Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Sunset: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #52 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Tonight was a Gala Night. The food was excellent, and service was appropriately fast. Tomato soup with potato dumplings: Goat cheese tart: Warm chocolate cake: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #53 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Gala night turn down service: Towel animal (I think he's a dog - but open to second opinions): Chocolate: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Also, we loose an hour of sleep tonight ... Although I feel like it could already be an hour later ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted August 28, 2023 #55 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Have been following along. Really enjoying your photos and opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby36 Posted August 28, 2023 #56 Share Posted August 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, canadianbear said: Have been following along. Really enjoying your photos and opinions. Same! Appreciate the photos and notes. We will be on the same ship next month. Well, next week actually! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted August 28, 2023 #57 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I'm happy that the pastries and rolls were better after the crouton like cinnamon roll! Last fall on Nieuw Amsterdam and Rotterdam the bread and pastries were really excellent, so I am hoping it's fleetwide. ~Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted August 28, 2023 #58 Share Posted August 28, 2023 The pictures are beautiful - looks like the weather was in your favor today. Unfortunate about the sub-par cinnamon roll; HAL bread and pastries are usually divine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #59 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Just now, Haljo1935 said: The pictures are beautiful - looks like the weather was in your favor today. Unfortunate about the sub-par cinnamon roll; HAL bread and pastries are usually divine. Honestly, it's one of the nicest summer days we've had in New England all year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted August 28, 2023 #60 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Aloha. Enjoying your posts and pictures. Smooth sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Good morning from the coast off Halifax: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I walked around the promenade deck before breakfast, and took some pictures of the sail in: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I went to breakfast in the main dining room. Service was on the slow side, which didn't really bother me, but some of my table mates found it to be a bit much. I got the Aloo Masala, which was fantastic: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #64 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Balcony views of a light house: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted August 28, 2023 #65 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Looks like another beautiful weather day ahead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted August 28, 2023 We got off this morning and walked along the boardwalk: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted August 28, 2023 And then up (and I do mean UP) to the Citadel. It's definitely worth it, but it isn't for the faint of heart (or faint of anything else). We're in our 30s and walk as a primary means of transportation, and it was still steep for us. Here is the way up: 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted August 28, 2023 The entry fee was $12.50 Canadian, and they take cards. Here's the entrance: 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Once inside, you can walk around the ramparts: 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted August 28, 2023 #70 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Perfect timing! We'll be onboard in a couple weeks and look forward to learning a lot from your posts. I'll be interested to hear about your overall impression of the ship, service, food, shows, etc. Edited August 28, 2023 by chas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #71 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Additional Citadel photos: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #72 Share Posted August 28, 2023 More harbor walk photos from the walk back: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #73 Share Posted August 28, 2023 There is a cute little shopping area at the port area. They also randomly had little blueberry tarts they were giving out to celebrate Holland America's 150th anniversary. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 28, 2023 Author #74 Share Posted August 28, 2023 We went back aboard and got lunch in the lido (sorry - I forgot to take pictures). We then ended up to the Crow's Nest for coffee and working on a communal puzzle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellencruise Posted August 28, 2023 #75 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Thanks so much for the great pics and posts. Doing this trip in June 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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