A LAZY SEA DAY WITH EUCHRE

Carnival Celebration
At Sea—headed to Miami
Friday, February 17, 2023
83F, Sunny
 

Flamingos skateboard here

As we head back to Florida the seas have turned a little rougher, but not bad. Even though we are on a huge ship with stabilizers, one can still feel a little roll.  Fortunately this does not bother TK or me, and we really have not noticed passengers saying anything either.

Everyone seems to have their spot on the ship and nothing seems too crowded. We had breakfast with Lawrence in Guy’s Pig and Anchor while Donna lounged in the Summer Landing pool—I was mistaken in a previous post—this area is on Deck 8 and the Tides Pool and Bar are on Deck 16.  

The Celebration Morning Show was being taped in the Havana Bar

Each day the cruise director, "The Flying Scotsman," does a live show

to let guests know what fun things are happening on the ship 

He is Scottish and I have only seen him in a kilt

On the way back to the room to read on the balcony,

I saw "Build a Bear." Wow! 

How could a parent resist this activity for children

Since our balcony was in the shade I returned there to read—so peaceful and quiet. TK wandered. Eventually he brought me a great grilled cheese sandwich. 

 

Great sandwiches made here! Cuban, Tuna, Caprese, 

Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Meatball, and more

At 1:30 we had a date with Donna and Lawrence for euchre outside the Havana Bar, overlooking the ocean. We have a lot of laughs because of the difference in experience—we definitely are not playing hard euchre. TK is the mastermind of course.  I can’t think of a better place to play cards for almost 3 ½ hours. 

 

This evening was formal wear (which had a very very loose description on this ship) and after a quick change of clothes we met up at Cucina del Capitan for dinner. The lobster was small and believe it or not, we each ordered two lobster tails.  This is probably the best restaurant for us—the decor is not red and there is no noisy din.  

TK and Janie at Cucina's for dinner

Donna and Lawrence

Tiny little lemon torte for dessert

When returning to the room after dinner, I saw part of a show, "The World Works Here." Crew members representing their country carried that country's flag on stage. I saw that 27 countries were represented. I could tell that each crew member carrying his or her country's flag was very proud. From Albania to Zimbabwe, withThailand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, the U.S., Poland, Serbia, and so many more. The narrator said that the country represented by the most crew members was the Philippines. This was a very special show.

The World Works Here

Crew members carry the flag of their country

Tomorrow is the last day of fun before Miami—and packing begins again.  This was a good cruise because we were with Donna and Lawrence again.

 

A turtle towel was added to our collection today!

TK’s Takes: He was happy to see flying fish and diving birds chasing them—we have not seen flying fish in a long time.

 

A shout out to my favorite and only brother: thinking of you and hoping for the best recovery with your knee!!