Another California Adventure! – Baja Mexico & Mexican Riviera aboard the Miracle & Panorama (with pics) – October 2021.

[Roscoe13]

2 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Time for a new keyboard. You S key is sticking.

There once was this team that the fans put paper bags over their faces...wait, what?  Never mind.  Back to @Jamman54  Sorry for the hijack.

[Jamman54]

Day # 16  (October 24^th)  -  Fun Day at Sea # 1!

 

We were up at 7 am to a sunny but chilly day. The good news is that it will warm up into the 80’s later today. That’s great, since we can’t wait to hang out by the Havana Pool area. Here are today’s “Fun Times”…..

 

 

 

Around 8:15 am, Patti and I head around the corner to the Ocean Plaza for some breakfast. They are already set up for the Carnival Tower game which will start at 9 am…..

 

 

Like I mentioned, they have a mini breakfast buffet set up here every morning. This is very handy for us because like I said, our cabin is just steps away. Here are the daily offerings…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I grab my plate and sit down and talk with Saint Greg, who is probably  working on his second or third cup of coffee.

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Saint Greg leaves to head to the Sea Day Brunch, and at 9:30 am Patti and I head to the Liquid Lounge for the “Morning Show”. However, it’s not called the “Morning Show” anymore, it’s called “The Wave”…..

 

 

Jim and Pat join us at the show. As always, Lee Mason hosts the show, assisted today by Fun Squad members Tony and Christian…..

 

 

 

 

 

Tony brings Lee a new energy drink called the “Bob Ross” energy drink. Some of you may get the humor in that. 

 

 

Lee gives it a try…..

 

 

 

 

 

  

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Lee brings on Brent the Shopping Expert on board the Panorama to talk about the highlights from the Shopping Show that will take place later this morning…..

 

 

 

Today’s show is over…..

 

 

Pat and Patti decide that they are going to stay for the Fun Aboard, Fun Ashore and Shopping Shows. Jim and I head back to the Havana Pool area. Lee hosts the Fun Aboard, Fun Ashore Show…..

 

 

 

Pat and Patti order a round of drinks for themselves……

 

 

The Shopping Show is hosted by Brent…..

 

 

 

After the shows, the girls meet us back in the Havana Pool area where we will be spending a good part of the day. Sorry, no pictures as we are being lazy, relaxing, and having a “few” cocktails. At some point Jim, Pat, and Patti head up to the Lido for lunch, but I stay behind to utilize one of the hot tubs, which I have to myself!

 

A little after 3 pm, everyone started heading back to the cabins, but I went up to grab a Guy’s Burger and went over to the Red Frog Rum Bar for a Thirsty Frog to wash it down.

 

On my way back to the cabin I passed the Alchemy Bar and noticed SG sitting there, so I joined him for a couple of drinks. Around 4:30 pm I went back to the cabin to take a nap before dinner.

 

At 6:30 pm, we met up with Jim and Pat at the Havana Bar for some pre-dinner drinks. Who do we see but Marky Mark, fresh out of quarantine , hosting High Seas Karaoke…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

We have a 7:15 pm reservation at Bonsai Tappanyaki. We pass Bonsai Sushi which is right next door. They are open from 5 pm to midnight for dinner…..

 

 

 

We have arrived at Bonsai Tappanyaki. They are still getting the tables ready. There are three dinner sittings every night. One at 5:30 pm, one at 7:15 pm, and the last at 9 pm. Seats are limited, so they fill up quickly. They also do lunch sittings.

 

 

Here we are though I think Jim is sleeping! 

 

 

 

Our drinks have been served…..

 

 

Chef is taking everyone’s entrée orders…..

 

 

The Chef is just showing off now…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

It’s time to get cooking!

 

 

Let’s start with the shrimp…..

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a couple of the appetizers…..

 

 

 

It’s time to make the fried rice…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[canes20]

5 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

We have a 7:15 pm reservation at Bonsai Tappanyaki. We pass Bonsai Sushi which is right next door. They are open from 5 pm to midnight for dinner…..

 

 

 

We have arrived at Bonsai Tappanyaki. They are still getting the tables ready. There are three dinner sittings every night. One at 5:30 pm, one at 7:15 pm, and the last at 9 pm. Seats are limited, so they fill up quickly. They also do lunch sittings.

 

 

Here we are though I think Jim is sleeping! 

 

 

 

Our drinks have been served…..

 

 

Chef is taking everyone’s entrée orders…..

 

 

The Chef is just showing off now…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

 

3 dinner times with 10 per table? How many tables are there? 

[Jamman54]

4 minutes ago, canes20 said:

 

3 dinner times with 10 per table? How many tables are there? 

Two tables of 10, so 60 spots a night.

[Jamman54]

Chef needs to add some eggs…..

 

 

 

 

Chef needs to add a lot of eggs!

 

 

Mix it all together…..

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

It’s time to cook the veggies…..

 

 

 

 

Everyone gets a bowl of fried rice…..

 

 

Finishing up the veggies…..

 

 

 

 

Patti’s got soup, salad, and fried rice…..

 

 

It’s time for the good stuff….

 

 

Chef is starting with the salmon…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Next, Chef does the chicken and shrimp…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

And finally, Chef does the beef and shrimp…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

For dessert, everyone gets a box…..

 

 

These are the individual desserts…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We really enjoyed this experience. We left there with our bellies full. Afterwards, we went our separate ways. Patti was tired and went back to the cabin. I went to play blackjack for a couple of hours and lost a little bit. Back to the cabin around 11 pm. Here is today’s towel creature. Goodnight!

 

 

Coming up next: Another day at sea. Halloween activities, Diamond event, dinner at JiJi’s, and Soulbound!

[canes20]

7 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Next, Chef does the chicken and shrimp…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

And finally, Chef does the beef and shrimp…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

 

This would probably end up being my favorite place. It all looks terrific. Did you reserve before the cruise or onboard.

[IntrepidFromDC]

52 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Chef needs to add some eggs…..

 

 

 

 

Chef needs to add a lot of eggs!

 

 

Mix it all together…..

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

OMG teppanyaki fried rice is the best!

[Jamman54]

36 minutes ago, canes20 said:

 

This would probably end up being my favorite place. It all looks terrific. Did you reserve before the cruise or onboard.

Jim and Pat made the reservation as soon as we got on board. 

[Jamman54]

15 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

OMG teppanyaki fried rice is the best!

For sure! At the end there was like an extra bowl full on the grill. Chef asked if anyone wanted some more, so I said sure fully expecting to split the rest with the rest of the folks at the table. Nobody wanted any more, so I wound up eating another full bowl. Delish!!! 

[WhiteOptima]

On 11/16/2021 at 7:15 PM, Jamman54 said:

My favorite is Chopsticks…..

 

 

I just did 14 days on Pride and ate at Chopsticks every sea day!

 

 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2021 by WhiteOptima

[WhiteOptima]

My post didn’t seem to work…. Ate Chopsticks every sea day on our 14 day Pride Cruise!  So glad they have that option.

[Jamman54]

2 minutes ago, WhiteOptima said:

My post didn’t seem to work…. Ate Chopsticks every sea day on our 14 day Pride Cruise!  So glad they have that option.

Love it! Can't wait until our B2B on the Legend so I can eat there again! 

[Saint Greg]

4 hours ago, Roscoe13 said:

There once was this team that the fans put paper bags over their faces...wait, what?  Never mind.  Back to @Jamman54  Sorry for the hijack.

41 years ago. If you’re old enough to remember it that’s your problem, not mine.

 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Saint Greg

[aztekpm]

1 hour ago, Jamman54 said:

Love it! Can't wait until our B2B on the Legend so I can eat there again! 

Mine too, visited daily on the Pride, even if just for a snack and will enjoy it on the Legend next year too!

Edited November 21, 2021 by aztekpm

[Saint Greg]

3 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

 

 

 

 

That button is holding on for dear life. Aren’t you supposed to unbutton the jacket before before you sit down? 
 

 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

@Jamman54 was lobster an option at the Teppanyaki? It used to be. 

[Jamman54]

6 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

@Jamman54 was lobster an option at the Teppanyaki? It used to be. 

No it wasn't. If it was I would have had it for sure. 😎

[Saint Greg]

1 minute ago, Jamman54 said:

No it wasn't. If it was I would have had it for sure. 😎

Interesting. When I went last year I had steak and lobster the first time. But I liked the flavor on the steak so much I just got that the second time.
 

When I went to Planet Hollywood Cancun this year, they had salmon instead of lobster. I thought that was because their restaurants were no additional charge. But then when I went to Barcelo Maya Riviera they had huge lobsters at their Teppanyaki and at no additional charge. 

 

Seems like maybe a cutback by carnival there.