A glorious view from our balcony on the final night of the cruise.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Aboard Marina: Covid Test Day
An hour in line that didn’t fly by. Still, all the precautions allowed us to cruise.
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Aboard Marina: Red Ginger Repeat
Duck and Watermelon Salad, Bulgogi Ribeye (the spiciest dish we’ve ever eaten on Oceania), and their famous Bounty Cake (which didn’t do much for us).
Monday, November 29, 2021
Aboard Marina: Sailing Along
We play the top-deck putting green as we earn Big O Points for prizes and sail past the Dominican Republic on the port side.
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Aboard Marina: US Immigration at San Juan
Here’s the way it works. Everyone has to be off the ship and go through US Immigration at our first US port before we’re allowed to reboard.
We took our time getting off but we’ll still have awhile to sit before climbing back on. Fortunately it’s cool in this shed.
The Marina uses our stored photos to let us off and on - no card needed.
US Immigration and the TSA use our stored photos too - no passport required.
Creepy or cool or some of each? You decide.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Friday, November 26, 2021
Aboard Marina: Dinner at Toscana
Our favorite barista, Massimo, is in charge of the olive oils and vinegars, and looks after us.
Three of the four of us opt for the Trio Toscana as our pasta course.
We can’t go wrong with osso buco.
Bud and Jessie enjoy the sole.
A tiramisu and a stylized cappuccino for dessert cap off another great evening of dining.
The carpaccio di manzo is as good as ever.
Three of the four of us opt for the Trio Toscana as our pasta course.
We can’t go wrong with osso buco.
Bud and Jessie enjoy the sole.
A tiramisu and a stylized cappuccino for dessert cap off another great evening of dining.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Aboard Marina: La Reserve Odyssey Tasting Menu
With the head Executive Chef himself in charge, it’s a spectacular evening of beautifully served food and wine.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Aboard Marina: Lunch in the Grand Dining Room
After sharing an Asian sampler appetizer, Kathy chooses the Thai curry and Brian teriyaki salmon.
Monday, November 22, 2021
Aboard Marina: Dinner at Red Ginger
We’ve grown to enjoy this restaurant…
Potato Roll…
The famous Duck Watermelon Salad…
Lobster Pad Thai…
Miso Sea Bass…
Yum!
Sushi…
Potato Roll…
The famous Duck Watermelon Salad…
Lobster Pad Thai…
Miso Sea Bass…
Yum!
Aboard Marina: docked in Madeira
The first of only two ports this voyage, the other being San Juan, Puerto Rico.
We wander around the old town for awhile before returning to Marina.
We wander around the old town for awhile before returning to Marina.
The mosaic-style tiles turn the sidewalks into works of art.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Aboard Marina
We sailed past Gibraltar around Midnight and are now enjoying our balcony and a few odd flashes of sunshine.
Reception told us today that masks will be mandatory for the duration of the voyage. We’re already finding that a drag, but we understand others are committed to masks, making it a no-win situation for the cruise line.
Reception told us today that masks will be mandatory for the duration of the voyage. We’re already finding that a drag, but we understand others are committed to masks, making it a no-win situation for the cruise line.
