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After the Wave, Patti and I went up to Pixels to pick up our free B2B pictures, and our VIFP gifts. Standing next to us at the counter were these three lovely lady “Bluebees”. A “Bluebee” is what Patti and I call anyone holding a blue Sail & Sign card. It is a term of endearment. Once we were given our VIFP gifts, we turned to those lovely ladies and gave our gifts to them. They were so happy and appreciative! It upsets me when I hear people complain about the VIFP gifts. If you don’t want them, give them to the nearest blue, red, or gold card holder. It will put a smile on their faces, and even on yours! I went up to the Red Frog Tiki Bar for a couple of beers, and then back to the cabin to work some more on the pictures. Patti was there, but she left at 2pm to get a good seat for the 3pm bingo session hosted by Tyler from Boston…… Here is all of the bingo information that you need to know…… Feeling hungry, I ordered a pizza, chicken fingers, and a few beers from room service. Twenty minutes later the food arrived piping hot. I also ordered more fruit and the VIFP Chocolate Delight, and those items would be delivered later in the day. Patti came back to the cabin, and after she told me she didn’t win at bingo, went out on the balcony to read. I worked on pictures for a little while, and then took a nap. It was a very relaxing afternoon! To be continued…..

At 10am I went up to Big Chicken for some breakfast. I grabbed a chicken and biscuit, and took it over to the Tides Bar to wash it down with a Thirsty Frog Wheat. I met Patti at Center Stage at 11am for the “Wave”, (Morning Show), hosted by Lee and Tyler…… The first guest was the Shopping Expert who told us all about the “deals” on board the ship, and in the ports….. The next guest was Marcus Anthony, who has been performing on Carnival ships for years, and is very good. He will be doing two shows tonight…… The next guest was Mr. “A”. He is a former Miatre’d who is now a Food and Beverage Manager…… The final guest was the Pig & Anchor Brewmaster, who told us about all the different beers, and about the tours that are offered on sea days….. To be continued…..

Day # 9 (May 1st) - Fun Day at Sea # 4. We are up at 6am to a beautiful day, and calm seas. Here are some views from our balcony looking forward and aft, as the Mardi Gras sails to Cozumel, Mexico…… There is a beautiful sunrise this morning….. Here are today’s “Fun Times”….. I was falling behind on working on Patti’s pictures, so I was going to spend some time this morning working on them. Patti left the cabin at 9am to get herself some breakfast, and then head over to the Mardi Gras Theater for the Welcome Aboard, Welcome Ashore talk, hosted by Cruise Director Lee….. To be continued…..

No problem.

We were always able to get two seats at the bar at Alchemy. We never had a drink at the Brass Magnolia or Fortune Teller Bar. Don't know why really.

Enjoy! Take the whole afternoon off, or the whole day. You deserve it!

I liked 1983 as well. I was 29 years old then. 😁

Oh,oh.........

We'll be here waiting for you!

Here are some more pictures as the Mardi Gras sails from Port Canaveral….. The Mardi Gras is leaving Port Canaveral behind….. We decide to head back to the Pig & Anchor for dinner tonight. Unlike last week, we were seated immediately. We had the same meal as last time. Patti had the salmon, and I had the BBQ sirloin. We both had the apple cobbler for dessert….. Afterwards, we went to get our free B2B picture taken…… Patti went to browse the shops, and then made her way back to the cabin to read. I went to the casino for a couple of hours and did well. I celebrated with a few drinks at the Alchemy Bar before calling it a night. Here is tonight’s towel creature….. Coming up next: Back out to sea and a Rudi’s reprise.

The Carnival Freedom sails by us. We all know the story about what happened to her since then. She’ll be fixed up and good as new in no time at all. Patti and I look forward to sailing on her next January….. The Mardi Gras sails for Cozumel, Mexico….. To be continued…..

At 4pm I went back up to the Red Frog Tiki Bar for sail away. Patti decided to stay at the cabin and watch from our balcony. There’s a lot of sailing, boating, and fishing going on nearby….. The Victory Casino Boat is returning to port….. The Carnival Freedom is sailing from Port Canaveral…… To be continued……

This is Pizzeria del Capitano….. Patti checks out an empty Fahrenheit 555….. I met up with Patti back at the cabin where we found a fruit plate and a bottle of champagne, compliments of the Hotel Director in honor of our B2B….. To be continued……

Patti checks out an empty Rudi’s SeaGrill….. Right next door is the Piazza Panini…… To be continued….

Here is the Pig & Anchor….. This is the Heroes Tribute Lounge….. To be continued……

Lanyards anyone? Patti heads down to Deck 8. Here are a few Havana Bar views….. DJ Clarks is spinning tunes to a pretty empty Grand Central….. Patti heads aft on Deck 8 to Carnival Adventures…… Here is the Portside Liquor & Tobacco….. To be continued……

Next up is Steam Dream…… Today at Mad Sizzle…… Blue Iguana Cantina is a favorite for lunch….. To be continued…..

Patti catches me with John and Gerry at the Red Frog Tiki Bar, and then continues with her photo tour……. Not long after this picture was taken, a gentleman came up to me at the Tiki Bar and introduced himself as Bob as in jedi bobs, a member of Cruise Critic. He just wanted to say hello and thank us for the reviews that we do. He asked where Patti was, and of course I told him that she was around somewhere taking pictures. He was excited to meet her as he told me that he learned to say Patti in sign language. I told him that Patti doesn’t sign, but instead reads lips. He then left to go search for her. I thought that it was so cool and thoughtful for him to do something like that in anticipation of meeting us. We did meet Bob and his wife Ann several times during this cruise. Great people! Patti has found some loungers in the shade if you want to limit your exposure in the sun….. Here are a couple of Beach Pool views…… Patti is checking out some of the lunch options in the Beach Pool area. She starts with the Seafood Shack….. She moves over to Street Eats. Here’s what’s cooking at Time Fries….. To be continued…..

From the deck plans it looks like outside seating for Bonsai Sushi. Never saw anyone out there.

Unbelievable. 😒

Agree with everything you said! 😎

Yes, but they'll have her fixed up in no time. We'll be on her in January. We'll see her one more time in the next segment. 😎

Thanks for reading. Patti also thanks you! Enjoy your cruise on the Mardi Gras! 😎

Patti doesn't miss anything. I just had to flip through the pictures. 😁

We were not required to do a B2B Covid test. Since the beginning of April the ships doctor determines whether or not to test. I forgot to mention that in the review. Thanks for the reminder. 😎