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Same. I was pretty close up to the water, got there around 10:15. I noticed a lot of people leave after a few hours. There's also a little bar next to the food area. I didn't enter but bought a wrap and diet coke for $14.00. I did see a few people walking around with drinks in plastic containers.

Just bought this, great camera for beginners.

I have a land vacation there next June - I get in around 12ish and am free til late afternoon the next day. Did you use regular taxi or Uber? Anything you suggest (pre tour) for me?

Try a different browser. There is no rhyme or reason to RC's site.

I work across the street and somehow have never gone to a concert there.

100% They had it on Harmony - I saw sunscreen on Anthem but didn't pay attention to the type.

This story was relayed to us by our tour guide in Bermuda. The tour guide was a former cop and explained to us what a big deal pot is to them.

I also will post some pics I took from my new Nikon. For now just a few iPhone shots

That’s because I’m the worst! I hate being in pictures. This was the only selfie I posted!

Yes. There are also tablets all over so you can use those as well.

Extra thoughts: Loved my room, it served it's purpose. Two weird things that were just annoyances , one was the TV - very awkwardly placed. In order to watch you needed to sit on the edge of the bed. It wasn't a big deal, I only really watched to get ready. The second thing, while the shower was a better set up that Harmony the shower head always aimed for the door no matter how you tried to fix it so water would run out. My attendant was KOKO - very nice. Every time he saw me he screamed and laughed, I wasn't sure what to do with that but he got a good tip for making me need nothing all week. Specialty dining; for me, worth it. I really love food and enjoyed the different restaurants. Chops and Chef's Table were my favorites with Izumi for honorable mention since I went 2x. Jamie's was good but I wasn't wowed. I visited Windjammer and Cafe 270 for breakfasts, lunches and second lunches. 270 for the win for views. I spent a lot of time there when it was too cold to go outside reading and just looking at the water. I skipped Wonderland because it seemed more of an experience I wouldn't want to do alone. Service everywhere was top notch, I was impressed. Again, I made a bunch of reservations for shows then went to NONE OF THEM. I love a good show so I'm not sure why I never seemed to want to go. We skipped all the shows on the big group cruise too. Voom Surf and Stream - great until last night and morning. I've read this before and expected this as well. I enjoyed watching Netflix before bed, waste of money or not. I was left alone which worked for me. I enjoy meeting new people but also enjoy being by myself. I spent the first day in Bermuda on a 5 hour tour with good people. The Chef's Table bunch - so much fun. Had drinks with @JLMoran and his wife. Sorry @Broons77 we didn't get to meet up!!! It was a good amount of people vs me time. People seemed to be shocked I was solo, I was prepared from what I had read here that people would ask, a lot, and they did. Most women had the same exact response - that they had wished they went solo once in their life. Bermuda was perfect. I'd definitely take this exact cruise again. I liked the ship. No complaints, it was easy to get around and the crowds were never too bad. Considering the sea days were colder that's a good thing. Not sure when I'll be cruising again, hoping the 2020 group cruise is doable. Next year I have my land trip for Italy so imma try and be responsible and book nothing else til 2020. Last thing - I sort of wish I got the drink package. I had the refreshment package which was great for coffee and water for me but I found myself thinking WAY too much about cost. I say I'm not a big drinker, and I'm not usually but on a cruise I like to drink more. One Old Fashioned with 18% grats came to $16.36. I think unless I'm going on more than 7 days a drink package would be the way to go. They did offer the 10 drink package but it was the day I had Chef's Table so I didn't think I'd get use out of it. (I still should have gotten that for peace of mind).

Home. Debarkation was ridiculously simple and quick, I did the first round of self assist. It maybe took 5-10 minutes. Unfortunately the machines were down and a ton of us had to wait an hour outside waiting to pay for our ticket at Cape Liberty. If you had cash you were fine but I used my cash to settle up since I didn't really buy anything (not a shopper). An hour later they let us go. It was about 44 degrees and standing still for an hour was interesting, I was FINE until it seemed they were gonna skip me and I MIGHT have sounded a tad desperate. An hour and a half home. No real complaints since it's still rush hour in NYC.

Izumi round 2. While round 1 was good round 2 was even better. The ramen was good but the Udon was amazing. Mostly packed and ready to watch more Haunting of Hill House before sleep. More thoughts when I get home but 5 days was perfect for me.

$2 mimosas in the casino. It’s raining. Guess what I’m doing.

Coffee has been very good, both the complimentary coffee and the $$ options.

Same on Anthem. Not bad at all.

I told my friend today I was happy for the rain- I don’t have to do a thing.

Woke up, no hangover. Not really sure how that happened with the amount of wine at Chef’s Table. Lots of water. Raining here on the last sea day. Walked the track until it was too much. I don’t even mind the rain today, while I’m not hungover I am slow today. Absolutely no idea how I’m spending today. All good.

Yesterday 19.5k steps. Not as much as I thought. Walked track a little. Anthem vs Harmony track and gym. Harmony wins. Harmony has a dedicated track. The only people you see are staff and fellow runners/walkers. Anthem’s track has a ton a sun chairs you have to run between. Not for me. Gym is smaller too but good. Used elliptical this morning.

Chef’s Table. sigh. It was amazing. Remember (or not) I said Chops was the best meal. No. No. No. Chef’s Table was the perfect ratio of excellent food, people, and service. Only 7/14 showed. The 7 who showed were fun and open. This will be one of my favorite memories. The service was superb. The food was above expectations. The people made it a 10/10 experience. Put it all together and it was ? worth the extra cost.

Full disclosure - I can be quite moody but I’m on vacation so things can roll off.

Last day in Bermuda. Took the #7 bus to Horseshoe Bay Beach, rented a lounger and an umbrella for $33. Stayed for a few hours. I had all intentions of taking a walk but the air conditioned buses looked lovely so I hopped on. I now have an extra token for the bus. The Bermudan islands are perfection. Everyone is so friendly and a few remembered me from the troubles yesterday with a couple of jokes. I already would love to come back someday. Chef’s Table tonight, they left a message as my invite. Definitely looking forward. Realized I hadn’t paid grats upfront so visited guest services and paid by bar, salon and gratuity bill.

They made me retake mine.

Definitely a room on Anthem. Virtual balcony is nice. The layout is slightly different from a Harmony solo room.

Oh, it’s all good! I’m in Bermuda.