Trip with F's on a BP. Firsts, family, Food and Fun.

[drron]

Dinner on the last night was at the Grill on the pool Deck. We usually do he Hot Rocks but tonight we let the kitchen do the cooking. And they did it just as we like. So the menu.




And the complimentary Wines for the night. Easy drinking.


Compare to the price of the Connoisseur Wine list. And their prices are in USD.


Leuwin Estate. $147 = $A 226. In Australia easy to find ~ 155.
St Henri. $190 + $A 292. even at Penfolds - 135.
Tell em their dreaming.
Now prior to Covid the premium wines were often great value. About 7 years ago I was paying ~ $A35 a bottle. They only ad 3 bottles so I bagged them all.
Now to the food. I started with the spicy pasta, feta and avocado started which was nice


M rsdrron had the NZ lamb chops that we would call cutlets. Added the sweet potato fries.


And I had the fillet steak with sweet potatoes and battered mushrooms.


And cooked just about perctly. A little lrss would be perfection.


Ice cream for dessert.


The ship had left the port as we started dinner. Unfortunately the restaraunt seating part of the pool deck on either side is enclosed in glss which was a bit dirty. But here we go anyway.

 

[drron]

Lunch on that day was rather unusual. We were invited to lunch with the Captain. We don't turn down an invitation like thateven though it was the last day of the voyage and lunch not dinner. Also unusual it was the same group we had at the Officers dinner in La Terazza. It turned out we had all had at least 6 voyages with the Captain. I also had usually mentioned him n a positive way in the Voyage questionares. He is genuinely liked by the crew. on one prevous cruise I just couldn't sleep so got up at 0530 and started walking laps. You look down on the pool deck and the staff were putting out the deck chairs and restaurnt furniture. Captain Kulas walked out and started putting out the furniture as well.
We dined in Atlantide. I go to take the menu before the captain arrived bu only 1 other photo.




I had the howder and it was much better this time as was the Stroganoff.


I managed to squeeze in the cheese cake.
The last day there were 2 putting sessions and I placed first then second.
But in the trivia our little team won by the proverbial mile with a perfect score. We didn't even have to guess any answers.

 

[drron]

We never miss the Captain's farewell and the crew parde. Tonight several crew were being recognised for their service.






He likeed my quip when we entered so used it o stage. Never trust a skinny chef.






The butlers. The women from Africa are excellent




















And you get to see and acknowledge those who work out of sight of the passengers.

 

[drron]

Our final meal and we went back to Atlantide.




Mrsdrron had the mushroom tartar e and said it was ice,


I had the Assiete of duck and a pasta dish from the everyday m enu.




Mrsdrron had the scallops for main.


I had the most reliable dish the fillet steak.




Mrdron's dessert I have forgotten.

I had a plate of Gorganzola and the dessert of the day.

 

[drron]

We awoke in Lisbon. We were to be out of our suite by 0830. I doubt we were out of bed by that time except fo the excursion to Normandy Beaches
Through back the curtains and lisbon was puting on an awesom welcome show for us.








































We left our suite on time. I picked up a breakfast baguette from Arts cafe and then sat in the Dolce Vita lounge until 1030 and went and picked up our bag.

 

[drron]

After collecting our bag we went out to the street to wait where the taxis pick up. There was a crowd waiting b ut most got into 2 vans that arrived and obviously ordered. We were now 4th in line. Unfortunately that still tok nearly half an hour. What appeared to be a regular taxi pulled up and we hopped in. Did they tell you it's a 45 Euro fixed fare. No. I noted that there was no meter. Ah well it's too late now and with my mobility problems what are we going to do anyway.
The car was a Lodgy. more appropriate if the L became a D. And he was a poor driver wandering over lines, through 5 red lights and obviously taking us on a long detour. I don't understand why if it was a fixed fare. Fortunately we survived and fortunately i had 45 Euros to pay him with. It was good to walk into the IC Lisbon again.

It was now about 1130 and a little early for check in. We waited in the lounge and had a cup of coffee.


Just after 12 we were told our room was ready. But in the lounge the fellow said you should come to afternoon tea but you have to book at Reception so before going to the room I asked if we could book afternoon tea. She said yes., I will book you in for tomorrow. i said what about today. sorry you need to book before midday. So we didn't bother with afternoon tea.
So the room.










And the views.












And as well as a fruit bowl we were delivered some sweets.