Monday we were in Cartagena for the 4th time. With our excursion being cancelled and the weather being hot, we decided to not go into the city. We just walked to the garden at the port which has many tropical birds, monkeys, tortoises, iguanas and a sloth. And many people from the large Carnival ship. Here's a sampling of what we saw.
I made the mistake of having a parrot walk up my arm to my shoulder. The sharp talons drew blood!
The highlight of the day came that evening when we had dinner in Red Ginger with the GM Gabby and the head housekeeper, Valentina. Let me explain what made it extra special. In Red Ginger on this ship and on her sister ship Allura, there is a small room in the back of the restaurant that just seats 4 people. Ever since the initial cruise of Vista, we have frequently been seated in that room. So, since then, we have been joking with staff that they should place a plaque in there designating it as our private room. The previous evening, we had dinner with the Food and Beverage Manager, Branko and, once again we "complained" that the plaque was still not there. Look what was there when we went to dinner last night!
Today, as I am writing this, we are transiting the Panama Canal. I'll do a report on it tomorrow.
Peace and blessings,
Linda and Larry
What an honor! Only on Oceania.
ReplyDeleteHi Angelo and Pat! Nice of M/M Offenberg to let us send greetings via their blog!
Love to all, Maddy
It is very appropriate that Oceania has a plaque in your honor!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations guys. That’s a real honor. I’m very happy for you . Cousin Jerry
ReplyDeleteYou guys ROCK!!!! What fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteI sent u rock Cousin Sue
ReplyDeleteWow! A few more cruises and they will name the Main Dining Room after you!!!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous again ?! Well I think I've got the hang of this now. Hello again Maddy!
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