Shadowmeboy's Star studded Christmas Mexican Riviera review!

[shadowmeboy]

People mingled and talked for a while. We probably had 20-25 people show up. Afterwards, those who signed up for the Slot pull headed over to the Casino.

 

 

Here we all are!

 

 

Lynn putting the money in!

 

 

 

 

We all had fun and got what we put in back, so it was a win - win for everyone.

[amarvel]

Yes, they were there.

 

Thank you!

So happy to hear that, thanks ;)

 

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[shadowmeboy]

After the Slot Pull, we headed up to Lunch in Cagney's.

 

 

 

Shrimp Cocktail for me

 

 

 

 

Hot and Sour - the soup of the day for Susan

 

 

It was a little too hot for her, so she ended up getting a Shrimp Cocktail.

 

 

 

 

pretty busy today

 

 

 

 

I got the New York Strip Steak

 

 

 

 

We shared some Flounder Milanese

 

 

 

 

Susan had Pan Seared Scallops and Shrimp

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I got the Carrot Cake for dessert

 

 

Susan got the Banana Cream Pie.

 

After lunch we went exploring again.

 

 

 

We went to the pool deck to try to find a game to play in the library. no dice.

 

 

We then headed down to the shops on deck 7 to see what they had.

 

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We went and sat out on deck 7 starboard and enjoyed the sun and sea air

 

 

 

 

 

we then decided to play some shuffleboard!

[shadowmeboy]

 

We figured that we would try our hand at Bingo. Plus it was the King and Queen Bingo, so we could get lucky right?

 

 

Jefferson of the Cruise Directors staff bowing at the feet of the Bingo Queen.

 

 

 

 

Well we didn't win. Oh well. We head up to the stateroom to get ready for pictures, the VIP party, the Production show Vegas, and dinner at La Cucina.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan in her beautiful dress, still getting ready!

[shadowmeboy]

We head down to get pictures taken in the Atrium (Deck 7).

 

 

Photographers hard at work

 

 

 

The Captain was taking pictures tonight with guests

 

 

One of the flashes didn't go off, but the picture turned out really well.

 

 

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Here is our picture with the Captain

 

 

Our stairwell photo

 

 

 

 

 

We headed off to the VIP party in the Spinnaker Lounge (7 - aft)

[shadowmeboy]

I had a great conversation with Jude Pereira, Executive Housekeeper, at the party.

 

 

 

 

 

the wait staff was wearing these shirts because it was Norwegian Night Out tonight.

 

After leaving the VIP party, we headed towards the Theater.

 

 

 

 

Ginza was already full.

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With more wanting in.

 

 

A picture outside the Theater

 

 

 

 

the show begins.

 

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Vegas was excellent! It was well done and one of the better production shows I have seen. If you are on the Star, make sure to see it.

 

 

Cruise Director Tom comes out after the show to give the lineup for the night.

 

[dreadpirate3]

Another great review! Thank you!

[L1211]

 

 

 

We figured that we would try our hand at Bingo. Plus it was the King and Queen Bingo, so we could get lucky right?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jefferson of the Cruise Directors staff bowing at the feet of the Bingo Queen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well we didn't win. Oh well. We head up to the stateroom to get ready for pictures, the VIP party, the Production show Vegas, and dinner at La Cucina.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan in her beautiful dress, still getting ready!

 

 

 

Susan, gorgeous dress! I'm obsessed! And love the bright blue for couples pics. So smart!!

 

 

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[shadowmeboy]

Susan, gorgeous dress! I'm obsessed! And love the bright blue for couples pics. So smart!!

 

 

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Isn’t beautiful? We found that at Nordstrom when we were shopping in Spokane. I saw it on the rack, had her try it on, and she fell in love with it.

 

Our pictures, when in blue, turn out really well. Another dress coming up later in the review was another one I found that she absolutely beautiful in.

 

 

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[shadowmeboy]

Another great review! Thank you!

 

 

 

Your welcome! Thank you for following.

 

 

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[shadowmeboy]

After Vegas, we scurried to La Cucina for our 830 dinner reservation.

 

 

 

Tephany was the hostess in La Cucina. We had her hold up the little stocking we were giving people who gave us great service. Inside were a few chocolates, mini candy canes, a small ornament, as well as a small tip.She definitely deserved one!

 

 

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

I got the Insalata Caprese

 

 

Susan got the Insalata Fresca

 

 

La Cucina was hopping.

 

 

I got the Meatballs

 

 

Susan got the Pesto Alla Crema

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Susan got the Chicken Parmesan

 

 

I got the Bistecca Florentina

 

 

I got the Torta di Cioccolata for dessert.

 

 

Susan got the Tiramisu

 

La Cucina's food was excellent. Our server was excellent. The pacing of the meal was off though, and it was off the night before in Moderno. Tephany would check in with us at dinner in La Cucina and she was helpful in getting drink and bread refills. She was truely awesome. our meal would have not be as good with out her helping. Great job Tephany. She was one of our vacation heroes.

 

I am going to stop here for the night.

[tatibus0913]

Great review! This itinerary has always interested me - can’t wait to see your photos from Mexico!

[zencruisers]

Great review as always! Thanks for taking the time to one. Also love the pics.

[jaxw17]

Really enjoying the review

[mkcurran]

 

If you have flown Southwest or Alaska airlines, you most likely flew on an airplane made right here. Boeing's Renton plant make the majority of 737 airplanes. Southwest and Alaska fly 737's on their all Boeing fleets.

 

 

Planes arrive from Wichita, KS on train cars (shown above). They then are assembled here and join their respective airline's fleet.

 

Time for Grub!

 

When I lived in WA, I lived in a place where these planes would go by on the train. It was very cool to see that!

Also your reviews with your pictures take me back there.

Thanks!

[NJLVW]

Just love your reviews. Your style of writing and your pictures are fantastic. I had to go back and reread your Sun review. Although not going to Alaska we are going on the Sun in March. By far our favorite ship. The both of you look so happy. Every picture perfect. Your smiles in every photo are I will say contagious. You both seem like you would be a lot of fun on the ship. Anyway, enjoying your review and just want to say Thank you for taking the time to do it.

[Destaw71835]

The little stocking stuffers is such great idea! It looks like the staff really appreciated that. [emoji106]

 

I can’t wait to see the pics from Mexico.

 

 

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