2019 World Cruise - Days 38 & 39
Saturday 02.09.19 - Sea Day
We were originally scheduled to stop at Nuku'alofa, Tonga (7am - 4pm) but at 5:25pm on Mon 02.04.19, the captain announced they we will be skipping this port due to bad weather. This will result in us arriving early for Auckland, New Zealand on Mon 02.11.19
We slept in until around 10am. I woke up & began working on my blog, mostly organizing photos.
12pm MDR Lunch
I had…
Ham Rolls - this is the 2nd time I've ordered these. The 1st time they were so good!
Gumbo - loaded with chicken & sausage.
Rigatoni + Grilled Chicken - great, very filling dish with a nice cheese sauce. I was so full, we skipped dessert.
Shelly had…
Gumbo - light roux, but lots of okra and meat, overall good mild flavors
Salad - this was just another boring salad
Rigatoni - cheesy but otherwise bland. I added red pepper flakes to make it better.
Back to the room to load pics & take a nap. When we arrived, there was a gift waiting for us. Our fellow passenger Allison
left us a bag of local snacks.
We watched tv & I worked on the blog.
7:45pm MDR Dinner
I had…
Grilled chicken salad + shrimp - when they first set the plate down, I didn’t even see the shrimp. Once our waiter pointed them out, they looked like those mini canned shrimp.
Chowder - excellent soup.
Cowboy Steak - for a cheap cut of meat, this was delicious. I will probably be ordering this one again.
Mac N Cheese - another old school comfort food, that the kitchen does a great job making.
Ice Cream - another easy decision dessert.
Shelly had…
Tom Kah Gai - decent but I like to add more lemon juice and jalapenos.
Mac n cheese - really creamy white mac with a light serving of bacon crumbles.
Chocolate Journeys- rich, but I ate mostly the tart part which had caramel and a tiny amount of nougat.
After dinner we retired to our room, ready for another exciting day at sea.
Sunday 02.10.19 - Sea Day
11am Tropical Sunday Brunch: Assistant Maitre’D Norman & Executive Chef Giuseppe cordially invite you to a magnificent Tropical Sunday Brunch.
Last time it was so crowded, so I wasn't able to get any photos of the whole impressive spread. Today, Steve & I were able to be part of the group that went in early. Combined, we took over 50 photos. Shelly & I both chose similar items from our last visit. Boiled shrimp, steak, ham, roast pork, jambalaya, focaccia bread, cheeses, & deviled eggs.
7:45pm MDR Dinner
I had…
Shrimp cocktail - solid no worry pick Always great.
Fettuccine Alfredo - another solid, no worry pick. Always great.
Burger - It’s always interesting to see their take on things. The menu listed reindeer chili. I asked for it to be on the side. What I got was a bowl with sauteed onions & peppers. I’m not sure where the reindeer figures into that. It was still an awesome burger though.
Ice Cream - So far I have not been disappointed by any of my ice cream choices.
Shelly had…
Minestrone - this was different. The color green is not appealing but the flavors are good.
Medley salad - great, I love the 3 cheeses and walnut bits.
Veal - tender with light gravy. The star was the cauliflower side it's slightly roasted and had cream or cheese over it
Samosas - good creamy filling and the mint dipping sauce was tasty. For a sugar free option this was great.
Tomorrow we head to New Zealand!
We were originally scheduled to stop at Nuku'alofa, Tonga (7am - 4pm) but at 5:25pm on Mon 02.04.19, the captain announced they we will be skipping this port due to bad weather. This will result in us arriving early for Auckland, New Zealand on Mon 02.11.19
We slept in until around 10am. I woke up & began working on my blog, mostly organizing photos.
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| photo credit: Steve Rogers |
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| photo credit: Steve Rogers |
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| photo credit: Steve Rogers |
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| photo credit: Steve Rogers |
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| photo credit: Steve Rogers |
12pm MDR Lunch
I had…
Ham Rolls - this is the 2nd time I've ordered these. The 1st time they were so good!
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| Ham Rolls with Russian Salad and grilled asparagus |
Gumbo - loaded with chicken & sausage.
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| New Orleans Chicken Gumbo flavored with andouille sausage and okra over steamed rice |
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| New Orleans Chicken Gumbo flavored with andouille sausage and okra over steamed rice |
Rigatoni + Grilled Chicken - great, very filling dish with a nice cheese sauce. I was so full, we skipped dessert.
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| Rigatoni in Four Cheese Sauce + Grilled Chicken with fontina, gruyère, provolone and reggiano |
Shelly had…
Gumbo - light roux, but lots of okra and meat, overall good mild flavors
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| New Orleans Chicken Gumbo flavored with andouille sausage and okra over steamed rice |
Salad - this was just another boring salad
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| Mixed Greens with Apple, Scallions and Walnuts selection of homemade and low-fat dressings |
Rigatoni - cheesy but otherwise bland. I added red pepper flakes to make it better.
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| Rigatoni in Four Cheese Sauce with fontina, gruyère, provolone and reggiano |
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| Red Chili Flakes |
Back to the room to load pics & take a nap. When we arrived, there was a gift waiting for us. Our fellow passenger Allison
left us a bag of local snacks.
We watched tv & I worked on the blog.
7:45pm MDR Dinner
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| Diced Jalapeno |
I had…
Grilled chicken salad + shrimp - when they first set the plate down, I didn’t even see the shrimp. Once our waiter pointed them out, they looked like those mini canned shrimp.
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| Grilled Chicken Salad with Black Bean Pico de Gallo + shrimp paired with green onion, tomato & cilantro salsa |
Chowder - excellent soup.
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| Sweet Corn & Spicy Italian Sausage Chowder with white wine, leeks, tomato and bell pepper confetti |
Cowboy Steak - for a cheap cut of meat, this was delicious. I will probably be ordering this one again.
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| Cowboy Steak with Tobacco Onions grilled sirloin with spicy crisp-fried onions, barbecue sauce carrots and country fries |
Mac N Cheese - another old school comfort food, that the kitchen does a great job making.
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| Mac 'N' Cheese macaroni in sharp cheddar cheese sauce with crispy bacon |
Ice Cream - another easy decision dessert.
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| Chocolate Ice Cream |
Shelly had…
Tom Kah Gai - decent but I like to add more lemon juice and jalapenos.
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| Tom Kah Gai Thai chicken soup with lemongrass, chili, lime and enoki |
Mac n cheese - really creamy white mac with a light serving of bacon crumbles.
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| Mac 'N' Cheese macaroni in sharp cheddar cheese sauce with crispy bacon |
Chocolate Journeys- rich, but I ate mostly the tart part which had caramel and a tiny amount of nougat.
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| Chocolate Journeys: Chocolate and Caramel Tart with Almond Nougatine Many years ago, Chef Norman Love had the pleasure of touring around the U.S. with Chef Oliver Bajard, MOF, also one of the best pastry chefs in the world. This Dessert which reminds Chef Love of Chef Bajard due to his love of caramel. It begins with a beautiful delicious buttery crust with soft caramel, crunchy almond cinnamon nougatine, then completed with a chocolate cream. It is a perfect dessert for chocolate and caramel lovers alike. |
After dinner we retired to our room, ready for another exciting day at sea.
Sunday 02.10.19 - Sea Day
11am Tropical Sunday Brunch: Assistant Maitre’D Norman & Executive Chef Giuseppe cordially invite you to a magnificent Tropical Sunday Brunch.
Last time it was so crowded, so I wasn't able to get any photos of the whole impressive spread. Today, Steve & I were able to be part of the group that went in early. Combined, we took over 50 photos. Shelly & I both chose similar items from our last visit. Boiled shrimp, steak, ham, roast pork, jambalaya, focaccia bread, cheeses, & deviled eggs.
We spent the rest of the day in the room, watching tv (we finally saw Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) & working on the blog.
7:45pm MDR Dinner
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| Diced Jalapeno |
I had…
Shrimp cocktail - solid no worry pick Always great.
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| Shrimp cocktail an American classic with horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce |
Fettuccine Alfredo - another solid, no worry pick. Always great.
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| Fettuccine Alfredo An All-Time Princess Favorite rich, comforting and entirely satisfying |
Burger - It’s always interesting to see their take on things. The menu listed reindeer chili. I asked for it to be on the side. What I got was a bowl with sauteed onions & peppers. I’m not sure where the reindeer figures into that. It was still an awesome burger though.
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| Princess Sirloin Beef Burger topped with Reindeer Chili and Pepper Jack Cheese ground fresh daily, cooked to order and served with gourmet fries |
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| Burger Condiments left: Honey Mustard, center: Reindeer Chili, right: Ketchup |
Ice Cream - So far I have not been disappointed by any of my ice cream choices.
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| Fudge Brownie Ice Cream |
Shelly had…
Minestrone - this was different. The color green is not appealing but the flavors are good.
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| Minestrone Alla Genovese rich combination of green vegetables with broken pasta finish with a touch of sweet basil pesto sauce |
Medley salad - great, I love the 3 cheeses and walnut bits.
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| Medley of Tender Greens with Trio of Cheeses and Pecans choice of homemade and low-fat dressings |
Veal - tender with light gravy. The star was the cauliflower side it's slightly roasted and had cream or cheese over it
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| Piemontese-Style Veal Scaloppine with Mushroom Sauce with gratinated cauliflower & broccoli, barley orzotto |
Samosas - good creamy filling and the mint dipping sauce was tasty. For a sugar free option this was great.
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| Sugar-Free Mango and Macadamia Nut Samosas coconut-mint dip |
Tomorrow we head to New Zealand!
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