LIVE From the Serenade of the Seas with Trainman-2 & Judith

[Trainman-2]

YES!

 

They have special deals for 3 nights and 5 nights in the Specialty Restaurants!

[Trainman-2]

We are sailing slowly into the middle of a bunch of islands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

I can't get Google Earth to load here but if one of you has the time, I would appreciate it if you could post a view of Tortola and the islands around it.

 

 

Thanks...

[Suzieanna]

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/google_map_virgin_islands.htm

 

 

not good at this sort of thing... hope it opens and is okay!

[Suzieanna]

 

this might be a bit bettr for you

[Ourusualbeach]

Here you go,

 

[Setting sail for fun]

Chops is our favorite, we can't wait to go back! Your pictures make me hungry.

[Trainman-2]

Thanks for the Sat shots gang!

[Trainman-2]

Waiting for photos to prove we went ashore to upload...

[BillOh]

We liked Chops much more than Giovanni's and I am going to try to talk Judith into going back there.

 

I don't remember the last time you said you were at a chops, but that Black Peppered Bacon is a wonderful appetizer that first had this past April. (didn't do a chops in 2014) I hesitate recommending it for people with health issues, but it was so good I can't wait till May 2nd to have it again.

[Trainman-2]

Here we are on the pier in Tortilla.

 

We definitely needed the walkers to make the trip to the terminal and back.

 

 

There is a lot of construction going on and it is clear that the Island is building a shopping area similar to the one built at Falmouth. I expect it to be finished in a year or two.

 

 

 

I bought a "Christmas Ornament" that I liked and when we get home I will convert it to a refrigerator magnet.

 

[dixieva]

I guess you are back on board now so it is too late to recommend that you take a taxi to see the "painted wall". There is a road there with miles and miles of a wall that is all a hand painted mural. Very interesting. When we were taking a tour there we actually got to meet one of the artists who was walking along the road.

 

Oh well. Maybe you can see it next time!

[bigeagle12]

Sad to see they are turning this into another pre-fab port. Loved the natural beauty and uniqueness of the island.

[cruisesR4me]

That turtle ornament is very nice !!!!

Enjoying following along with you and Judith on this cruise. I need a cruise so badly but can't get away right now so thank you for letting us come along with you:)

[Setting sail for fun]

You selected a beautiful ornament. We have never been to Tortola. We were scheduled to go there last August but itinerary changed due to the pier construction.

 

A perfect excuse for another cruise!

 

Looks like you have another beautiful day. Enjoy!

[jmf123]

I don't remember the last time you said you were at a chops, but that Black Peppered Bacon is a wonderful appetizer that first had this past April. (didn't do a chops in 2014) I hesitate recommending it for people with health issues, but it was so good I can't wait till May 2nd to have it again.

 

Thanks Bill, I was going to mention the Black Peppered Bacon appetizer to Trainman- bacon lover extraordinaire! I have read the raves about it, and sadly neglected to order it on our Jewel cruise. Hope you give it a go on your next Chops dinner, Trainman, and let us know what you think! :)

[Trainman-2]

Sad to see they are turning this into another pre-fab port. Loved the natural beauty and uniqueness of the island.

 

The area where they are building ins not disturbing any existing structures. Apparently this area was recently filled to support the construction of the pier.

 

We pooped out at the existing shops at the terminal area. There were 8 of them.

 

some friends walked much farther in but only found two more shops.

[Trainman-2]

Judith has approved cancelling our dinner at Giovanni's and scheduling two more dinners at Chops.

[Trainman-2]

Lunch today at Windjammers...

 

Judith

 

 

Me (Carved Lamb - Yummy!)

 

 

 

 

Time for a nap! (We are both stiff and sore)

[truffles2]

Had to chuckle at the "Freudian slip" ...Tortilla?🙀

[PCWalton1]

Sorry I am late to the party, just spent the past hour catching up on the postings. Thank you so much for taking the time to post and let us follow along.

 

I wish I know your secret to taking pictures of food. Most of the time my food pictures come out looking unedible. :o

[Sherman793]

I am not one to compare Carnival against Royal, in fact after our recent cruise on the Dream...I do not know when we will ever go again. But I will say this for them, we purchased the internet package for our 10 day cruise and it was $90.00. Speed was excellent and that allowed us access to the internet for everything other than streaming video. I think Royal is pretty outrageous with their prices on that. That also included as many devices as we wanted just signed in one at a time.

 

Thank you for your review Trainman! You and Judith are so cute together and I try never to miss one of your live reviews!!!:D

[PoPPoP450]

Could you tell me the areas reserved for smoking, we are Diamond Plus and are familier with othe RC ships, will be on the 12 day over Xmas and New Years for the first time on this ship.

[Aboat1]

Could you tell me the areas reserved for smoking, we are Diamond Plus and are familier with othe RC ships, will be on the 12 day over Xmas and New Years for the first time on this ship.

 

Hi Neighbor!

 

See post #70 & #154 this thread for the smoking info! Also the casino.

 

Aboat1 from Port Charlotte!

[shelbylook]

Hi Neighbor!

 

See post #70 & #154 this thread for the smoking info! Also the casino.

 

Aboat1 from Port Charlotte!

 

Just before I sat down to check in here, I was taking care of laundry. The last thing I folded was my Punta Gorda tee. :D

 

Cathy