Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 23, 2023 Author #276 Share Posted November 23, 2023 The night before Ponta Delgada means we're in bed watching some TV before bed and a not really early wake up. We just don't want to be hungover from excitement for tomorrow as we go exploring an island described as a Mashup between Hawaii and Ireland (I wish I could remember who said that). So, with that, I leave you with the taste of Hawaii, made by Rommel. Blue Hawaiian! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted November 24, 2023 #277 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: Checked out the main dining room menu. I approve. No turkey! No Cagney's entrees this evening. You're stuck with the regular, included in your fare, menu. No turkey at MDR? Are you and @mking8288 on the same ship? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted November 24, 2023 #278 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Just now, Sugar Magnolia said: No turkey at MDR? Are you and @mking8288 on the same ship? Hmmm, we have a slight problem for the MDR options as presented, or were we served a special menu exclusive to the NCL "Inner Circles" club members in the semi-private dining quarters only ? We had oversized portions, both dark & white meat turkey, tender & moist - I didn't want to get over-stuffed And, everything else seemed identical. Adrian said they used 122 turkeys in the gallery prep for this evening - doubtful that the crew ate it all up themselves ... I can try to ask them 🫢 Yes, we are on the same ship for sure, our 2 friends ate in FR around 6 PM and stroll across to the buffet afterwards for ice cream Edited November 24, 2023 by mking8288 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasimir Posted November 24, 2023 #279 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I can report that the Haven restaurant had thanksgiving specials. The specials were not on the menu, but there were two entree specials and two desert specials. For entree, they had a turkey special and a ham special. Wifey and me both chose the turkey and it was yummy. For desert they had a special cheesecake or a pecan pie, we choose one each. They were all really yummy 😋 … Sorry for the dark pictures, but somehow we were in the darkest spot of the restaurant 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasimir Posted November 24, 2023 #280 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Looking at @mking8288 pictures, I think they served the same thanksgiving special from the MDR in the Haven restaurant. Which was fine with us, and it was really yummy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #281 Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 hours ago, kasimir said: I can report that the Haven restaurant had thanksgiving specials. The specials were not on the menu, but there were two entree specials and two desert specials. Thanks, I had meant to mention that. I spoke with the hostess to ask about Thanksgiving options and she did tell us that dinner would include those two things. I asked specifically about sides and she said the only special side would be yams. If I had known there would be some dressing, I'd have stopped in for a bit, minus the turkey. I'm glad you enjoyed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #282 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Morning yum! Followed by morning disappointment (I'm cranky and nothing has any flavor, except the ham which tastes nasty) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #283 Share Posted November 24, 2023 And at 8 AM, I wasted far too much food. Yes NCL, if it ain't good, I'm not eating it. It's unfortunately not the first I've kept on my plate this cruise. The Haven, especially breakfast, is not stacking up to previous cruises. We went in search of breakfast sandwiches in Indulge merely to find a buffet setup. It's not the grab and go concept I was so looking forward to. Just more disappointing bacon, eggs, pancakes, cereal, weird egg molds, and pastries and cereal. I mentioned my disappointment to my husband. He said he's glad that he's not the only one. Early this morning, while tossing around on the mattress that makes me almost fall out of bed, I was thinking that our cruising days may be over. The staff, overall, are amazing! The quality is not. My cranky a@$ self is going to have an enjoyable shore excursion that, I hope, doesn't include old buildings! A welcome to Ponta Delgada! This was fun to see! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #284 Share Posted November 24, 2023 In positive news, we were welcomed to the day by a glorious sunrise! Cranky b!tch headed onshore! 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #285 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Well hi there, Ponta Delgada! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #286 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Lots of folks waiting for their shore excursions. Yikes! All 9 AM tours called by 9:23. Sheesh, that's a long time to wait. We are 9:30 meetup time. Let's hope there isn't a long wait for us. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #287 Share Posted November 24, 2023 A quick shot of our resident service dogs. They sure don't behave like a service dog would. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #288 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Oooooo a Code Bravo....garbage area on deck 4. Or deck 6. The announcements aren't clear on where the fire may be. We will remain in the crowded theatre waiting, waiting, waiting to be called for our shore excursion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #289 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Lots of people going to the botanical garden. Maybe call the giant excursion first. NCL stupidity at its finest. Now we get to wait for everyone to get their sticker. Did I mention I'm cranky today? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #290 Share Posted November 24, 2023 9:15 tickets last call. It's 9:54. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #291 Share Posted November 24, 2023 A lovely dirt road I really want to wander! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #292 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Our future house 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #293 Share Posted November 24, 2023 What a cool, interesting plant. Any ideas on what it is? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted November 24, 2023 #294 Share Posted November 24, 2023 15 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: an island described as a Mashup between Hawaii and Ireland (I wish I could remember who said that). That would be me...although I can't take credit for coining the phrase. I actually read it elsewhere...but, as I'm sure you will find out, it's an apt description. And don't forget what I told you about the hydrangeas...although it may be too late in the season to see them in full bloom. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #295 Share Posted November 24, 2023 @Sugar Magnolia - currently in line. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #296 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Just now, schmoopie17 said: That would be me...although I can't take credit for coining the phrase. I actually read it elsewhere...but, as I'm sure you will find out, it's an apt description. And don't forget what I told you about the hydrangeas...although it may be too late in the season to see them in full bloom. We saw a bunch! Most are no longer colorful. We are planning another, much longer trip! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamachi555 Posted November 24, 2023 #297 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: What a cool, interesting plant. Any ideas on what it is? Sago Palm 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted November 24, 2023 #298 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Just now, cruiseny4life said: @Sugar Magnolia - currently in line. I’m loving it! Oh wait, that’s the other one 😉 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted November 24, 2023 #299 Share Posted November 24, 2023 And this one is for you @cruiseny4life and hubby with love from Charlotte Amalie… 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted November 24, 2023 Author #300 Share Posted November 24, 2023 There be no Haven line. Alas, we are left to fend for ourselves outside the bubble. I think we might survive! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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