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    Deedeelynn reacted to twangster in Brilliance stuck at sea, Port of Tampa fog   
    Food is flowing!  Full breakfast this morning, I just finished lunch in the Windjammer.
    No cell signal.  Guest services gave me a 60 min code.
    Some rumors that the drink package is still working.  I'm not drinking today so can't confirm.
    We have to be out of our cabins at 1:30pm so they can begin to prepare them.  Luggage storage is available in the Colony Club for self-assist passengers.  
    All in all good mood on board, I think everyone recognizes you can't control mother nature.  They are running movies in the main theater and small theater to keep us entertained.  
    It looks like that HAL ship is on the move outbound so hopefully we can slip in once she is clear and out of the way.  Fog has returned out here, fog horn sounding every two minutes.  It was clearer a few minutes when I sat on the outdoor seating area in the Windjammer for lunch.  Now we can't see 100'.  
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    Deedeelynn reacted to mworkman in Super Mario   
    Rumor has it there's a new guy on the block....everybody calls him Super Twangster! ?
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    Deedeelynn reacted to Sweety in Question on dinner at Windjammer   
    Red velvet cake maybe.
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    Deedeelynn reacted to Gears in Question on dinner at Windjammer   
    Surprised you mentioned that...LOL! Not. ?
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    Deedeelynn got a reaction from MikeK in Oasis Royal Promenade   
    The royal promenade is on deck 5 and is just like the one on the Mariner, enclosed. The Boardwalk and Central Park area are open to the elements. The restaurants in Central Park have large umbrellas available to use to get to the restaurants, we had to use them once, really not a big deal, as the walk is very short! 
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    Deedeelynn reacted to Irieman in Freedom of the Seas Jan 20th. - 7 day Southern Carribean   
    Final Thoughts
    Having been now waiting in the airport for 8 hours, I feel that I have been reflecting enough for my final thoughts through my firsts. ? 
    My firsts
    My first time to the ABC islands and they shined. Caruaco, Bonaire, and Aruba did not disappoint. All beautiful but different: Caruaco more urban, Bonaire small town feel and Aruba tourist and sandy. 
    First time renting a car. Fun but more to think through. 
    First time being Platinum.  Yes, we made sure to get the bathrobes and marvel at each other. As noted, wore them to the hot tubs at night. Yes, newbie loyal to Royal move bit who cares!
    First time using a taxi and flagging down any ride back to the port. So as you see it took 5 or so cruises for us to break free of RC booked shore excursions
    First time attending an art auction and buying art. Note that my intial post said we are not art auction folk... You just never know until you attend. It wound up being a highlight!
    First post cruise excursion. Again, not planned and turned into a highlight. Also a good bargin cause of the transfer to the airport. 
    First time booking two cruises at once. Blessed that we can do that. 
    Talking about being blessed
    You probably noted that I tend to use "we" in my posts.  I am blessed with the most amazing cruise partner for me and that makes these adventures that much more special. I know we have just begun to explore all the places we can go via Royal and I will look forward to every one of them!
    One more
    This community had really helped us plan out this trip. I know there is so much to track down for our next cruises such as Cuba, all inclusive resorts in Cozumel, etc.  I want to thank all who share their knowledge because it makes a difference! 
    Next blog is Cuba in September unless a really good deal shows up ? YOLO
     
     

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    Deedeelynn got a reaction from Rose City Cruiser in Oasis Royal Promenade   
    The royal promenade is on deck 5 and is just like the one on the Mariner, enclosed. The Boardwalk and Central Park area are open to the elements. The restaurants in Central Park have large umbrellas available to use to get to the restaurants, we had to use them once, really not a big deal, as the walk is very short! 
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    Deedeelynn reacted to WannaCruise in Wonderland or Jamie's   
    Funny enough it's my 9 year old that wants to try Wonderland...but not for the food, for the atmosphere and theme.
    Thank you all...am quite convinced then that Jamie's is a better pick.  I should say too that we have Navigator BOGO in the summer as well, which means Chops and Jamie's (as those are only choices), but Jamie's seems to make more sense and a safer choice.  
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    Deedeelynn reacted to Sweety in Dessert at Chops   
    I will help you. 
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    Deedeelynn reacted to ellcee in Dessert at Chops   
    Sooooooo gooooood! Had it in October on Anthem. Did not disappoint.
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    Deedeelynn reacted to twangster in New Diamond Happy Hour Drink Menu   
    On Indy and spotted a new Diamond happy hour drink menu.  Second ship in 2019 with Glenfiddich scotch offered.  
     
     

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    Deedeelynn reacted to Irieman in Freedom of the Seas Jan 20th. - 7 day Southern Carribean   
    Recap of Bonaire and Aruba. Part 2
    With anticipation we pulled into Aruba for a 15 hour port of call.  After a room service breakfast we headed out early for a horseback riding adventure. Very efficiently we went from the Acadia theater to a van and was wisked away to a ranch on the Eastern side of the island. After a short but thorough briefing, I mounted Bacardi and 1 we hit the trail.  It was a blast going through Aruba's arid land scape with 20 foot high cactus.  We eventually made our way to the coast with us riding by the crashing surf as high as 20 feet.  Our stop was a beautiful beach before a ride back to the ranch. This was a five star excursion!
    Back to the ship to eat and change and out we went on our own to find a beach. We took a taxi to Asanti beach which is way North in the hopes to get away from the tourists but even that was crowded. It was an Aruban holiday so that may have brought out a lot of local families. After a few hours in the sun we had to figure a way back to the ship. The taxi there was $29 at holiday rates so we contemplated public transportation but a small tour bus came by offering $5 rides to the cruise port so we hoped on. It was a tour in progress so we spent a relaxing 40 minutes learning about the island and going by all the local and tourist beaches.
    Of all the Islands on this trip, Aruba is by far the biggest vacation spot. The hotel rooms alone dwarf the other stops by tenfold. That's good and bad depending on your preferred experience you want when you sail. 
    All told it was 11 hours off the ship so we dragged ourselves into the windjammer for dinner. We are definitely MDR folk so we just treated it like that.  Bread and starters first, some conversation then the main course, then dessert. It was fun to set it up that way.
    We finished the evening wearing our bathrobes to the jacuzzi and then reading in the solarium overlooking the lights of Aruba.
    Honestly, we went to bed before the ship left and never heard or felt anything. 
    Sea day today. Time to book our next cruise!
     
     




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    Deedeelynn reacted to Irieman in Freedom of the Seas Jan 20th. - 7 day Southern Carribean   
    Recap of Bonaire and Aruba! Part 1
    It's been busy doing so many things I will have to condense the two days into this one post. 
    The day in Bonaire started with us watching Freedom dock on a very small pier. As I mentioned, watching the different ways each port ties up the ship has been facinating. The big Panoramic windows tilt out a good two feet so the view is enhanced in all directions. After a windjammer breakfast we headed out to a snokel and beach break at Coco beach. The snorkeling was good but the beach break was very crowded. It reminded me of some of the places in Phillipsburg St. Maarten. For us, if you have to find your row to get to your beach chair it's to crowded. Again, the fish were colorful and plentiful so it wasn't a total thumbs down. 
    The best part of the day was the afternoon. After lunch on board we went into town. The street fair vendors were true island artisans and we shopped more here than the last 10 ports. The whole center of town hand a real pleasant feel and we lingered a long time. With bath salts, jewelery and gifts in town, we headed back. 
    Back on board we realized that on this trip, day five was formal night.  Feeling so good from the day we posed for photos and had a delicious meal in the MDR. The Las Vegas Tenors headlined. They said they did over 50 RC cruises last year. It was our first time seeing the and we along with the crowd enjoyed the performance. Off to sleep to get ready for Aruba.
    Quick thoughts - Sprinkles is broken. Oh the humanity! - I know the late leaving  ports of call effect show times but they just seem to be at very odd times. - Is it me or does the schooner bar and boleros always seem to need about double the seats when they just entertainment - freedom class ships have such an impressive profile when docked with other ships. Proud to be on her!
     



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    Deedeelynn reacted to Irieman in Freedom of the Seas Jan 20th. - 7 day Southern Carribean   
    Will be writing up our great day in Bonaire later but woke up and wanted to share  sunrise over Aruba. (It is called a live blog) ?
    Note that a port side room to the ABC islands really is full of activity as you look over the downtowns at each stop. 

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    Deedeelynn reacted to Irieman in Freedom of the Seas Jan 20th. - 7 day Southern Carribean   
    This slightly delayed recap of a port day in Curacao just shows that it was a jam packed day of fun and sun!
    First off, Curacao has rocketted up the charts as one of my favorite ports. Theb15 minute walk to the city center  is as nice as I have found. Your start out along the water and go through an old stone fort converted into ships. Definitely go up the walls for a nice view of the harbor. After  that you make your across the historic floating bridge and into city center. We spent the morning on our own looking at the architecture and finding the old continuous used synagogue in the Western hemsphire. The building was first used in 1732. There was a $10 charge to walk the grounds, and visit the museum. We also had a half hour talk from the rabbi on the history. 
    After a quick lunch on board we met our excursion that took us to the limestone caves. The caves where nice but the tour guide pointing out all the sites to and from the other side of the island was even more enjoyable. Ziza, our guide, was a bundle of joy and energy. The second part of the tour was a guided exploration of the city center with Ziza. The hour plus walk was the highlight of the excursion. I will let the photos speak for adventure!
    Back on board we enjoyed a rack of lamb and chicken parmesan in the MDR and then had our traditional slow walk around the outside promonade on deck 4. There is something special being up on the helipad at last light. 
    There was no headliner of production show tonight so it was an early night for us. We love the shows so always are disappointed when there isn't one. 
    Tomorrow, err today is Bonaire and we just got cleared. Time for snorkeling! @Camilla I will get the kids area phots today!






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    Deedeelynn reacted to Matt in Majesty Crew member overboard   
    I changed the title. Bottom line, the old title was quite unhelpful to people browsing the forum because it's not very descriptive of what this thread is about.
    Not to mention it's crass and frankly unnecessary.
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    Deedeelynn reacted to JLMoran in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    I first read this as "go full on Kobayashi Maru on the ship", and was trying to figure out what kind of no-win scenario could be contrived from the various dining options. ?

     
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    Deedeelynn reacted to HeWhoWaits in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    12k a day? I can get in that many just going back and forth between my table and the buffet line!
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    Deedeelynn got a reaction from cruiselife in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    Well, at least you are aware! ???? 
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    Deedeelynn reacted to KLA in Has Sorrento's Pizza really gotten better?   
    Do you want to start a fight on the RC Blog forums? Because this is how you start a fight on the RC Blog forums. 
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    Deedeelynn reacted to irishgirl0525 in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    Exactly!
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    Deedeelynn reacted to coneyraven in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    Oh sure --- I'll try that, while holding a plate of bacon and my coffee

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    Deedeelynn reacted to irishgirl0525 in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    The only thing I'm going to do is POSSIBLY jog around the track if I'm up early enough in the mornings.  Other than that, I'm going to eat what I want and enjoy. Presumably not to the point of exploding ?
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    Deedeelynn reacted to cruiselife in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    I just told my wife last night that my #1 goal on our cruise coming up is not to eat myself into a food coma. I have never successfully gone on a cruise and not been miserable at some point from eating too much. Ordering multiple entrees/appetizers combined with sugary drinks is a terrible combination for me, but also way too delicious to pass up. The pain is real but the food is real good. But this cruise is the cruise that I'm going to control myself. Hopefully. Wish me luck...
    Side Note: We purchased a 5 night dining package since this is our first Oasis class cruise. I'm screwed.

     
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    Deedeelynn reacted to coneyraven in 6 Stages of Onboard Eating !!! ?????   
    Breakfast of Champions after a night of Dilly Dilly.  Good Grease.

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