VWL/Eastern Fantasy Cruise/AKV CL all wrapped into a fabulous b-day trip - Complete

[dgbg100106]

Oh $10 costumes.

Must check out

 

[rentayenta]

Oh $10 costumes.

Must check out

There are quite a few ranging from skanky to plus sizes. I like the plus sized costumes better but they won't fit. They didn't have many unskank ones in my size but I found one. Also found one for DS. Even if he just wears the jacket and sash and ditches the beard, it was only $10.00. Got both for $25.95 with shipping.

 

[Pinkocto]

They used to the matinees of the show on the classic ships, too, but I have not seen this for ages. I much prefer to see a show in the afternoon and then go for a swim or relax in the Rainforest Room during show time. Dinner looked delicious again.

Corinna

I agree completely, it felt like there was more time to relax with the show at 3:00. It was so nice to have the RFR all to ourselves.

After all my modifications dinner was quite delicious

 

[Pinkocto]

it looked a nice relaxing day, sorry you had a headache. i like the idea of a mid day show also.

It was a great day despite the headache. I had to take 3 aleves to make it go away. I can't figure what brought it on.

 

[Pinkocto]

We did Palo brunch on the dream and dinner on the magic. I prefer the brunch so much more. It was heavenly!
Yours looks great too.

I preferred brunch over dinner but mom is the opposite. I guess I have to book both to make us happy

 

[carissa1970]

It was a great day despite the headache. I had to take 3 aleves to make it go away. I can't figure what brought it on.

I read something the other day that said the majority of headaches are brought on by dehydration. It suggested you quickly drink 2 glasses of water and predicted it would be gone in 30 minutes without medication. I think this was an email from my doctor's office. I get headaches all the time and plan to try it. It would be a bummer to have one on the ship that bad, though!

 

[dgbg100106]

I read something the other day that said the majority of headaches are brought on by dehydration. It suggested you quickly drink 2 glasses of water and predicted it would be gone in 30 minutes without medication. I think this was an email from my doctor's office. I get headaches all the time and plan to try it. It would be a bummer to have one on the ship that bad, though!

 

[rentayenta]

Nice update. The truffle pursettes and Mickey bar look delicious.

 

[Pinkocto]

Pam, I don't know if you're dressing up for pirate night on our cruise but buy costumes dot com has $10 pirate costumes.

Now back to your update.....

Thanks so much, I'll go check them out. I have yet to dress up for pirate night because I'm too lazy to pack an outfit...

 

[Pinkocto]

I read something the other day that said the majority of headaches are brought on by dehydration. It suggested you quickly drink 2 glasses of water and predicted it would be gone in 30 minutes without medication. I think this was an email from my doctor's office. I get headaches all the time and plan to try it. It would be a bummer to have one on the ship that bad, though!

Now that definitely could have been it. I did fall asleep on that heated tile lounger for probably an hour. I'll have to remember that next time, thanks

 

[Pinkocto]

Nice update. The truffle pursettes and Mickey bar look delicious.

Oh those truffle pursettes were so yummy! I've read some TRs where people get a double order of them for their entree, I would have been totally happy doing that. Mom adores Mickey bars, I have to admit I've never had one.

 

[Linda67]

Thanks so much for the yummy Palo pictures - the brunch looks amazing !!

Sounds like your sea day was wonderful and relaxing

Oh, and you asked me about cruising in May.

We did the Western Caribbean last May on the Fantasy and the weather was perfect with very calm seas

 

[Pinkocto]

Thanks so much for the yummy Palo pictures - the brunch looks amazing !!

Sounds like your sea day was wonderful and relaxing

Oh, and you asked me about cruising in May.

We did the Western Caribbean last May on the Fantasy and the weather was perfect with very calm seas

It was a great day, and brunch was a great treat.

Thanks so much for the May info, I'm hoping we'll have plenty of sun to lounge in

 

[MEK]

Pam - that Palo brunch looks simply amazing. I can always count on you to take the most extensive pictures which must show absolutely everything that is on the buffet.

And dinner looks pretty darn relish, too. I can see I am going to need a break from eating when I get off the Dream.

I am checking out the costume website right now. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[papertraveller]

Ah, Palo. We also had Predrag -- twice, in fact.

Like you, I much prefer the brunch over dinner. But just seeing the photos of all those selections again makes my salmon salad dinner seem just a little ... insubstantial!

You also mention having jewellery catch your eye. I found that I did far more shopping on the Fantasy than I ever did on the Magic, probably just because there's so much more room to display things.

 

[Leshaface]

Ugh, why must I read about Palo Brunch on yours and Alison's TR at the same time! Everything looks sooo delicious! A different set up from the Magic and the Wonder.

That's great that you and your mom had the RFR all to yourselves

I cannot figure out what that towel animal is

 

[dgbg100106]

I think that dark blue towel "hides" some of the detail.... So it makes it hard to tell.

 

[Pinkocto]

Hi everybody, I hope you're all doing well I took a few days hiatus from the internet. A family friend passed away last week and I went to the memorial service yesterday. This lady was blessed with a long and wonderful life, it is just hard to see/feel the pain felt by those left behind.

 

[Pinkocto]

Day 4 of the cruise:

Today was our first port of call, St. Thomas. We however had an excursion to St. John booked. We needed to meet in the Walt Disney Theater at 8:00 so had to be up a bit earlier than the previous days. Mom woke up at 6:15 and I snoozed until the last possible minute of 7:00. She had been watching us dock and had been trying to get me up to see some ruins on the shore. No such luck, but I would see them when we left on our excursion. I finally dragged myself out of bed and got ready and then we headed up to Cabanas for a quick breakfast.

Mom had a vegetable omelet and some fruit



I had a cheese omelet and some fruit



And a Krispy Kreme



At 7:40 we headed off to the theater. I took some pictures on the way.

This is part of ‘Nemo’s Reef’ which is a covered splash area for the littlest cruisers









It was a bit overcast and we were quite glad we didn’t have a beach excursion booked. We were heading on the St. John Island Tour



Down at the theater they were very organized. We were all separated into our respected tours and waited until we got the all clear from the port authority. It seemed like ages and stragglers just kept coming in. Finally we were all set to go and we headed out. We had a 45 minute boat ride to St John and I took pictures and enjoyed the views.



This looked like a beach excursion heading out



Port on St Thomas



And then we were off













How cute is this!



Some pictures of the harbor we were leaving





The ruins mom wanted me to see earlier

 

[MEK]

Hi everybody, I hope you're all doing well I took a few days hiatus from the internet. A family friend passed away last week and I went to the memorial service yesterday. This lady was blessed with a long and wonderful life, it is just hard to see/feel the pain felt by those left behind.

I'm so sorry Pam. It's always so sad when we lose people close to us.

I have a feeling you might be updating now, but I wanted to post anyway.

Love the splash area. That is too cute.

Dumbo on the front of the boat is adorable.

Can't wait to follow you on your Island tour!