Royal Empty Nesters Allure 9-3-23 to 9-10-23

[Cruisin and Boozin]

It’s cruise day again. This will be our first cruise from Galveston. We didn’t want to fly this time so we arrived yesterday in Galveston after driving for two days. We are getting ready to leave the hotel soon. I’ll be back on the blog after boarding and get this blog rolling. I’m happy  happy happy .Oh yes forgot to say it’s just hubby and I this cruise.

[SweetPea]

Bon Voyage! 

[Cruisin and Boozin]

We are on board. This was the best checkin ever from car to in room we were zoomed through everything. Pictures below of star loft . It also includes  one picture of when we first walked into the terminal.

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We have had lunch at Sabor.

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So as I was planning this cruise I found this….any guesses to what this means?

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So backing up a little . We have Federico as our Genie. He is what we call a baby genie …. New… trained by Alan on Allure. I think we will be in great hands. 

[Rags1]

We’ll be in 1740 next week. Looking forward to following your blog. We also plan to have lunch at Sabor on boarding day. Enjoy the week!

[Cruisin and Boozin]

Afternoon snacks

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@Rags1 Ms Luci is on board,she is looking forward to seeing you next week.

[JustMeJoe]

25 minutes ago, Cruisin and Boozin said:

Federico as our Genie

@Cruisin and Boozin Is that Federico Taylor who was on Explorer last year?

[Rags1]

Just now, Cruisin and Boozin said:

@Rags1 Ms Luci is on board,she is looking forward to seeing you next week.

That was one of the first questions I asked Jay, “Is Lusi onboard?”  Give her our love please!

[Cruisin and Boozin]

@JustMeJoe yes that’s his name I haven’t ask if he was on that ship.

 

[MLH]

1 hour ago, Cruisin and Boozin said:

So as I was planning this cruise I found this….any guesses to what this means?

Is that a baby or human sized?  lol

[JustMeJoe]

14 minutes ago, Cruisin and Boozin said:

that’s his name

@Cruisin and Boozin  He was a Suite Concierge, he's great, you're in good hands.  Have a terrific cruise!

[MLH]

I loved Sabor.  I had to get my fix in before they turn it over to Playmakers. Love the margaritas there for sure!  Our genie kept asking us if we were sure we didnt want food from anywhere else every time we requested it.  

[Cruisin and Boozin]

42 minutes ago, MLH said:

Is that a baby or human sized

It’s a baby and above the outfit is the sonogram ….

[Cruisin and Boozin]

Sail away

[Rags1]

No better place for sail away when you have that balcony!  Enjoy

[asquared17]

moet on the balcony!!!

a dream

[MLH]

1 hour ago, Cruisin and Boozin said:

It’s a baby and above the outfit is the sonogram ….

Totally missed it.  Congrats!

[SweetPea]

Ok, first of all, way to bury the lead that you're in Star Class!

Second, congrats on the new addition! I'm going to go out on a limb and guess based on your 'empty nesters' title and that you're both enjoying champagne that you are welcoming a grandbaby!

[Cruisin and Boozin]

@SweetPea you guessed it .I Will BE A GRANDMOTHER!

[Cruisin and Boozin]

Dinner tonight was Coastal Kitchen.

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And yes @asquared17 it is wonderful sitting out on our deck and having champagne…. Wonderfulmess 

[Cruisin and Boozin]

Ok time for a shoutout to those that we usually sail star class with … M and J  C and K L and K and R and V…. We miss you all.

[BlueSeas4Me]

We will be on the Allure in two weeks, also with Federico as our genie. Happily following!

[Cruisin and Boozin]

@BlueSeas4Me he is fantastic

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Momma Mia show tonight. As always it was fantastic. We were on the front row.

[Rags1]

5 minutes ago, Cruisin and Boozin said:

@BlueSeas4Me he is fantastic

We sailed, I think on Oasis, 6 or 7 years ago when Federico was a Concierge. He was awesome in that role so I’m sure he has a very bright future as a Genie

[Cruisin and Boozin]

Good morning! What a great night with calm seas. Not sure we ever left Galveston. The only waves to be seen are being made by Allure.

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Breakfast in Coastal Kitchen 

Baja Eggs

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Just finished the galley tour. This turned out to an awesome one to go go. Photos to follow

 

 

Our tour guide 

if in the future you go on this tour beware of very slick floors.

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Lunch found us back in Coastal Kitchen. We decided that we would try something different. Yes it was delish and we will have it again one day on another cruise.

Antipasti Entree Salad

Grilled Shrimp andSpinach Salad

 

Penne Pasta Primavera 

this is made with mushrooms …yum

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After lunch was the star class bridge tour. Our Genie was our tour guide. He did an excellent job. Sorry folks I only took one picture.

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We will have dinner tonight in Chops.Our schedule has us doing the adult comedy show tonight. Back later 

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Sorry folks no pictures from last nights dinner at Chops. This being our favorite venue I completely forgot to take food pictures.We were also joined for dinner by Federico our genie. A great conversation was had by all. The food was excellent.Hubby and I had crab cake and Lobster. 

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We got up early for morning walk and was able to catch sunrise from our balcony.

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Sunrise pictures 

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Found this tiny blue guy this morning

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Current location and temperature