Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20, 2018 Author #251 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Today Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20, 2018 Author #252 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The B2B invite for last night turned out to be Cocktail Reception for about 100 guests from the Alaska/TP B2B. Nice music, drinks and small bites. Captain Alex and about a dozen of his senior staff were present. Fun evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20, 2018 Author #253 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Noticed that they are offering a mid cruise internet unlimited package. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2018 Author #254 Share Posted September 21, 2018 The heavy seas died down around noontime. We are still rocking and it is quite foggy. The decks were open for about an hour but closed again. Making our way west. We cross the dateline tonight so will go from Thursday to Saturday. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted September 21, 2018 #255 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi Jim, Hoping the rest of the sailing will bring calm seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 22, 2018 Author #256 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi Jim, Hoping the rest of the sailing will bring calm seas! Thanks. The morning started out clear and the seas calm. It is noon now and wind picking up. The have again closed the decks for safety reasons. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 22, 2018 Author #257 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Today - Saturday after crossing date line. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 22, 2018 #258 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Payout for casino a little over 10k doesn’t seem to be much action in there.Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 22, 2018 Author #259 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Payout for casino a little over 10k doesn’t seem to be much action in there.Norma Hi Norma - I would have to agree with you. Have seen very few people in the Casino. I would have thought the Casino would have been very busy on all of these sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 22, 2018 Author #260 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Last night we decided to give Blu a try. It was an enjoyable evening. The main thing I noticed was that there were a lot more choices than Luminea but the portion sizes seem to be smaller. This isn't a problem for us as we generally enjoy smaller portions and hate to see food wasted and just thrown away. We both chose pheasant for dinner. It was nicely presented but was overcooked and dry. Today has been another quiet day at sea. I spent a good part of the day walking and working out at the gym. After a nice lunch in Luminea took a nice nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmhdoogalsatsea Posted September 22, 2018 #261 Share Posted September 22, 2018 For the man that has everything. For those cold winter days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So, how's the fit?? :-) Enjoying the blog, thanks for doing it! david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 23, 2018 Author #262 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Sunday and yet another day at sea. Awoke to smooth seas and blue skies. The temperatures are milder and expect 65 for a high today. While out walking noticed a couple people laying in the sun. From a private request I am posting the menu from Al Bacio. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 23, 2018 Author #263 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 23, 2018 Author #264 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Daily for Sunday Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 23, 2018 Author #265 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Monday - Another relaxing day at sea. Even with turning our clocks back for a 5th night I slept until 9:00 when the butler called that breakfast was on the way. The gentle rocking of the ship is so relaxing and I sleep like a baby. We invited Anita and Susan (from Southern California) to join us for drinks in Michael's Club and Dinner in Luminea. Last night was the 2nd Chic night. Iain and the girls had lobster while I chose the Chateaubriand. We had a wonderful evening and were surprised to realize we were the last in Luminea chatting away at 11:00 PM. Tuesday - I awoke this morning at 7:30. There is a high layer of clouds but the sea is so smooth I had to look closely to see if we were even moving. After seeing nothing except open ocean this morning we are passing the Kuril Islands and entering the Sea of Okhtsk. The temperatures seem to be warming. Edited September 23, 2018 by Jim_Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted September 23, 2018 #266 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Jim, It is great to hear from you! Your evening in Luminae with Anita and Liz sounds like a wonderful time. It is nice to know the temps are warming up. I haven't heard from my daughter-in-laws parents' since Sitka. They are in AQ class for the first time and I hope they are enjoying Blu. Bob is a walker like you so perhaps you have crossed paths :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 23, 2018 Author #267 Share Posted September 23, 2018 It was a really nice evening and enjoyed the warm conversation. I’ll look for Bob while out walking. I have managed to get my 20,000 steps in daily but haven’t met any walkers. I walk up and down the hallways when in cold weather. Maybe open decks today. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted September 24, 2018 #268 Share Posted September 24, 2018 ......... It is nice to know the temps are warming up. I haven't heard from my daughter-in-laws parents' since Sitka. They are in AQ class for the first time and I hope they are enjoying Blu. Bob is a walker like you so perhaps you have crossed paths :). We are also in Aqua for this cruise. We have found this Blu to be particularly friendly. Blu management found that passengers have been taking longer to dine due to all of the socializing. So maitre 'd Anatoly and seating hostess Simona put on their thinking caps and created several 'share' tables. Solved the issue. Today all fourteen of the Zeniths and the high end suites were invited to a lunch in Blu. Captain Alex, the staff captain, hotel director, HR person and a few other stripes were there for a total of approximately forty. Lovely time. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted September 24, 2018 #269 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Enjoying reading of all your relaxing days at sea and glad to hear the weather has warmed. Continue to enjoy and arrived rested for some fantastic ports ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #270 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Enjoying reading of all your relaxing days at sea and glad to hear the weather has warmed. Continue to enjoy and arrived rested for some fantastic ports ahead! I think many on the ship are getting anxious for our first port. We had an interesting morning as we passed by Sarycheb Volcano at 9:00 this morning. Captain Alex came on early and advised he was bringing the ship to a stop and would do a 360 degree spin so all could enjoy. Sarychev volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril Island chain streching between Kamchatka and Japan. Large explosive eruptions occured between 11-19 June 2009, sending huge ash coulds to altitudes of up to 14 km, and forcing many flights with routes accross the northern Pacific to be cancelled or diverted. Really spectacular! We were also rewarded with a couple whales close to the ship on starboard. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #271 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Today for Monday Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #272 Share Posted September 24, 2018 There is a Cruisecritic knitting group that meet daily. They look like they are having a good time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #273 Share Posted September 24, 2018 If you don’t like the weather just wait. We are now experiencing some heavy fog and the ships horn is blowing. Temperatures have also dropped off to the high 50’s again. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #274 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Fog continued to get deeper http:// Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 24, 2018 Author #275 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Cellar Master Wine Menu Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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