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  1. Woke up with room service having some hot tea (I wound up increasing the # of pots of hot water each day):

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00431_zps3be9965d.jpg.html

     

    Great view of La Romana from the balcony - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00432_zps9eefc36c.jpg.html

     

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00433_zps393a6686.jpg.html

     

    It's quite industrial! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00435_zps8ed034fc.jpg.html

     

    The night prior to La Romana, the cruise director advised everyone to wear insect repellant because of an outbreak caused by mosquitos. We did bring some and were sure to put it on. He also suggested that if you did not have a tour, you may want to stay on the ship as there isn't much to do in the port otherwise (which was true - they had 1 duty free store, and then just transportation to tours).

     

    We decided to walk off the ship and see what it was all about. Once we looked for a minute in the store, we decided to get in a taxi to have them take us to a shopping area. Once we got to the taxi, we discussed going on a private tour, and that is what we wound up doing.

     

    Good thing, because La Romana wound up being an absolutely beautiful city. (We were surprised!)

     

    But first, time for breakfast in the main dining room!

     

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00439_zps81c0609f.jpg.html

  2. Time for dinner!

     

    TODAY'S MENU

     

    Starters:

    - Prosciutto ruffles - thinly sliced italian ham and sweet melons

    - Smoked chicken quesadilla - mild guacamole, tomato, cilantro salsa and sour cream with flour tortilla & field greens

    - French onion soup - baked with a slice of homemade bread, freshly grated gruyere and parmesan cheese

    - Black bean soup - served with steamed rice and a touch of sour cream

    - Chilled cucumber soup with dill

    - Chopped handpicked field greens with blue cheese, thousand island, ranch, balsamic vinaigrette or french dressing

     

    Didja (as in did you ever...):

    - A study in sushi - seared ahi tuna, ebi shrimp and norwegian salmon tartar, soy sauce

     

    Main:

    - Penne mariscos - pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels in a tomato cream sauce topped with grilled salmon (also available as a starter)

    - Chicken sicilian style - stewed potatoes and crisp garlic seasoned green beans

    - Jerked pork loin - slowly roasted center cut pork loin, marinated in island spices and herbs, fried rice and crisp garlic seasoned green beans

    - Braised style short rips from aged premium american beef with sesame eggplant and fried rice

    - Baked herb polenta - vegetarian entree; served with a ragout of wild mushrooms

     

    From our comfort kitchen:

    - Baked meatloaf with gravy - creamy mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese

     

    EVERYDAY MENU

     

    Starter:

    - Fresh fruit cocktail

    - Chilled shrimp cocktail - served with american cocktail sauce

    - Fried vegetable spring rolls - tomato, oregano and olive oil sauce

    - Caesar salad - hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with our caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan cheese, anchovies & herb croutons

     

    Main:

    - Broiled fillet of atlantic salmon - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Grilled flat iron steak from USDA choice beef - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Grilled chicken breast - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Indian vegetarian - two fresh vegetables, lentils and basmati rice

    - Southern fried chicken - served with mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed vegetables of the day

     

    All main dishes are served with appropriate sides - these listed below are optional

     

    Side:

    - Baked idaho potatoes with sour cream and chives

    - Steamed white rice

    - French fries

    - Assorted steamed vegetables

     

    AFTER DINNER

     

    Desserts:

    - Warm fig, date & cinnamon cake served with rum raisin ice cream

    - Strawberry cheesecake - classic cheesecake topped with strawberries

    - Lemon cake (DIET) - lemon cake with low calorie lemon cream

    - Warm chocolate melting cake - served with vanilla ice cream

    - Fresh tropical fruit plate

    - Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan ice cream

    - Sugar free ice cream available upon request

    - Orange, pineapple, lime sherbert

    - Cheese plate - port salut, brie, gouda, imported swiss, danish bleu cheese

     

    Beverages:

    - Freshly brewed coffee, regular or decaffeinated

    - Milk, skimmed milk, hot chocolate, iced, hot and herbal teas

    - Specialty coffee

    Cappuccino - $2.95

    Latte - $2.95

    Espresso - $1.95

    - Liqueurs

    Sambuca

    Kahlua

    Grand Marnier

    Amaretto di saronno

    - Cognacs and brandies

    Hardy v.s.o.p.

    Remy martin v.s.o.p.

    Courvoisier v.s.

    - Dessert wines and ports

    Croft distinction

    Graham's six grapes

    Washington hills, late harvest sweet riesling

  3. Tuna & Mango Tartare - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00175_zpsb39f8693.jpg.html

    This was absolutely delicious. I'm not usually a fan of fruit with my food, but it was delicious!

     

    Wagyu Kakuni - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00176_zps672b4e30.jpg.html

    Probably my favorite item at Bonsai (personally). The short rib was absolutely delicious. Tender. Flavorful. Yum!

  4. Okay, time for dinner!

     

    TODAY'S MENU

     

    Starters:

    - Baked stuffed white mushrooms - spinach, romano cheese and fine herbs

    - Greek farmer salad - iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, black olives and feta cheese, tossed with vinaigrette

    - Sake stewed beetroot carpaccio - garnished with grapefruit segments, gorgonzola crumbles and baby arugula

    - Minestrone milanese - italian vegetable soup with plum tomatoes, beans and pasta

    - West indian roasted pumpkin soup - gently roasted in the oven, blended with chicken stock & a touch of cream

    - Strawberry bisque - chilled creamy strawberry soup with fresh mint

     

    Didja (as in did you ever...):

    - Spicy alligator fritters - served on tropical tomato salsa

     

    Main:

    - Spaghetti carbonara - tossed with creamy bacon, cheese and garlic sauce; also available as a starter

    - Seared fillet of redfish - roasted broccoli, yukon gold potato mash, lemon caper dressing

    - Broiled maine lobster tail & jumbo black tiger shrimp - yukon gold potato mash, roasted broccoli

    - Tender roasted prime rib of american beef au jus - cooked to perfection, baked potato with toppings

    - Chili rellenos - tomato and broccoli stuffed pepper baked with aged cheddar and manchego cheese

     

    From our comfort kitchen:

    - Barbecued st. louis style pork spare ribs - grilled corn on the cob, spring onion, fries & creamy colesaw

     

    EVERYDAY MENU

     

    Starter:

    - Fresh fruit cocktail

    - Chilled shrimp cocktail - served with american cocktail sauce

    - Fried vegetable spring rolls - tomato, oregano and olive oil sauce

    - Caesar salad - hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with our caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan cheese, anchovies & herb croutons

     

    Main:

    - Broiled fillet of atlantic salmon - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Grilled flat iron steak from USDA choice beef - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Grilled chicken breast - served with steamed vegetables of the day

    - Indian vegetarian - two fresh vegetables, lentils and basmati rice

    - Southern fried chicken - served with mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed vegetables of the day

     

    All main dishes are served with appropriate sides - these listed below are optional

     

    Side:

    - Baked idaho potatoes with sour cream and chives

    - Steamed white rice

    - French fries

    - Assorted steamed vegetables

     

    AFTER DINNER

     

    Desserts:

    - Caramelized apples on puff pastry - served with vanilla cream and caramel sauce

    - Cherries jubilee - dark cherries in our own sauce, flamed with cherry brandy served over vanilla ice cream

    - Banana gateau (DIET) - banana sponge cake, filled with low calorie banana cream

    - Warm chocolate melting cake - served with vanilla ice cream

    - Fresh tropical fruit plate

    - Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan ice cream

    - Sugar free ice cream available upon request

    - Orange, pineapple, lime sherbert

    - Cheese plate - port salut, brie, gouda, imported swiss, danish bleu cheese

     

    Beverages:

    - Freshly brewed coffee, regular or decaffeinated

    - Milk, skimmed milk, hot chocolate, iced, hot and herbal teas

    - Specialty coffee

    Cappuccino - $2.95

    Latte - $2.95

    Espresso - $1.95

    - Liqueurs

    Sambuca

    Kahlua

    Grand Marnier

    Amaretto di saronno

    - Cognacs and brandies

    Hardy v.s.o.p.

    Remy martin v.s.o.p.

    Courvoisier v.s.

    - Dessert wines and ports

    Croft distinction

    Graham's six grapes

    Washington hills, late harvest sweet riesling

  5. Blue Iguana - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01457_zps8db21b00.jpg.html

    I only ate there once for lunch, never for breakfast and it was actually quite good. On my next cruise, I will try to give it more than just 1 shot! :-)

     

    Although they have it broken up into tacos & burritos, you can get some of the tacos toppings on your burrito if you want.

     

    They have a great fresh salsa and hot sauce bar (some really great salsas there!) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01455_zpsbb7c885e.jpg.html

  6. The first brunch was one of the few meals I failed to take photos of (sorry)! Zydecocruiser does a good job with the entrees. :-)

     

    The first day, I got Eggs Benedict, which is my tradition when I go on a cruise.

     

    Walked around the ship after brunch to see what was going on.

     

    Buffet - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01443_zpse8cfd732.jpg.html

     

    Early birds at Guy's Burgers (it's never too early - YUM!) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01449_zps34bd8960.jpg.html

     

    Guys seating area - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01448_zps48ef5106.jpg.html

     

    Toppings Bar - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01451_zpsab2ba5fb.jpg.html

    They had sautéed mushrooms, bacon, onions, pickles, hot peppers, sweet peppers, french fried potato sticks, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, ranch dressing, mayo, mustard, other sauces, and probably more items that I forgot!

     

    The pool was getting busy!

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC01453_zpsec24e35c.jpg.html

  7. Got back to the room to our first towel animal. :-)

     

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00106_zpsc630e948.jpg.html

     

    I love the decor of the Breeze! It's a great ship with lovely colors. I wish all Carnival ships were as mellow as this (my hope is that the future deliveries will be like this)!

     

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00108_zpsdbbec5a1.jpg.html

     

    Cove balconies are SUPER cool - I love being that close to the water. I will definitely book another cove balcony in the future.

     

    http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00112_zps875a1f3e.jpg.html

     

    That's it for Day 1. Time for bed!

  8. Caramelized Washington Apples baked in a puff pastry dome - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00094_zps2f88a669.jpg.html

    DELICIOUS!

     

    Homemade Ice Cream - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00095_zps8bd2f703.jpg.html

    I believe the flavor of the night was mango. I remember it was delicious!

     

    Selection of international cheeses - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00096_zps8d13021e.jpg.html

    I am not a fan of bleu cheese, so that excluded 2 of the cheeses they had. They cut this by hand. I was so full, they allowed me to take this back to my room. I had it for a snack before bed. It was great!

     

    Dinner in the steakhouse is long but relaxing. I think we were at the table for over 2 1/2 hours, but it was well worth it. http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00097_zps0ea38210.jpg.html

     

    The steakhouse manager was amazing - her name was Mirjana Djekic. LOVED HER! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00101_zpsf6dad29d.jpg.html

  9. New England Crab Cake - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00087_zps3a62cc79.jpg.html

    Good, but probably my least favorite appetizer. Not a ton of breading, but I'm very picky with my crab cakes.

     

    Baby Leaf Spinach & Fresh Mushrooms - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00088_zps2bbf97d4.jpg.html

    This is supposed to be served with bleu cheese dressing and warm bacon bits, but I am not a fan of bleu cheese, so I had it with balsamic vinaigrette instead. It was quite tasty!

     

    The entree I ALWAYS get at the steakhouse - Chilean Sea Bass (which was the grilled fish from the market). As usual, it was ABSOLUTELY amazing. I'm not a fish person, but I do enjoy Chilean Sea Bass because it's so light!http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00089_zps9e569210.jpg.html

     

    Filet Mignon - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00090_zps68d7798d.jpg.html

    Delicious. So tender and cooked perfectly.

     

    Broiled Lobster Tail - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00091_zps994528a4.jpg.html

    Again, like butter & delicious!

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