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That lamb dinner and white wine are my idea of a perfect meal. Now I just need someone to prepare it and bring it to me. I don't remember what year I was in Ocho Rios but I must have taken the same tour that Roy took. Dunn's River Falls was great, the rest of Ocho Rios not so much. @grapau27 Graham, you and Pauline are wonderful to your friends, and I wish there were more people like you. This world would be a better place. Prayers for all of you who are in need and hurrah's for all of you that are not . Jane

Late again, here's what I would order. White Zinfandel, Escargo, Peppercorn Filet and Chocolate Lava Cake with Decaf Coffee.

Sangria, Caeser Salad, hold the anchovies, Mahi Mahi and Chocolate Carmel Tart with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Decaf Coffee.

and this would be my choice for this evening meal.

Change the lemon juice to Chardonnay, add a cup of Decaf Coffee with dessert and this is exacty my choice.

White Zinfandel, French Onion Soup, Peruvian Chicken and Lemon Torte with Decaf Coffee for me please.

Thank you for taking us along on the Nieuw Statendam. This and Noordam are the only ships in the current fleet that I have not been on. Jane

@Sharon in AZ I had to wait 6 weeks between the cataract surgeries and my Optometrist removed the lens on the surgery eye. (Surgeon sent me to a specialist for a 2nd opinion whether cataract surgery would be better or a cornea tranplant would be needed) Not ideal but much better and I was able to read just a little. Cornea transplaant not needed. Jane

I am a certified chocoholicand I love lemon pie except with meringue instead of whipped cream on top. The spare ribs sound good if someone prepared them for me however tonight a bunch of us are taking my sister-in-law out to Carraba's for her birthday. @rafinmd Glad you are being discharged from hospital but please take it very easy getting home. @Cruising-along If it is not to much trouble please email me regarding the reduced salt diets on the HAL ships. My cardiiologist has told me to cut down on salt amd I am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to do that. My email is themanginos@cox.net. Jane.

Bon Voyage

Thank you to all who posted photos of Tallin. My DD DH and I were there on the Eurodam in 2008 (50th anniversary cruise) and these photos bring back many fond memories. We did a ship tour that included a very old, still working monestary then a tour of old town. I had a cranberry muffin for breakfast this morning and will be having cranberry sauce with my dinner which is a dark turkey meat roast from Albertson's. Plenty for me as I still am trying to avoid crowds. I turned down an invitation from my niece for dinner, she normally has at least 20 people. I am another one who feels very grateful to all of our dailites for all you do including those of you who like me only post occassionally. Reading this is one of my favorite things to do every day. @grapau27 Just looking at your food posts makes me gain weight. @rafinmd I very much look forward to you sunrise/sunset posts. Prayers for all who are ill and/or hurting; hurray for everyone else. Jane

Bon Voyage.

Feeling much, much better today and very hungry. The meal of the day would be wonderful if someone would only prepare it for me. Seriously today is the first day in almost a month that I have felt hungry. I am still lacking in energy but at least I am getting outside and walking short distances. I believe that I am over all the illnesses, and gaining strength slowly. Thanks to all who posted photos today; this is another port I have not visited. Prayers for all who are ill or hurting and cheers for all who are not. Very sorry to see that Rosalyn Carter has died. She was a wonderful person and a gracious First Lady. Jane

Hi Jacqui I had to cancel the Konigsdam 18/Nov./23 Thanksgiving Ca. Coastal cruise. Jane

Aloha!!!

I will give the meal and the drink a miss today, not a fan of mac and cheese, but I sure look forward to trying the wine. Thank you to all for your prayers and good wishes yesterday and today. It is rather strange I feel pretty good one day, just exhausted, then the next day any movement including coughing and breathing hurts. Pulmonologist says this time of Covid followup is different for everyone. I am staying home except to go get Rx filled and buy groceries. Not sick enough to need additional help. Something I want to mention. I had the latest Covid vax, the flu shot and the RSV shot all the same day one month before I got sick. Doc said it was a very good thing and he really said about 5 time that the RSV shot is probably what kept me out of the hospital. Now I am praying everyone recovers from their various ailments whether they are minimal or major and if I could shout I would shout halleluh for all who are cruising. Jane

@kazu Jaackie, My apologies for not posting yesterday that I had to cancel the 11/18 Coastal Cruise. I see that you must have picked it up in my post on the daily so I am not embarrased by getting a Bon Voyage when I am going nowhere.

Again late to dinner. My choices A glass of Riesling wine Lobster Bisque Seared Scallops Roasted Baby Beets Key Lime Pie with Decaf Coffee plus a shot of Baileys.

3 good days to celebrate. I couldn't possibly figure out my taxes without my accountants help, vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting, yum. I will give a miss to the meal and the drink, would certainly want to try the wine. I've not been to the port of ther day. I saw my pulmonologist yesterday and was told that I not only had Covid, I also had a rebound Paxlovid Covid infection and now I have bronchitis along with a flare of my CHF. He said I was not nearly strong enough to cruise on the 18th so I had to cancel. Not the news I wanted to hear as I started feeling a bit better a couple of days ago. Oh well, this just has to run it's course. Nothing planned for today except going to Albertson's to pick up a few groceries and another new Rx. Jane

My very favorite place in Florida. The Carillon bells concerts are magnificent. Jane

This would be my exact same choice, add Decaf Coffee with dessert.

Dinner last night would be House Rose Wine Crab Cake Prime Rib with Baked Potato Chocolate Puff Pastry with Decaf Coffee Breakfast today Classic Egg Benedict Half Grapefruit Coffee

After my bout with Covid I came down with Bronchitis and today is the first day that I have had enough energy to do anything other than make my bed, shower and dress then feed my cats and myself. The drink and the wine both appeal to me and I would like to try meatballs if someone made them for me. Running out of groceries and my cardiologist wants me to cut down on the sodium so a trip to the store for something other the Rx is what I have to do today. I appreciate radiologist very much, they have changed the world of medicine and enriched our lives. I can also celebrate cappucino. Unfortunately I had classical piano lessons forced on me for 9 years and hated every minute of it. I can tolerate piano as long as it is in a orchestra. Jazzy I hope that something can be done for your back pain and leg problems. I suffered for many years with that. When I had the 2nd MRI my pain specialist came out and said I had severe spinal stenosis and nothing could be done except surgery. After the surgery improverment has been about 80% and I am very happy with that.. Sharon I envy you enjoying San Diego with your friends than your husband. Jane

For Dinner House Chardonay Shrimp Roasted Chicken with French Fries Tres Leches Cake with Decaf Coffee For Luch at Dutch Cafe Dutch Pea Soup or Apple & Bacon Pannenkoek Hot Chocolate.

I enjoy your posts and am looking forward to following your blog for the first time. Jane