Harmony Aug 4, 2019 - We're not on Empress anymore.

[truffles2]

16 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Since this was a Welcome Party, the entire ship was invited for free drinks.  This seems new. It still was not very well attended.  That's a shame, we had a little preview of the Dive show later in the week.  And free cocktails. 🍹

 

They did this on Allure in June and even with the entire ship invited the aqua theater was only about one quarter full!  I expect to see it discontinued before long....

it was pathetic

[John&LaLa]

Hideaway Heist

 

Look, a diving board. 😁

 

He's really big for a diver.

 

Synchronized Swimming

 

Synchronized Exiting. 

 

It was a fun event.  The full show is done twice in the afternoon on Day 7. No reservations needed

[John&LaLa]

Lunch in MDR since this is the only chance we can go this week.

They were doing Pasta, but Laura turned it into Stir Fry. 

It was very good, but sadly no pictures, my phone was charging.

 

If you don't take a picture, did it really happen?

 

Sailing past Cuba

 

 

 

Western point of Cuba.

 

Fridge in a GS seems bigger than the one in our balcony.  It is very cold as well.

 

last week's specifications

 

This week, 25 liters bigger

 

 

Edited August 22, 2019 by John&LaLa

[ptf2009]

33 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Well it's on the right side as you walk into American Icon, which is the Port/Left side of the ship. 

However, MTD doesn't start until 6:30. They use American Icon for one round of Early Seating at 5pm. Oasis never did that.

Remember to go the back podium.  JS qualifies for that service. They should seat you right away, but there are seats back there if you need to sit down

This is strange since we have MTD reservations for 6:00 for 6 of us every night for 9/15 cruise. Are we going to be pushed to 6:30?

Edited August 22, 2019 by ptf2009
additional info

[John&LaLa]

Off to see the lovely Wanpen. 😀

Once again a perfect massage.  

I did tell her when she was doing my back that I really liked the warm oil. 

Next thing I know i have a gallon of it on me. Very slippery. 😂

 

We did a selfie for you all.  She will be onboard until March for all your treatment needs. 

 

As mentioned earlier, I got talked into a hot stone massage later in the week.  $20 extra, but worth it, as I found out.

 

There is an available duplex outlet in the treatment room as well.  Knowing where power is can be helpful.

[John&LaLa]

7 minutes ago, ptf2009 said:

This is strange since we have MTD reservations for 6:00 for 6 of us every night for 9/15 cruise. Are we going to be pushed to 6:30?

 

You know, I'm not sure. Someone earlier said they had 6pm MTD as well.  I'll try and ask tonight

[John&LaLa]

WJ for dinner. Want to do the Mongolian Grill

 

Laura does her usual. Peppers, Onions, Galic, Chili flakes, and a combo of soy/terriaki

 

I am more creative.  Plus I like the Sweet Chili sauce.  I also used basmati rice and had him add it to the wok

 

Oh, and no view of ocean from WJ

 

Yep, nothing

 

[kruzn63]

8 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

You know, I'm not sure. Someone earlier said they had 6pm MTD as well.  I'll try and ask tonight

I am interested as well.  We also have 6 pm MTD reservations for the week of September 15th.

[John&LaLa]

Casino after dinner. We didn't lose the farm.😉

We'll be back

 

Got a picture with CJ, walked around the Promenade a bit.

 

Bionic Bar was hopping.

 

Then off to our 9:30 comic.  Laura actually made it. 

 

Front row

 

First guy was OK. The second guy was hillarious. 

I'll verify their names later

 

That pretty much covers day 3

[jagsfan]

I will absotively hit WJ for Mongolian. 

How do you turn pasta into stir fry in the MDR?

Another favorite dish!

[A&L_Ont]

If I go, all ask for Wanpen. 

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

I will absotively hit WJ for Mongolian. 

How do you turn pasta into stir fry in the MDR?

Another favorite dish!

 

Skip the pasta and the sauce.

Peppers, onions, garlic.

Rice should be available, ask for soy sauce

[Milwaukee Eight]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

, played some Rummy in SL

By the Window?

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

If I go, all ask for Wanpen. 

 

Send Lisa

[ptf2009]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

You know, I'm not sure. Someone earlier said they had 6pm MTD as well.  I'll try and ask tonight

Okay, thank you. I have the email from RC confirming our 6:00 reservation. 

[John&LaLa]

Just now, Milwaukee Eight said:

By the Window?

 

For a while, then it got to hot

[sunsetme]

had a great day today in roatan at tabyana, hardly anyone there.  snorkeling was great and the beach beautiful.

[heatherb1958]

Continuing to enjoy your review . 

I recognise the HD’s face from the Top Tier photos, please could you remind of his name. Is it Peter Perchutnic or something like that? I could delve into my past cruises memorabilia but would take me forever , I know we have had him as HD before but cannot remember which ship. 

Thank you. 

Edited August 22, 2019 by heatherb1958

[bobmacliberty]

3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Front row

 

Courageous

[cmgcruise]

I'm curious what you've found out about the MTD at 6pm.  I also reserved all days at 6pm, except day 4 is 6:30 for Oct 13 sailing on Harmony.  The reservations show up on the Royal app, with correct reservations for each day.  But I got an email today saying I needed to make MTD reservations.  I checked the reservations on the computer and the 6pm reservations were not there.  Instead the earliest available was 8:30.  Of course I have already reserved all the shows knowing that our dinner reservations were at 6.  Thoughts?

 

[Mikew0805]

On 8/20/2019 at 11:49 PM, John&LaLa said:

 

 

Doctor Etsebeth saw us and confirmed Laura has Bronchitis. Luckily it's not contagious. Prescribed Dayquil, Prednisone, and a ZPack.  $182 all in. Unfortunately, they were out of Prednisone pills, so they gave her liquid.  It's really nasty stuff. 

 

UGH 😳  If bacterial (probably not, therefore Z pack is pointless) why would it not be contagious? Anyway, I hope she feels better soon. 

[jagsfan]

4 hours ago, ptf2009 said:

Okay, thank you. I have the email from RC confirming our 6:00 reservation. 

Are you sailing soon?

i’m wondering if I can get a 6pm  for MTD in March. And how early I could request it from rci dining. 

I don't know if you have to wait till you’re onboard, but it looks like you didn’t have to.

A 6pm res would be perfect for my diabetic DH.  

[Mikew0805]

On 8/21/2019 at 7:58 AM, Ocean Boy said:

Well, this is really not any of my business but I won't let a little thing like that keep me from commenting. If Laura was put on an antibiotic then the doctor must suspect a bacterial infection. Contrary to your post, it IS contagious. If the doctor suspected a viral infection then it is STILL contagious but the antibiotics will do no good. If the bronchitis was not caused by a pathogen then it is not contagious and the antibiotics are completely unnecessary.

 

That is my story and I am sticking to it. 

Sorry... I really need to learn to finish reading a thread before commenting. 🙄

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, cmgcruise said:

I'm curious what you've found out about the MTD at 6pm.  I also reserved all days at 6pm, except day 4 is 6:30 for Oct 13 sailing on Harmony.  The reservations show up on the Royal app, with correct reservations for each day.  But I got an email today saying I needed to make MTD reservations.  I checked the reservations on the computer and the 6pm reservations were not there.  Instead the earliest available was 8:30.  Of course I have already reserved all the shows knowing that our dinner reservations were at 6.  Thoughts?

 

Same thing happened to me. Originally set my reservation time for 6:15pm. It shows up on the Royal app at 6:15 but I got the email too and when I checked my cruise planner MTD reverted back to "at your leisure" and then when I modify there are no times till 8pm. What the heck is going on?

[Lionesss]

I just thought of something  I cannot find the answer to..............................

 

Was resolution ever attained with the picture you wanted from the art people on your other cruise?

 

Thank you.