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Todays programs, for those interested. Rob

Just closed down the Cove. Dinner was really amazing. Caviar. Escargot. Crab cakes. And an astounding cotton candy dessert perfection. Sinatra tribute show tonite. Wow. We’re not “Crystal cheerleaders”, but it really hard not to be impressed. Fwiw, I was acknowledged in the Crystal society party tonite as 5th most previous Crystal cruises. Nice. Another full sea day tomorrow. Asian specially lunch tomorrow. Stay tuned. Rob

Today’s snacks.

Individual tastes in decor differ. But I found the carpet selection in the 2023 renovated staterooms disturbing. Looks like bodily fluid spills. Maybe it’s just me…🤪🤣 Rob

Stateroom open house today. All categories. Rob

Today’s activities for those who may be interested. Rob

Oliver Holland. My opinion and my opinion only. Pleasant enough piano player. Sound level allows conversation with other guests. After discreetly asking a half dozen requests, and received an “I don’t know that, I don’t play that”, I just suggested he play whatever he’s comfortable from his songbook. Nice background music. Others may feel different. Rob

We’re in Aquamarine suite. Don’t know about other categories. Rob

3-4 weeks prior.

This afternoon’s snack.

Just ask your butler for hard copies. They’re delivered during turn down service. There are also hard copies in a rack on the reception desk.

Tastes for lunch today. Dumplings, sangria, Blue Moon and onion rings! Rob

Another cruise ship parking lot today in Nasssu. Rob

Santa’s helpers are out and about today.

Autocorrect has its own mind for spelling…lol

Most interesting feature of The Lounge (ex-casino) is this really neat model of Crystal Harmony. The Lounge was used for check-.in yesterday. Rob

Selection in the Bistro as varied as usual, but it’s not self serve. Not sure if this arrangement is permanent or a temporary experiment. Seems to work fine, but then again there’s only 350+/- onboard. Rob

Cardomon infused vodka, a very small splash of galleano, sprinkled with cinnamon and a few other aromatics. All the bartenders can make it, but it’s still the best when prepared by its inventor. 😄 Rob

Yesterdays and todays activities, for those that may be interested. Rob

Karma camelion martinis with its inventor, Abzul in the Avenue. And I requested Jim's favorite, Hallelujah, from the pianist. Plus indescribable other-worldly pizza at 11:30p. Crystal is back. And then some. Rob

Nobu was amazing tonite. 2.5 hours. Uni. Toro. Lobster tempura. At least 6 carafes of sake. Wagyu sashimi. Miso cod. Most impressive.

Back onboard today, too. Staff we haven’t seen in 4.5 years addressed us by name. Impressive. And we haven’t left the pier yet. Umi tonight. Since the OP graciously offered others to supplement this thread, I may just do that. Cheers. Muster drill shortly. Rob & Jim

And our lunch today, too. Nice to be back onboard. Rob & Jim

Well, there is actually a "shoe tree" in Nevada... https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/fallon-nv/points-of-interest/the-shoe-tree-fallon Rob

Looks tasty. Thanks for the pics & the menus. 😄😄🍷🍷