DAY 5---MIAMI AGAIN (Wednesday, December 13)

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 LAST EVENING

                                                                  Dinner in Sette Mari

        Corporate chef, Wolfgang, was cooking in Sette Mari for a table hosted by the CEO of NCLH, Harry Sommers.  It was the first time I had seen him cooking.

                                                            Bernardine was our waitress.

                                                                      Some starters.

                                        Gerson pouring the rest of the red wine from last night.

                                    We have know Gusti, a sommelier, for a long time.

         They said to try this new pasta so I had a little.  It was ok but not something I would order.

                                          My huge veal parmesan.  So yummy as usual.

                                   Rebecca had this penne pasta with bolognese sauce.

                                        Chocolate cake was so rich and I was already full.

TODAY

        Disembarkation for those leaving today began at 8am.  For those staying until tomorrow (including us) we were led off to clear with immigration at 9am.  It was 10:00 before we were allowed back on the ship.

        Regent's shoreside team members are boarding today for their Christmas party tonight.  We were warned that the bars will be packed.  The Commodores and Diamonds will dine in Sette Mari for a private dining there.  Prime 7 is also open for lunch just for Commodores and Diamonds.

        Well, today is packing day!  We will do that after lunch as shouldn't take that long since only 3 bags to pack.

                                            This carrot-potato soup is one of my favorites.

                        The panko crusted cod was not so good.  Too crispy and cod chewy.

        We started packing at 1:00 and pretty much finished by 3:00.  Will have to put some of what we will be wearing tonight in a case after we return from dinner.  I checked in for our flight and went down to have Hugo help me print out boarding passes.  We found out this morning Jimbo & Mary Ann Todd will also be on our flight to Dallas.

        Think I mentioned that NCL/Regent shoreside team members came on board today for their Christmas party.  We were warned by a Regent manager last night that it would be pretty wild since they get free drinks and will be taking full advantage of that.  At 3:30 I went up to the Observation Lounge and got my Makers Mark and Rebecca's La Crema chardonnay.  These people are 30's something and we rather not be part of their "party".  We will probably go to the little bar outside Prime 7 for our drinks even though it won't be open yet.  That's why we have our own drinks!

        We will be sailing at 4:00pm and be back here at 6:00am tomorrow morning.  Commodores and Diamonds will dine in Setter Mari tonight so should be away from the "party animals".  Once again, as last night, the production show is a repeat of "Marauder's Ball".  Again, not going!

        Well, we'll be heading home tomorrow.  Flight at 1:28pm to DFW then on to Durango at 7pm.  Should be landing DRO 8:15pm Mountain time.  I will be making one more post after getting home.  I have an appointment with my spine doctor 8am Friday.  Not sure what next option is but got to do something.

We have really enjoyed our Barcelona to Miami crossing cruise and then being part of the Christening of Grandeur.  Our next cruise is June/July/August "Grand Arctic" cruise.  I'll be trying to do another blog although we'll be at a new port about every day.  Going to be busy!!  You will be getting the link to it end of May.