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It looked rainy, on the webcam, but not windy.

If I ever have to drip dry anything (rare), I just hang it over the shower fixtures and/or toiletries basket.

The Nassau webcam showed five ships approaching. Only one actually came in; the rest turned around and left. Any idea what happened?

Has this happened to any of you? Today I got out my old sewing machine to hem some shorts and pants. I hadn't used it for years. But all the threading patterns came back to me automatically. Is this proof that something we learn and use while still a pre-teen become part of our muscle memory and never leave?

But is carrying them around all day, and keeping them charged, more convenient?

I always have to chuckle when I read that the decor on Grandeur or Enchantment is dated, as we were aboard Grandeur just before and just after the Centrum area was completely redone, just a few years ago. At first I really disliked it (I am a minimalist), but when I understood that it is based on the glamour of a retro Hollywood club, I got it, and now I enjoy it. The sofas and chairs are swoopy and funky, likewise the R Bar is old-school. As mentioned, one of the best things about this class of ships is the huge amount of glass in public areas, for seeing the sea and sky.

Or, if all else fails, use remaining OBC for crew.

Before I started cruising on ships that actually had a variety of foods available(!), I had only occasionally had an Indian dish at one restaurant or another. Now, on ships, I regularly have Indian dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sometimes things are on the menu or in the buffet, and sometimes an Indian chef or waiter will notice that I ordered vegetarian dishes, and ask if I'd like some Indian food as well. Yes, I would! Apart from that, I've been able to try lots of desserts I never have at home (or even heard of), as well as some soups that are not normally on my radar. Variety is good!

Our phone never leaves the safe while we're on a cruise. We spend a good part of our days aboard together, so talking works. If one has gone to promenade deck early, and feels the need to alert the other to a spectacular sunrise, or a request to bring sunglasses, public wall phone to cabin phone works. If one goes to buffet before the other, there is frequently a server who will say "Sir is over there by the window; I will take you to him". Other than that, the cabin is our default meeting place. It has never failed us yet.

Unexpectedly, I am being reminded of my own experience as a legal migrant, US to Australia, many years ago. We went through a lengthy application process that included suitability for work in a field that could be used, health, age, etc. Upon arrival, we were housed in a Quonset hut with communal bathrooms. We were expected to seek employment and housing. Meals were available in a nearby building, and included a lot of thin oatmeal and rice. If going out for the day, we could request sandwiches. Only children could have milk and fresh oranges. The unemployment benefits that we qualified for were taken, in full, to pay for the room and meals. We were exceptionally grateful that we didn't have to seek a hotel and meals on our own, in a new country.

We first sailed on Celebrity in 1997, and liked it so much we paid $35 to join the loyalty program (no free option). Our membership was extended to RC, at our request, when we sailed in 2006. At some point our $35 was refunded, when joining became free.

For me, fresh-squeezed orange juice. Prune would be near the top of my not-favorite foods. Many years ago I was a camp counselor. Our rule at meals was that everyone would eat at least a bit of everything served. For a long day trip we were given paper bags with "hiker's lunch" items. At our lunch stop I discovered that the bags contained prunes as well as cheese and crackers. My efforts at hiding my non-consumption of prunes was, of course, noticed by the kids, and I had to eat my prunes in front of them. I haven't eaten prunes since.

That's what we did, both times we were there. We wanted to change out of wet bathing suits anyway, and it was nice being uncrowded but with lots of food choices. (Buffet, not MDR.)

On RC, we were told they are tested weekly.

IMO, I even wonder if families with children this young should even book balcony cabins. Just too much risk of a child wandering out there and climbing up on a chair. As to discipline for this case, I'm just not sure.

On Enchantment all last year, what used to be the backstage tour was changed to a theater presentation in the theater, with a dancer, a singer, and stage manager who gave talks and then took questions. Some costumes were displayed, with explanations of how they can fake things for the quick changes. Crowding backstage was given as the reason for the change, during covid restrictions.

Fortunately (IMO), those are not mainstream American foods like Ranch dressing is.

Any idea why?

Order = odor? If so, find the small floor drain (not in the shower) and pour a glass or two of tap water into it.

Halifax! You can easily fill all the hours of your stay with interesting and beautiful city, history, and museums, with no hours spent on a bus or other vehicle. Walk the waterfront boardwalk, go to the museums (Maritime, Immigration, etc.), check out a very old cemetery near the port, visit the Citadel.

None listed on the Sept. 14 Enchantment cruise, either. I imagine there will be plenty, closer to the date. However, Portland is very easy to DIY. Plenty to do within walking distance of the port, without any need for transportation or guides.

You do excellent pictures! Of course, your subject matter has a lot of beauty.

Any forecasts on when all the work might be completed? We watch the work on port webcam; just wondering when it might be done.

Beautiful. Elegant and special.

OP, You say you are in a balcony cabin. Almost every time someone says their AC doesn't work, they are in a balcony cabin, and either they, or a cabin in the nearby area, have left the balcony door open, or at least not locked tight. One door ajar will affect the AC in the surrounding cabins, and not in a good way.