Lois R

I have also sailed Nova and did not eat in LaDame but I did try the Chef's Table and enjoyed myself very much😀 Met some really nice folks too. I doubt I would spend the $$$ on it again but I am glad I booked it. As for boarding time, that 2:00 hour was put in place after the restart from Covid back in 2021. Not sure why they still have it that way. I have sailed multiple times since then and have boarded earlier than that on several cruises. Hope you and your family have a great cruise😀

I have also sailed from Lisbon and that 2:00om boarding time is just too funky. They put it in place after the re-start from Covid. I have sailed multiple times since 2021 and you should be able to board long before 2. I have no clue why they won't take that wording off the website/documents.

Hi Melody, cruise is not till May 26 so I have plenty of time🙂 yes I am still going.

Well, I LOVE cream cheese and jelly and I don't care what anyone else thinks about it😃 SO THERE!

Hi again, I am now home from the hospital. I know I never went into detail about what happened so to give a little background. This had to do with my kidneys again and I thought I saw some of the same symptoms I had previously (Like not being able to pee after drinking a lot of liquids). It is good I went to the ER again because I was right......and this time they put 2 stents in because, (drum roll)...............I have 2 stones........one on each Kidney. They will take them out (both stents and stones) sometime thins month. Probably in the next couple of weeks. Anyway, my kidneys were not functioning properly but are much better now (because of the stents). And I need to find out why I am getting these stones too. AND yes, something else showed up.......when they took the first CT Scan it was my entire abdomen and there is some fluid showing up near my right lung. They took a sample of the fluid yesterday and sent it to the lab to see what is going on with that stuff. No, I haven't felt sick and have never had Pneumonia and wouldn't know what that would feel like......and lets hope it is nothing malignant. Should have the results late this week or early next week. And there is most of what happened....getting older really sucks.

Hi girls, hoping to released from the hospital today but still waiting for the Dr to come see me this morning. Will keep you posted.

OUCH!

Hi girls, more health news from me. It is too long to post all the details but just to let you I am in the hospital......again.Grrrrrrrrrr. I will say I am getting really tired of all these issue. This time it is another kidney stone and they also found some nodules near my lung. I am not in any pain, thankfully. Will keep you posted.

Thank you......and to you as well.

Hi Janet...omg....that sounds painful and I hope you will be ok! Yes, there is Ross right near me. I know they have luggage dept and accessories too. I will check it out and maybe this cruise will be my first one without a checked bag. But I say that alot and then I bring the 25 inch one anyway LOL

Hi Janet, what brand is that nylon bag?

I was on Nova back in November and I did sign up for The Chef's Table. Trying to think back....I believe I went to Guest Relations and they were the ones to help me. So I would go see them. The nice thing about ships that don't carry 1,000's of people.....I have never felt like I was on a "Cattle Call" for anything. I usually just get a regular veranda and never had any issues. .Boarding is usually painless and it doesn't matter what category of cabin you have booked. You asked about the Salt Lab.......usually it is certain dishes that the Chef's has chosen, relating to the region the cruise is going on. I also went to a session for the Lab. I think we made 3 or 4 dishes. It is more like a cooking class.......I have always found it very fun😀

Your post is very interesting to me. I have a question about the part about not having to wait on line for lunch at the buffet. I have read that Luminae is closed for lunch on port days. What are your other options for that meal? (On those days).

My next cruise is at the end of May out of NJ going to Bermuda. I will be checking the weather a few days before I go....i haven't decided what I am wearing yet. Maybe a pair of white jeans and I may buy a new top.

I always read these type of threads and it is interesting to me to see what "other extra stuff" people bring with them. I have been cruising for 20+ years and have never brought many of the items mentioned and to be honest, I don't remember ever missing them either. Never brought duct tape with me or a highlighter. Never brought anything to hang over the door or clothes pins. Never brough a phone lanyard or sticky notes. Never brought stain remover or a power pack. The only time I can recall bringing a poncho with me was anytime I cruised to Alaska. I guess I am just a minimalist. My only most important things are my passport, a couple of credit cands, some cash and my meds. Different strokes for different folks😀

One piece of luggage for 4 people? You get a big WOW from me.

I never bring anything back for anyone. It seems many folks don't realize some of us have no family (at least locally). The only thing I can remember purchasing in the past few years is a pair of beautiful earrings from Rhodes, Greece. But as for bringing back "souvenirs" for family? Never do it and never will.

Hi Dawn, thank you.

Hi, I was thinking about my upcoming cruise at the end of May. It will be the first time I will be going on a 7 day cruise in a long, long, time. I am almost thinking I could do it with a carry on and and medium size tote bag. I have time to make a decision. It is a cruise to Bermuda on Celebrity Eclipse. First time I am back on a big ship in 7 years!

Que, sorry for your loss. I have some sad news myself.....my brother-in-law died last week. It was quite a shock to my sister (and to me). Still processing the news. It was unexpected. He was actually at the Dr's office for something else and had a heart attack☹️