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CGTNORMANDIE

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  1. BRAVO…just what I originally hoped for…mutual resolution. “All’s well that ends well.”
  2. YES! I just hosted a cocktail party and three people came…me, myself and I!🫢 We had Manhattans!
  3. My feelings from the get-go. I don’t think MSC handled this well. I originally thought that one passenger complaint set off the explosion…sure enough. Now the question is…can there be any mutual resolution? I’ve enjoyed Ben and David over the years and I’m hoping that they and MSC can resolve this regrettable episode to the point of mutual satisfaction.
  4. The good news is that RCI Adventure Of The Seas will have an increased activity vibe. You will have plenty of activities and entertainments to interest you. Sea days mean you will need to enjoy the ship. Have a plan…start your day with a brisk walk around the ship either outside or inside. Have a nice breakfast after your walk. Then go for a swim or hit the spa. Bring a good book along and find a nice spot to read for an hour or so. Have a nice lunch. Hit the casino, go to a lecture or watch a film on TV then take a nap. Get ready for dinner and go have a cocktail or two before dinner. Have a nice dinner then see a show then go dancing and a nightcap or special coffee. Go to bed and then repeat the next day. Whatever your preferences you will have plenty of activities to interest you. You will also have an opportunity to get plenty of rest, good food and sea air while you unplug and unwind.
  5. Do not plan for balmy weather in May while crossing the North Atlantic. The weather is still cooler in early May. You might luck out in late May but the North Atlantic is very unpredictable.
  6. Sautéed asparagus with spiral ham and either baby Swiss or sharp cheddar finished under the broiler and served fat and flat…yummmmm!
  7. $$$$$$…You get my point…lol. The days of NCL SS Norway are long gone. When Knute kloster sold his interest NCL was changed forever. I really miss the SS Norway and the level of food and service they offered onboard. Today NCL is a money machine that will “Nickel and dime all the time”. The MDR is mediocre so the new ships have a dozen specialty restaurants that charge $$$$$.
  8. We had to postpone lunch today and move it to next Friday. I’ll report on the veal situation then.😋
  9. Finding a great veal parm these days is a near impossibility. I’ve given up and I’ll just stick to chicken. I tell you what…I’m going to lunch today at a good restaurant. They have veal parm on their menu. I’ll order it and report back here afterwards.
  10. I forgot…Italian baked stuffed calamari with a red sauce made with the tentacles and pan sauce. Served over linguini…this is my all-time favorite Italian dish!
  11. Check out MSC. They have repo cruises to Brazil usually starting from Barcelona and Lisbon…an easy flight from Florida.
  12. Royal Caribbean has a high activity level onboard. A definite difference when compared to Celebrity.
  13. The Celebrity Eclipse is sailing Fort Lauderdale to Southampton on March 22, 2025 and The Holland America Niew Statendam will sail from FLL to Rotterdam on April 5th. You will enjoy a number of activities onboard these gorgeous ships…especially the food and socializing. You will not be bored. The beauty of five or more consecutive days at sea is the ability to unplug completely.
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