A Day in the Life …on Board Serenity

Written on November 19, 2019 in USA

On sea days (did I mention that I love sea days) we have coffee delivered to our cabin. I love sitting on the balcony watching the clouds and waves. At 10:00 am we head to the Trident Grill for a “Late Risers” breakfast. Many yummy choices: omelets, eggs any way, bagels and lox, pancakes, fresh...

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A few hours in Lisbon and Nobu’s Umi Uma

Written on November 17, 2019 in USA

Our port visit to Lisbon saw quite a bit of activity, as most passengers, save for about 150 fortunate folks disembarked and about 600 came on board. We woke to beautiful blue skies and this view of our new favorite city. After breakfast in our cabin, we left Serenity for a brief stroll. Timmy purchased...

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Gibraltar on Veterans Day

Written on November 16, 2019 in USA

We were docked in Gibraltar from 8 am to 1 pm and decided not to leave the ship. The cold, the clouds and the monkeys all contributed to our decision to stay on board. We enjoyed  a late risers breakfast in the  Trident Grill. Blintzes for me. Pancakes for Timmy. This adorable couple have been...

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Malaga…Picasso…

Written on November 15, 2019 in USA

We love returning to Malaga. On previous trips we visited the Castillo de Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba and Roman ruins, Central Market and also  hired a driver to visit surrounding towns. This time we strolled around on a very quiet Sunday morning, enjoying the Christmas decorations and virtually empty streets. I was grateful for the coat...

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Vintage Room Champagne Lunch on Crystal Serenity

Written on November 12, 2019 in Cruising

  On most Voyages, Crystal offers Wine Pairing dinners and lunches. We’ve enjoyed the dinners and opted to indulge in the Champagne Lunch on this sailing. Head Sommelier Tilmar Pfefferkorn organized and presented our luncheon event. And oh my what a wonderful event it was.         Timmy and I arrived about 15...

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Paella in the Birthplace of Paella and a White Party

Written on November 11, 2019 in Europe

We woke to bright sun pouring into our stateroom. Room service breakfast and we headed out in search of Paella. The sun was strong and warm on our balcony, so you can imagine my surprise when almost immediately upon leaving Serenity we were confronted with a brisk wind and darkening skies. I’d dressed for summer...

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Garraf… Sitges…Catalonia…Spain

Written on November 7, 2019 in Europe

Our friend and guide, Francisco Miro, fetched us at 10:30 a.m. If we can help it, we never want to be off the ship before 10:00 a.m. Leaving the city at that hour was easy peasy.         Arriving in Garraf, a cool seaside resort town, we came upon some surfers who had...

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Dinner and a Fantastic Show

Written on November 6, 2019 in Cruising

  After a fun day in Barcelona we fetched our pre-dinner refreshments from the Cove and headed into Waterside for another delightful dinner.     Lobster strudelYummy soups   Lemon Sole with Pumpkin Ravioli   Steak Diane   Sour cherry crumble   The show Sweet Soul Music was delightful. We we amazed to learn that...

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