LIVE. Symphony of the Seas. April 20-28 2024. Sail away with me.

[cruisingpeople]

23 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Then we got on  our bikes and rode all the way down  that winding hill to the half way mark. I rode the brakes non stop. Never peddling.

 

All I could think of while going down that hill back to our hotel was, "Why were there so many suicidal people on those bikes"? I couldn't believe that no one was hurt or killed going down that mountain. They were all over the place. I gave our driver a lot of credit.

Edited April 18 by cruisingpeople

[Lionesss]

9 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said:

 

All I could think of while going down that hill back to our hotel was, "Why were there so many suicidal people on those bikes"? I couldn't believe that no one was hurt or killed going down that mountain. They were all over the place. I gave our driver a lot of credit.

The age of “no fear”. We were invincible. 
 

Never doing it again. 
 

Once was scary enough. 
 

Did not have my biking shorts or shoes. 
Helmets were generic. 

Back home I  did a centennial run once.    ( 100 miles). Never again. 
 

But 3-4 times a week I easily did 20 ish miles. 

Yes I was stupid. 
 

Be safe. 

 

[Lionesss]

FREE  CRUISE ACCOUNT. 
 

Previous balance. $778.24

 

Dinner before gratuity 

 

Chicken parmigiana excellent 

Um yea, after I started eating. 

 

 

 

 

New balance.  $823.60

 

Resting now. 
 

To be continued. 
 

Be safe. 

[nasa1974]

11 hours ago, Lionesss said:

DRUM ROLL. 
 

The post you have been eagerly awaiting to sea!!!!!

 

The “PRETTY PURPLE” suitcases. 
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Plus a purple back pack. 
 

Be safe. 

Love the NASA stickers.

[Lionesss]

1am

 

4 alarm clocks set  and one hotel wake-up call. 
 

Why am I up worrying about sleeping in??????

 

Too excited or what?????

 

Anyway 

 

Be safe. 

Edited April 19 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

GOOD MORNING CLEVELAND. 
 

Leaving for airport soon. 

 

💕

 

[Lionesss]

 

Our current position. 
 

Took 25 min to get through Pre-check TSA. 
 

The regular pre check circled the concourse. And this concourse is huge!!!!

 

Chillin till flight 

 

Be safe. 

[h20skibum]

32 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

Our current position. 
 

Took 25 min to get through Pre-check TSA. 
 

The regular pre check circled the concourse. And this concourse is huge!!!!

 

Chillin till flight 

 

Be safe. 

Every time I have had a flight out of Cleveland, the lines have been insane.

 

Safe travels.  Will be enviously following along.

[Lionesss]

My mom ( May she rest in peace). 
Always instilled in me do not share to much about your life with others and try to blend into the crowd.  
 

 

Sorry mom. 
 

💕

[Lionesss]

Plane arrived 30 min late from San Francisco. Finally boarded. 
 

Free cruise account. 
 

Previously $823.60

 

First class. $ Thank you Spouse (❤️)

 

Current balance including included breakfast:  $823.60. 
 

[Sea Dog]

Safe travels wished for you!

[Lionesss]

 

After some intense turbulence. We have landed. 
 

Let’s just say the breakfast was left untouched. 

Not going to chance it. 
 

💕
 

 

[Lionesss]

FREE CRUISE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

 

Taxi airport to Embassy Suites with tip

$22.00

 

Publix run $106.79

 

Total spent to date. 
 

$952.39. 

 

To get in room early $30

 

Grand total expense account 

 

$982.39 

 

 

Be safe. 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

FREE ACCOUNT BALANCE. 
 

  Previously. $982.39

 

Dinner/ Drink. Tip appetizer 

Outback 

$100

 

 

Embassy suite. 

$369 ( not counting early arrival). 
 

NEW ACCOUNT TOTAL 

 

$1,451.39. Before we put our feet’s on ship

 

Be safe 

 

[Sunshine3601]

How is the Embassy Suite nowadays?   Last time we were there it was looking a little rundown

[Lionesss]

6 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

How is the Embassy Suite nowadays?   Last time we were there it was looking a little rundown

The hotel is definitely showing it’s age but very clean. 
 

We are on the 4 th floor. 
 

The bathrooms are the one area that needs upgrades. 
Clean but the toilet height is low. 
Decor dated. 
But functional. 
 

The 12th floor undergoing remodeling and shut down. 
 

Not crowded this visit with 3 cruise ships in. 
 

Managers cocktail hour the same. 
You get 2 tickets per person for drinks.     ( gave us total of 6). 
carrots Cukes munchies….

limited selection of mixers 

rum punch 

wine 

we just casually drifted thru and got a drink each but did not finish it. Would have rather wanted a Diet Coke. 
 

Breakfast scheduled for 7 am. 
 

 

 

BUT. 
 

It is CRUISE DAY!!!!!!!

 

Yup. Cannot sleep. 
 

Updates to follow. 
 

Be safe. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

Hotel breakfast. Nothing new. 
 

Port camera picture of Symphony 

 

 

[jmh2006]

Bon Voyage Sue!!!

[TeeRick]

Hi @Lionesss have a great cruise.  We did a similar itinerary in Feb on Symphony but it went to Labadee then, but now Jamaica of course.  We were in a Crown Loft Suite.  What kind of suite are you sailing in?  We really enjoyed the CK and SL area on Deck 17 right down the hall from our suite.  The ship was awesome as was the service and crew.

[Sea Dog]

Bon Voyage! Have a great cruise and drink a Kraken Colada for me!

[mafig]

Those who are in a suite, when did the Concierge contact you for CK reservations?

 

We're going the cruise after yours and I find myself checking emails several times a day.

[Lionesss]

Usually in CLS. FIRST time grand suite because free casino cruise. 

[Lionesss]

Traffic to pier bumper to bumper. Arrived at 10:45

checked in. 
walked on ship

Mustard station done

WJ at 10:59

 

pretty good for 11:30 boarding. 

[Ocean Boy]

Just now, Lionesss said:

Traffic to pier bumper to bumper. Arrived at 10:45

checked in. 
walked on ship

Mustard station done

WJ at 10:59

 

pretty good for 11:30 boarding. 

Perfect. I love that first lunch in the Windjammer, especially if I can get there before the crowd arrives.

[Lionesss]

Lunch