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The obligatory report from last night’s dinner is still missing 🤪 The newspaper had announced the motto “white night”. But in the restaurant everyone was dressed in green for the “Mediterranean night” and also the menu was accordingly The menu was so excellent, I couldn’t decide. So left out the bread and the starter and enjoyed 2 main courses 😮 The lasagna and the ossobuco And thanks to your advice @Beamafar also a good wine accompaniment

Good morning (back) in Belgium. Belgium is known for its chocolate, so I took advantage of that and shopped for Easter The 100g blocks of handmade and decorated chocolate cost 4,50€. Included is to taste and I got 5 for the price of 4.

We are running straight out. The port of Rotterdam is industrial, but very beautiful due to our sailing on the Maas, in the center of the city. Although it was already 10 minutes ago " Cast off! ", we still sail on the river and see a lot. Speaking of seeing a lot: I would like to quickly recommend the Eurotower. It is super conveniently located to look over the city and take photos of the ship. The tower, the little knob at the top is a cabin that takes you all the way to the top. View from the ship: Wonderful view of the ship

Hello, I still enjoy reading here and hope you continue to have a wonderful cruise. Sorry that I write here again something in the public area, but your personal mailbox here is disabled. I unfortunately read your nice suggestion with the L'Atelier Bar too late. A wonderful place that I also like very much. Since for tomorrow (formerly France) all excursions are canceled, I would have lots of time. I would like to participate only in the bridge tour, otherwise I am very flexible. How does it look for you? Would that still fit? Warm greetings from Michael

I had a wonderful time in the thermal area of the SPA. Of course I didn't take any pictures there, but I brought you the current price list. The thermal area on the Virtuosa is very similar to the one on other MSC ships. In addition to the whirlpools, there are steam saunas, a mild and a Finnish sauna, various experience showers, an ice chamber, warm stone loungers and of course relaxation loungers. The general temperature is pleasant, and the usual "doodle music" was fortunately subtle. There were two water dispensers with aromas.

Perfect for the little hunger in between QR_W_YC_LUNCH_DAY4_EN_1679485156.pdf

Good morning in Rotterdam, the weather has dropped, it is a little windy and rainy. The right time for a day at the spa. But before that an exciting spectacle The Splash Tour, a ride on an amphibious bus. Totally entertaining. 20230322_091324.mp4 20230322_092330.mp4 20230322_093054.mp4 20230322_094902.mp4 I do not post so many videos, but this is an exception, that you must have seen

But after so many great things, some things went wrong today. Shore excursions are not cheap and therefore they should at least correspond to the description. I had booked the bike tour to Blankenberge and Bruges. Just the beautiful beach and the pier of Blankenberge were pictured in the catalog as an eye-catcher. (see page one) But we did not even come close :-(I have shown on the following map our route as a line, there where the Ellypse is it should have gone long. Instead of the beautiful beach we drove through stinking industrial area. The bikes were in reasonably good condition. Bruges is a beautiful old city with many old buildings.

OK, let's start with the FoodPorn today. I went to ButchersCut specialty restaurant. Nothing has changed in terms of the menu. All products and prices as good as before. But i still can't get comfortable with the seating outside on the aisle. Everyone walks by there, kind of like being at the train station. That's why I made a reservation inside and that was good. This also shows off the open kitchen. Overall, however, I find the room layout of the ButchersCut on ships of the Fantasia class better. As usual, it started with bread and butter. The bread was excellent, warm and crispy. The butter should have been paprika or maple syrup. I did not like the taste of that. For my appetizer, I had the goat cheese tartlet with blueberries. A real treat. After that came my filet mignon. I had to have it returned once. I had ordered medium rare and got medium done. But the second was outstanding. The crowning glory was the banana date cake. And they have great little espresso cups here. They are glass and especially double walled with air in between. This gives a thermos effect and the espresso stays nice and hot. QR_C_BUTCHERS-CUT_OTHER_DAYX_DE_1679419893[1].pdf

The captain has just explained everything. You will have heard that too, but attached is a voice recording for all those reading along. Sprache 001 (3).m4a

Here the dancing never stop…for all night owls! I am at Virtuosa Bar. 20230320_235331.mp4 It's so loud, I didn't understand which martini I was getting. But it is delicious QR_K_BAR-LIST-GENERIC_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1679351987.pdf

The next stop on my martini tour was the Sky Lounge I had a Sapphire Martini here QR_Q_MIXOLOGY-AND-BAR-LIST-GENERIC_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1679345936.pdf

During all these wonderful conversations about wine, but tonight I continue to have in Martini mood. This time the MSC Signature Martini

Thank you for your good wishes and the tips on .Oberon and Cicogna. I will take them to heart.

Hello, I think it is normal that the uniformed waiters recommend what is available in open wines. For most of them, the normal ban on alcohol on duty applies and Muslims do not drink alcohol as a matter of principle. If I express my wishes in a differentiated way, they usually fetch a qualified colleague and he then also knows where he can get the good drop. Fits 90% I had only posted the wine list, because it is served every time. No one pays attention to it. I had this wine here today with the risotto and lobster. Not on the list, but perfect match.

If you hadn't asked, I wouldn't have known. No more traces of damage

Oh, in my martini mood I overlooked the news about Le Havre. Thanks for that. I have exchanged my shore excursion there for the AllAccess Tour. As if I would have known. 🙂 Apropos Martini mood: An Aviation Martini

Does not look spectacular, but tastes great An Indochina Martini QR_AC_ATELIER-BAR-ART_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1679342270.pdf

All about beer

Before I forget it again today directly the menu. It's gala night and of course I had to order the lobstertail. The taste was OK, but the presentation was excellent

That could be that I have already seen this sign in 2019. Time flies so fast. I found a similar one here in the forum from the beginning of 2020.

I would have been full in the lounge too 🙂 The drink menu of the lounge I also attach. Just download the PDF. QR_V_YC-BAR-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1679216014.pdf

I just realized that I forgot to upload the promised menus last night. Better late than never. The "special" dessert is a cruise tradition for me. An espresso, a scoop of whipped cream and a Grand Marnier

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you are completely healthy again? The ship is really super clean and disinfectant is offered everywhere. But you can't completely prevent such an infection. I try to deal with it pragmatically e.g. by not using handrails and only touching door handles with a paper towel.

Thanks for your experience 🙂 I'm more the Mercedes guy, but you're right, i will not miss Ferrari World.