ceilidh1

I have never related more to anything in my life. I swear dad and I are twinsies. I, too, was raised in that healthy British mindset of having to clear your plate (I'm sure you're noticed when we've brunched). I also have no issue applying that philosophy to a large beer...🤣

Am I ever ready for this! Can't wait for dad to get away from it all...I feel him! Take the 12 luggage tags and covertly put them on other people's bags - let's see what you end up with! As an aside, in my mind (which isn't 100% sharp right now) you were leaving tomorrow. That's not even possible, since I know you are coming to Carmen next week...but...that's my mind!

We also use Highroller By Shugg - never had any issues with them and have them booked for our August sailing!

I may or may not (spoiler - I did) have booked on RCI Harmony of the Seas for August. This was the teen's choice of ship - I'm already overwhelmed just thinking about it. I haven't sailed RC in over 15 years, so there are lots of things that are new for me. Stay tuned for shenanigans - I will be doing a live!

Oh my goodness! Thank you for this - I tried to figure out if it was a hotel as well but obviously wasn't smart enough. My teens would get such a kick out of it!

That’s the apple pie in the local. Both my kids love it but I’m a more traditional apple pie gal - I need more pastry and less apple!

You, my friend, have gifts waiting! Fresh from the Bliss - currently in my fridge. Starfish tea!!!!

While DS and I were more than happy to sit through the 3D showing of Guardians of the Galaxy in the theatre, I was also bummed about the comedy acts on Bliss doing the same jokes both sets. Like the EXACT same jokes. They weren't funny the first time, so what makes them think they will be better the second? Well, to be fair, DS howled like a 12 year old boy at them, despite watching them twice...

He wasn't pleased with the tv channel choice...lol. Although he did watch at least 3 movies in the 5 days, so it couldn't have been that bad! He had a blast - and I still reign supreme at air hockey, so all is well!

2019 was my Haven year, so that was my fave...but 2022 was good, too.

DS asked if there was anything I would change or if there was anything I had complaints about. Honestly, there was nothing! Well, maybe not partying quite so hard so I could enjoy the last day, but I really can’t blame NCL for that. I do have some observations, though: - every bathroom seemed to have at least one (usually more) blocked toilet. Plus, constantly out of toilet paper and paper towels. Maybe I was just unlucky. - the ice machine at the buffet seemed to be temporarily out of service the whole time. - I dislike that the District Brewhouse is now adult only. My teens loved chilling in there playing games with me. No longer allowed. - A few times, cruise staff running more adult centred games would comment/suggest kids be dropped at Splash Academy. The problem was, it was at capacity (hence the kids swarming every public area). - Several times I checked the daily for specific opening/closing times but then they ended up being wrong - I found this sailing a vast improvement on the same sailing last year (though it seems many wouldn’t agree). I had a blast!

So yesterday was kind of a chill today - I drank a grand total of one beer and was in bed at 9:30! Even DS commented that I usually savour every last second and close the ship on the last night. I just didn’t have it in me after two days of hard partying. I guess this is getting old for you! This morning I got up at 7:30am, grabbed some food at the buffet and brought it back to the room. DS and I ate, packed the last of our stuff, and left the room right at 8:30am - Stewart was just coming knocking to kick us out but I beat her to the punch! We were off the ship by 8:45am and in my house by 9am! I put in a full work day and now I’m in the process of unpacking and finding the next cruise to book!

Family friendly comedy - sadly the jokes were all the same as the last show. DS still laughed just as hard! I wanted to grab some duty free from the store, which was listed as opening at 6pm. I swung by at 6:45pm but all closed still. Instead I went to the room to pack, then went back to the store at 7:30pm. Still closed. One of the staff told me they were opening at 8pm. I guess we will see!

Hit up The Local for food. It was packed so we got a pager for our 30 minute wait. It ended up being 15 minutes only. There were many empty tables but I guess not enough staff. Once again, folks were yelling at the poor hostess about having to wait. It was definitely a little chaotic but the staff were hustling and doing their best. Our drinks didn’t come until we were done eating and then I never got a glass for the Aqua Panna…but not the end of the world by any means.

After The Beatles we stayed for the crew appreciation thing where they parade down the theatre steps and go on stage. It always makes me a little emotional!

5pm and starting to feel human again! Just got my first alcohol of the day. NCL are winning on my drink package today…lol We watched some game shows in the super packed Atrium, then went to catch the Beatles show at the theatre. These guys are The Beatles Experience (Argentina) and very good! It was so odd hearing them speak with a South American accent, though! There were almost fisticuffs in the theatre . It was a packed house and lots of people were searching for seats while others were saving seats for people. Not cool folks. I’m of the mind that if you don’t get there with all your party then you don’t get to sit together. But that’s just me! Of course, the reserved Haven seats had some empties and it was amusing watching people get turfed out when they thought they had found seats!

Sure! It’s the standard menu but they will make any drinks not on it. Today I got the Oat milk lavender latte, which wasn’t on the menu!

It was closed yesterday but I’m not sure anyone is even using Vibe on this sailing! Too cold!

We left at 11:30 last night. Currently circling around in WA waters, so 10.25% tax. Not that I’m ever drinking again

We left at 11:30 last night. Currently circling around in WA waters, so 10.25% tax. Not that I’m ever drinking again

I slept (passed out?) until 10:30 this morning. I’m pretty sure I have never slept this late on a cruise. Needless to say, we missed breakfast. I slowly got myself together and headed to Starbucks. By now it was time for lunch so we headed to Garden Cafe where I was thrilled to discover my favourite butter chicken! So so good! I grabbed a vacation hero card for my room steward and left her a nice tip. These folks work so hard and I know this has been a tough sailing for many. So many grumpy guests complaining about lines and waiting time and who knows what..,

DS was ready for bed after Siglo. I needed water so told him to go ahead and went in search of an open bar (only one per deck). I stumbled in to the Observation Lounge and got greeted like a celebrity by a bunch of folks from our bar crawl. The rest is history. We closed down that bar, then relocated to the Atrium. Drinks literally just kept appearing and many new friends were made (all over legal drinking age). I honestly have zero recollection of leaving or getting back to the room. I’m amazed I even found it! At one point I woke up and had to check I was actually in the RIGHT room!!! Oh What A Night

After dinner we went to the theatre to watch a 3D showing of Guardians of the Galaxy. Love those movies so I was more than happy to go with DS. From there, down to the Atrium for Siglo and more drinks. Siglo were as great as always. I remember them from our very first cruise on Bliss - I loved them then and have been lucky enough to catch them every sailing!