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Yes I got dragged to Monica and made to “walk” the course. I don’t know if you are aware but MSC have F1 simulators onboard and OH did that and enjoyed it (I didn’t, if I had got in to that car I would have struggled to get out again!).

Not another F1 fan. OH watches it all the time, he even made me go with him to Silverstone- I was the official photographer!

Welcome to cruise critic. This is an old thread with the last post being in November 2023 so in terms of any issues with Noro, it is out of date information. Are you cruising on Ventura in the near future? If so I’m sure there is nothing to be concerned about, P&O are usually very quick to get on top of any issues like this.

The priority theatre seats are a bonus if you have the package (but not to those who don’t drink, don’t need a package and so have less chance of seating). I can take or leave the prize draw, a bit gimmicky. People were nudged towards the higher packages when for example the alternative dining venues such as Alfredo’s, which they has always enjoyed for free were made chargeable and then added into the drinks package as a “new benefit”. The drinks package is good as it includes some high quality offerings but it’s pricy on longer cruises. I hypothesised some time again that Princess and P&O would move ever closer in terms of what they offered and it’s happening eg Princess now charge for some categories to select a cabin which they never did before and P&O will as you say probably adopt the higher priced package model eventually.

I can’t post the link Andy as not allowed on CC but I did a quick search and this is being covered in other places with an alleged direct quote from P&O. See below. Said P&O Cruises in the announcement of the new prices, “Any packages purchased on board or pre-cruise from [May 8, 2024] will be in line with our new pricing.”

Are you an authority on contract law? Genuinely interested by the way,

This may be just gossip and rumours, there have been things in the past that bounced round the internet and turned out not to be factually correct, Andy mentioned that this was not gospel in his opening post. That said P&O have made changes the past, regardless of the T&Cs you booked under.

@molecrochip Any potential truth in this?

This is from the booking section for the Easy Package. It does mention beers can vary. I have only ever seen Heneiken served. Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price! Savour the freedom to satisfy your thirst at any moment! Including: Selected classic or international cocktails Non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks Spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy - one brand per type) House wines (red, white, sparkling, rosè) Draft beer Heineken and bottled beer Heineken* Soft drinks from the fountain, canned soft drinks, fruit juices by the glass and bottled Bottled Mineral Water Classic hot drinks (espresso, cappuccino, caffèlatte, hot tea, hot chocolate) Beverage gratuities included *The brand of beer may vary over time.

@Beckett I have just watched this being done. I picked the right word - torture. The end results do however look just amazing.

We don’t age badly, we simply evolve like a butterfly. Every wrinkle is earned and probably the result of smiles and laughter.

Relaxing! I can think of many words to describe what you have outlined and relaxing would not be one of them. Torture would be one of them that springs immediately to mind.😀 You are a braver woman than I. My sister gets all sorts done and spends hours at the beauticians but I have never heard her mention that procedure. Her time is well spent as that’s probably why she looks much more polished and groomed than I do. I will mention it to her.

Well every day is a school day. I have never heard of micro blading. My brows, nails etc thrive on complete neglect. My only particular grooming is a monthly haircut. So what do they do, trim and shape the eye brows?

Good morning all. Lovely here again today but thunder forecast for later. Nothing planned for the holiday weekend but there is a new exhibition at the V&A showcasing Kimono which looks interesting. Anyone doing anything interesting for the weekend?

A sleepless night again. We have had beautiful weather the last few days and looking out at the garden the solar lights are lit up like the Blackpool illuminations because of all the sunshine. Bed stripped washed and dried out on the lines, makes such a nice fresh scent when they are dry (lavender and rosemary planted round the drying green). I was “green” before it became a thing, (that or mean/prudent) as I have always tried to dry clothes and bedding outdoors whenever possible. Hope you all have a good day in a few hours at a more civilised time to wake up.