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| AM-Train |
Day 1: Friday, November 8, AM-Track ride from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans
Hubby took me to Wanda’s
Buck took us to Tuscaloosa
We ate lunch at Moe’s Original BBQ in Tuscaloosa.
I ordered a BBQ sandwich with chips and Diet Coke and spent Cash $13.20
He took us to the depot and dropped us off
He headed back home while we waited for the train
It arrived around 2:22 pm
We rode the AM track, arriving in New Orleans around 9 pm
There were two cars full of Atlanta football fans going to the football game in New Orleans on Sunday
We arrived at the depot, disembarked from the train, and had to wait for our luggage
I bought a Diet Coke and finished my BBQ and chips on the train
We sat in someone else’s seats when we boarded the train, so we had to move
We had to sit in different seats, not next to one another
I sat next to Bernard
He was going to visit his daughter in New Orleans
We talked for hours
The train stopped in Laurel, Ms
A family got off, so we got their seats and rode the rest of the way to New Orleans.
We took a taxi from the depot to our hotel, which cost $25 cash
Hotel Blue Green Club LA
Pension 115 Decatur Street, New Orleans, room 413
We stayed in the French Quarters
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| Audubon New Orleans |
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| World War II Museum |
Day 2: Saturday, November 8, New Orleans
We ate Beni’s for breakfast.
We took the trolley to Audubon Park on St Charles Street.
Where we walked around looking at all the birds and flowers
We saw tricolor Herons, American White Ibis, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Greylag Goose, Muted Swan and some Mallards
We boarded back onto the trolley and rode to the World War II Museum, spent $33.42
We ate lunch at the Soda Shop
I ordered chicken and sausage gumbo and orange mango water and spent $14.04
All day trolley was $1
We took the trolley back to Canal Street and then walked to Decatur Street
It began to rain, so we stayed at the hotel
Later, we walked to Willie’s to buy some chicken fingers and fries
Spent $20
We brought our food back to the hotel and didn’t leave until the next day
I Watched some TV and went to bed early.
The chicken upset my tummy, and I had gas all night
I took a pill and was somewhat better the next day.
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| Breakfast Omelette and French Toast |
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| Cruise Director with Cat n Hat, Thing One, and Thing Two |
Day 3: Sunday, November 10: Sea Day
We went to the lido deck
Got a glass of juice and a pastry
We walked around on the inside of deck 5 because the outside areas were closed because it was too windy
We sat for a few minutes on deck 5 indoors
We ate sea day brunch in the Silver Dining Room
There were a lot of people waiting to dine
I ordered an omelet and French toast
With cranberry juice
We made a beaded necklace on deck 3
We went to the Venetian Palace for the Fun Ashore giveaway
Of course, we didn’t win anything
We walked around on deck 10, looking for a nice little quiet spot
I walked down to deck 9 for some yogurt
Now sitting on deck 10
Went back to the cabin 2314, walking down the steps of 8 floors
washed out a couple of tops.
We had tea time from 3-4 in the silver dining room
We were served Hot tea, with a couple of tiny pastries and smoked salmon on tiny biscuits.
Dinner in the Silver Dining Room
I ordered linguini Alfredo with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and grilled chicken.
Grilled Jumbo shrimp with fish cake
Cauliflower, roasted broccoli, and mashed peas.
Dessert: chocolate malt cake with vanilla ice cream.
We went to the photo area, where I got a gold Carnival pen.
We watched the show Flick.
The singing was good, but the show was a darkened performance.
After the show, we went to bed.
Day 4: Monday, November 11, Sea Day
Today Monday is Veterans Day
We went to the lido deck
Got a glass of juice and a pastry
We walked around on the inside of deck 5 because the outside areas were closed because it was too windy
We sat for a few minutes on deck 5 indoors
We ate sea day brunch in the Silver Dining Room
There were a lot of people waiting to dine
I ordered an omelet and French toast
With cranberry juice
We made a beaded necklace on deck 3
We went to the Venetian Palace for the Fun Ashore giveaway
Of course, we didn’t win anything
We walked around on deck 10 looking for a nice little quiet spot
Walked down to deck 9 for some yogurt
Now sitting on deck 10
Went back to cabin 2314 walking down the steps of 8 floors
washed out a couple of tops.
Tea time was from 3-4 in the silver dining room.
We were served hot tea, a couple tiny pastries, and smoked salmon on tiny biscuits.
Dinner in the Silver Dining Room
I ordered linguini Alfredo with mushrooms Parmesan cheese and grilled chicken.
Grilled Jumbo shrimp with fish cake
Cauliflower, roasted broccoli, and mashed peas.
Dessert chocolate malt cake with vanilla ice cream.
We went to the photo area where I got a gold Carnival pen.
We watched the show Flick.
The singing was good but the show was a darkened performance.
After the show, we went to bed.
Day 5: Tuesday, November 12, Sea Day
I woke up early, dressed, and headed to deck 9 Lido deck
I got a couple of pastries and some juice and found a window seat there I sat, working on this journal.
It is a beautiful day. The beginning of our cruise was questionable
The wind from the hurricane was near.
I ate breakfast on deck 9
French toast and chocolate milk
Played Tavria on deck 3
We sat inside deck 3 and talked to two couples from Mobile
For lunch, we ate Guys Burger and fries with ice cream and cookies
Booked two excursions to Rose Hall Great House and shopping
Manteo Bay, Jamaica $59.99
Amazing turtle and wildlife adventure Grand Caymans $64.99
Played games on deck 3
Bought bag $12, brackets $10-$22
Walked on decks 10 and 4
Played games on deck 3
Dinner in the Silver Dining room
I ordered fish and shrimp cake with pork chops, gravy, green beans
Key lime pie.
Went to a comedy show.
I went to bed early
Set next to a couple from the Indian
We talked for a long time
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| Montego Bay |
Day 6: Wednesday, November 13, Montego Bay, Jamaica
I ate pastry and chocolate milk
We disembarked around 8:30 am
Loaded onto bus # 1
Our tour guide was interesting.
We were given the history of the Great Rose Hall House when we arrived.
The most interesting part was about Rose the White Witch
We walked through the two stories of the house, then the basement or the dungeon
We were given refreshments
Then, loaded back onto the bus
We stopped for some shopping
I rode through the downtown area, then back to the ship.
Loaded back onto the ship
I dropped off my bag that had my camera
Went to deck 9 for some Magnolia stir fry
Then, some carrot and coconut cake with chocolate and strawberry yogurt
I took a few pictures, and then it began to rain
I came back to our cabin and worked on this journal
For dinner, I ate Steak with potatoes and Broccoli. For dessert, I ate Banana Cream Pie.
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| Amazing Turtle and Wildlife Centre |
Day 7: Wednesday, November 14, the Grand Cayman Islands
I got up early and took a few pictures of the hopefully sunrise
I ate pastries and juice for breakfast
Got ready for shore excursion
We had to take a water shuttle to shore
It poured rain on our trip over and at the port needless to say, I got wet
I Loaded onto the bus and headed to see the Amazing turtles and wildlife Adventure. There was a busload of us. Bus one Boss
On bus 2, they were getting a meal
And snorkeling
We were given the history of the turtle
There were several large tanks full of breading turtles
We got to pet the small turtle after we washed our hands with soap and water
There were several who got inside the water to pet the smaller turtles
I walked through the aviary and saw a few birds
The butterfly house was closed
I saw at least three sharks swimming with the turtles and larger fish
Walked around the area at least two times
I Ate a bowl of Mac and cheese and Diet Pepsi at the park
I Didn’t see anything else on the menu that was not greasy
I Walked through the gift shop but didn’t buy anything
I Walked across the highway to the dolphin area.
I walked to the wall of the Caribbean Sea.
Headed back to ship at 12:30
I took a shower and rested
I Ate some yogurt and cake
I Worked on this journal and coding my pictures.
For dinner, I ordered
Spinach salad, lobster tails2, cream potato, crème burley
Went to a show
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| It's Be:er O'Clock at Amicos Cozumel |
Day 9: Thursday, November 15, Cozumel, Mexico
Breakfast pastries and juice.
Lunch was at Mr. Sancha’s
Coconut shrimp, chips, and cheese dip Diet Coke, three drinks
We sat under an umbrella and enjoyed resting
We saw a couple of macaws
An iguana and several big black birds
We took several pictures in Cozumel
For dinner, I ordered stuffed mushrooms, Mississippi catfish
Mac & cheese, greens
Chocolate melt cake with ice cream
I went to bed early
My stomach was not happy all night
The light on my Fitbit stopped working it will not come on, but the stats still come up on my cell phone.
While on the beach, a young man came up to me he was selling a bracelet
I was busy on my phone, and he scared me
He apologized several times
A young woman came up to us and asked if we were friends and how long
I told her we met several years ago in a writing class and had been friends since
She said she had a childhood friend who had cancer and hoped she lived a long life and they could do things together like us.
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| Cat n Hat |
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| Green Eggs and Ham |
Day 9: Saturday, November 16, Sea Day
Breakfast with the Cat &The Hat is at 9:30 am in the Golden Dining Room.
I went to Lido deck, got some juice, and wrote in this journal
We were going outside on deck 3, but it was too windy, so we returned to our cabin to wait to eat green eggs, ham with the cat, a hat, and a hat.
No lunch.
We went to the VIP show at 5. Tried to drink a Marigretta
For dinner, I ate Caesar salad and brisket for dessert I ate Baken Alaskan.
No show tonight.
Day 10: Sunday, November 17, Docking and Traveling Home
We were up early, finished our packing, and headed to the Lido deck for breakfast.
I got a couple of pastries and some juice. We went to the Theater with other VIP members to wait to disembark.
We disembarked around 7:30 AM. We called our taxi driver and waited for him to arrive. He took us to the AM-Track Train Station.
We checked in and waited for our train to arrive. I bought a Diet Coke and some chips. We were due to leave around 9:15.
We were called by our destination first was Birmingham (lots of people), and next was Tuscaloosa.
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| Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge New Orleans |
