Live From The Carnival Freedom: Crossing the Atlantic for a New Whale Tail

[jam19872016]

+.6 lbs yesterday 

+.8 today

 

Steps still above goal but not climbing 

 

[jam19872016]

The phones are back up.

[jam19872016]

Quick bite of breakfast. 

 

[jam19872016]

That donut surpassed good for a cruise ship donut and was just a really really good donut. 

 

Heading to the walking track to get a jump start on my walking. 

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, LargeNegroni said:

Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I have loved everything, your positivity and humour is fab.

Please keep it going . I would definitely vote for a 💩 button! 

 

Thank you for your kind words. I don't sweat the small stuff, but I do call it like I see it. My positivity is a result of both ships doing an excellent job 👍 

[exlondoner]

8 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Thank you for your kind words. I don't sweat the small stuff, but I do call it like I see it. My positivity is a result of both ships doing an excellent job 👍 

Yes, but it all depends what you see. Some people on Cunard seem to see only rust or mismatched salt and pepper pots. It is nice when people see things they enjoy.

[tacticalbanjo]

Another one over from the Cunard boards who is enjoying reading your trip report. I think you are the same age as me, I've just turned 36. I've always enjoyed a Cunard cruise so I hope you continue to have a good time.

 

I'm on board the QV in 30 days and your report is getting me excited for all my usual Cunard favourites - especially the donuts, when they get it right they are really good.

[jam19872016]

Got my walk done. Attempted to do laundry but so did everyone else. My mom opted to miss lunch to get it done. I have my priorities straight. 

 

I may be in a Carnival t-shirt tomorrow 🤪.

 

It's very nice they have complementary laundry facilities. 

 

The lunch menu pardon the shadow.

 

 

The menu at the buffet. 

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, exlondoner said:

Yes, but it all depends what you see. Some people on Cunard seem to see only rust or mismatched salt and pepper pots. It is nice when people see things they enjoy.

Same way on Carnival. I will be on the lookout for mismatched salt and pepper, some standards do need to be maintained. 

 

1 hour ago, tacticalbanjo said:

Another one over from the Cunard boards who is enjoying reading your trip report. I think you are the same age as me, I've just turned 36. I've always enjoyed a Cunard cruise so I hope you continue to have a good time.

 

I'm on board the QV in 30 days and your report is getting me excited for all my usual Cunard favourites - especially the donuts, when they get it right they are really good.

That donut was really unexpectedly good. As another mentioned, that's something most cruise lines cannot get right.

 

Thanks for reading along and enjoy your upcoming cruise!

[jam19872016]

Tuna and cheese melt

 

 

Spaghetti Napolitano. 

 

 

They weren't served together but they seemed concerned I wasn't eating so I fell behind on my postings 😆 

[jam19872016]

What kind of show are they running here.

 

 

We may not get tablecloths on Carnival but this would not ever happen. I am horrified 😲 

 

Thanks for bringing this to my attention so I can get this corrected. 

[jam19872016]

The sandwich was nice and tasty. The fries still leave a bit to be desired.

 

The spaghetti was also very good. I'm once again impressed at how hot the food arrives. 

 

For dessert I got the milk chocolate tart.

 

 

I don't think I've had a dessert in the dining room yet that wasn't a solid 9 or 10. 

[balcony bound]

4 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

+.6 lbs yesterday 

+.8 today

 

Steps still above goal but not climbing 

 

That scale has got to be broken!

[jam19872016]

Enjoying my DIY iced caramel mocha. Sitting up top here at the front of the ship, this is the first time I've felt the ship's movement. It is a little windy out today.

 

Meeting up with my mom for tea time at 3. I think it's going to be too busy with this being a sea day but we will see.

[jam19872016]

2 minutes ago, balcony bound said:

That scale has got to be broken!

Doubt it the way I'm eating 😆. I'm just happy it's going back up slowly. I think it is because Cunard is using less high caloric sauces to enhance the flavor of lower quality ingredients. 

[jam19872016]

Made it to tea time.

 

 

[Funsince1983]

3 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

That donut surpassed good for a cruise ship donut and was just a really really good donut. 

 

Heading to the walking track to get a jump start on my walking. 

Donut looks good but that egg is freaking me out. 

[jam19872016]

Some sandwiches 

 

[jam19872016]

1 minute ago, Funsince1983 said:

Donut looks good but that egg is freaking me out. 

The egg was delicious. Way better than the wet scrambled eggs.

[jam19872016]

Scone with cream and jam.

 

[jam19872016]

More 

 

[Host Hattie]

I probably shouldn't be reading this when I missed lunch 🤣

[Host Hattie]

How did you like the Battenberg cake ?

[jam19872016]

Was that the multi colored one?

[Host Hattie]

4 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Was that the multi colored one?

Yes, square sponge covered with marzipan