderly and efficient. I will do my best to load reflections and dinner menus as soon as I figure out how to rename them! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 11 Author #2 Share Posted October 11 Here are the primary files for tonight. Last evening we ate in Osteria. We are a group of six family members two brothers and a nephew and significant others. Many years of cruising with Dad and this is our first return to Crystal since he passed in March of 23. Many fabulous memories and we will be paying homage to some of the things he loved to do. Looking forward to sail away today and having Louie bring us a tear. Reflections Oct 11 .pdf Waterside dinner October 11th.pdf 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted October 11 #3 Share Posted October 11 Thank you for posting. Enjoy the cruise! BTW, both attachments were Reflections...it's a bit of a challenge renaming them. I just post them with the screen name that gets assigned when I download them. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 11 Author #4 Share Posted October 11 1 minute ago, ryndam said: Thank you for posting. Enjoy the cruise! BTW, both attachments were Reflections...it's a bit of a challenge renaming them. I just post them with the screen name that gets assigned when I download them. Rob Ugh, thanks hopefully here is dinner tonight 4AECE32B-ED88-40A5-B662-1F47F9CE9F0D.pdf 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 11 #5 Share Posted October 11 Enjoy every minute of the cruise. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnocket Posted October 11 #6 Share Posted October 11 Just wondering... did you fly into Montreal first and then travel to Quebec? If so, how did you travel to from Montreal to Quebec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 11 Author #7 Share Posted October 11 No, we flew to QC from Newark. There's a train from Montreal but I'm told it's not any better than driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleandrews Posted October 11 #8 Share Posted October 11 45 minutes ago, mnocket said: did you fly into Montreal first Just an FYI -- We are boarding in Quebec City on October 26 and are flying in to Montreal (from Washington, D.C.) on the 25th. Staying overnight at the Elizabeth II hotel, directly over the train station, and then taking the 8:40 a.m. VIA train the next day, scheduled to arrive in Quebec City at 11:40 a.m. on boarding day. There were really no good airplane connections from D.C. to Quebec City and we like both Montreal and trains! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 11 Author #9 Share Posted October 11 Somewhat off topic, but here nonetheless. If you do not know, Montreal Smoked Meat is a wonderful cured product which is between corned beef and pastrami. Most Notably from Schwartz’s deli in Montreal but of course available throughout Quebec. They drop the Montreal moniker here however. My Dad loved it and we enjoyed it in both cities. Below, my brother and I honor his memory today with this tender treat, adding the famous local Maple Pie, decadently sweet and rich. And finally a photo I took of Dad here on another trip, same restaurant in Quebec City: La Fabrique du Smoked Meat. Thanks for allowing this momentary diversion. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPACIAN Posted October 11 #10 Share Posted October 11 5 hours ago, daleandrews said: Just an FYI -- We are boarding in Quebec City on October 26 and are flying in to Montreal (from Washington, D.C.) on the 25th. Staying overnight at the Elizabeth II hotel, directly over the train station, and then taking the 8:40 a.m. VIA train the next day, scheduled to arrive in Quebec City at 11:40 a.m. on boarding day. There were really no good airplane connections from D.C. to Quebec City and we like both Montreal and trains! We did that last year and it worked great. The train ride for us included areas where the leaves were beautiful. The train station in Quebec is a short taxi ride to the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWIVince Posted October 11 #11 Share Posted October 11 5 hours ago, Tyler919 said: Somewhat off topic, but here nonetheless. If you do not know, Montreal Smoked Meat is a wonderful cured product which is between corned beef and pastrami. Most Notably from Schwartz’s deli in Montreal but of course available throughout Quebec. They drop the Montreal moniker here however. My Dad loved it and we enjoyed it in both cities. Below, my brother and I honor his memory today with this tender treat, adding the famous local Maple Pie, decadently sweet and rich. And finally a photo I took of Dad here on another trip, same restaurant in Quebec City: La Fabrique du Smoked Meat. Thanks for allowing this momentary diversion. I treasure familial food memories — your post has made my week! Vince 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted October 12 #12 Share Posted October 12 @Tyler919 Thanks for sharing the start of your trip and the Reflections and Waterside menus. I sure see the family resemblance in your brother and dad! Have a great time! ~Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vino100 Posted October 12 #13 Share Posted October 12 9 hours ago, daleandrews said: Just an FYI -- We are boarding in Quebec City on October 26 and are flying in to Montreal (from Washington, D.C.) on the 25th. Staying overnight at the Elizabeth II hotel, directly over the train station, and then taking the 8:40 a.m. VIA train the next day, scheduled to arrive in Quebec City at 11:40 a.m. on boarding day. There were really no good airplane connections from D.C. to Quebec City and we like both Montreal and trains! This is exactly what we did 2 weeks ago. So easy taking the elevator down from the Queen Elizabeth to the train. Lots of help when you get to the trains. Very relaxing and the train isn’t far from the chateau Frontenac where we stayed the night before the cruise. Enjoy your cruise, we had a spectacular time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 12 Author #14 Share Posted October 12 Up early as we travel along the St Lawrence seaway. Thought I would load today's menus and a sample of the vintage room dinner. We will do the Bordeaux lunch and learn today and I'll try to report back on that. Dinner last night in Waterside was wonderful. It exceeded our experience from the night before in Osteria. Lots of humor from our waiter Eugene, and we had an anniversary from our young couple that is traveling with us. They provided us with a lovely chocolate cake and candle to celebrate. reflections October 12th.pdf waterside October 12th dinner.pdf vintage room Bordeaux lunch and learn.pdf vintage room sample dinner.pdf 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 12 Author #15 Share Posted October 12 From Waterside last night(not in order): Lobster Medallions, Duck half order, English Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Monkfish and the Leek soup. The half order is a big hit as you can order any number of half orders and make a nice tasting menu. I haven't pushed past two yet, but Eugene did encourage me Today I hope to be good at the Bordeaux lunch, as I intend to play duplicate bridge after and want to be fair to my partner that will be assigned. Tonight back to Waterside after hearing the Comedian Tom Drake at 630. Hope to run into him at some point; we met him on a Regent cruise from South Africa to Rio a number of years ago and shared a poignant moment he may recall. It's the 3 boys for the Vintage room lunch today: me, my brother and nephew. The ladies will try to carry on without us. Shops beware. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted October 12 #16 Share Posted October 12 Asian specialty lunch today! Our favorite. Two portions of the Thai Lemongrass soup, please! 🥣🥣 Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 12 Author #17 Share Posted October 12 Today you can visit a number of staterooms and this is particularly helpful to see the differences between the classic, the 2018 refurb and the 2023 refurb. We are in a classic Sapphire veranda suite. We visited the 2023 redesign. For us the principal difference is the classic has a tub and the redesign is shower only. We definitely prefer the classic on that note. But that's a very subjective reading. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 12 Author #18 Share Posted October 12 The Vintage Room lunch and learn was Bordeaux based with head Somm Jiri. He was excited to tell that Crystal has embraced his desire to expand and modernize the wine program, and these lunches are testament. Complete with video aids and lecture pieces that are nicely additive to the wine and food, these midday feasts last about 2 hours. He said there are currently about 10 created and more to come. Tomorrow is centered around caviar and other roes. Here is today's menu and course photos. It appears I missed the Veal dish, likely as I did NOT miss any of the wines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeslaFan Posted October 12 #19 Share Posted October 12 On 10/11/2024 at 12:55 PM, daleandrews said: Just an FYI -- We are boarding in Quebec City on October 26 and are flying in to Montreal (from Washington, D.C.) on the 25th. Staying overnight at the Elizabeth II hotel, directly over the train station, and then taking the 8:40 a.m. VIA train the next day, scheduled to arrive in Quebec City at 11:40 a.m. on boarding day. There were really no good airplane connections from D.C. to Quebec City and we like both Montreal and trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeslaFan Posted October 12 #20 Share Posted October 12 Train sounds fun. We flew United from dc and hopped thru Toronto to Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 12 #21 Share Posted October 12 On 10/12/2024 at 5:12 AM, Tyler919 said: Somewhat off topic, but here nonetheless. If you do not know, Montreal Smoked Meat is a wonderful cured product which is between corned beef and pastrami. Most Notably from Schwartz’s deli in Montreal but of course available throughout Quebec. They drop the Montreal moniker here however. My Dad loved it and we enjoyed it in both cities. Below, my brother and I honor his memory today with this tender treat, adding the famous local Maple Pie, decadently sweet and rich. And finally a photo I took of Dad here on another trip, same restaurant in Quebec City: La Fabrique du Smoked Meat. Thanks for allowing this momentary diversion. I well remember your past posts sailing with your Dad. A terrific chance to sail with your family in honor of your Dad. Thanks for the terrific photos and commentary from Serenity. 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 13 Author #22 Share Posted October 13 1 hour ago, BEAV said: I well remember your past posts sailing with your Dad. A terrific chance to sail with your family in honor of your Dad. Thanks for the terrific photos and commentary from Serenity. 👍 So incredibly generous of you to say so and join us in this trip, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 13 #23 Share Posted October 13 Great photos and writeup on the Vintage Room lunch. It is great how they have expanded the Vintage Room Program. When we got off in August one of the plans was indeed to offer a caviar vintage room lunch which I see they are having today. As Jiri explained, it sounds great. Rather than serving the caviar all at one I believe the plan was to pair it one course at a time with the wine so it doesn't get eaten all at once. 😀 Keep enjoying and thank you for taking the time for your photos and commentary. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 13 Author #24 Share Posted October 13 Formal night tonight so the Waterside menu reflects a bit more elegance. WNW Winds overnight and today will mute the normal excitement, but as we make our southerly turn we will be leeward of land and it should settle down a bit. We lost an hour sleep on time change, and I'm sure others lost some sleep on the uneven rocking. We are hearty and up at breakfast now, and it's not crowded. Not much for me today, perhaps duplicate bridge. And eat. We are Umi Uma for dinner so I'll load those as well. refections October 13.pdf waterside October 13.pdf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler919 Posted October 13 Author #25 Share Posted October 13 As promised the menus from two specialty restaurants. They note that they are for the formal night so I assume there may be some grandeur but I have not scanned them carefully. Also loading a copy of the teas and coffee that I noticed in the marketplace breakfast this morning. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see. Umi Uma formal night.pdf osteria formal night.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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