2025 Oct 11-19, NCL Getaway Cruise 7-Day Canada and New England Round Trip New York, Bar Harbor & Halifax Part 2

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick 

 Day 5, October 16, Thursday, Beautiful Bay of Fundy 

We will be docking around 9 A.M. The time changed from 6 to 7 A.M. Clocks moved up one hour. 

We ate breakfast in the Garden Cafe. There I ate scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, cheese, and water.

Everyone on the Beautiful Bay of Fundy excursion meets in the Manhattan room @ 9:30 A.M.

We left the ship and went into port @ 10:15 A.M. We loaded onto the bus. Our driver was Terry Finnegan, and our guide was Paul. 

Our first stop was the Cave Restaurant in St Martin's, where we were served seafood Chowder. (The food was delicious.) and a cookie for dessert. 

The famous creamy Chowder comes with scallops, lobster, haddock, and a biscuit.

To find the Cave Restaurant, drive through Saint Martin Village until you reach the harbor. Take the covered bridge, and the restaurant is the second restaurant on the right, where the caves are. 

The tide was low, so several people walked down to the caves. It was lots of rocks and wet. I was wearing tennis shoes and didn't want to get my feet wet, so I just walked to the edge. 

We stopped at the Visitor Center at Fundy Footpath and walked along the Big Salmon River to the Bay of Fundy swinging bridge, which was closed. 

Big Salmon River and Swinging River Bridge 

In Saint Martin's, we stopped to take pictures of the two covered bridges we passed on our way to the restaurant. There was an ice cream shop where everyone bought an ice cream. We purchased a peanut butter chocolate waffle cone. 

The tide was still out, and all the boats that were docked were on dry land. 

We rode back to Saint John, stopping on a hill overlooking the town, where we could see our ship.

Here, everyone got off the bus to take pictures.

The bus took us back to the port, and there we shopped at the Container Village. 

We loaded back onto the ship in time for dinner. We ate dinner in the Garden Cafe. I ate a taco with sour cream, avocado dip, chips, and lemon cake. 

At 8P.M., we walked down to the Effie Store to collect two more charms, and we won a watch at the Watch store. 

I bought two more charms for my bracelet.

We returned to our room, took a shower, and went to bed. 

498 Breakfast 7:40 A.M.

500 Port Bay of Fundy @ 9:51 A.M.

502-535 Traveling on Bus St John -Champlain, Saint Martins, Orange Hill, Bayview  @11:02 AM

535 Lunch at Cave Restaurant, seafood chowder @11:44 AM 

536-551 St John's @12:57 PM

552-604 Salmon River @1:34 PM

605-612 St Martins @3:36 PM

613-614   St John's Bains Corner @4:05 PM

615-619 St John North End @5:04 PM

620-626 Bay of Fundy @5:28 PM

627-628 Dinner on ship @6:04

629 Pier Bay of Fundy @6:26 PM

630 Receipts 

Canon EOS R6 Photos

5388-5407- Saint John, Port New Brunswick

5408-5424 The Cave Restaurant 82 Big Salmon River NB 

5426-5449 Berry Beach St Martin NB

5454-5551 St Martin NB 

5450-5554 Bay of Fundy, NB 

5557-5624 St John's, NB 

Day 6: October 17, Friday: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

We slept until 7 A.M. 

We did not have an excursion planned for today. We thought we would explore the town. 

We ate breakfast in the Savor Dining room @ 9:00 A.M. I ordered a parfait, a bagel with salmon.

After breakfast, we went ashore, stopping at the Immigration Research Area. 

I have family who immigrated to Canada, so I wanted to see what I could find. 

Some of my family came before 1865, and there weren't many records before then. 

I did find others that came later. 

We walked down the Boardwalk on Pier 21, past the Immigration Museum, train car, and historic markers about immigration.

We walked past the children's play area, many stores, shops, and food areas. We walked all the way to the Maritime Museum, which we visited the last time we were in Halifax.

We stopped at Crème Cafe, Cakes, Cocktails ( a distinctive restaurant united by excellence in cuisine and atmosphere) for passion fruit cheesecake, located at 341 Lower Water Street, Unit 123, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R3.

We walked back to the ship and at 6:30 P.M., we ate dinner in the Manhattan Dining Room, where we ordered two lobster tails, creamed potatoes from Cagney's restaurant for $25.00.

Hubby ordered shrimp Pasta, and I gave him one of the lobster tails. 

We went to the Effie Store, where we collected another charm, then we went to the Atrium area to watch a game show. The Wild Cards. 

East Coast Store Halifax 

Iphone Photos

631-632 Breakfast in Savor @9:19 AM

633-635 Ocean Halifax @10:10 AM

637-638 lunch Garden Cafe @12:47 PM

639-775 Halifax Harbor walk @3:22-5:34 P.M.

776-778 Dinner Manhattan Room 

779-780 Receipts

Day 7: October 18, Saturday, Sea Day 

We ate breakfast in the Taste Dining Room (deck 6), where I ordered a spinach, mushroom omelet, a bagel with cream cheese, and a strawberry parfait. 

Hubby ordered three fried eggs, waffles, and toast. 

For lunch, we ate fish and chips, a chocolate brownie, and cheesecake at O'Sheehans (deck 7).

After lunch, I went outside. This was the first day it wasn't cold and wet. So, I walked 3 miles around the ship.

We watched several shows and went to Effie for more charms. 

For dinner, we ate at the Garden Cafe, which had seafood. I got grilled shrimp, corn on the cob, potato wedges, and lemon cake. 

From 7-8, we watched Rumors, a tribute to Fleetwood Mack  

Packed for the trip home tomorrow.

Iphone Photos

781-784 Breakfast in Taste  @9:21 AM

785-790 Battle of the Cake Master @10:52 AM

791-793 Lunch O'Sheen's @2:10 PM

794-797  Dinner Garden Cafe 

795-796 Sunset @7:98 PM

Day 8: October 19, Sunday Excursion New & Old New York and Flight Home 

Breakfast in the Savor Dining Room, where I ordered scrambled eggs with cheese, potatoes, and a strawberry parfait. Went to our room to get our luggage, put black tags on our luggage, and walked to the theater on deck 7 to meet our group for our excursion. 

We were the first group to disembark. Our bus was the first on the left as we left the terminal. 

Our driver was Harold on bus 760 Provost. 

We rode through New York down 59th Street, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Square, Central Park, 49th Street, Times Square, Garment District, 34th Street Penn Station, passed Macy's, Trump Tower, Apple Store, St Patrick's Cathedral, NBC News, Ropckerfellow Center, Hershey's, University of NY, and stopping at the Grand Central Terminal. 

We walked through the main Concourse level of Grand Central Terminal to the Summit. 

View of New York from the Summit 

In the Clouds at the Summit 

The Summit is a three-level multi-sensory art immersion.

Level 1 is on the 91st observation floor. 

Level 2 is on the 92 observation floor, where you are standing in a glass-bottomed ledge extending 1,000 feet over Madison Avenue. 

Level 3 is on the 93rd Observation floor, an open-air terrace with views of Manhattan and beyond. 

When finished, we rode the elevator down and walked through Grand Central Terminal to the bus. 

The bus took everyone to the airport as we passed through Eugene, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, 34th St, Herald Square, Koreatown, W36th St, and Bryant Park. 

We go through security and onto our gate. Our plane is not scheduled to leave until 7:30 P.M. Central Time. Our gate location changed 4 times while we waited for our flight. 60,61,69,75.

Confirmation GEIC WW LGA to Hsv, Canadair Bombardier Regional Jet 900 for 2 hours 40 minutes. 

We ate lunch at Jimmy John's: a submarine sandwich, cookies, and Cheetos. 

We sat in the dining area where we met a professor from Renoke, NC. She said she had two daughters. 

We found several reclining seats in the sunny area, and that is where we sat until it was time to go to our gate. 

We boarded the plane at 6:50 P.M., arrived at Huntsville Airport around 10:30 P.M., collected our luggage, and started our trip home. 

There aren't many places to eat that late, so we stopped at Buc-ee's in Athens, where we bought a BBQ sandwich, chips, and Coke to share. It was very late when we arrived home. 

Iphone Photos

801-804 Arrive at New York Port @4:42 AM

805-807 Breakfast Savor @6:45 AM

808-811 Pier 90 @7:07 AM

812-888 Bus tour New York 8:29–9:18 A.M. 

889-910 Summit @10:20-11:13 A.M.

911-927 Travel to Airport @11:14 AM

Canon EOS R6 photos

5644-5676 @8:25 AM Grand Central Station, New York 

5677-5723 @9:23 AM Summit One Vanderbilt Observation Deck, New York

Collect Your Free Amulet of Adventure

Day 3: Anchor & Necklace at the Getaway Theatre Deck 7 FWD @12:30 P.M. Port and Shopping Talk Sea Sea)

Day 3: Nahla Amulet, Syd Norman's deck 8 fwd at 3P.M., Diamond & Gemstone Seminar 3:00 P.M., Sea Sea)

Day 3: Shopping Bag, we skipped 

Day 3: Champagne Glass at Effie Boutique Deck 8 AFT  8P.M. Celebration Party (At Sea)

Day 4: Effy TAG -we skipped

Day 4: High Heel at Effie Boutique Deck 8 AFT Feminine & Fabulous ladies night @8 P.M. (Bar Harbor)

Day 5: Gemstone at Effie Boutique Deck 8 AFT Colored diamonds & Showcase 8P.M. Deck 8 (Saint John)

Day 6: Heart at  Effie Boutique Deck 8 AFT Reverie Diamonds Dreams Reveal 10:30 A.M. Deck 8 (Halifax) 10:30 A.M. 

Day 6: Mad with Love @ Effy Boutique Deck 8 aft, Kabana showcase (Halifax @ 11 P.M.

Day 7 Panther @ Effie Boutique deck 8 aft, Final Call Savings (at Sea) 10:30 A.M.

Day 7: Horse Shoe @ Effy Boutique Deck 8, aft Effy Best Buy Sea) 2 P.M.

 

2024 Nov 8-17 Carnival Liberty Crusie Trip (7 Cruise Days)(Train Ride) & (New Orleans) Montego Bay, Jamaica, Cozumel, Grand Cayman Islands, 3 Sea Days

AM-Train traveling from Tuscaloosa, AL, to New Orleans, LA. 

 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 a Diet Coke and spent $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 P.M.

We rode the AM track and arrived in New Orleans around 9 P.M.

Two cars were full of Atlanta football fans heading to the New Orleans game 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 to another one. 

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 in cash.

Hotel Blue Green Club LA.

Pension 115 Decatur Street, New Orleans, room 413.

We stayed in the French Quarter. 

Audubon New Orleans 

World War II Museum

Day 2: Saturday, November 8, New Orleans 

We ate a Chocolate Beignet for breakfast. 

We took the trolley to Audubon Park on St Charles Street.

We walked around, taking in the sights of all the birds and flowers. 

We saw tricolor Herons, American White Ibis, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan, and some Mallards. 

We boarded the trolley again and rode to the World War II Museum, spending $33.42.

We ate lunch at the Soda Shop.

I ordered chicken, sausage gumbo, and orange mango water for $14.04.

The 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 returned our food 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.

Breakfast Omelet and French Toast 

Cruise Director with Cat n Hat, Thing One, and Thing Two 

Day 3: Sunday, November 10: Boarding the Carnival Liberty Cruise Ship to Sail from November 10-17.

Today it rained. 

We called a taxi, and he came at 9:30 A.M.

We checked out of our hotel. 

Rode to the port. 

Boarded the Carnival Library. 

Went to the muster station D. 

Then we ate lunch. 

I ate Mongolian shrimp chicken, 

Peas, mushrooms, cabbage, and noodles.

I ate a bowl of vanilla yogurt with a couple of cake slices; one tasted like cheesecake, and the other had chocolate and peanut butter. 

We went to Deck 3 to wait until the room, specifically room 2314, was ready.

Went to our room at 1:30.

Came back to deck 4 for the sailaway party. 

It was raining, so everyone stayed inside or under the covering outside. 

We ate dinner in the dining room. 

I ordered Cornish hen with potatoes, carrots, and something crunchy 

Ice water and cheesecake for dessert. 

Bought a pink Lanyard. 

Went to bed early because we were both exhausted. 

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 due to the wind. 

We sat for a few minutes on deck 5 indoors. 

We ate sea day brunch in the Silver Dining Room. 

Many people were waiting to dine.

I ordered an omelet and French toast, accompanied by 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, quiet spot. 

Walked down to deck 9 for some yogurt. 

Now, sitting on deck 10.

Went back to cabin 2314, walking down the eight floors of steps. 

Washed out a couple of tops. 

Tea time was from 3:00 to 4:00 in the Silver Dining Room. 

We were served hot tea, 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 5: Tuesday, November 12, Sea Day

I woke up early, dressed, and headed to Deck 9, also known as the Lido Deck.

I got some pastries and 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 on the inside deck of deck 3 and talked to two couples from Mobile.

For lunch, we had a Guy's Burger and fries, accompanied by ice cream and cookies.s 

Booked two excursions to Rose Hall Great House and shopping 

Manteo Bay, Jamaica $59.99.

Amazing Turtle and Wildlife Adventure in Grand Caymans: $64.99.

Played games on deck 3.

Bought a bag for $12 and a bracelet for $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, and green beans. 

Key lime pie.

Went to a comedy show. 

I went to bed early. 

Set next to a couple from Indiana. 

We talked for a long time. 

Montego Bay

Day 6: Wednesday, November 13, Montego Bay, Jamaica 

I ate a pastry and chocolate milk. 

We disembarked around 8:30 A.M. 

Loaded onto bus # 1. 

Our tour guide was fascinating. 

We were given the history of the Great Rose Hall House upon our arrival. 

The most interesting part was about the White Witch, Rose. 

We walked through the two stories of the house, then down to the basement, also known as the dungeon. 

We were given refreshments. 

Then, loaded back onto the bus.

We stopped for some shopping. 

I rode through downtown, then back to the ship.

Loaded back onto the ship.

I dropped off my bag, which contained my camera. 

Went to Deck 9 for some Magnolia stir-fry.

Then, I made carrot and coconut cake with chocolate and strawberry yogurt. 

I took a few pictures, and then it started raining.

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. 

Amazing Turtle and Wildlife Center 

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 the 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 turtle's history. 

There were several large tanks filled with breaded turtles. 

We got to pet the small turtle after we washed our hands with soap and water. 

Several people 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 Macaroni and cheese and drank a 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 the ship at 12:30.

I took a shower and rested. 

I ate some yogurt and cake.

I worked on this journal and coded my pictures. 

For dinner, I ordered 

Spinach salad, lobster tails, creamed potatoes, and crème brûlée. 

Went to a show. 

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, Featuring Coconut shrimp, chips, cheese dip, Diet Coke, and three additional drinks.

We sat under an umbrella and rested.

We saw a couple of macaws. 

An iguana and several prominent blackbirds. 

We took several pictures in Cozumel. 

For dinner, I ordered stuffed mushrooms and 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, and it will not turn on, but the stats still appear on my cell phone. 

While I was on the beach, a young man approached me. He was selling a bracelet. 

I was busy on my phone, and he scared me.

He apologized several times. 

A young woman approached us and asked if we were friends and how long we had known each other.

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.

Went to a show.

Cat n Hat 

Green Eggs and Ham 

Day 9: Saturday, November 16, Sea Day

Breakfast with the Cat &The Hat is at 9:30 A.M. in the Golden Dining Room.

I went to the Lido deck, got some juice, and wrote in this journal. 

We were going out on deck 3, but it was too windy, so we returned to our cabin to wait for our meal, which included green eggs and ham, served with a cat and a hat.

No lunch. 

We went to the VIP show at 5. Tried to drink a Marigretta. 

I ate Caesar salad and brisket for dinner and Baked Alaska for dessert. 

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 A.M., 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, with a large number of people, and next was Tuscaloosa. 

The other destinations were Laurel, Meridian, and  Hattiesburg. 

We sat in seats 7 & 8. I sat next to the window so I could take pictures.

We traveled from 9:15 to 3:30 P.M.

Hubby picked us up after we got our luggage.

We stopped at Jack's just outside of Tuscaloosa. We all got the special. 

Chicken fingers, fries, fried Coke, and apple pie.

We saw a beautiful moon in the sky as we traveled home. 

It was dark when we dropped off Wanda. 

Finally, we arrived home and took my luggage inside.

Took a shower and went to bed. Everything else can wait until morning. 

Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, New Orleans