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Back on ship, I finally got a cone ( no line) and finally got some time in an empty hot tub. Fun times!! Some ship photo dump:

I’m glad I did not stay on the ship and I went to Hideaway. I had a fantastic time and met a lot of fun people. Plus, the coconut shrimp, mozzarella sticks and funnel cakes are soooo good!! Plus, I finally got to meet my TA, Ken. He is very knowledgeable about all things RC, as many of you already know, since he’s a member here in CC. It was great chatting with him. 😊 Photo dump of Hideaway and some videos…don’t get me started 😝 😂 😆: IMG_3799.mov IMG_3798.mov

I was wrong. Apparently I must be an alcoholic, they came out at 9am. 8a was too early. 😂

Change of plans that quick! 😆 Kens’s getting to Hideaway early. In that case, I’m coming back here early for time on deck when it’s not as full. Usually when I come up on deck in the morning there’s waiters walking around so I get a morning mimosa or two. Not the case here, not a one waiter and the pool bars are closed…weird.

Good morning!🌞 Sunny skies here at Coco Cay 😁 We just pulled up beside the beautiful Anthem, my favorite ship. I made it to the MDR last night for my French onion soup. I emailed a few weeks prior to the sailing requesting a solo table, that did not happen. The reason I requested solo is only that I don’t like to spend a lot of time waiting for courses. I’d prefer to have my soup or salad and main at the same time, no dessert. That’s not the case if you’re dining with others. When I arrived and was shown to our table I was the first to arrive. I ordered a glass of wine and the cheese plate. The couple who sat with me at the table ran a tad bit late. They were a younger couple from Tennessee. During introductions they said it was their first cruise and it was their honeymoon! Great couple, I enjoyed dining with them. They stayed for dessert and I went to the casino for a bit. I went to bed early, at about 9pm. I woke up to room service coffee and continental. I’m currently up on deck. For the first time it’s darn near empty and I’m tempted to stay onboard until about noon and then head over to Hideaway. Ken and family (they’re on Anthem) are doing an excursion and probably won’t get to Hideaway until in the later part of the day anyway, and I’ll be back here again on X in a couple of weeks. I’ll be solo on Reflection and it’ll be my first X cruise. I’ll do a live on that one, too. In 2 weeks I’m on Magnifica again for my 2nd solo on her. I had such a great time on that ship last month. Then the following week it’s X. Both cruises are shorties as I have to get back and work the weekend in between cruises. I stayed on the ship last month when we ported in Nassau (MSC Magnifica) and it was sooooo nice, like having the ship all to myself!! We’ll see, I’m in no rush.

Tonight is dress your best. I plan to go to the MDR for dinner, they have my favorite, French onion soup on the menu. After this lunch, no way I’ll be able to eat a full dinner but I’m not missing that soup!

This little guy was in my cabin when I returned from lunch…

The guac class was great. The food was mediocre except for the guac I made myself. The friends I met and socialized with for the hour or so were fantastic. I’m glad I went.

Super packed in the solarium also…

Suns out and seas are calmer…woohoo! Lots of kids out.

Who remembers when they had the really cool, real glass and not plastic, “take home” glasses. This real glass hurricane is ok but not as decorative as the old ones…

For breakfast, a peach daiquiri with a Peach Schnapps topper. 😊

I just left the cafe. I spoke with a different guy this time. You CAN get small lattes, macchiatos and cappuccinos for one punch each on your card. It’s Refreshers and Frappuccinos you cannot use your card for.

I’m going to order a small cappuccino later and see what happens. Sometimes when they do changes some of the employees get confused as to what the changes really are. I’m thinking there’s no way they would take macchiatos and cappuccino off, that would be ridiculous.

Great! I’m scheduled today at 11:15a. It should be fun. 🤩