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Day 2 at sea. Nice day. Some choppy waves but it's the ocean. Not much instability. Windy day but warm.

Day one ends: MDR wasnt a disaster as far as usual day one lines and crowds. Entertainment was good. Invitation to Dance..good production. Overnight we passed through bad weather and thunderstorms and the ship was rocking.

Initial thoughts on Adventure. There are some cool areas on this ship however I'm not sure I like the way it's laid out. The Imperial lounge is very cool looking though. And the Blue Moon lounge. The Internet on this ship could be so much better. My room is nice. 8352. Aft Starboard. it's a spacious ocean view balcony seems to be a couple of feet wider than a regular balcony which is nice. The smoking issue doesn't seem to be any different than any other ship with a casino. The promenade is OK. It's Cafe promenade has Starbucks though and I think pizza since no Sorrentos. Overall Adventure is probably not my favorite. I like Jewel better than this one. The ship needs renovations. Windjammer is better on the smaller ships IMO though. I'm apparently in the noisy section. More to come.

Bayonne views

Boarding was quick. Was on before 11 am. Windjammer was ready open and the crew were pumped.

Lava flows are flowing

Drinks onboard

Strongly advise to pee before you get to parking lots. You may be waiting a long time. Trucks were directed to a different outside lot than last time. Shuttle bus took us to terminal. They let you in thru security regardless of checkin time. Very quick again. Agents check your passport and bermuda travel authorization and give you a sticker to wear. And then we sit in the chairs till they open the ship for boarding.

At the cruise port in Bayonne! Seriously don't get here too early because nobody can help you with your luggage and they're still letting people off the ship, obviously. So grab yourself a cup of Starbucks nearby and enjoy the start of vacation time! My check in is at 10:30, so I'll head there in an hour.

I always pack the scented dryer sheets in ziplocs to add to my laundry. You can use those like an air freshener. they take up no space.

following as i'll be on this cruise a year after you. please update all when you go!

Just booked!

Best bartender on Oasis is Anthony at the Solarium Bar. I've had great drinks from him. And yes, the Bloody Mary's are good. Just tell them how you like it.

Cyprus still shows up as an option to book, no updates to the Travel Updates page and there are no articles online about this.

Hey @wozswoman we're on the same cruise in 15 days!!!! See ya there!

I sailed on Jewel in November 2021 and loved her. She was beautiful. I like the smaller ships.

Because of the concussion, I would consult with a doctor to see if there was something safe and prescribed to take.

What are recommendations for DR excursions at Puerto Plata and La Romana? Any must see and dos? Which beaches are the best and why? There's a river cruise that seems cool.

sorry bout that

here's a video of 6304 which is a couple doors down and may be a similar view for you. https://youtu.be/Jc94KVVupLs

found this on cruisedeckplans.com the obstruction is because of the lifeboats https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/deckbydeck.php?ship=Anthem-of-the-Seas&deck=6 you may have a similar view to 6306 here:

you should also research herbal supplements or alternatives to Xanax. here's one article from Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/herbal-treatment-for-anxiety/faq-20057945

I am claustrophobic too. This phobia gets worse as you get older I hear. With me it's true. Things I never cared about, all of a sudden is an issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective, but in the short term medication may be the only thing that prevents a panic attack if that is what you fear may happen. Flying doesn't bother me as much but the irrational fear can pop up anywhere and that's what we need to quell. So if i focus on that fear, it will get worse. Distraction and breathing exercises is what you need to practice when the fear enters your thoughts.

I use these. works quick.

still down. I wonder what glitches and/or mistakes we'll see after it's back up?