Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #26 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Sorry for the delay! Password reset issues compounded by the laggy wifi onboard... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #27 Share Posted February 7, 2023 So my foot swelled up, like a balloon, as Pink Floyd would say... so I didn't do any walking on Friday except to Florida's Fresh Grill because it was right across the street from the Hilton. #1 on TripAdvisor, it did not disappoint, both the lobster bisque and fresh caught sea scallops were excellent, tasted like chef-prepared. FFG is very busy and they don't take reservations, but your wait time is much shorter if you phone ahead and get on the waiting list, rather than just walking up. Highly recommend ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #28 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) I forgot to mention about Florida's Fresh Grill, there are choices for sauces on the scallops and shrimp, and the haricot verts and skin-on mashed potatoes were fresh and great sides. I chose the bacon-jalapeno cream sauce and it was great with the delicate scallops. Riki Tiki next time! Edited February 7, 2023 by IntrepidFromDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #29 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Uber from Cocoa Beach to the Mardi Gras was $14. I arrived at 1040am for my 1030-11 timeslot and it was busy but they kept us moving. I think I only really stopped once, to show passport and get boarding pass stamped, plus slowed down at the baggage scanner. Carnival people at this port have their act together. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #30 Share Posted February 7, 2023 First stop after dropping carry-on in the room... it was yummy, real chicken and the Shaqs Sauce was good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I chose Chibang for dinner and all three dishes were enjoyable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #32 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Wall art outside Brass Magnolia in French Quarter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #33 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Casino... the chairs at the table games are terrible! Multiple large tears in most chairs, and all have stretched out fabric. I'll try to get pics when the casino is closed. Embarkation day I won $400 on top of the $250 casino cash Carnival gave, but first sea day I lost $550 so I'm just above break-even. I'll enjoy that status while it lasts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #34 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Here are a few casino pics... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted February 7, 2023 #35 Share Posted February 7, 2023 17 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Casino... the chairs at the table games are terrible! Multiple large tears in most chairs, and all have stretched out fabric. ... Perhaps I should bring a cushion ! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #36 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Pics of the table games in the non-smoking and smoking casinos. Non-smoking tables have floor to ceiling windows with unobstructed ocean view. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #37 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Perhaps I should bring a cushion ! Tom I don't think you need a cushion, they are cushioned ok, it's just the general condition of most of the chairs... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted February 7, 2023 #38 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Man - those chairs should be an embarrassment to Carnival. I can't fathom why they haven't had them either recovered or swapped out. Cost should not be an issue with an eyesore like that. It would be one thing if the ship were 5-10 years old! Tom 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #39 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Cozumel, the woman is making a custom bracelet with the name of my daughter's recently deceased ferret's name. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #40 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) I had lunch in Cozumel at La Mission, it never disappoints with the fresh local lobster. Their guacamole and complimentary salsa and homemade chips are also fantastic. See the orange habaneros in the salsa! Edited February 7, 2023 by IntrepidFromDC 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted February 7, 2023 #41 Share Posted February 7, 2023 If nothing else, let's see the chairs replaced at the $25 tables! 😉 Tom 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #42 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I had lobster and Filet mignon at Teppanyaki last night. The lobster was not as good as La Mission but everything was good, 5 appetizers include miso soup and salad with the yummy dressing you always get at Teppanyaki places. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #43 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Guys. I didn't eat there but I know a lot of us really like those burgers... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Instead, I grabbed some habanero sauce from Blue Iguana and some chicken tenders from Shaq's. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted February 7, 2023 #45 Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Instead, I grabbed some habanero sauce from Blue Iguana and some chicken tenders from Shaq's. Now we're talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 7, 2023 Author #46 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Costa Maya today. Hoping to expedite my foot healing, I stayed on the ship. Bummer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted February 7, 2023 #47 Share Posted February 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said: What's this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13cheermom Posted February 7, 2023 #48 Share Posted February 7, 2023 58 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said: I had lobster and Filet mignon at Teppanyaki last night. The lobster was not as good as La Mission but everything was good, 5 appetizers include miso soup and salad with the yummy dressing you always get at Teppanyaki places. Have to agree everything was pretty good here and the desert bento box was very interesting. We felt like it was a good value for the cost of this specialty restaurant. Wish we were still on the ship 🥲. We just got off the ship and I had to re-book for this itinerary in the fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare starstruck05 Posted February 7, 2023 #49 Share Posted February 7, 2023 All the times I've been to Cozumel I've never seen LA Mission. How far is it from the pier? We usually go to Pancho's if we aren't going to the beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted February 8, 2023 Author #50 Share Posted February 8, 2023 23 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: What's this? Green asparagus wrapped with pork belly, broiled and white asparagus deep fried. Both yummy. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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