jam19872016

I've lost count of how many kids I've seen in here. At least 10 so far. Heading to the room to change into some warm clothes. Then going to stalk the casino and make my way to dinner.

South Beach pretty quiet today.

We're on the move....looks like I've got company up here this time.

Missed this, there is also a toppings bar.

El Loco Fresh is a complimentary option open each day for lunch at the back of deck 15.

Flow rider all to yourself Nobody coming I'm retreating inside for now

Crossing to the back of 15 to see if I can see whose next...way too chilly to hang out outside if nobody's coming 🥶 BTW rain or not Magic was having a roaring party as they passed by.

It's none other than my old friend Carival Magic. Work continues on the new Terminal AA for MSC.

Not raining too terrible and as a bonus the sprinkle has cleared out the only good viewing spot on the front of the ship..nice... someone is coming

I haven't checked but we aren't off to a great start. I might not be exploring off the ship after all. I did get lucky and the rain cleared as I got to the terminal. Thought I was going to have to make a dash in the rain with my luggage.

It's clearing a little it was practically monsooning a minute ago.

Looks like I've been rained out of Miami sailaway again...view out the gym porthole.

I don't want to spoil my appetite for dinner tonight but I am really hungry right now. Sail away is listed as 430 and app says casino opens at 530. Much more likely I hope. Taking a walk probably head to the gym to finish my second mile then see if any ships are sailing away yet.

Entertainment schedule. May have to zoom in 🧐

No nap even though my eyes are quite heavy. I see the casino does not open until 8:30 tonight 😱. That doesn't make sense, I'm hoping it's a typo. I forgot tip money so I have no cash until the casino opens. Gonna put in a bottle of my loyalty gift to get cold in case I need it. Was hoping to take them both home.

Thanks for joining in!

Going to get unpacked and settled into my room now. I may see if a nap is in my future.

The filet was good. It didn't really stand out in any way but it was cooked perfectly, and unlike the early days of the restart, it was a good cut of meat. They really struggled with sourcing at first but no problems these days I'm pleased to see. The potatoes served with it were pretty to look at piped on the plate, but lacked any flavor. The dessert was a chocolate lovers dream come true! It was so decadent without being overly sweet or rich. The fruit paired nicely as did the toasted hazelnuts. Very delicious. Overall a good meal. This is my least favorite of Royal's three different Italian restaurants. I prefer the new Giovanni's concept the most with Jamie's a close second. I seem to be the only one with that opinion though 🙂 I'm not really full but I could have ordered more food. I thought my first day off the diet I would have trouble eating much and don't want to spoil my dinner as CP150 is a favorite! Service was no problem. Everyone was super friendly and management pitched in waiting tables to help the staff keep up.

It was literally perfect. Other than the portion, but that was on me for ordering a half portion 😅

Home sweet home.

Chocolate hazelnut cake....pardon me as I die and enter chocolate heaven 😋

Trying to not eat too too much right out of the gate but I wish I'd ordered the full order. So good. Very creamy taste, piping hot and just a perfectly prepared risotto. A++ Filet

Half portion of mushroom risotto....smells amazing.

-0.4 so starting off 1.8 lower than I started last cruise.