Oh I had such a good sleep. The winds have died down and the movement of the ship is minimal. I personally like a bit of rocking to rock me to sleep.
Since today is the Most Travelled Luncheon I always take that as a sign to sleep in and I do. I did not wake until 9 am!
We start to watch the movie “Wonder”. I had been trying to watch it for the last two cruises but the first cruise it only came on the television very late in the cruise. It did not air last cruise at all. Maybe because of Superbowl. So when it showed up this morning I knew I better watch it fast.
Only got to watch half of it before I needed to get dressed for lunch. Will watch the rest later, maybe tomorrow. Oh I love the On Demand feature on the Royal.
Lots happening on board. The Caribbean Marketplace and Flair is happening in the Atrium when we come down. Click here to see and read more about the Caribbean Marketplace. .
Lunch is at Sabatinis and it is for the top 40 Most Travelled Passengers on board. If you are travelling solo you get to invite a companion. So normally there could be more than 40.
We arrive and have our picture taken with Captain Nick Nash. I would post it but really want to scan it in to get a better image so that will have to wait until we get home.
Today we are at Michael Prasse’s – Hotel General Manager’s table. Margaret (his Mom) and (his niece) Jennifer are also at the table along with a lovely couple from Texas (sorry forgot their name).
The menu is as follows and I have included pictures of the items.
Appetizers
Seared Tuna Loin, Shrimp Mojito, King Crab and Salmon Cake, Cilantro Lime Sauce
Or
Tian of Spiced Wild Berries, Mascarpone Cream, Candied Orange Zest, Fresh Mint
Main Course
Pan Seared Sea Bass Fillet, Sundried Tomato Couscous, Turned Vegetables, Spring Peas coulis, and Zinfandel beurre-blanc
Or
Rack of Lamb, Beef Fillet Mignon & Port Tenderloin with Creamed Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Mushroom Sauce
Or
Fennel Three ways, served with shaved Carrots and Radish Salad
Dessert
Raspberry filled Crème Brulee, Dark Chocolate Truffle and Vanilla Shortbread
Gourmandize
Coffee and Tea
The meal was amazing! The company even better!
After lunch we donned swimsuits and sunscreen and went up to the Sanctuary. We had booked three days for this cruise and this is the first time we get to enjoy it. First booking day it was closed due to high winds, second booking it rained and finally today it is beautiful.
Irena the Supervisor greets us and takes us to our lounge chairs. We get them turned around so we can be in the sun.
Ari comes around and gets us cold water. Good thing as it is very hot. You need flip flops to walk on the deck or else you will burn your feet.
What a relaxing day! I know the Sanctuary is not for everyone. Sure you can get a lounge chair on the deck somewhere for free but for a nominal fee of $40 for a full day or $20 for a half day it is well worth it for us. It is quiet, we are not crowded next to each other and the beds are so nice and you don’t get a sore butt after an hour.
Then the staff are just the icing on the cake. They take care of all our needs and we now consider them friends.
Love that the Royal is showing the medal standings – updated two times a day.
At 4:30 pm we head back to the cabin to prepare for an exciting evening.
Check out my next blog for the Formal night, Gala Dinner and then the Premier of The Secret Silk
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