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Thank goodness you got your card back. Wow, the pictures of the waves just sum up the weather during your stay.
I was pretty sure, I knew where my card was as the Chart House was the last place I used it. Glad I got it back! I guess I picked the wrong week to go to AC...but still had a good time!
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Glad you had an overall nice time, Dave. It's such a shame that the weather was nasty because you can do so much more when it's nice at the shore!. Your pictures are great!!
It was a fun trip, but wish the weather had been better as I always enjoy the boardwalk! Glad you enjoyed the photos!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Wow, talk about rough surf! Too bad the weather was so lousy for your trip, but at least you had fun in the casino and had some nice meals!
I had a good time and that surf was certainly rough to say the least!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I've never been to Atlantic City. Those waves are huge.
Yeah, those waves were a bit rough! Perhaps, sometime you can do it. I love the boardwalk there!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I loved the little TR to Atlantic City! Sorry the weather was lousy, but it sounds like you made the best of it. And what a heart stopping feeling to see that your credit card is missing! It's happened to us, and even though we knew where it was, it was still very nerve wracking.
I loved the little TR to Atlantic City! Sorry the weather was lousy, but it sounds like you made the best of it. And what a heart stopping feeling to see that your credit card is missing! It's happened to us, and even though we knew where it was, it was still very nerve wracking.
Can't wait to read more of your cruise.
I just picked the wrong week as the weather was so horrible, but still had a good time! I felt better about the credit card, when I called the hotel and knew they had it. It was still a pain in the neck to have to go back there and get it.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Thanks for the trip to Atlantic City. I like it there too, although we've only been a couple of times. Catching up on your cruise.
Glad you enjoyed it! I should have a cruise update by tomorrow sometime!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Well, I was out late last night on my first cruise... it was a tiring, exciting and an enjoyable day in every way, while experiencing my first ever cruise day! I enjoyed every bit of it!
I got up just before 9am as my first port excursion in Key West would not be until 12:45 pm. I went out on my deck to have a look and it was just deep blue seas and no land in sight! I was surprised as we were traveling within the Florida Keys at this point and within four hours we would be docking in Key West. Perhaps, the view was different on the port side vs my starboard side?
Any way, I got up and showered and really enjoyed my first shower on board and that was for the shampoo that is provided in the bath. It’s a H20 brand Sea Marine shampoo. Just loved the smell and texture of this. I usually am not overwhelmed by a shampoo, but this stuff was great! I want to get this when I get home!.....Of note on this: there are H20 stores close to home, but it’s quite expensive and about 4X more than my usual Pantene! I haven’t bought it yet, but probably will eventually as I miss this stuff and will bring back memories ofThe Magic for certain! Overall, the shower was good with plenty of hot water and good water pressure as I wasn’t expecting as good as home or even a hotel room!
Before, heading up to Cabanas for breakfast, I went out on my deck for a few photos on the beginnings of a great day with warm temps and blue skies!
There was a lot of spray from the sea as you can tell as this photo is a bit blurry! Quite often from my deck, I would have to wipe my lens, when we were in motion!
How beautiful is this?
Another cruise ship in the Keys. This was a Holland America ship, that would be docked next to us in Key West.
I think this is a fishing boat excursion.
After, spending some time out on my deck and enjoying the scenery (I’m so glad I went with a verandah room as I’m reaping the benefits of this already ) I went upstairs to deck 9 to have breakfast at Cabanas. When I got there, I could tell it was quite crowded as I even had to wait in line to be handed a sanitary wipe! I went to the hot food line, grabbed a tray and made my selections for a full breakfast as I was quite hungry.
It was a good breakfast and had scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, bacon, corn beef hash, OJ and coffee. Like a Mark breakfast....right Cheryl? Took a bit of walking around, but found a table between the kitchen and window looking out on the deck. Many passengers were enjoying breakfast just outside, but it was getting a bit crowded out there and a lot of walking traffic too! While I was eating, my server Marcus (dinner service team) stopped by as he was pulling dual duty here. Just some chit chat with him and asked what I had planned in Key West.
After breakfast, I went back to my room for a bit and watched some news and weather for a while before going up to deck 10 to experience my first docking with the Magic into Key West. I brought my camera of course and just took all this in as we approached Key West. I made sure, I had my first port excursion ticket as I would not be returning to my room until after the excursion.
From deck 10 bow
On approach with Key West in view
Getting closer!
Holland America Cruise Line ship ahead of us arriving in port
Arriving on the Key West shoreline!
Lot of air traffic in Key West. Looks like a US military plane. Many passenger jets too with the airport about three miles from here. Key West is a small island at four miles long (N-S) by two miles (E-W).
Holland America ship arriving just before The Magic in port
Sort of a US Coast Guard and Naval port as well.
Passenger jet arriving from the mainland
Just moments before docking in Key West port
Arrival in Key West!
Love the look of this hotel on the Key West port promenade
Love the red color of this building, which is the Customs House
Holland America ship after Magic just docked behind it
Same hotel on promenade with tall palm trees and pool
As promised we arrived on time in port at Key West and actually five minutes early at 12:25 pm. It was quite an amazing sight and experience coming into Key West and seeing this for the first time. I was really enjoying this as this was just the beginning of my cruise as there was so much more ahead for me!
Next, it was time to head downstairs to the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 to check in for my first port excursion on this cruise!
NEXT: Perhaps,This Port Excursion Wasn’t A Good Idea?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Beautiful, calm seas as you approach Key West. There's nothing like waking up on a cruise and stepping out onto your veranda to soak it all in and take a deep breath of that sea air.
Looks like a beautiful day! I can't wait to hear about your Key West day. We really loved Key West, but it was super hot the day we were there, so didn't get as much out of it as we could have.
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Wow, the pictures of the waves just sum up the weather during your stay. 
I guess I picked the wrong week to go to AC...but still had a good time! 
) I went upstairs to deck 9 to have breakfast at Cabanas. When I got there, I could tell it was quite crowded as I even had to wait in line to be handed a sanitary wipe! 
I went to the hot food line, grabbed a tray and made my selections for a full breakfast as I was quite hungry. 
I brought my camera of course and just took all this in as we approached Key West. I made sure, I had my first port excursion ticket as I would not be returning to my room until after the excursion.
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