Live again from Celebrity Reflection!

[jam19872016]

3 hours ago, #55worktoplay said:

Happy Belated Birthday. 
 

Seems like Day 1 was a success and you will see Day 2 this time😀

Thank you.

 

Yes indeed, I am upright and off to sieze the day 😀

[NCTribeFan]

I've been trying to "pack light" for the past 2 hours.  I'm used to just opening drawers and the closet and pulling out every hot-weather item I know I can wear and putting it a big suitcase.  I'm trying to go with 2 overhead-bin sized cases.  Of course, my big, stuffed toiletry bag, hair stuff, and makeup takes up half of one.  Then I realized I needed to split all the clothing between the two, so I re-packed.  I think I need to go back and take out about 30% of the clothes.  I mean, I'll be on 3 different ships.  I shouldn't need a dozen outfits, right?  And no one will care if I re-wear something.

 

That pork chop looks great!

 

I really want to try the silent disco.  I'll try to get there early enough.  I'm not a fan of karaoke.  It's only fun when people are drunk.  Too many folks think they're better singers than they are (me included, but I'll never get up there unless I'm so drunk I don't know what I'm doing!).  I rarely go to the shows these days, but since I've only sailed X once, I may give them a try. 

 

OK, back to (re)packing!

[jam19872016]

As expected I could not get the scale to work this morning, too much ship movement. 

 

Step count. 

 

 

Heading out now to the Spa Café. 

[jam19872016]

24 minutes ago, NCTribeFan said:

I've been trying to "pack light" for the past 2 hours.  I'm used to just opening drawers and the closet and pulling out every hot-weather item I know I can wear and putting it a big suitcase.  I'm trying to go with 2 overhead-bin sized cases.  Of course, my big, stuffed toiletry bag, hair stuff, and makeup takes up half of one.  Then I realized I needed to split all the clothing between the two, so I re-packed.  I think I need to go back and take out about 30% of the clothes.  I mean, I'll be on 3 different ships.  I shouldn't need a dozen outfits, right?  And no one will care if I re-wear something.

 

That pork chop looks great!

 

I really want to try the silent disco.  I'll try to get there early enough.  I'm not a fan of karaoke.  It's only fun when people are drunk.  Too many folks think they're better singers than they are (me included, but I'll never get up there unless I'm so drunk I don't know what I'm doing!).  I rarely go to the shows these days, but since I've only sailed X once, I may give them a try. 

 

OK, back to (re)packing!

Sometimes I forget stuff but I definitely don't overpack. I do carry on only which is easy on a three day but I've done it on longer trips as well. Sometimes that means I'm carrying a lot of bags but I manage. Of course, I don't have all the accessories that ladies need so that helps.

 

Karaoke was actually fun last night, and it had a live band backing it and the singer would jump in when the person songing struggled to keep up. It can be pretty bad though if you don't have the right group of volunteers. 

 

I've never seen silent disco fill up before, but then again I do usually show up early for a seat, I did not worry about it this time because I've found most people participate and seating is not an issue. I did not consider that they might run out of headphones. 

 

If you are not a show person, I would not recommend Elysium. It was ok, performers were talented, but the material did not really wow me. I'm not a show person either.

[jam19872016]

Spa Café offerings 

 

 

[jam19872016]

My selections. 

 

 

Off now to check out the elite breakfast. 

[NCTribeFan]

Yes, those breakfast items still look really tasty.

 

I'd been meaning to ask what sort of tea X has.  I'm a hot tea person (and not that non-tea stuff made from spices or flowers; I want strong, black tea with plenty of caffeine).  I can make do with the Bigelow Breakfast Tea (in the pink package).  Another reason to love HAL - they have British brand PG Tips on the buffet.  My favorite.  And for their afternoon tea (which they offer daily), they actually come around with pots of BREWED PG TIPS and pour it for you.  Yea, I get really excited about afternoon tea.  And the table is set with finger sandwiches and yummy scones & other goodies.  I have to make myself not go every day. 😁

[jam19872016]

Elite menu.

 

 

I have a lovely view of the ships wake.

 

[jam19872016]

9 minutes ago, NCTribeFan said:

Yes, those breakfast items still look really tasty.

 

I'd been meaning to ask what sort of tea X has.  I'm a hot tea person (and not that non-tea stuff made from spices or flowers; I want strong, black tea with plenty of caffeine).  I can make do with the Bigelow Breakfast Tea (in the pink package).  Another reason to love HAL - they have British brand PG Tips on the buffet.  My favorite.  And for their afternoon tea (which they offer daily), they actually come around with pots of BREWED PG TIPS and pour it for you.  Yea, I get really excited about afternoon tea.  And the table is set with finger sandwiches and yummy scones & other goodies.  I have to make myself not go every day. 😁

I'll check it out. They do an afternoon tea in the buffet, but it's really tea time in name only. Cunard does an amazing afternoon tea service. 

[jam19872016]

Bloody Mary extra spicy 

 

 

Mango smoothie

 

 

Smoked salmon platter

 

[chemmo]

Thank you so much for the spa cafe pictures!

[jam19872016]

Very nice breakfast glad that I finally made it here.

 

The Bloody Mary is a gamble but this was prepared beautifully and definitely came extra spicy as requested. 

 

The smoothie was very good although I will know to order two next time, they come in a very tiny glass.

 

The smoked salmon was also very tasty and the bagel was freshly toasted amd warm when it arrives. Very enjoyable experience. 

 

Heading now to Al Bacon for a coffee and maybe a croissant. 

[jam19872016]

1 minute ago, chemmo said:

Thank you so much for the spa cafe pictures!

You're welcome. I'll stop back in at lunch and get those as well.

[jam19872016]

Enjoyed a nice coffee and caramel and pecan croissant and now it's time to get some steps in.

 

Heading up to the gym and maybe a quick stop at the sauna.

[imready2go]

Is escargot on the menu every night?  On the 11/4 sailing and just pulled up the menu but no escargot is listed.  😧

[hcat]

enjoying  the review.. esp pics...lox and bagels yum.  and some of the drinks..like mango smoothie

 

agree with OP re Elysium.. once and it was  more than done.

 

"If you are not a show person, I would not recommend Elysium. It was ok, performers were talented, but the material did not really wow me. I'm not a show person either."

 

It's an old show....X needs some new ideas for non E Class ships! E Class shows are  wonderful in all venues!

 

 

[jam19872016]

2 hours ago, imready2go said:

Is escargot on the menu every night?  On the 11/4 sailing and just pulled up the menu but no escargot is listed.  😧

It was last night I will verify if it is still there tonight. 

[jam19872016]

Time for lunch break.

 

[jam19872016]

Another enjoyable lunch. This late the crowds have mostly cleared out although it is still quite busy, just not unmanageable. 

 

They had the key lime pie so I skipped Al Bacon and got two slices and some bread pudding.

 

 

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, hcat said:

enjoying  the review.. esp pics...lox and bagels yum.  and some of the drinks..like mango smoothie

 

agree with OP re Elysium.. once and it was  more than done.

 

"If you are not a show person, I would not recommend Elysium. It was ok, performers were talented, but the material did not really wow me. I'm not a show person either."

 

It's an old show....X needs some new ideas for non E Class ships! E Class shows are  wonderful in all venues!

 

 

They have a couple new shows on here. I saw Feel The Funk and thought that one was really good.

 

Looking forward to checking out more new shows on Beyond next 😀 

[jam19872016]

Spa Café lunch options. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tea options 

 

[bluewater1298]

9 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Another enjoyable lunch. This late the crowds have mostly cleared out although it is still quite busy, just not unmanageable. 

 

They had the key lime pie so I skipped Al Bacon and got two slices and some bread pudding.

 

 

That looks Al Bacon worthy. How was the bread pudding? I think I remember enjoying it when we were on Reflection.

 

We had bread pudding from the buffet on Freedom that was probably the best I have ever eaten. Then the next week on Allure it was most definitely the worst I have ever eaten. I couldn't believe the difference. We really enjoyed all the food on Freedom but Allure was a big disappointment everywhere except Sorrento's. 

[chemmo]

Thanks for the lunch pictures of the spa cafe offerings…A bit spartan, even for me! Much appreciated!

[hcat]

18 minutes ago, chemmo said:

Thanks for the lunch pictures of the spa cafe offerings…A bit spartan, even for me! Much appreciated!

agree.. have seen  much nicer lunch spreads  at the cafe... usually very tasty!

[jam19872016]

It was a beautiful day out today. I certainly did not need to take any motion pills. 

 

I spent my afternoon alternating between the track, gym and the sauna. Did 4 miles total and a little too much time in the sauna and a quick nap was in order. 

 

I did not want to sleep long and it is a good thing because my neighbors are door slammers and incredibly restless or maybe hosting a party. I should have counted how many times they have gone in and out in the last hour, it's a least a dozen times and I'm not using literary license this time. In and out in and out.

 

Heading back out into the world now to fill the mobile bar.