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Day 14: Weather report for today is much windier than yesterday and colder. Photo would look the same as yesterday's. Not pool weather for sure! It will be a very busy day in the inside venues.

Several of us in Vines heard 700 and we confirmed with each other what we heard. The Captain's accent is heavy.

The below is from our daughter from yesterday's Family Fun Fair in the Piazza. Our granddaughter had a FANTASTIC time!!!

We are staying away from the buffet.

Tonight our daughter and son-in-law had dinner at the Crown Grill. Our granddaughter had an early dinner at the buffer and then we took her to the Kid's Club. We had dinner at The Salty Dog Gastropub. Everything was very good for the exception of the calamari, which was very salty. Being pescatarians for over 35 years we really enjoyed the plant-based burger. Bread Sticks and beer-cheddar fondue. Wild Mushroom Saute' Calamari Frites Beyond Meat Burger and Truffle Fries

The Captain just announced that the ship currently has over 700 cases of gastrointestinal infection and that they have increased their sanitary precautions. 😬

We almost pulled the trigger on a Far East Viking Ocean cruise but couldn't quite get over the price difference and itinerary difference. Instead we booked the Coral Princess, 32 day, Singapore to LA voyage, for Oct of 2024.

Ours have always been delivered by USPS.

Day 13: Cool, cloudy and a bit foggy. Too cold for the pool for us. Btw, the quarantine cabin that we had a few doors down is no longer in quarantine. They were isolated for only 2.5 days, Noro???

I forgot to mention as far as supply issues, they ran out of small water bottles last week. Now they only have the 1.5L bottles and are not charging extra for them (only the small bottles are included in the Plus Pkg).

Yes, the ship has run out of white flour! 🤔 Last night in the MDR they were serving the bread and butter (not on the tables), no salt or pepper on the tables. This morning at the IC coffee bar, you could not access the sweetners or cup lids. So, there is "something" going around. The crew are not wearing masks so my guess would be Noro?

It was 2 hrs from the time we walked in to the time we left. However, the DRO sat with us for about a 20 minute conversation. And yes, I would have the branzino again.

We both had the lobster tortellini. For our mains, Debbie had the eggplant parmesan and I had the branzino.

Currently at the Buffet, salt and pepper shakers on the tables.

Currently on the Emerald, we had dinner in Sabatini's two nights ago. The food and service were excellent.

Here is the one we always bring onboard.

Yes, I have spoken to them several times. They are very nice. This morning it is cloudy and much cooler. The swells are not bad.

Today it is sunny and warm, but there is a strong breeze blowing...

Btw, for those that enjoy the Chef's Table, on the Emerald they are having them in Sabatini's.

We have another quarantine cabin, this one is 3 doors down from our cabin. They have their breakfast order on their door. 🥺

They must of had minimal luggage??? I guess they could have hidden stuff in large beach bags. Princess should have their credit card and passport info so they will be hit with PVSA fines? 🤔