Live and Happy from Eurodam October 6 to 30

[StLouisCruisers]

1 hour ago, Sea42 said:

I hope this does not effect your cruise.

Port workers in Trieste have gone on strike

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58913865

 

Oh, no!  What next?

[Vict0riann]

I feel so sorry for the Captain.  He is forever having to apologize to the passengers, and I wonder if they will now be changing back to Marghera.   I guess we all knew that the new world of cruising would be different!

 

We actually took a Hop On bus this morning from just outside the port gate.  They said it would be a drive around and then a tour of Diocletian’s palace and the old town, and I figured we could skip the second part and wander on our own, as we have done the walking tour a couple of times, but when we got on board, the guide said we would switch it around and do the walking part first as it would be less crowded.  So I really got in my steps, because at the end of the drive around we were dropped off near the palace again, and had to walk back to the ship.  The first time we were here, on Prinsendam, we parked right in town, now each time we visit, we seem to be at a more distant dock. 
 

It was definitely a hop on, no hopping off bus ride.  There were a few interesting spots further out of town, and museums, etc., where it would have been nice to take some time.  I wasn’t sure if it was because of COVID and the sites didn’t want us, or if perhaps the end of the season and not enough tours going.  The guide was good, though.  
 

I was hungry when we got back, so we had lunch, and then a nap, to warm up.  We are on the same side as VMax 1700 so my pictures from the ship are just like his.  

[kazu]

2 hours ago, Sea42 said:

I hope this does not effect your cruise.

Port workers in Trieste have gone on strike

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58913865

 

OMG - I sure hope not 🤞 

[*Miss G*]

6 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

Very quiet in Crow's Nest this morning.....

 

I see they still have those stupid monitors blocking the view.  😝

[Cruising-along]

10 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

Ours is scheduled for 6.30 - 7.00 am tomorrow morning.  1. I have not seen 6.30am since I retired and 2. we are on vacation, so they have no chance that we will be getting out of bed that early to get a brain scrape at that time.....

6:30-7:00 am ?? Yikes! I feel very lucky that ours is scheduled for 4:30-5:00! Don’t blame you a bit. 

 

Beautiful sky tonight over Split. 
 

[Vict0riann]

The Pinnacle Gala last night was interesting.  I can’t say I will do it again, but I’m glad we tried it.  Martha had hers without the wine, and that was probably a good idea.  Not that there was a lot of wine, there was a white wine with our canapés in the Ocean Bar, I don’t know why they used the Ocean Bar, unless it was to have the pianist play ( much too loudly, you couldn’t hear yourself think).  The canapés  were very nice, just three little morsels, spicy pork belly ( just Martha and Pat indulged), tuna, and a pate, which was delicious.  
 

Then we were escorted down a flight to the Pinnacle.  We had a table for four.  Food and drink flowed.  I’ll post photos if I can.  
 

No luck - I’ll try later, do a practice on the Daily,

 

someone on the 18th roll call has posted that Canadians are being invited back to cruise to Fort Lauderdale, now that the rules are changing!

[Vict0riann]

Trying again…

In the Ocean Bar

 

 

 

 

the menu

 

 

Interesting China 

 

 

 

 

[Vict0riann]

Then the soup with lobster and halibut

 

 

 

 

 

 

so much food!  

 

 

[VMax1700]

We had originally booked a tour to the vineyards today in Korcula, but as it is a tender port and to give my back a further 24 hours of recovery, we decided that we would not go.  Last evening (12 hours before excursion due to depart) I went to the Excursion desk and told them that we would not be going.  I didn't want them holding back the tour to wait for us nor did I want to receive a phone call at 7.50 am to remind me of the tour.  So, it was just a courtesy to others (and myself) and I expected the value lost.

However Alejandro at the Excursions Desk, immediately offered to rebook us on a tour for Sunday if we wished.  He said it was too late to cancel but he could do an 'exchange'.  So we have booked a tour to Medieval Piran tomorrow.  I was really impressed with the service that was offered as I fully expected to lose the credit for the excursion.  

Take a bow Alejandro!

[kazu]

1 hour ago, VMax1700 said:

We had originally booked a tour to the vineyards today in Korcula, but as it is a tender port and to give my back a further 24 hours of recovery, we decided that we would not go.  Last evening (12 hours before excursion due to depart) I went to the Excursion desk and told them that we would not be going.  I didn't want them holding back the tour to wait for us nor did I want to receive a phone call at 7.50 am to remind me of the tour.  So, it was just a courtesy to others (and myself) and I expected the value lost.

However Alejandro at the Excursions Desk, immediately offered to rebook us on a tour for Sunday if we wished.  He said it was too late to cancel but he could do an 'exchange'.  So we have booked a tour to Medieval Piran tomorrow.  I was really impressed with the service that was offered as I fully expected to lose the credit for the excursion.  

Take a bow Alejandro!

 

That is really good to here 👍 

[kazu]

4 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

The Pinnacle Gala last night was interesting.  I can’t say I will do it again, but I’m glad we tried it.

 

Interesting statement, Ann 😉 

 

Has there been any word of a Cellar Master Dinner or do you think this has replaced it?

 

4 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

someone on the 18th roll call has posted that Canadians are being invited back to cruise to Fort Lauderdale, now that the rules are changing!

 

It would be pretty hard to get there in time for the 18th but perhaps they will let you stay on for the 30th sailing now?  

[Vict0riann]

That’s nice of them, Colin.  I think they are going out of their way to oblige on this cruise.  I have stayed on board today, too, as the rich meal last night did not agree with me and I decided it was safer to stay close to home.  However I am now feeling much better, and I’m looking forward to Canaletto tonight.

 

How did the testing go?

[Vict0riann]

3 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Interesting statement, Ann 😉 

 

Has there been any word of a Cellar Master Dinner or do you think this has replaced it?

 

 

It would be pretty hard to get there in time for the 18th but perhaps they will let you stay on for the 30th sailing now?  

I think the Cellar Master’s dinner is a thing of the past.  Tudor said every cruise over 10 days will have a Pinnacle Gala, and that’s it.  I have to say I don’t think it was really worth $120, plus gratuity, plus an already-paid-for MDR dinner.  So far the best has been Tamarind, for the price.  I’ll let you know about Canaletto…

 

When Pat gets back from the tour today, we will be seriously discussing extending the cruise all the way to Fort Lauderdale. 😉

[kazu]

16 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

I think the Cellar Master’s dinner is a thing of the past.  Tudor said every cruise over 10 days will have a Pinnacle Gala, and that’s it.  I have to say I don’t think it was really worth $120, plus gratuity, plus an already-paid-for MDR dinner.  So far the best has been Tamarind, for the price.  I’ll let you know about Canaletto…

 

DAM!  Really enjoyed the Cellar Master.  Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the Pinnacle Gala 👍 

 

16 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

When Pat gets back from the tour today, we will be seriously discussing extending the cruise all the way to Fort Lauderdale. 😉

 

I kind of expected that 😉 Maybe they will offer you a deal to stay on 🤞 

[Vict0riann]

We received our tiles in our room yesterday.

 

 

 

[Vict0riann]

13 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

I kind of expected that 😉 Maybe they will offer you a deal to stay on 🤞 

If only!  They still owe us about $3,000 from when they cancelled us off the TA, so that might help to persuade him, too.

[cat shepard]

5 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

Then the soup with lobster and halibut

 

 

 

 

 

 

so much food!  

 

 

Ann, yet again, thank you for sharing so much of your cruise with us!

[cat shepard]

2 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

We had originally booked a tour to the vineyards today in Korcula, but as it is a tender port and to give my back a further 24 hours of recovery, we decided that we would not go.  Last evening (12 hours before excursion due to depart) I went to the Excursion desk and told them that we would not be going.  I didn't want them holding back the tour to wait for us nor did I want to receive a phone call at 7.50 am to remind me of the tour.  So, it was just a courtesy to others (and myself) and I expected the value lost.

However Alejandro at the Excursions Desk, immediately offered to rebook us on a tour for Sunday if we wished.  He said it was too late to cancel but he could do an 'exchange'.  So we have booked a tour to Medieval Piran tomorrow.  I was really impressed with the service that was offered as I fully expected to lose the credit for the excursion.  

Take a bow Alejandro!

Colin, I appreciate how much of your cruise you shared with us - in spite of your injuries.  Hope they are both in great shape tomorrow, so you can enjoy yourself!

[Florida_gal_50]

1 hour ago, Vict0riann said:

I think the Cellar Master’s dinner is a thing of the past.  Tudor said every cruise over 10 days will have a Pinnacle Gala, and that’s it.  I have to say I don’t think it was really worth $120, plus gratuity, plus an already-paid-for MDR dinner.  So far the best has been Tamarind, for the price.  I’ll let you know about Canaletto…

 

When Pat gets back from the tour today, we will be seriously discussing extending the cruise all the way to Fort Lauderdale. 😉

I hope you are successful with extending your cruise.

[Cruising-along]

53 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

If only!  They still owe us about $3,000 from when they cancelled us off the TA, so that might help to persuade him, too.

That would be wonderful if you can stay on! We’ve been told there’s plenty of room. 😉

[KirkNC]

1 hour ago, Vict0riann said:

I think the Cellar Master’s dinner is a thing of the past.  Tudor said every cruise over 10 days will have a Pinnacle Gala, and that’s it.  I have to say I don’t think it was really worth $120, plus gratuity, plus an already-paid-for MDR dinner.  So far the best has been Tamarind, for the price.  I’ll let you know about Canaletto…

 

When Pat gets back from the tour today, we will be seriously discussing extending the cruise all the way to Fort Lauderdale. 😉

Thanks for your detailed report on the PG dinner.  I think like you, we will swallow hard and pay the freight to try it once.

[puppycanducruise]

1 hour ago, Vict0riann said:

If only!  They still owe us about $3,000 from when they cancelled us off the TA, so that might help to persuade him, too.

Hope you get what you want!

[VMax1700]

3 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

How did the testing go?

We didn't do it (yet!)  I am expecting a phone call soon.😭

We met a couple at Afternoon Tea who had the test this morning.  They said that the sample was taken from almost at the point of the nose.  No deep trenching.  Almost as if they don't want to find a positive sample 😉

 

[VMax1700]

Once again, we took one for the team and after a leisurely lunch in the Lido, we decided to visit deck 3 of MDR for afternoon tea - just for the photo op and some food porn.

So here it is.  Nicely presented on the stand and tea poured from a pot (not hot water and a tea bag placed in the cup).

 

 

[VMax1700]

3 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

 I have stayed on board today, too, as the rich meal last night did not agree with me and I decided it was safer to stay close to home.

Sorry you had the upset.  We can take it easy tonight.

Canaleto looked full to capacity last night.