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It's so nice to see all the people that came out to see the ship off. It makes me think of when I was a kid, we occasionally made a day of going to see the freighter ships go through the locks in the Welland Canal. Of course, nothing like the size of the cruise ship, but it was interesting seeing them go through the locks.
I bet it was really fun for the locals to see the ship leaving port! Very cool that so many turned up to watch.
So glad Mark was feeling good and eating fruit. So far, it's a good start to dinner! Hope it continues!
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I'm so glad that Mark was feeling well enough to go down for dinner with you! Tuesday until Sunday at sea does sound like a very long time but knowing Disney, they had plenty on board to keep you occupied. So glad the seas were calm too! Your appetizers looked delicious and that fruit soup sounds divine!
Great pictures from your send off! That certainly puts it in perspective it only being Tuesday and you won’t dock until Sunday! I hope dinner is a success!
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I am so sorry Mark got sick. I do remember reading something about that on Facebook and I am sure he got better...which is a relief.
I'll give you the lowdown on Bonine..Lot's of experience with it..for myself, family members and clients...so much so I have a write up I send my clients.
If you have seasickness issues or worry you do...you can take 2 bonine twice a day. (morning and evening). I suggest starting to take it a few days before cruising too as it works better that way. Once you feel seasick it's not going to really help right away to take it then.
I tend to have some issues, especially if seas are rough. Now that I take 2 pills twice a day I do so much better than before when I was taking 1 pill a day. The rocking is still irritating....but I don't get that sick feeling like I used to.
Still amazing to me that you crossed from Ireland to Canada with no stop on the way. We did love the chance to see the Azores. But I could truthfully live with 4 sea days, too!
Good to hear that the seas won't be rough on the next part of your voyage! Your dinner is off to a good start as the baked brie and soup look so good! I know I'd enjoy these. The lobster app doesn't look nearly as good and as you said it wasn't. Looking forward to your entree and dessert!
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It's so nice to see all the people that came out to see the ship off. It makes me think of when I was a kid, we occasionally made a day of going to see the freighter ships go through the locks in the Welland Canal. Of course, nothing like the size of the cruise ship, but it was interesting seeing them go through the locks.
I can imagine that was a really cool thing to do.
Trust me, these crowds were nothing compared to what we'd see later on in this cruise....
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I'm so glad that Mark was feeling well enough to go down for dinner with you! Tuesday until Sunday at sea does sound like a very long time but knowing Disney, they had plenty on board to keep you occupied.
Oh my goodness, they did!
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So glad the seas were calm too! Your appetizers looked delicious and that fruit soup sounds divine!
I could happily have that every night and I can still taste it!
caught up!
I am so sorry Mark got sick. I do remember reading something about that on Facebook and I am sure he got better...which is a relief.
He did.
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I'll give you the lowdown on Bonine..Lot's of experience with it..for myself, family members and clients...so much so I have a write up I send my clients.
If you have seasickness issues or worry you do...you can take 2 bonine twice a day. (morning and evening). I suggest starting to take it a few days before cruising too as it works better that way. Once you feel seasick it's not going to really help right away to take it then.
I tend to have some issues, especially if seas are rough. Now that I take 2 pills twice a day I do so much better than before when I was taking 1 pill a day. The rocking is still irritating....but I don't get that sick feeling like I used to.
Bonine is great for Vertigo too!
Good information - thanks for sharing that. We got on great with Bonine. although that's a good point about starting a few days before cruising.
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So far, it's a good start to dinner! Hope it continues!
I know I'd enjoy these. The lobster app doesn't look nearly as good and as you said it wasn't. Looking forward to your entree and dessert!
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