PinkSandGirl

On 4/14/2024 at 10:14 AM, omahabob said:

I said sun. That's shade. I think you're missing the point of the Caribbean.  

I became a lobster today 🦞.  😬🤦‍♀️

Didn't put sunscreen on in the cabin. I know.  Had it with me but we got to the beach and the sand was Fire Sand that we needed to get in the water.  The water was so refreshing that you don't feel the burn.  Well... I am red.  

I had 2nd degree sunburn in Maui almost 24 years ago so I am careful. Well, today...

Aloe is calling me.  I don't think I am in need of medical care and burn creams like what I needed in Maui.  You could however probably fry an egg on me.  🍳 

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Just now, countess5 said:

Did I miss the story on this? Was surprised to hear you had a “trek” to the catamaran. We had booked a private catamaran last month and it picked us up right outside the ship. It looked like the cruise sponsored catamaran excursions were just outside the ship also. 🤔

 

Cheers! 

I haven't updated that yet.  The group was very large so they split us up.  First catamaran filled and was right at the ship.  There was a waiver to sign that they weren't telling people so that was the first group.  Very disorganized.  We were the 2nd larger catamaran and had to make a trek over through the shops and then further to a back dock where a ferry comes.   After waiting in the rain and then hot sun, it just wasn't expected.   They dropped us off in the same spot.  

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We did eat in Luminae last night and it was good.  It was only our 3rd time there for dinner.  Service is very good. 

Why so few times so far?  Between the menu and specialty dining and other plans, it's just worked out that way.  We will go back again.  

We do like having the same waiter/waitstaff so not eating there every night, we miss them.

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So far for dinner:

Day 1:  Luminae

Day 2: Eden

Day 3: Rooftop Garden Grill

Day 4: Luminae 

Day 5: Main Dining Room - Normandie

Day 6: Raw on 5 then Oceanview Cafe

Day 7: Luminae 

Day 8: Rooftop Garden Grill

Day 9:  

Day 10:  

I usually don't eat breakfast because it makes me hungrier even sooner for lunch.  I know, odd, but true.  However with the heat and not knowing exactly when we'll eat lunch I do have something in the morning.  

I've had different things but here are poached eggs and a bagel. 

I also make iced tea.  I ask for two glasses of ice.  😉   Steep then pour.   As the day goes on, then Cafe Bacio for my iced tea. =).

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Day 8. St. Kitts

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He also found us the elusive Antigua Black Pineapple. Delicious!  🥰   Not the same as what we're used to. Better if you can believe it!

🍍  Fresh cut for us.  🤩

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Current view from cabin before I go to the Retreat Pool.

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Another excellent day.  Antigua.  I booked a private driver and tour for us.   Perfect. 

I booked it months ago.  Highly recommend.  Will post his contact information. A+++

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I know I owe a lot of details and catch up. 😉

I will post details about yesterday in Bardabos.

Today we have a private tour/driver for Antigua. 

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Day 7. Antigua 

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Day 6. Barbados

Great day.  My phone needs charging and have to get ready for dinner so will post updates.  😉

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5 minutes ago, countess5 said:

She was the Cruise Director, better suited for a Disney cruise. We had Luigi on Ascent just prior to boarding Beyond, I think we were spoiled. 😀

 

Cheers! 

We had Luigi on the Beyond last time.  

I don't really pay attention to who the Cruise Director is but Luigi seemed out and about more.  Last night Alexa talked before the show and I think she thinks she is a comedian...it was like, OK, stop talking and let the act start.  😆

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1 hour ago, hcat said:

sending you a virtual red bracelet..I may buy a few on AMAZON..

Aww, Thank You.  🥰

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Currently on the Beyond and the shows are at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

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I have evian in the cabin.  I have since the cruise.  Our dedicated Butler.  They are back, at least for us in our cabins on the Beyond.  😉

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14 hours ago, Shellyd22 said:

Good morning, did you think Rooftop Garden grill was worth doing or do you prefer Luminae? 

Hi!   We enjoyed it, Rooftop. Went twice last time on the Beyond. Going twice this cruise. I say it is worth it.  If you like the menu choices, I say go!  🌽🥔🥩

Today is Day 5 and we've eaten dinner in Luminae twice.  It's more because of the choices.    Both times I have had the chicken from the Classic menu for my entree.   😆   Between all of us, we have had many things, classic and Luminae, during those two visits.  Out of all of us, my dad is the most 'adventurous'.  

Some people love the choices. Me...I think it needs improvement or just more options. 

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15 hours ago, Schmoe38 said:

Kelly

 

If you have Fine Cut Steakhouse on your agenda, you are in for a treat. We were there last night and we had an exceptional evening. Our friend had the bone in filet mignon and he said it was the best cut of meat he has ever had…and he’s had many a filet. My rib eye was a very close second. We were privileged to be part of the wonderful food service. Ricaldo, our waiter and Glen, our sommelier raised the bar to new heights. Thank you Fine Cut!

 

We enjoyed it so much, we booked an additional visit.

 

Kelly, we really haven’t seen you flying around the ship since day one. You certainly have the best hiding places.

 

Enjoy the remainder of your time on board.

 

Randy

 

 

See, we saw each other today. 😉

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11 hours ago, countess5 said:

Was on Beyond last month for 21 days and while out by the pool this little guy paid a visit to my DW. Got him before any damage! 🙀

 

 

Has Shouting Shana been out by the pool yet? 😂

 

Cheers! 

Glad he didn't get you! 

Who is Shouting Shana? 🤣  Cruise Director?   We have Alexa.  

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1 hour ago, hiccups said:

Most people I know that have done IVs are because they drank too much the day before, so I'm not surprised they are offering them onboard.

We have just booked a Sky Suite on Beyond over Memorial Day, so it's great to follow along and see what we'll get to experience, even though we won't get to enjoy it for as long as you will 🙂 

Yay! To the Sky Suite.  We like the cabin. Love the bed facing the water.  Such a selling point!  😉

The whole vitamin or whatever IV therapy thing freaks me out. 😆

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Show tonight. Rebel. Excellent.  🎉

Our friend saw them on the Reflection in February and said they were so good.  He told us about them when we boarded when he saw they were here. Glad he did.  

The Phantom of the Opera song was top-notch (their background) and then the other Rock songs were very good with their own spin.  

They perform again on Day 8. 

I would have thought they were the ship's singers and likely wouldn't have gone, glad he told us about them because they weren't. 😉

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2 minutes ago, hcat said:

I'd stay away from any of the  wild monkeys on your trip...  Between bee stings, your friend falling, and the umbrella mishap....I,d wear a red ribbon on the wrist...to keep bad luck away!

Thank you for the advice. 🥰  We said yesterday, there were 3 things that happened so we were good.  🤞  Won't mention today.  🤞

I like the little green vervet monkey's 🐒 but I will take your advice and stay far away!  🤞

I need to find a red ribbon. I have pink, white and navy ribbon with me. 🎀 

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To add to my bee sting yesterday, it was pouring rain when we got off the ship today.  On our trek to the catamaran I was putting my umbrella away and it 'shot' open right into my nose, chin, cheeks. 🫤  Seriously!   I was worried my nose was broken, thankfully not but as we were on the catamaran, my chin started to bruise. 😖

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So our friend got stung by a bee on the catamaran today!  How can you make this up?  His knuckle. 🐝 

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9 minutes ago, Barwick Cruiser said:

Ok, there’s a story there…

Yes! 🤣

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We were like, is this worth it?  Do we go back to the ship?

42 minutes ago, Barwick Cruiser said:

Nothing better than a cold rum punch on a catamaran sailing from a snorkel at the Pitons…ahhhh! I’m not jealous at all 😂😂🥂

We had fun.  The most 'uncomfortable' was on the way to the catamaran...our trek over the hills and through the woods. 🤣  

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