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Internet has been fine for social media, cc, etc. it’s slower than land but that’s to be expected. It wouldn’t upload a video and took forever to download an app, but for every day things it works. We have the Plus package which is one device per person - quick and easy to switch between phone and iPad when necessary

It wasn’t a party as such - just first formal night some people wore gold. I think it’s one of those things that never really took off with princess

Captain just announced that ship was secured and we were clear to disembark. We canceled Maya Chan. I don’t think we would have had much fun on this stormy day. Pictures don’t really show how windy it is but the MSC ship is just sitting out in the water right now after turning around from the dock…

I’ve sailed mostly Royal class ships the last couple of years. I had forgotten how big balconies were on this class!

We have been docked in Costa Maya for about an hour but not able to get off yet as they can’t safely secure the ship due to wind. Weather looks a little fierce - not really a beach day. I’m sure the captain would have already canceled the port had we not had one cancelled yesterday, An MSC ship pulled in earlier, seemed to have the same issues as us, and pulled back out. It’s currently sitting out at sea just across from us, maybe waiting to see if the weather clears. I’m hoping to cancel our Maya Chan day - it is disappointing as we were really looking forward to it, but safety first…

Costa Maya tomorrow. We have a private excursion booked for Maya Chan so hoping for some sun!

Dinner was fabulous!

This is the Merry Berry - $3 upcharge on plus package but 100% worth it!

Tonight’s dinner

This server at Wheelhouse bar is the bomb!

Santa! I know him!

Pictures don’t do it justice but the pool deck is rocking and rolling right now!

Grinch-tini

Lunch

Updated patter

@PescadoAmarilloi ran into G at breakfast and he came and chatted with us for a while! A true gentleman and lovely to put a face to a name. Next goal is to sail with you!

Breakfast

Just woken by captain - Belize is cancelled due to weather. We were not planning on getting off anyway, but this was my g FCC it’s morning to sleep in….sigh

Patter

This evening we watched Colours of The World - seen it many times. This one was good but not the best we have seen. Afterwards we went to carol singing in the piazza. That was fun, lots of crew attended, and it snowed! IMG_5829.MOV

This dinner was a bit of a bust. I ordered filet mignon without lobster as I don’t eat it. I asked for medium rare. It was raw inside so I sent it back (I never do this). The next one came and was the same - the server acknowledged it was not cooked correctly and sent it back again. The third one came and was medium. I just went with it. The desserts were not appealing at all so we went to the buffet - nothing up there for Christmas. This was the first disappointment in terms of food!