Come sail with me on a virtual cruise on Majestic Princess to Fiji!

[ellie1145]

7 hours ago, cnd crsr said:

Once back on board my choice would have been the Judy Dench movie... the Hoola hoop challenge probably would have dislocated my hip🤣

Congratulations to azbirdmom on the big win in the casino, plus her DH winning too.

 

 

Well, I’m very glad you gave the hula hooping a miss. Don’t want you dislocating your hip when we still have Noumea to enjoy! 🤣

[ellie1145]

5 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

 

Enjoy your day!  I get excited these days when I get to do something normal like getting my hair cut or a pedicure.

 

And sorry I jumped ahead again.  Thought from your last post that we were relaxing at sea after you returned from your trip on the Tardis.  Looking forward to the sunset pictures!

 

Well, I have been shorn, and it feels really good, especially as it is so hot. 

 

Please don’t apologise. I loved hearing your story of the casino, and the photos of the sunset were gorgeous.

 

I’ve been a bit busy today, so haven’t had time to finish Lautoka, so off we go again.

[ellie1145]

A Glorious Sunset

 

I'm afraid there are rather a lot.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ellie1145]

The sun finally sets, like a fiery golden orb, it drops into the sea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ellie1145]

Time for Dinner

 

DH chooses the Twice Baked Goat Cheese Soufflé whilst I order the Chicken and Lentil Soup.

 

DH orders the Poached Lemon Sole, whilst I choose the Rack of Lamb, with a baked potato and steamed vegetables as usual.

 

 

Today it is a Chocolate Jpurneys: Chocolate Pistachio Dome Almond And pistachio Nougatine but we both choose the Warm Soft Centre Chocolate Pudding. Delicous .

 

A lovely meal as usual - but I'm not sure where the photos went.....must have been too ravenous to stop and take pictures. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 8, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

 

Tonight, the main theatre production show is ‘Fiera!’ which is one of my personal favourites. It is colourful and entertaining and advertised as a ‘musical journey through through an enchanting late 19th century European fairground.’

 

We do manage to get out of dinner in time to join our lovely Trivia mates for ‘Movie Mania’ Trivia, but once again, we are woefully inadequate, and no help whatsoever. Thankfully they make up for it with their incredible knowledge. 

 

We take our leave of them and dash to the theatre where we are able to see the last part of the show, and it’s as good as I remember. 

 

 

 

 

Our favourite entertainer, Rudi Douglas is playing in Crooners as we walk back from the theatre so, as it’s pretty empty, we sit and listen to him until it’s time for our night-time cuppa in the buffet, before making our weary way back for a bath and bed. 
 
Tomorrow it’s a sea day and a chance to recharge our batteries before Noumea, our last port. The time is going way too fast, but we are grateful for the many opportunities that have come our way. 

[cnd crsr]

Hi Ellie

 It looks like the day with the not so good excursion had a wonderful ending.

 

I can never get enough of the sunsets over the ocean, relaxing on this virtual  balcony and listening to the ocean as  I looked at all your pics is - awesome. Then dinner, my favourite twice baked goat cheese souffle followed by the lamb..... can you hear my contented sigh?

 

Tonight I will go out of my comfort zone and as this is virtual forget my nut allergy and go for the Norman Love dessert .... WOW, I know it has to be unbelievably fantastic.

After this  - Fiera.  I am so content and will probably smile all night as I sleep knowing we have a relaxing sea day coming up

Good night and sleep well before we see what adventures tomorrow has in store.

 Gail

[ellie1145]

9 hours ago, cnd crsr said:

Hi Ellie

 It looks like the day with the not so good excursion had a wonderful ending.

 

I can never get enough of the sunsets over the ocean, relaxing on this virtual  balcony and listening to the ocean as  I looked at all your pics is - awesome. Then dinner, my favourite twice baked goat cheese souffle followed by the lamb..... can you hear my contented sigh?

 

Tonight I will go out of my comfort zone and as this is virtual forget my nut allergy and go for the Norman Love dessert .... WOW, I know it has to be unbelievably fantastic.

After this  - Fiera.  I am so content and will probably smile all night as I sleep knowing we have a relaxing sea day coming up

Good night and sleep well before we see what adventures tomorrow has in store.

 Gail

 

Hello, again, Gail!

 

It certainly was a great day, and I’m glad you were able to finish it in style, sitting on your virtual balcony, watching that amazing sunset. Can life get much better?

 

Dinner was good, too, and I’m really pleased that, thanks to it being virtual, you were able to enjoy that delicious dessert with no problems. Now, because I seem to have forgotten to take a photo of this beautiful dessert, I have just popped into my Tardis to get you another one, so you can enjoy it again. I will have it sent up to your room, so you can sit on your balcony and savour it, whilst watching the ever changing vista before you. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

[ellie1145]

Good Morning, Good Evening, G’day!

 

Well, after all that excitement it’s a sea day, so plenty of time to relax, to do something, to do nothing, that is the beauty of cruising. 

 

Today we have our little grandson coming to see us, so I will see you all later.

 

 

[CruzinNoony]

I was away from my computer for a few days, but I am back and have now just caught up with our cruise.  I love the sunset pictures!!  Nothing quite like watching the sun set from your balcony!  How is your hubby doing?

[ellie1145]

7 minutes ago, CruzinNoony said:

I was away from my computer for a few days, but I am back and have now just caught up with our cruise.  I love the sunset pictures!!  Nothing quite like watching the sun set from your balcony!  How is your hubby doing?

 

Glad to have you back. 

 

I agree, it’s amazing to watch a sunset from the deck of a ship. The ever changing cloud formations, the bursts of sunlight, the myriad colours, it’s mesmerising.

 

DH is making good progress after a slow start. I don’t think he realised how much pain he would be in at first. But he seems a lot better today. Thank you so much for asking.  

[ellie1145]

 

Monday, October 28th At Sea

 

We are on our way to our final port, Noumea, a distance of 696 miles, so we must keep up a steady speed of 18.1 knots.

 

By noon, the nearest land, Anatom, Vanuatu, is 113 miles on the Starboard Bow. The depth of the ocean is 3,000 metres (9840ft) and we have travelled 359 nautical miles since leaving Lautoka, with over 300 NM to go until we reach Noumea.

 

The temperature is 24 C or 75 F, with sunny skies and light clouds. There is an East- South Easterly wind of Force 6.

 

For the more active among you there is Zumba at 9.00 am,  Ping Pong Tournament at 9.30 am, a traditional Afrikaans Dance class at 9.45 am, Line Dancing at 10.45 am and Ballroom Dancing at 1.15 pm, not to mention Dicey Wooden Horse Racing at 4.00 pm.

 

At 9.30 am there is an ‘Enrichment Presentation: Navigation at Sea,’ and, as I am a clairvoyant, I predict that Azbirdmom will take part in this...

 

At 11.30 am there is an ‘Understanding Your Camera’ class, and at 1.00 pm there is a presentation on Health Wars in the Pacific.

 

The Scrap Heap Boat Building Challenge is at 9.30 am, Fun in the Sun Pool Games at 2.00 pm, Ukelele Progressive Class at 2.15 pm, Wine Tasting at 3.00 pm and Arts and Crafts:Butterfly Art at 3.15 pm.

 

There is lots of Trivia today, starting at 10.15 am, the Progressive Trivia at 12.15, Afternoon Trivia at 3.00 pm, Early Evening Music Quiz: Cheesy Dance Classics at 5.30 pm, Evening Quiz: What’s That I Hear at 8.30 pm and Flags of the World at 9.15 pm.

 

Of course there is Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 9.30 am, Music Concert: Hall and Oates - Live in Dublin at 12.15,  and a Music Concert: Santana at 5.00 pm, with the Evening Movie: Men in Black International at 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm.

 

This afternoon there is an Encore Comedy Showtime with Pearson and Harvey at 4.15 pm, with tonight’s highlight, the International Crew Show Extravaganza at 7.30 pm and 9.45 pm.

 

Of course there is plenty of live music around the ship, from Piano Melodies with Vadym Tutov, to Poolside Grooves with Jaame’s Band, Ballroom Dancing with the Zinger Quartet, Classical and Contemporary Melodies with Music Wave String Duo, and Dixie Land Jazz with Antonio and the Majestic Princess House Band. Our favourite, Rudi Douglas is in Crooners from 8.00 to 11.00 pm.

 

For those who enjoy the Casino there is a Slot Tournament at 12.00 noon, and as I am clairvoyant, I am sure that azbirdmom will take part in this. Not only that, I predict that she will be the winner and will walk away with $500, before being taken for a celebratory lunch paid for by her DH in the Dining Room....last of the big spenders Mr DH.

 

(Please contact me by leaving a note outside my cabin for private readings of Tarot Cards, Crystal Ball, Palm Reading, Tea Leaf analysis etc).

[ellie1145]

 

 

The telephone rings to inform us that our Room Service order is on its way. We order fruit, a croissant, and tea each morning, which keeps us going until a late breakfast/brunch.

I pop out onto the balcony and am surprised at how rough the sea looks, as inside the cabin we have felt nothing. There are plenty of white horses to be seen, but Majestic is a very stable ship and we have not been affected by seasickness at all.

 

We make our way to the Vista Gaming Lounge, where our Trivia team mates are waiting, and we enjoy having our brains challenged. We have nothing planned for today, apart from the Progressive Trivia, which is at 12.15 pm, so we enjoy sitting chatting. 

 

Today is the Pub Lunch so, knowing that this is a popular event we make our way up to the Crown Grill to be in the queue before 11.30. It’s a good thing we are early as people Soon start arriving. But we are shown to a table and the food comes quickly. It is very good, piping hot, and the bread and butter pudding is delicious and just as we would make it in the UK. DH chooses the Ploughman’s, while I opt fo the fish and chips, with mushy peas. 

 

 

 

 

We are just in time to dash down the corridor to Princess Live where our Progressive Team are ready and waiting in our usual seats on the left hand side. Princess Live is not a suitable venue for a quiz as you cannot gather round to discuss answers, but here the chairs are movable so it is easier to manage. 

Edited August 9, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

A Little Tour 

 

Here are a few photos of the ship, starting with Alfredos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Casino

 

The Photo Shop

[JF - retired RRT]

3 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

 

 

Was that a double order? I often order the Ploughman and have never gotten that much meat/cheese.

[ellie1145]

5 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said:

Was that a double order? I often order the Ploughman and have never gotten that much meat/cheese.

Gosh, no, it’s a single order only. Would never think to order anything larger. It was a large plateful and defeated my DH.  But it was very well organised, and a pleasant change and very popular. I don’t remember if this was the only Pub Lunch of the cruise but I don’t recollect seeing it before.

[TeaBag]

Just for the record, Ellie, I liked your fish and chips better!!

[winifred]

Do princess have a pub lunch day? will need to look out for that! Its one of the cruise lines we haven't tried yet. 

I would have the fish and chips too!  

[ellie1145]

3 hours ago, winifred said:

Do princess have a pub lunch day? will need to look out for that! Its one of the cruise lines we haven't tried yet. 

I would have the fish and chips too!  

 

Yes, Winifred, they do. It’s always on a sea day and is sometimes a couple of times during a14 day cruise. It made a nice change as it was freshly cooked and piping hot. The bread and butter pudding was a dream too. Just like my mum used to make. 🤣

[ellie1145]

4 hours ago, TeaBag said:

Just for the record, Ellie, I liked your fish and chips better!!

🤣 me too! I hate cheese and pickles so a Ploughman’s is something I’d avoid like the plague! 

 

Glad you enjoyed them.  Pudding was delicious too! 🤣

[DUCHESSRN]

14 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

 

Yes, Winifred, they do. It’s always on a sea day and is sometimes a couple of times during a14 day cruise. It made a nice change as it was freshly cooked and piping hot. The bread and butter pudding was a dream too. Just like my mum used to make. 🤣

We enjoy the Pub Lunches ,the last few cruises we have been on the lines have been long unless you go for a late lunch too close to Scone O Clock ...look well at the Patters to find Pub Lunch it is in the small print .

[CruzinNoony]

We always go to the Pub Lunch when they offer it.  Even if the line is very long, it does move quite quickly.  I usually order the fish and chips and absolutely LOVE the bread and butter pudding!

[AF-1]

ellie 1145;  I will take one of those pizza that were sitting on the counter in Alfredo's.  I hope they have tabasco for my pizza