Live from Rotterdam Dec 3 - 22. Daily mini review

[Haljo1935]

23 hours ago, QuattroRomeo said:

Today we docked early in Falmouth, Jamaica (substitute for Key West). We don't have plans for a tour but I will check out the terminal area for shopping. 

Did you feel Falmouth was a satisfactory substitute for Key West?

Key West has been removed from every cruise I've had since right before the restart, so I'm hesitant to try again.

[Haljo1935]

On 12/12/2023 at 12:30 PM, QuattroRomeo said:

This little guy was waiting for us after breakfast!!

This may be my favorite towel art ever!!

[QuattroRomeo]

5 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Hey @QuattroRomeo was the Spiked Eggnog on a special drink menu (maybe holiday menu) at Grand Dutch or other bar? Do you have a picture showing it available? Thanks!!

Yes definitely at Grand Dutch! Unfortunately they ran out of eggnog on the ship a couple of days ago, so I am hoping they restock in Ft Lauderdale tomorrow for the next leg! 

[QuattroRomeo]

5 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Did you feel Falmouth was a satisfactory substitute for Key West?

Key West has been removed from every cruise I've had since right before the restart, so I'm hesitant to try again.

We've never made it to Key West either, so don't really know!

[QuattroRomeo]

5 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

This may be my favorite towel art ever!!

He sort of reminds me of the Charlie Brown Christmas tree!!

[QuattroRomeo]

20 hours ago, SUESEABE said:

 @QuattroRomeo Congratulations on receiving your 100 day medallions. We love Captain Timmers and try to go to all of his talks. He could be a comedian. He has some great stories. One of the best captains. 

Thanks! And yes the Captain has been fun. If you haven't heard it already, next Q& A with the Captain ask him about the man overboard that didn't want to be rescued!

[Seasick Sailor]

27 minutes ago, QuattroRomeo said:

Thanks! And yes the Captain has been fun. If you haven't heard it already, next Q& A with the Captain ask him about the man overboard that didn't want to be rescued!

 

We are on Rotterdam as well til 1-14th. The captain told the funny story last year as well.

 

Our reindeer:

 

[Haljo1935]

6 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

We are on Rotterdam as well til 1-14th. The captain told the funny story last year as well.

 

Our reindeer:

 

So very cute - thanks for sharing.

[QuattroRomeo]

Today is the last day of this leg of the cruise, so the In Transit letter arrived. Took a few morning photos of the outside deck before going to CO for breakfast:

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2023 by QuattroRomeo

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I finally tried the Aloo Masala and Egg Bhurji (not too bad!) for brekkie and DH had the Vegetable Scramble:

 

 

[oakridger]

6 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

This may be my favorite towel art ever!!

 

55 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

We are on Rotterdam as well til 1-14th. The captain told the funny story last year as well.

 

Our reindeer:

 

 

It's so great to see the towel animals with eyes (and a nose) again!  The last few years this has been a big pet peeve of mine that the HAL towel animals no longer have had eyes on the poor things! Eyes give them that extra personality. Some people have speculated that the paper eyes caused a laundry problem, but I have seen on other Carnival Corp. forums that those lines are still giving their towel critters eyes!  🤷‍♀️

 

The little Reindeer is new to me and very cute!

 

~Nancy

[QuattroRomeo]

The Cake Event was today, but only from 11:30 -2. I waited in the Lido until the unveiling:

 

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Pics around Lido:

 

 

[QuattroRomeo]

Went to Pinnacle at noon for lunch. It was practically empty, but still painfully slow. Took 2 hours. So, couldn't go back and get cake! I tried the chicken for the first time, and quite enjoyed it. 

[Toad]

Wish I was there…..

[QuattroRomeo]

Wandered the ship for awhile; the "end of cruise sales" had the same prices they've been all cruise. Went to the World Stage and watched Origin Story again. 

[QuattroRomeo]

[QuattroRomeo]

Another nice dinner in CO with 4 others we have gotten to know; they are all leaving tomorrow.

[cruzingnut]

Hang on to your hats and strap yourself in tonight.  We've got a gale warning up here in S. Florida!

 

Linda R.

 

[QuattroRomeo]

Lamb leg and salmon, tortilla soup. Pear strudel for dessert ( forgot to picture it but very good, nice and flaky pastry).

[QuattroRomeo]

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When we were done, there was a parade of chefs going though!

[iflyrc5]

14 minutes ago, QuattroRomeo said:

Wandered the ship for awhile; the "end of cruise sales" had the same prices they've been all cruise. Went to the World Stage and watched Origin Story again. 

Looks like they don't have a Catholic priest on board for this cruise.  That is rather unusual but maybe since it is Advent season they could not get a priest.