Rare Sea Dog Posted Saturday at 07:38 PM Author #201 Share Posted Saturday at 07:38 PM 28 minutes ago, doghog said: Agree. Anytime for us. What's your impression of the Crown Lounge? Havent had a chance to even go there yet. Planning on stopping by before dinner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Saturday at 08:08 PM Author #202 Share Posted Saturday at 08:08 PM @taznremmy Sorry we haven’t hooked up yet. Planning on going to the Diamond lounge tonight around 5pm before dinner. Hope to see you there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted Saturday at 08:56 PM #203 Share Posted Saturday at 08:56 PM 47 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: @taznremmy Sorry we haven’t hooked up yet. Planning on going to the Diamond lounge tonight around 5pm before dinner. Hope to see you there. The chocolate covered strawberries are worth the trip there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Saturday at 10:46 PM Author #204 Share Posted Saturday at 10:46 PM Remember my Go pro Galveston fail? my Go Pro’s suction cup failed and my Go Pro fell to its death. To my surprise on Navigator the outer structure by the railing is not steel so my magnet mount would not work. So I have to improvise my gorilla pod on the railing to mount my Go pro for some sail aways. Hopefully this will work. Fingers crossed. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsiescurly Posted Saturday at 10:49 PM #205 Share Posted Saturday at 10:49 PM (edited) Is the Diamond lounge the same as the suite lounge? Edited Saturday at 10:51 PM by tootsiescurly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Saturday at 10:52 PM Author #206 Share Posted Saturday at 10:52 PM A Pleasant Surprise A very nice surprise when we got back into our cabin from our excursion in Ensenada (more about that incredible experience later) where we were delivered a bottle of Champagne. A box of fine chocolates and a plate of strawberry covered chocolates. It had a card wishing us happy anniversary from Richard. I am assuming maybe loyalty ambassador but I want to find out and thank them for such a wonderful and gracious gift. More later I need to recover from todays excursion. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Saturday at 10:53 PM Author #207 Share Posted Saturday at 10:53 PM 3 minutes ago, tootsiescurly said: Is the Diamond lounge the same as the suite lounge? I think there are two separate but I am not sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted Saturday at 10:59 PM #208 Share Posted Saturday at 10:59 PM 2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: I think there are two separate but I am not sure. They are separate. Suite Lounge is on deck 14 with big windows and view. The Crown Lounge is on deck 5 with 2 portholes and no view. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted Saturday at 11:03 PM #209 Share Posted Saturday at 11:03 PM 2 hours ago, Sea Dog said: @taznremmy Sorry we haven’t hooked up yet. Planning on going to the Diamond lounge tonight around 5pm before dinner. Hope to see you there. I will make a point to be there Greg. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 12:14 AM Author #210 Share Posted Sunday at 12:14 AM 1 hour ago, taznremmy said: I will make a point to be there Greg. Running slightly late hope to be there around 5:30pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 12:35 AM Author #211 Share Posted Sunday at 12:35 AM The Ultimate Taste of Mexico Nothing like drinking a margarita by 10:30am in the morning .Todays excursion and experience was one of the best Royal Caribbean excursions I have ever been on. I heard there wasn’t a lot to do in Ensenada and not a lot of beaches. We decided to do more of a cultural excursion so when I saw “Taste of Mexico & Margarita Madness” I thought hmmmm….this could be exciting. Think part cooking class and tasting. It was the spice of life I was looking for . A authentic Mexican cooking class at La Dulce Vista, where you could can learn the art of creating local favorites, followed by a tour of Tequilera Doña Engracia and tequila. We boarded a bus and drove through the down town area and headed to a quaint area known as La Dulce Vista. We met a chef you taught us the secrets and tips of creating Mexican favorites such as Molcajete salsa, Guacamole, a Chicken Enchilada and Tostada. We were served unlimited Margaritas that were so smooth with a Reposado Tequila that did not have the acidity of a normal Margarita because it was made from fresh squeezed lime juice and some simple syrup. The guacamole making was fun and I got volunteered to muddle some peppers. The guacamole was incredible. A chicken enchilada was next with a fresh and hot corn tortilla And finally a tostada which was so good. I may have to open a Mexican restaurant as the food I made today was better than most things I eat at a Mexican restaurant. Next was a Mezcal tasting. We learned about how Mezcal is made and sampled some different flavors. Along with the Mezcal tasting we ate a fried grasshopper ( little thing on left) that had been roasted in bacon fat, then baked. Crunchy and a little weird but I was ok with it. I should make a bunch and hand them out at Halloween. The Mezcals we tasted included a Blanco Strawberry Tamarindo Passion Fruit And a wild looking Scorpion infused mezcal which I bought a small bottle of. It was actually pretty good. Feeling pretty good by now we boarded up and head back into for the tequila tasting. Our guide showed us how tequila is made and the emphasis that it must be made of 100% blue agave. We tried a total of 7 tequilas. Blanco Reposada Anejo Peach tequila Cinnamon tequila And a coffee and almond tequila which was incredible as an after dinner dessert drink so I bought a bottle. We also tasted some Moonshine tequila that had 80% ABV. Needless to say I had a good and happy buzz. With every taste we did we were led in a toast in Spanish. It sure I improved my language skills by slurring Spanish but I tried my best. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this excursion. We had the best time and really appreciated what Mexico has to offer. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmh2006 Posted Sunday at 02:00 AM #212 Share Posted Sunday at 02:00 AM What a fun day you had! You remember how I love chocolate covered strawberries, I am jealous! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 02:10 AM Author #213 Share Posted Sunday at 02:10 AM 9 minutes ago, jmh2006 said: What a fun day you had! You remember how I love chocolate covered strawberries, I am jealous! Yes I ate 3 already. May kill off the plate tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted Sunday at 02:14 AM #214 Share Posted Sunday at 02:14 AM (edited) 3 hours ago, Sea Dog said: my Go Pro fell to its death. To my surprise on Navigator the outer structure by the railing is not steel so my magnet mount would not work. So I have to improvise my gorilla pod on the railing to mount my Go pro for some sail aways. If I ever go mountain climbing, I’ll make sure to bring you with me. You have it all covered, where as I still trust the suction cup. 😉 Edited Sunday at 02:14 AM by A&L_Ont 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 02:20 AM Author #215 Share Posted Sunday at 02:20 AM 4 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: If I ever go mountain climbing, I’ll make sure to bring you with me. You have it all covered, where as I still trust the suction cup. 😉 We will see if the camera is still there when I get back from dinner before you trust me. 😉 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM #216 Share Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM (edited) 3 hours ago, Sea Dog said: It’s unfortunate that Richard ate one before you got them. 😄😂 Edited Sunday at 02:27 AM by A&L_Ont 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM #217 Share Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM 5 hours ago, cruzsnooze said: The chocolate covered strawberries are worth the trip there. I like the coconut shrimp and the chicken wings. Only reason I go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 02:30 AM Author #218 Share Posted Sunday at 02:30 AM 2 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: It’s unfortunate that Richard ate one before you got them. 😄😂 Are you sure you aren’t Richard????? Still trying to figure who sent it?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted Sunday at 02:30 AM #219 Share Posted Sunday at 02:30 AM 3 hours ago, Sea Dog said: A box of fine chocolates and a plate of strawberry covered chocolates I see someone sampled one before you could take the picture. Hmmmm I wonder who that could have been. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM #220 Share Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM 3 hours ago, tootsiescurly said: Is the Diamond lounge the same as the suite lounge? No. the Diamond Lounge is on deck 5 Forward and is for Diamond, Diamond +, and Pinnacle guest. The Suite Lounge is on Deck 14 and is for guest sailing in a Grand Suite or higher or Pinnacle guest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM #221 Share Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM 1 minute ago, Sea Dog said: Are you sure you aren’t Richard????? Still trying to figure who sent it?? It wasn’t me, but I will guarantee you that there would be no chocolate covered raisins if I had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM Author #222 Share Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM (edited) 3 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: I see someone sampled one before you could take the picture. Hmmmm I wonder who that could have been. That would have been my wife Linda! She’s never met a chocolate covered strawberry she didn’t like.😁 Edited Sunday at 02:35 AM by Sea Dog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted Sunday at 02:36 AM #223 Share Posted Sunday at 02:36 AM 2 hours ago, Sea Dog said: We were served unlimited Margaritas that were so smooth with a Reposado Tequila that did not have the acidity of a normal Margarita because it was made from fresh squeezed lime juice and some simple syrup. I bet using Reposado instead of Blanco had a lot to do with that as well. I always try and get my margarita's made with Reposado. If I am sipping then Anajo is the only way to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted Sunday at 02:38 AM #224 Share Posted Sunday at 02:38 AM 2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: If you know something please tell. There appears to be a piece of chocolate missing in the box .. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted Sunday at 03:01 AM Author #225 Share Posted Sunday at 03:01 AM Dinner In The MDR Got a wonderful window side table. It was Mexican night but after our incredible cooking class I did not have faith the Mexican food would be as good as we had today. So instead I had: The best rolls ever. Salted Cheese Rolls Caesar Salad My usual Escargot Our waiter Jason from South Africa recommended the Salmon. It was fantastic. For dessert Coconut Cake with a double espresso to wake me up for our next foray into cocktails. Very impressed either way the food quality in the MDR. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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