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Our plan is to stay on the trolley for the entire loop first, and then get off near the Faneuil Hall Marketplace to walk around and have lunch at “Cheers”. Here, we are leaving the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and riding through the Seaport District….. We are heading up to the North End……. We are passing through Boston’s “Little Italy”….. To be continued…..

We will get to the Quincy Market eventually, but first I'll take you on a short tour of Boston.

Aw gee, I was looking forward to seeing Aris on the Freedom in January.

Thanks for following along! To tell you the truth, I didn't notice any Happy Hour pricing, probably because we just normally head up to the Red Frog Rum Bar on embarkation day. Doesn't mean there wasn't, just that we didn't notice it. Enjoy your cruise on the Legend!

You know that we'll be following along! Have a great cruise and be sure to say hello to "Patch" for us! 😁

We had no issues at all when we were on her in April, and the ship was full.

At least four times on cruises, and several times on road trips. Great city, HATE the Red Sox!

We are first in line for our trolley….. Another trolley pulls into the terminal….. This is the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour. We did this tour the last time we were in Boston. (Carnival Sunrise – 2019)…… The Old Town Trolley Tour map….. The lower part of the map shows the area around the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and the Seaport District…… This part of the map shows the “Loop”, and below are the trolley stops where you can Hop Off, and Hop On….. Here is the Carnival Legend docked at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston….. To be continued……

The Carnival Legend is approaching the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal…… We were docked at 8:15 am. I wasn’t hungry for breakfast, but Patti went up to get some cereal to bring back to the cabin. She said that it was very busy up there. Today we are doing the Old Town Trolley Tour. Here is some tour info: DETAILS: This is perfect for those who wish to experience the Boston Old Town Trolley with the flexibility to explore at leisure. There is so much to see and do in Boston, and Old Town Trolley's Hop-on-Hop off tour will allow you to make the most of your time. Your friendly conductors will provide an interesting overview of the city, as you drive around stopping and hopping back on at the most popular locations in Boston. The trolley provides a frequency at each stop of approximately every 20 minutes. Old Town Trolley will meet you at the cruise ship terminal to begin your tour. From there, you will join the main route which has 14 stops at the city’s most popular locations. Among the sites you'll see are Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Common, Public Garden, Cheers Bar, Prudential Center, Trinity Church, Beacon Hill and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Hop off and on at any of these stops to explore the history of Boston. With the stop at the cruise port, you have the convenience of door-to-door service. NOTES: · To derive full enjoyment at each stop, some walking is required. · Flat, comfortable shoes are advised. · This tour does not include entrance fees. · The duration of this tour is at the discretion of the passenger. · The complete main route takes around two hours · The hop-on-hop-off main route is not exclusive to cruise guests. · Attractions are subject to closure without notice. Old Town Trolley Tour Starting at: $63.99 / Adult (ages 13 and over) $49.99 / Child (ages 12 and under) Boston, MA Easy Activity Level No Minimum Age 1.5 hours All of the Carnival tours are meeting in the Follies Theater at 8:45 am…… The Fun Squad did an awesome job of getting each tour off of the ship in a very efficient and orderly way. Great job! We have left the ship and have found our tour….. To be continued…..

We continue to sail past some of Boston’s Harbor Islands….. Looks like one of these guys has a fish on! Jets are landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport, which is on the other side of the ship….. We are now sailing by Fort Independence. Here is a little history: Fort Independence is a granite bastion fort that provided harbor defenses for Boston, Massachusetts. Located on Castle Island, Fort Independence is one of the oldest continuously fortified sites of English origin in the United States. The first primitive fortification, called "The Castle", was placed on the site in 1634 and, after two re-buildings, replaced circa 1692 with a more substantial structure known as Castle William.Re-built after it was abandoned by the British during the American Revolution, Castle William was renamed Fort Adams and then Fort Independence. The existing granite fort was constructed between 1833 and 1851. Today it is preserved as a state park and fires occasional ceremonial salutes. Fort Independence was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Source = Wikipedia. To be continued…..

Day # 9 - 9/5/22 - Boston, Ma. (9 am - 6 pm). We were up at 7 am to a mostly cloudy day as we approached Boston. The temperatures are supposed to be in the mid 80’s, but we will be having rain showers throughout the day. Here is the view from our balcony, as we sail into Boston Harbor….. Here are today’s “Fun Times”…… We are sailing past some of Boston’s Harbor Islands….. To be continued…..

Awwwww, thanks so much. It's true! 💕

Glad to have you aboard again. Thanks for reading! 😎

Thanks Barb! Today is all about the beer, Giants, and Yankees. I'll be back at it again tomorrow! 😎

Finally, we get to see Captain Mark in person! He says a few words, raises a toast, and then he is gone….. Afterwards, Patti is going to walk around and then head back to the cabin. She passes the Piano Bar where Jim is holding court….. I head down to Punchliners for tonight’s “R” rated show starring Kier. I didn’t have the camera, so no pictures tonight. Kier was very good tonight. I gave him a 9 out of 10. After the show I went to the Casino Bar and had a few drinks with Angela before calling it a night. Here is tonight’s towel animal….. Coming up next: We’re back in Boston!

Once again, service in the Dining Room on Elegant Night was slow, as it took nearly two hours. Afterwards, we stepped outside to enjoy this beautiful sunset….. Tonight, for the first time since last January, the Captain would be out in public to give his Welcome Toast in the Atrium Lobby. Patti and I made our way there, and even got seats at the bar. The first thing that I noticed was that there was a new string trio on board this week. They are the Amber Strings Trio….. I order my usual double Bacardi and cola, but Patti is going to try a hard seltzer….. Cruise Director Gabe begins by introducing some of the Senior Officers….. To be continued…..

Afterwards, we both went down to the casino to get our $25 cash. Patti didn’t feel like gambling, so she took off to walk around the ship. I sat down at a $6 blackjack table, and after about a half an hour, I was just staying even. I noticed that they had opened a $25 table, and there were a couple of guys playing there, so I went over and joined them. Boy, I was so glad that I did. After about an hour I was up a lot, so much so, that I knew I would be going home way ahead, even after using some to pay down our Sail & Sign balance. Back at the cabin I told Patti of my good fortune, and we began getting ready for tonight’s Elegant Night dinner. I checked in on the Hub App at 5:27 pm, and ten minutes later we were being seated at Table # 354….. Here is the Elegant Night Menu….. Here is our view from upstairs….. Here are Patti & I…… For her starters, Patti had the spaghetti carbonara and a Caesar salad…. For my starters, I had the pork tarts and a shrimp cocktail. I see I’m back to three shrimp again! We both had the lobster for our mains….. I also had the grilled salmon….. For our desserts, Patti had two scoops of butter pecan ice cream, and I had the coffee crème cake….. To be continued…..

Hotel Director Paul Heslop welcomed everyone, and then said a few words. Some of the Senior Staff circulated around the tables and said hello. Then it was time to eat. Patti started with the lobster bisque…… I started with the slow braised pork belly….. For our mains, Patti had the Japanese sea bass, and I had the charred New York steak….. For dessert, Patti had Tres Leches…… For dessert, I had the hazelnut and malted chocolate….. The luncheon was over in a little over an hour. Here is our picture which they gave to us for free….. To be continued…..

I went up to the Red Frog Rum Bar to see Argee, and have a few beers. I met Patti back at the cabin, and then we went up to the Diamond Luncheon, which was being held in the Nouveau Steakhouse. We were seated on the upper level…… Here is our table, and the menu for the Diamond Luncheon….. Here are our first drinks. Patti was drinking a Malibu Bay Breeze, and I was drinking Bacardi and cola. The drinks kept coming! Here is our view from upstairs….. Here are our bread plates….. To be continued…..

Day # 8 - 9/4/22 - Fun Day at Sea # 4. We were up at 7 am to a beautiful sunny 72 degree day. Here are our views from our balcony looking forward and aft, as the Carnival Legend heads north up to Boston….. The seas are perfectly calm today….. Since we are going to the Diamond Luncheon at noon today, we decide to skip breakfast. I need my coffee, so I head down to the Legend’s Café to get one, and to pick up today’s “Fun Times”….. Back at the cabin, I start working on the pictures again. Around 9 am, Patti went to check out the shopping “specials”, and then went to the Fun Aboard, Fun Ashore talk in the Follies Theater….. To be continued…..

Thanks for continuing to follow along!

Yes Sharon, B2B cruises are awesome! The best is the last night of the first cruise. Most of your fellow cruisers are winding down, packing, and doing as much as they can, while you can just chill and relax. We can't just do 7 days anymore. We have three B2B's, and one S2S booked as of now. Glad that you continue to follow along, and thanks for your kind words. Much more to come!

Patti thanks you! It is not a dress, just a top, but it was from Land's' End, so you nailed it! As for our smiles...... we're on a cruise, how can you not smile?

Were you expecting fra diablo?

Awesome review and awesome pictures! Thanks again for taking the time to post!