Ukigirl

Plane is here, that’s always a good thing , should be in Fort Lauderdale by 10:15 and by the pool by 11:00.

Here’s my first order of business, can you put this in a to-go cup? Guess no Bloody Mary for me 🤔

Sure is nice leaving the house at 4:00 am, got to the airport in record time. Hope all these people aren’t going to Fort Lauderdale!

I foster kittens and it’s become a dangerous hobby as one adoption turned into two..then three. I’ve been forbidden from adopting anymore since I’m really close to becoming that crazy cat lady.

Staying in Fort Lauderdale for one day, usually we like living dangerously and fly in day of cruise but I’m not taking any chances this time. Should be at hotel by 11:00 and since I can’t check in until 3:00, I plan on securing my luggage at hotel and just hang out at the pool. Publix and Total Wine are within walking distance so even though I purchased the deluxe beverage package, still plan on bringing a bottle onboard to enjoy on the balcony. I’ll probably pick up something to eat at Publix unless there’s a restaurant close by. The hotel does have an evening reception with appetizers so depending on the time, I might stop in for something. I know I won’t sleep well tonight so tomorrow will be an early night for me.

Oops, another picture that I meant to post instead 😬.

Hi all, this is my first live review so hopefully it’ll go well with posting pictures and just being able to get decent WIFI connection on ship. This cruise is overdue by more than two years thanks to…well you know. I was supposed to do first solo cruise back in March 2020 with hubby’s blessing but well…you know. I did end up posting a virtual cruise review because I was sad, bored and mostly housebound for three months. The review caught the eye of a reporter and somehow I ended up being interviewed and my picture and part of post was featured in Washington Post, I believe @twangsterwas also interviewed. Now on to the real cruise and since hubs started a new project at work, I’m actually going solo. I did ask a couple of friends and mostly got horrified looks and comments like “no way am I going on a floating Petri dish” and “is everything ok with you two since you’re going alone?” I’m actually happy since I don’t have to deal with any negativity and can come and go as I please and between you and me, looking forward to 7 snore-free nights! I’m on private Facebook group for people traveling this cruise and have already “met” lots of nice people that I’ll be meeting Sunday at Meet and Mingle. I consider myself an awkward introvert so this will be interesting, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I haven’t signed up for any specialty dining but hoping to go to Izumi sometime this week. This will be third time on Allure and eighth RCL cruise so I’m completely comfortable traveling solo. Tested negative today so biggest hurdle complete, sure was stressful waiting for results! Here’s some pics of who and what I’m leaving behind, our three gingers Walter, Norman and Kevin, our grand puppy Leia who is staying with us for several days and Elbo, my waiter on the virtual cruise 😄. Also included pic of Washington Post cover, my 15 minutes’ claim to fame. Got an early flight from Detroit Metro to Fort Lauderdale, only time I don’t mind waking up at 4:00 am.

Benny, you mentioned going to Windjammer later for dinner when it’s not as crowded, what time approximately?

All these self serve tongs make me nervous 😳