Tuesday, June 14, 2016

One last week on board before return to Ft. Lauderdale

 Funchal, Portugal was our very last port of call
as we were sailing away to Atlantic sea.

We have 7 days at sea before the ship
returns to Fort Lauderdale where she started
about 4 months ago.

Passengers already start talking about
packing and organising farewell get together 
lunches and dinners and so on...

After few months of being spoilt
by not doing any domestic works,
no one really wants to get off the ship
and go home where reality resides.

One week at sea also can be boring
even if there are numerous daily activities are on.

In the meantime, there has been
a couple of special events nicely done 
so that passengers can remember for long.

One of them was lavish
Grand Buffet lunch.

Fruits

Bread and pretzel

Asparagus wrapped in roasted beef

Flowers made of beet roots and carrots

A bird cage made out of a pumpkin

Ice carving art work and a tower of king shrimps 

Leaning tower of Pisa is a dessert today.



Chef George has been very popular among passengers
as he always put big smile on his face.



Caviar is very generous today, too.



A turkey made out of vegetables

Chocolate fountain with fruit kebabs

Assorted cakes and sweets

Another fountain with white chocolate



Lobster tails galore!

Lamb cutlets



Our dear old friend Tina is manager of 
Pinnacle Grill restaurant on board.

I am sure that no one leaves hungry
after this big lunch.

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The other one was our last Gala night
under the theme of Mask.





Having a great time



Holland America dancers and singers are 
also joining the big party



One last party we will never forget
and friendships
 that can last life time.

There are so many cruise liners offer
great services and excellent products
but
the one that makes it really different 
has be
'people'.
Fellow passengers and crew
who became close friends over the years
of cruising together...

It is sad time to depart now but
we will meet again soon
on a next cruise!



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