Osteria

[Txcotn]

OK, we get it. The point is it's not going to change just because you keep complaining about it. There are so many choices. As Keith said, adapt. Or perhaps find a cruise line more to your liking or another less port intensive itinerary. But I think the horse is now fully beaten.

[travelberlin]

13 minutes ago, Txcotn said:

OK, we get it. The point is it's not going to change just because you keep complaining about it. There are so many choices. As Keith said, adapt. Or perhaps find a cruise line more to your liking or another less port intensive itinerary. But I think the horse is now fully beaten.

Sorry but because of your answer I seriously doubt you got what I am saying. But it is good so. 

[vistaman]

On 11/21/2023 at 6:16 PM, travelberlin said:

Texas Tillie, please do not destroy my hope 😂😂😂. Now seriously, thanks for your post. It puts things in perspective. By the way, isn’t fish always frozen on cruise ships? I have only had fresh fish on port of calls in the Royal Clipper and I remember the cook himself went to the market to buy the fish.
 

Ivi

on Hapag Lloyd there is fresh fish !!

[Sdancer]

On 11/22/2023 at 5:01 AM, Txcotn said:

OK, we get it. The point is it's not going to change just because you keep complaining about it. There are so many choices. As Keith said, adapt. Or perhaps find a cruise line more to your liking or another less port intensive itinerary. But I think the horse is now fully beaten.

Why such an unfriendly language, especially telling others how they should chose their cruise line?

 

I understood travelberlin perfectly and agree with him. BWY, he was not "complaining" but rather sharing information about the European custom. In Europe there are Breakfast, Dinner ( the largest meal at midday) and Supper (a light meal in the evening). 

This is our meal schedule too, even before we have retired.

The bonus: we are fit and have the same weight as in our youth :).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 01:59 AM by Sdancer

[vistaman]

7 hours ago, Sdancer said:

Why such an unfriendly language, especially telling others how they should chose their cruise line?

 

I understood travelberlin perfectly and agree with him. BWY, he was not "complaining" but rather sharing information about the European custom. In Europe there are Breakfast, Dinner ( the largest meal at midday) and Supper (a light meal in the evening). 

This is our meal schedule too, even before we have retired.

The bonus: we are fit and have the same weight as in our youth :).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that really is depending on which country in Europe

exception for weekend , we always  had the largest meal in the evening ...

and pastries were for the weekend  unless there was a celebration , but in Germany during the week a lot of pastries are consumed . and in France in some area's 2 hot meals a day and in summer daily salad and in Italy cakes and tarts for breakfast ... the pastries we eat as desserts

[Out2See]

On 11/20/2023 at 2:50 PM, travelberlin said:

I am glad to read about your positive experience at Tastes. From all restaurants onboard is the one I am most curious about because I will probably will eat there on port days at lunch time. Have you been there also for lunch? Can you tell us about your experience at lunch time?

Ivi

 

The menu at lunch is much more varied and I would say down to earth. I remember the spaghetti bolognese being absolutely fantastic

[travelberlin]

15 hours ago, Out2See said:

The menu at lunch is much more varied and I would say down to earth. I remember the spaghetti bolognese being absolutely fantastic

Thank you. Spaghetti bolognese at a Crystal cruise? Not really my idea of luxury although I love pasta. 

[vistaman]

9 hours ago, travelberlin said:

Thank you. Spaghetti bolognese at a Crystal cruise? Not really my idea of luxury although I love pasta. 

that was usually served during embarkation lunch 😃