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[gambee]

We then headed upstairs to the room, and I refilled my travel mug. I also noticed that I was running awfully low on supplies.

 

 

 

 

We got changed and decide to head up to H2O for a little while before sailaway.

 

 

 

 

After sometime up there in the jacuzzi, we noticed Summit leaving.

 

 

Horrible picture, I think I got sunblock on the lens of the camera.

 

 

 

I don't really remember much from that afternoon, it is possible that maybe I had just too much drink :D. But I think we had great time, I do remember telling the folks there that we had to leave because I had dinner plans with friends.

 

[gambee]

So we headed downstairs and I got changed to head to dinner. Mom told me that she wasn't feeling that great, but honestly I think she was dying to go gamble as soon as we left port. So she told me that she rather stay in the room and relax a little during sail away.

 

Before leaving I setup my tripod with the other camera to record the sailaway.

 

 

The bad news is that little did I know, the camera had ran out of battery. So no video sorry for that.

 

I took a few more pictures and then I took off, I think I was running a tad late :eek:.

 

 

 

 

 

Summit in the distance.

 

 

[gambee]

I met with Shaun and his wife in La Cucina, they were already waiting for me in a nice table outside. It was great weather to be outside. The one thing that I realized was that I had completely forgotten my sun glasses, and I really needed it them. Good thing that the ship turned around and then the sun was not hitting us directly.

 

We had a great time talking, they are such a nice couple. It is really nice when you get to talk to CC members here for months and then you finally meet.

 

Soon enough the ship started moving and were just enjoying good company with good views.

 

Service was good, and prompt. No major complains there.

 

I believe they both got, pasta dishes, but I did not get pictures of them.

 

 

For appetizer I got the same beef carpaccio that I got on my first night, it was very good.

 

 

I decided to play it safe and get the ribeye. I would dare to say that it was just ok...

 

 

 

For dessert I got the ice-cream with the expresso. That was nice and I needed that coffee by then.

 

 

They also brought us an extra tiramisu, it was good.

 

 

While we were there I took some pictures of the Pilot getting off Breakaway, and leaving.

 

 

There is a sail boat all the way in the distance.

 

 

[gambee]

 

 

I had a really good dinner with them, it was the perfect way to end a great 3 days in Bermuda. When it came to pay they refused to let me pay, it was the least I could of done after they gave me their wine/Champagne. But I guess they will be here in Florida one day and I will more than happy to take them out for dinner, I hope we have food that is as good as New York's food :D.

 

Thank you so very much for a wonderful dinner, I really had a great time. I hope we can get to travel again one day. You just never know, this is a small world after all.

 

I wish I was lucky enough to meet folks like them during all our voyages.

 

 

After dinner I found mom upstairs, in the room. I was right btw, she had been in the casino for a little while.

 

I took a picture of the wake.

 

 

And a short video.

 

 

 

[gambee]

We then went downstairs and saw a counter with all the language tags, this is right next to the customer service counter. We took none, as I had decided that after X lost my bags, I was not going to go through that again. I would be brining my own bags with me. By the way, I highly recommend you bring your own bags with you, on disembarkation, I saw a lot of people that wanted to get off the ship, but could not because their tags had not been called yet. We did it so much faster than most people.

 

 

 

 

 

After that we walked towards the atrium cafe and I ordered a lobster tail. Let me tell you, it was SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!! You have to try one, they are really really good, I have to be honest and say that I was not expecting it to be that good.

 

 

 

We sat there and ate our dessert.

 

 

They got Max pictures everywhere in this ship.

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

Then we took a seat and decided to wait until 55 to stay Alive stared. It was a cute little game, the contestants had to complete specific tasks in 55 seconds. Funny enough everyone was a winner even though I think none of them won :D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

 

Then after the game we went up to the room, I am not sure for what reason. But in any case I took a couple of pictures.

 

 

And here are all of them :D.

 

 

 

We then headed towards the Main Theater because there was going to be a comedy show. It was by Michael Finney and the assistant cruise Director. Honestly I was not crazy about Michael, if it was him alone I would had left much earlier, but the assistant CD, was AMAZING! I stayed there up until his act was over and when they switched back to Finney we left. I found Finney's comedy very repetitive. But then again, I am not one for shows. So honestly you should not be taking my word here :D

 

Before the show started.

 

[gambee]

When we left I saw this art piece, that Shaun had told me about. Mom also pointed out that they have another piece in Heaven, I think she showed me a picture of it.

 

Anyway very neat art piece!

 

 

 

 

After the show I decided to get a cheese plate at the buffet, I was very happy with the selection that was offered that late at night.

 

 

Can anyone please tell me why I did not fire the flash in this picture?

 

 

 

We took our snack and headed to the room to enjoy them on our balcony.

 

 

[gambee]

Do you see the blue lights in the water? they are really neat, almost look like fish following the ship.

 

 

 

There was a moth in our balcony, poor thing.... No way to go.

 

 

Better view of the lights.

 

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

We relaxed in our balcony and listened the music playing up on H2O, while we waited for the fireworks to start. By the way the fireworks start at 11:15 right after the song "we didn't start the fire".

 

When it was getting close to that time we decided to head upstairs. This is when Gambee, figured that he was really late to the game. H2O was packed beyond believe! I mean I could not even get a foot inside, so then I decided to go to my back up location. I had researched a lot where would it be best to view the fireworks and I was hopping that there was still some space open.

 

H2O Packed!

 

 

 

Walking towards location # 2

 

 

 

 

For those wondering I was right on top of the kids pool, I think we got a great view of the fireworks from there.

 

One thing I noticed when I was up there was that the ship turns to do the firework show. They turn just so the wind goes the same way that they are shooting them. My guess is to avoid anything falling back into the ship. Once the show is over, the ship returns back on its regular path.

 

I took a few pictures while we waited for the fireworks.

 

Look at the moon location.

 

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

They emptied that pool.

 

 

 

 

 

See the moon now?

 

 

[gambee]

Ok please, please watch this video!!! Just ignore my drunk ass :D. Watch the video at least until the fireworks start. You can even hear Julie pumping people up, she really does a great job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

 

And here is another with the song Purple Rain. The Fireworks matches very good to that song. I ask you to please watch these videos, although not the best videos. You still can get a good feeling of the energy in the atmosphere that night.

 

 

 

 

So how was the show? I mean come on this is on a ship!!!! So it was pretty darn good. I mean it wont compare to the ones I've seen in Disney, but overall it was a great firework show. It certainly adds to the overall product that NCL is offering.

 

 

After the firework show we stopped by the buffet because I wanted some ice cream.

 

 

 

 

 

And you all must know by now where the ice cream ended. I am not entirely sure why and how it ended there, but the fact is that I have a picture of it. I think when I gave it to her it slipped out of her hands and ended up there, lol.

 

 

Good thing the iPad had its cover on.

 

 

It had been a very long day, soon after that I went to bed and called it a day. And what a great day it was =)

 

 

 

Day 6 Ending.

 

Day 7 pictures will take longer to process. The problem is that I got dust in the sensor, and I have to edit picture per picture. I am hoping that I can get it done tomorrow and start writing Sunday. We will see how that goes.

 

I hope everyone enjoyed that last set.

[boyreporter]

Great job as always. Confirming: You need to be atop the ship for the fireworks? Aft balcony wouldn't work, right?

[Cruisegirl6]

Cheese now thats cheese :d:d:d

[gambee]

Great job as always. Confirming: You need to be atop the ship for the fireworks? Aft balcony wouldn't work, right?

 

I would not think so. Maybe Shaun can confirm. But I recommend top decks.

[wheatengirl]

I've read all of your reviews and loved them all! Keep up the good work and I hope something comes to you in the way of a free lance photography career because it is much deserved. Will be patiently waiting for the Breeze review....

[janeyzee]

A short video of the DockYard.

 

 

 

 

Love watching your walking videos. I keep yelling, "Gambee, look out, there's a pole", or "Gambee, don't walk into that bench, be careful!". I guess you must hear me because I've never seen you stumble.

[gambee]

Cheese now thats cheese :d:d:d

 

It was so good!

[gambee]

I've read all of your reviews and loved them all! Keep up the good work and I hope something comes to you in the way of a free lance photography career because it is much deserved. Will be patiently waiting for the Breeze review....

 

You know the funny this is that I actually gave it thought to not reviewing the Breeze. But worries I will review her :)

[gambee]

Love watching your walking videos. I keep yelling, "Gambee, look out, there's a pole", or "Gambee, don't walk into that bench, be careful!". I guess you must hear me because I've never seen you stumble.

 

Lol, that would be hilarious to see. Maybe one day you'll get lucky and see that video :D.

 

For day 7 I have some really amazing walking videos. I tour the entire ship! :)

[janeyzee]

You all know that mom loves these trees.

 

 

 

How did they get what looks like a knitted sweater around the branches? Did anyone tell you about this? I love it, looks like a person in a handknit sweater!

[Highboy90]

Looking forward to the grand finale and final thoughts Gambee. Great job!

[SissasMomE]

Your poor mom LOL I am sitting here laughing so hard! Everything that poor lady tries to eat, ends up on the floor or on the ipad :D

[SissasMomE]

Grand finale is coming up. I wish I could insert a poll here, but I can't figure out how to do it ... so, we'll just do it this way.

 

Which ship do you think is Gambee's favorite? Allure or Breakaway?

 

Just post your answer and we'll see who wins at the end :D

 

I vote for Allure.