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So like most people, I am a creature of habit. Once I get on the ship I like to grab a coffee and sit in the library until the rooms are ready. Went to Cafe Promenade to grab my iced coffee. The machine is broken. I tried to ask how long it would be down and there was either a language barrier between us, or the guy working the counter is incredibly rude. Let's assume it's the former because if not I am a bit taken aback by his response. So coffeeless I went to the library. Except it is a Pinnacle club where the library usually is. Great use of space 😒. I found the library on the deck plans so went that direction. The library is nothing but some chairs and bookcases lined up along the railing overlooking the Promenade on deck 9. All the noise naturally travels up. Decided my best bet for a quiet place to sit would be viking lounge. Other than the background music (which is at a reasonable volume) it's pretty quiet in here and the view is spectacular.
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First impression of the ship. It needs some TLC. I'll elaborate more after the trip and most of it is just little stuff or minor cosmetic issues but it adds up and typically royal does a great job of maintaining their ships, so it's a bit unexpected. Texas just got a huge upgrade with allure. First stop was to the Windjammer for some lunch. Two of the three desserts were gluten free and actually pretty good. The meal was good too but I just finished an intermittent fasting regimin so I was quite hungry lol.
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The drive down this morning was typical for south Florida rush hour. Unpleasant but a nessasary evil. At least I didn't have to go all the way to Miami. That extra 25 miles adds another hour lol. No idea what was going on with the train. I sat for 20 minutes and I'm not sure how long it was there already before I got there. I could see the parking place across the tracks but had jo idea how to get to it lol. When we left there was another train , not the same one, crossing. The driver knew how to get around it and let's just say, my car could not have made the crossing he did. We held on for dear life 😆. I used park and go for my parking. It is 11.50 per day and I've had great service from them in the past and use them each time I sail from ft.lauderdale.
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Made it into the waiting area at 10:53. Looks like boarding is set to start any minute now. Very smooth process right now. No lines and no checking boarding times. They have the signage ready and I suspect once lines form they will check boarding times. Yes, suites are boarding now so boarding looks to begin at 11.
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It's going on 1am but I finally about 90% packed with the last to do tomorrow. The goal again is to be on the road by 8 and I've got to try harder this week to meet that since traffic will be heavier going to ft.lauderdale even though I am half way between both ports. I have also had ft.lauderdale enforce checkin times when it gets busy although I couldn't say which terminal I was at. See you in a few hours for the next part of the journey.
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Oh yes I definitely know to manage expectations with ship food. There is only so much you can do in that setting. I remember I was in Ketchikan recently and stopped at a little stand because I was craving fish and chips. It was $22 plus tax. I have enjoyed my fish and chips better this past week than I did that day, because I did not purchase it in Ketchikan.
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I will be on the lookout. I love fish n chips. The one I got at lunch was OK at best. The dinner version was pretty good but definitely had better. If I can use the c word for a minute, Carnival has a spicy szechuan sauce they use at their wok station. It packs quite a punch and is so delicious 😋. I make sure to grab an extra napkin because my nose is running by the time I'm done 😆.
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Day 5 evening entertainment. Name that tune 80s hits, Schooner 6pm Movie on deck: rumble 6 Visual trivia Michael Jackson, star lounge 6:30 Production showtime gallery of dreams, Royal Theater 7 and 9:15 Laser tag, studio B 7-11 Movie on deck top gun Maverick 9 Battle of the sexes game show, star lounge 9:30 80's flashback dance party, Royal Promenade 10 Adult karaoke, star lounge 10:30 Music. Live music with red label band, Boleros 4:45-8:30 Piano and vocals with Jesse veliz, Schooner 8-1230 Guitar and vocals with Carlos bolanos, pub 8:15-12:30 Latin dancing with macondo trio 8:45-12:30 Nightclub 10:30-late.
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Day 4 evening entertainment : Queen trivia, star lounge 6pm Movie on deck, Wizard of Oz 6 and 8 Family karaoke, star lounge 7 Ice under the big top, Studio B 7 and 9:15 Top Gun Maverick, Royal Theater 7 Family hush! Silent party, Royal Promenade 8 Teen karaoke, star lounge 8 Royal Bingo, star lounge 930 70s disco vocal set featuring Royal vocalists, Royal Promenade 9:15 Dancing under the stars, poolside 10 Love and marriage, Royal Theater 10 Adult karaoke, star lounge 10 Hush 18+, Ellington's 10:30 Music Jazz with the jazz trio, Royal Promenade 5:30-7:15 Latin with macondo trio, Boleros 6:30-8:30 and 10-12 Guitar and vocals with Carlos bolanos, pub 8:30-12:30 Piano and vocals with Jessie Velez, Schooner 8:30-12:30 Nightclub 1130-late Very strange to have love and marriage at the same time as a deck party.