hayley_bopp

Here is the menu from Chef's Table on Independence last July. 

28 minutes ago, WannaCruise said:

Anyone tried the Gallery Lunch?

We did the Galley Lunch on Navigator and it was brilliant! Well worth it. 

We've also done Chef's Table on Independence and that was also fantastic. it is a set menu but I think there was a choice for the 'main' course. I'll see if I can find a picture of the menu...

14 hours ago, JohnK6404 said:

Following too! We’re getting on as you disembark on 5/19... Western Caribbean. 

I may also try my first live blog... we’ll see if my wife and friends tolerate it! 

Have an amazing time!

I too hope that you give it a shot

With my first Oasis Class and first Caribbean cruise coming up on Allure in December, I'm very excited to follow your cruise!  

Have an awesome time!

On 5/2/2019 at 9:21 PM, hayley_bopp said:

To be a true Porn Star Martini, it should come with a shot of prosecco

Looks delicious all the same

I only know this because the first time I ever ordered one was on behalf of my sister. I thought the shot of prosecco was a freebie and downed it at the bar. She was not happy

15 hours ago, SweetPea said:

If anyone knows where I can order a tapeworm and a detox place that accepts high deductible policies, please lmk.

 

Quick, go to the WJ and lick all the serving tongs!

Double-digit Dance Day!

19 hours ago, SweetPea said:

This is apparently a Porn Star Martini. I asked the bartender in 270 to make me something with Vodka, but no peach or coconut. 

To be a true Porn Star Martini, it should come with a shot of prosecco

Looks delicious all the same

Have an awesome time. Would love to hear about it when you get back. 

In particular, I'd like to hear about Wonderland if you do go. Another of my #cruisegoals ...

On 4/22/2019 at 2:41 PM, KLA said:

Joining in here - really crossing my fingers that the November cruise I'm taking with my mom won't be affected. 

May 2nd is my birthday even... can I just continue to have my opportunity to visit Havana and Cienfuegos for my birthday? That'd be great. 

Happy Birthday @KLA

I teach primary school BTW 4-11 year olds. Not all at once. Currently teaching Year 1 (5&6 year olds) but next year will be Year 4 (8&9 year olds).

On 4/30/2019 at 3:23 AM, mom2mybugs said:

I will join @Sweety and @Lovetocruise2002 as another teacher (preschool married to a high school social studies teacher). In hoping to have a great cruise!!  You will definitely find a ton of knowledgeable people here!  Jane

On 4/30/2019 at 5:46 PM, kadmgs said:

H.S. social studies teacher here as well! Fingers crossed none of my students will be on my July sailing as we sail out of Galveston and it's only an hour from my school. 

52 minutes ago, melmar02 said:

I teach 1st and 4th grade language, math, science, history, art, and Spanish. Teaching 2nd and 5th next year...#homeschoolerscancruiseanytime 

What is it with all us teachers and cruising? 

If you can get $1 bills, I'd go for that as I think they're easier to tip with. Lowest denomination of £ or € available in note form is £5/€5 so your only other alternative is to carry round a pocket full of coins. 

I'd imagine it doesn't matter much to crew what currency they receive - they'll have plenty if opportunities to exchange it. 

I love the fruit carvings!  

3 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

Pretty sure the Edge is the reason we're getting kicked out of Bermuda early today. She appears to be stalking our impending departure. 

 

 

How very dare she!

22 hours ago, StayFrosty said:

Students’ last day = May 29th!

22 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

So lucky!  #jealous

Here in Ontario, we go right to the end of June.  The very end.

But then I get on a cruise 6 days later with the RC Blog gang!

When do you go back to school?

I teach in England. Our schools are in until around 20th July and back beginning if September. (Although I get an extra couple of weeks as I teach at a private school and we finish on 5th July )

On 4/29/2019 at 7:39 PM, StayFrosty said:

It was up in the air whether this was going to happen or not. So I was just excited that I was able to book it that I wanted to share my enthusiasm!

We've all been there!

6 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

I was this many days old when I discovered I do not care for dragon fruit. 

 

I'm continually rediscovering that I don't like papaya. It's not something you come across much here in Blighty and always looks so delicious on the breakfast buffet. But it tastes like there's no way you should ingest it

If you're overnight in port, you can come and go whenever you please up until the 'all aboard' time which is about half an hour before the ship leaves port. E.g. If you dock at 8am on day 1 and aren't scheduled to leave until 4pm on day 2, you don't have to be back onboard until 3:30pm on day 2. 

They had it on both Navigator in 2016 and Independence last year. 

P&O also have self-service launderette facilities. 

We've sailed on Navigator and Independence (and also Crown Princess) and we're always impressed with how hot thed food was. Even more so after seeing how vast the galley is on behind the scenes tours. 

My first ever cruise was on Navigator. Loved it! Looking forward to seeing how it looks. 

We went for 7:30 on a previous cruise and that seemed to work pretty well 

22 minutes ago, Mljstr said:

@hayley_bopp I agree that you could get on a shuttle and get to Las Ramblas on your own and walk, shop and eat. But the first time to visit, maybe it would be good to talk the Gaudi tour and the Picasso museum tour.

Just by where the shuttle drops off, you will find rickshaw tours. A great way to see this fantastic city. Several routes available which you can customise to suit you. 

2 hours ago, Skid said:

 

AND, welcome back @hayley_bopp..we missed you!!

Thanks! It's good to be back 

We're doing MTD - will it be possible for us to just link the reservations in the cruiseplanner as I would if booking specialty dining or an excursion?

I'm interested in this as we will be in  the same situation on our upcoming cruise