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We also were on this cruise and it met our expectations for a week of relaxation and fun.

Italian menu was on the fourth evening when we were docked in Curacao. Please excuse spelling errors - according to my notes; this was the menu that evening - Appetizers: Terra e Mare Anitpasto Tipico all' Italinao (sea & land Italian salami & shrimp salad with cherry tomato, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and grilled veggies. Carpaccio di Manzo shaved beef carpaccio with arugula, parmesan streams & Dijion mustard and lemon vinagretta. Torta Salata con Ricotta e Verdure alla Ligure rustic quiche with ricatta, artichoke, swiss chard, & parmesan over duet of basil, tomato, saffron beurre blannc. Shrimp Cocktail every day item

Soup & Salad: Zuppa di Lenticchie Lentil Soup. Minestra di Farro e Porri Pearl Barley Soup. Zuppa Fredda di More di Bosco blackberry merlot chilled soup, creamy cool with a hint of lemon. Mixed Greens and Arugula with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella Caesar every day item. Pastas: Penne all' Arrabbiata Quill shaped pasta with spicy tomato and garlic. Fettuccine Alfredo every day item.

Main Cources: Filetto di Trota di Lago alla Boromea saute fillet of Rainbow Trout and baked zucchini fan. Capesante a Gamberi Gratinati saute sea scallops in light cream with floppy mashed potatoes. Saltimbocca di Pollo pan seared chicken breast with parma ham & sage chicken gravy, Romana style potatoes. Scaloppine di Vitello alla Milanese pan fried veal scaloppini with lemon butter and tomato spaghetti. Brasaato di Manzo al Barolo beef pot roast braised in barolo wine with all the trimmings, grilled cornmeal cakes. Verdue Miste con Polenta (Vegetable Dish) roast turnips, leeks & pumpkin over fried polenta with bell pepper sauce. And the four every day main courses: Grilled Salmon; Pan Seared Chicken; 1/2 pound Sirloin Burger and Spiced Rubbed Tri Tip Roast

we have done the Hawaill cruise twice and really enjoyed the Hawaiian flavor of Eula and David Cole as CD. Looking forward to visiting with all of you again in March:D