albingirl

I love your reports. I'll be following along. With pleasure!

If I don't have it, I don't miss it. Like anything else, we all have favorite clothing that we tend to wear repeatedly. Those are the things I am most likely to wear, so they come with me. I'm a light packer and have learned through the years that I wouldn't be wearing most of the extra clothing that I brought on board in the past. So, I tend to buy really nice clothing that I'm happy to pack but not too much of it since I wouldn't wear all of it anyway.

I used to love the wine tastings. No more.....too much talking and not enough wine. Can I say boring?

I enjoy it all. I'm such a lazy bean that I don't even check when the gala nights are. I just book specialty restaurants based on how busy we are that day in port. If it's a busy day in port, we don't want to be tied down with reservations. We like the MDR then, since we can just show up whenever we want.

That bill was highway robbery. Not unusual, though.

This whole thread is so depressing. People licking their fingers, unsanitary Lido conditions, people coughing and not washing their hands and so on. Quarantine in a foreign country is the worst. It's a dreary situation. I miss the old smoking threads. Now, those were a hoot.

I was interested in your remark about your neighbors and the slamming doors. We seem to always be near people who rise at 5 AM and slam the door on their way out, presumably to Lido. I know the doors are loud if you don't hold them but just to let them swing close causes a very loud noise. Otherwise, love your review....

I am so sorry you are going through this nightmare. I too, fear that other passengers will decline to report covid if they contact it onboard. Especially after reading about it here.

Wonderful review! Thanks for posting!

I still can't figure out what is so bad about the PG. Do you eat better at home? Heck, I'm glad it isn't the Golden Corral or something like that. People always find something to complain about. I avoid them like the plague.

Of course. I saw a woman bring no less than 7 suitcases on a 2 week caribbean cruise. I'm a carry on gal myself. But, back to the riveting topic at hand.

Well, if you get aggravated, then don't talk about your casino cruise deals. Nice of you to offer your wife's cabin offer....but you can't private message members here. If you are serious, that is.

I thought it was discontinued years ago. Haven't received one in a long time. One more perk missing that I didn't even know was a perk.

My point was that not everyone can afford to do what you do. I'd be in gambler's rehab if that were the case in my life. Way over my head. But, have fun if that's fun for you.

Easy to say when you are on a free cruise and all you have to worry about is an upgrade to a Neptune or whatever. The cost of the cruise for many of us is important. I don't go to expensive restaurants on land and I won't on a ship either. Maybe I've been too busy paying for college for my kids, no free loans there, and have to be sensible. No whining here, just reality. Seriously, if that's important to you, have at it, but it's just not reality for alot of people.

This is a ridiculous menu. The way things are going, I suppose some people think this is normal. With inflation upon us, many are choosing to forgo these expensive restaurants. If you are on a free cruise, you wouldn't mind paying $79 or $99 pp for an upscale experience? I'd rather give the money to charity than blow it on nonsense.

I am one who is so opposed to upcharges on a cruise ship. It's against my moral compass.

I have to admit that I laugh when I walk by a stateroom door with "Cruise Critic" magnets like anyone cares. Oh, I expect they think they will be treated better or something like that. Haha!

We usually just grab a cab and go to the beach, unless you are at Half Moon and Grand Turk. The beaches are right there. I've always felt those ports are pretty safe. However, if you get a chance for a catamaran sail and snorkle, do it; it's fun.

Agree with you, completely. But, I remain confused. The fact that masks are "clearly being required indoors" makes me wonder why the unvaccinated will soon be cruising with HAL. It just doesn't make sense.

Fair enough.

I prefer to trust people. I get the point you are making, but when I'm on a cruise, I don't want to get bogged down with trust issues. You could drive yourself crazy otherwise.

I've never had it. I'd be happy with sardines on saltines anytime anywhere. They don't do that on the ships....too bad.

Haha, and then you can grab a beer and go to your lifeboat demo! Fun times!

Laundry bag left on the bed and magic! It comes back soon shiny and clean as a new penny.