Eclipsing Northern Europe by cruise : Basic black , and Baltic blues

[scubacruiserx2]

What would the water temp be like for diving in December, I suppose it is only slightly above the equator so not too bad.

 

The water is still nice then and usually gets a little cooler at the end of the December through March . But what really got me cold in February was the air temperature , and the constant wind on the unsheltered moving boat . My biggest mistake was not bringing a fleece , a jacket or a towel ! Lesson learned ;)

[MicCanberra]

The water is still nice then and usually gets a little cooler at the end of the December through March . But what really got me cold in February was the air temperature , and the constant wind on the unsheltered moving boat . My biggest mistake was not bringing a fleece , a jacket or a towel ! Lesson learned ;)

 

Yes, the best things about mistakes are the lessons learned from them so we don't make them again.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Tyler wanted to go to Murano .

 

 

 

But there's something magic about the word 'Lobster' in Tyler's vocabulary which makes him ( and us ) willing to dress Evening Chic .

 

 

 

 

No tux , no ties

 

 

 

 

We were seated in a separate room , but I must say , Tyler's behavior and manners were impeccable on this evening !

 

 

What would you like for dinner ?

 

 

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Very dapper and you scrub up okay as well;) You all look great, Murano's is certainly worth dressing for even if you skip the lobster. My favourite is the Pork belly and then the Venison.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Very dapper and you scrub up okay as well;) You all look great, Murano's is certainly worth dressing for even if you skip the lobster. My favourite is the Pork belly and then the Venison.:D

 

Thank you Mic , we do do enjoy dining there ! I had the pork belly but didn't get a photo and Pat did enjoy her Venison . :) :D

 

I removed the one menu and scrubbed it up a bit , and will re post it .

[scubacruiserx2]

The revised a la carte menu

 

 

Amuse bouche

 

 

 

 

Divers Scallop

 

 

 

Pork Belly ( I did take a photo )

 

 

 

 

Warm Goat Cheese Souffle

 

 

 

 

Henry took very good care of us !

 

 

 

[MicCanberra]

There really is not one thing that I don't like on that menu. Although, I haven't had the Caviar or the Fois Gras as menu items, although they had some with a chef's table one time.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

There really is not one thing that I don't like on that menu. Although, I haven't had the Caviar or the Fois Gras as menu items, although they had some with a chef's table one time.:D

 

Total agreement Mic !

 

Tyler asked us what he could have on the menu , we told everything ( meaning multiple starters ) . When he asked us what Fois Gras and Caviar were , the look on his face was priceless when Pat explained . I wish that I had photographed his reaction !

 

It was like the classic scene in the movie Big where Tom Hanks first tries Caviar :

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The Maine Lobster bisque.

 

 

The photo looks like I had too much wine , but the blur is from a slow shutter speed conveying movement .

 

 

Lobster Bisque

 

 

 

 

Smoked Salmon and Crab Parfait

 

 

 

 

Porcini and Morel Risotto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phyllo Backed Anjou Pear

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

We really like the dark bread and butter found there .

 

 

Are you ready for the Main Course ?

 

 

Three view of the Venison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lobster Murano preparation

 

 

 

 

And flambeed ! :

 

 

Bon Appetit

 

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Wonderful memories created, I am sure his reaction would have been very funny.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Does anyone care for dessert ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take your pick ! :D

 

[MicCanberra]

Love them all, but the Soufflé' is the best.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Love them all, but the Soufflé' is the best.:D

 

We loved them all but our favorite was the bite size sampler for sharing . It's like a Martini Flight of desserts !! :) :D

 

 

 

 

[QE2_Fan]

We loved them all but our favorite was the bite size sampler for sharing . It's like a Martini Flight of desserts !! :) :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totally agree.. that dessert flight is AWESOME!!

 

 

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[scubacruiserx2]

Our 'Caribbean' like day at sea ended with a Caribbean like sunset from our Veranda

 

 

 

wide angle stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

but , after all , we were headed South .

 

 

 

 

 

I can't find our last day at sea Celebrity Today , but I had planned on getting up early , the next day for a final ship's photo session .

[scubacruiserx2]

Aquaspa Cafe

 

 

 

 

Solarium

 

 

 

 

Hot tub and chair lift

 

 

 

Infinity hot tub

 

 

 

 

The lights were on , but nobody was home .

 

 

 

 

No pillow chocolates ?

 

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

6 floors +

 

 

 

level 12

 

 

 

level 12 information station

 

 

 

 

Oceanview Cafe

 

 

 

No window hogs , yet ....

 

 

 

 

Oceanview pano stitch

 

 

[Gracie115]

 

 

I can't find our last day at sea Celebrity Today , but I had planned on getting up early , the next day for a final ship's photo session .

 

Love your sunrise pictures.....I always take several sunrise/sunset, full moon(when we're lucky) on each cruise..... great background pix for the computer!!

[MicCanberra]

I agree, all the photos are fabulous whether it is food, ship features, architecture art etc, but the natural beauty ones such as the sunsets or sunrises are most impressive. I wonder if it is a deep down subconscious awareness of what was vital for survival or curiosity of what is out there or if it is a just an inbuilt pyromania.

[scubacruiserx2]

Love your sunrise pictures.....I always take several sunrise/sunset, full moon(when we're lucky) on each cruise..... great background pix for the computer!!

 

Thanks Gracie , I must say that I've always loved the Florida sunrises ! It goes back to my first taste of freedom when surfing at sunrise with friends in high school . :)

 

 

I agree, all the photos are fabulous whether it is food, ship features, architecture art etc, but the natural beauty ones such as the sunsets or sunrises are most impressive. I wonder if it is a deep down subconscious awareness of what was vital for survival or curiosity of what is out there or if it is a just an inbuilt pyromania.

 

And thank you Mic !

 

Our sunsets here are over a swamp , and with the colors during winter - it can be very dramatic and beautiful . But it's hard to beat a sunset into the sea , as viewed from a cruise !

 

Post sunset at this time of the year ='s the thrill of the grill where I can channel my inner hunter/gatherer . :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

More photos from the morning walkabout

 

 

 

The end of the line , stern access denied !

 

 

 

 

The review has officially gone into the toilet

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet trivia for those who can read the writing on the wall ( answer below ) .

 

 

 

 

A new twist on the tree ( pano stitch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Q: So what rooms are best for seeing a lunar eclipse?

 

 

 

 

 

(answer below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A: The bathroom or the bedroom.;)

Edited September 6, 2016 by MicCanberra

[scubacruiserx2]

Q: So what rooms are best for seeing a lunar eclipse?

 

 

 

 

 

(answer below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A: The bathroom or the bedroom.;)

 

 

 

:)

 

 

I'm just grateful that I didn't see a full moon in the men's room :eek::eek:

Edited September 6, 2016 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

Heading downstairs to the MDR

 

 

 

another view of the tree

 

 

 

 

and outside of the MDR on stairway landing is more writing on the wall

 

 

 

 

"Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?" ... the Queen from Disney's Snow White .

 

 

Wine holder pano

 

 

 

 

Wine holder to stairs pano

 

 

 

 

pano from the second level