Live from Nieuw Statendam Premier Voyage, December 2018

[kazu]

2 hours ago, scluvsrain said:

Came back to my cabin after dinner to find this nice gift. 

 

 

That's lovely Sherita!

 

So glad you received an inaugural plate.  They are truly special IMO 🙂 

[kazu]

Congrats Ann (& Sherita who has contributed so much).

 

Your thread has over 50,000 views.

 

And no wonder, it's a fabulous thread.  Thank you so much for taking us along with you.  

 

And please, don't stop.

[bleacher04]

From Captain Albert's blog of December 14:

 

"The guests seem to be very happy, although I had one guest asking if there was any option to do a bit of sightseeing while on the way, so there was something else to see than just waves. I promised him that I would take it up with the head office and that we would do our best to have a large mountain on the route, next time we come this way."

 

I do hope this isn't anyone I know...

[NCnurse]

Just now, bleacher04 said:

From Captain Albert's blog of December 14:

 

"The guests seem to be very happy, although I had one guest asking if there was any option to do a bit of sightseeing while on the way, so there was something else to see than just waves. I promised him that I would take it up with the head office and that we would do our best to have a large mountain on the route, next time we come this way."

 

I do hope this isn't anyone I know...

Some whales or dolphins would be nice!

[Btimmer]

Just now, NCnurse said:

 

One can bring onboard all the non-alcoholic drinks you want any time.

[Vict0riann]

3 minutes ago, NCnurse said:

Some whales or dolphins would be nice!

Actually, we did see a large bird today and some flying fish - and the bird caught a fish!  We were very pleased for it.  

[Btimmer]

A few days ago, my wife saw two dolphins.

[Vict0riann]

We had a nice light dinner at Nami Sushi tonight.  We sat at the counter, and watched the Thai chefs doing their magic.  

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the reports.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Ann

 

That sushi looks absolutely delicious!!

[kazu]

5 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

We had a nice light dinner at Nami Sushi tonight.  We sat at the counter, and watched the Thai chefs doing their magic.  

 

I'm not a big sushi fan (limited amounts) but this looks really superb, Ann.

 

Sounds like fun!

[Vict0riann]

Then we went to the Dutch Cafe for Advocaat.😁

 

[Vict0riann]

3 minutes ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

Ann

 

That sushi looks absolutely delicious!!

 

1 minute ago, kazu said:

 

I'm not a big sushi fan (limited amounts) but this looks really superb, Ann.

 

Sounds like fun!

 

I’m not that big a fan, either, I do like rice, though, and this is prepared right in front of you, super fresh and very tasty.

 

we got 3 rolls for the 4 of us and it was a perfect amount.

[scluvsrain]

4 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Then we went to the Dutch Cafe for Advocaat.😁

 

Yum!!

[Alberta Quilter]

Ladies, I'm just planning ahead for a future cruise.  Can you recommend  a good place to be for a "wave" from the FLL webcam guys?  Has to be port side.  Thank you!

[Copper10-8]

48 minutes ago, bleacher04 said:

From Captain Albert's blog of December 14:

 

"The guests seem to be very happy, although I had one guest asking if there was any option to do a bit of sightseeing while on the way, so there was something else to see than just waves. I promised him that I would take it up with the head office and that we would do our best to have a large mountain on the route, next time we come this way."

 

I do hope this isn't anyone I know...

 

They walk among us....................

[beachbunny6]

38 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Then we went to the Dutch Cafe for Advocaat.😁

 

 

What is that? It looks really yummy!

[beachbunny6]

54 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Actually, we did see a large bird today and some flying fish - and the bird caught a fish!  We were very pleased for it.  

 

48 minutes ago, Btimmer said:

A few days ago, my wife saw two dolphins.

 

Wildlife abounds!  How can anyone want more?  

[rkacruiser]

1 hour ago, bleacher04 said:

From Captain Albert's blog of December 14:

 

"The guests seem to be very happy, although I had one guest asking if there was any option to do a bit of sightseeing while on the way, so there was something else to see than just waves. I promised him that I would take it up with the head office and that we would do our best to have a large mountain on the route, next time we come this way."

 

I do hope this isn't anyone I know...

 

Perhaps this guest is the who once asked a Cruise Director:  which elevator takes me to the front of the ship?

[beachbunny6]

Sorry to bother you all, but does the Dutch Cafe have the specialty coffees that that Explorations Cafe does?  I mean the 'fancy' ones such as caramel macchiato, etc., not just espresso and cappuccino.  Have to plan ahead for my first morning coffee run.    Or did you say the Dutch Cafe isn't open early in the morning?  Sorry, but I have read so many posts, my eyes are crossing.  

Edited December 16, 2018 by beachbunny6

[AmazedByCruising]

9 minutes ago, beachbunny6 said:

 

What is that? It looks really yummy!

 

On the left: a combo of egg yolk, alcohol, sugar and milk, called Advocaat ("lawyer", the name is a mystery). On the right, I guess whipped cream. Besides my grandma in the eighties I'm not sure I've ever seen someone have it.

 

I object to the glass. It should be much smaller, filled to the max, with whipped cream on top. You're supposed to eat this with a little spoon.  

 

[Vict0riann]

10 hours ago, beachbunny6 said:

 

What is that? It looks really yummy!

 

It is a Dutch liqueur which is beaten up with egg and comes in a little glass with a pot of whipped cream on the side.  It’s like an alcoholic pudding. It is yummy!

[Vict0riann]

10 hours ago, beachbunny6 said:

Sorry to bother you all, but does the Dutch Cafe have the specialty coffees that that Explorations Cafe does?  I mean the 'fancy' ones such as caramel macchiato, etc., not just espresso and cappuccino.  Have to plan ahead for my first morning coffee run.    Or did you say the Dutch Cafe isn't open early in the morning?  Sorry, but I have read so many posts, my eyes are crossing.  

I think the Dutch Cafe is open pretty early but no food until 11:30.

 

here are the coffees - nothing too fancy.

 

Edited December 16, 2018 by Vict0riann

[Vict0riann]

[Vict0riann]

10 hours ago, AmazedByCruising said:

 

On the left: a combo of egg yolk, alcohol, sugar and milk, called Advocaat ("lawyer", the name is a mystery). On the right, I guess whipped cream. Besides my grandma in the eighties I'm not sure I've ever seen someone have it.

 

I object to the glass. It should be much smaller, filled to the max, with whipped cream on top. You're supposed to eat this with a little spoon.  

 

 

Sorry,  I had already had a little nibble before I remembered to get out the iPhone!  The glass is quite small, but only about half full.