Yesterday we were in Koper, Slovenia and today we are in Trieste, Italy celebrating Linda's birthday. But the real celebration started last night. I conspired with GM Thierry to have a surprise birthday dinner for Linda in Privee, the private dining room on board which Thierry graciously hosted. We did it last night since it was not possible to do it on the last night of the cruise. (Yes, we are heading home tomorrow). All involved managed to keep the secret and Linda was quite surprised and touched when the Restaurant Manager, Alen, led us into Privee and she found Thierry, F&B Manager Freddy, CD Corey, ACD Leia, and Concierge Matthieu there to greet her. The meal and company were fantastic and it was topped off with a very special birthday cake.
The celebration continued today in Trieste as we walked around and indulged in the usual coffee, pastry, wine, pizza and even after lunch Italian liqueurs. And the forecast rain provided the gift of holding off for the day.
I'll try to provide a more complete posting for our days in Koper and Trieste as we're killing time in airports on our way home tomorrow.
In the meantime, I'd like to wrap this posting up with my favorite Rule of Civility: Rule #110. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. Truly words to live by.
And another HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA - my soulmate and love of my life!
Peace and blessings,
Linda and Larry
Is there a cheese shortage in Italy??
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Linda and a safe trip home!!! You are going home, aren't you!?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Linda.
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