Day 11: Next-to-last Sea Day

It’s hazy and gray today, and the temperature was in the high 50s this morning. The outdoor areas remain largely empty.  I saw another swimmer in a wetsuit as we were having lunch. Many people on board are wearing shorts and sandals, but with warm hoodies from the gift shop!

We enjoyed another excellent dinner at 150 Central Park last night.  Following Caesar salads, I ordered the veal medallions, which came with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. Charlie chose the lamb Wellington, which came with one bite of sautéed spinach and maybe two teaspoons of mashed celery root.  The presentation was interesting!

Veal medallions 

Lamb Wellington

For dessert, we both had the chocolate-peanut butter tart with a small scoop of black currant sorbet and candied walnuts.  Everything was delicious!

Today was the next-to-last crafting group meeting, too, as after tomorrow the remaining days are all port days.  It has been fun to learn about various projects and the crafters themselves. Two women said I’d inspired them to try knitting some socks! 

Today’s lunch in Coastal Kitchen was especially good.  I had the butternut squash tortellini, and Charlie had the shrimp risotto. 

Butternut squash tortellini 

Shrimp risotto 

I’m happy to report that Netflix has worked fine on board, although I did download several episodes, just in case it didn’t.  It’s time for me to watch the very last two episodes of West Wing, so that’s all for today.


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  1. EleanorMarch 26, 2026 at 6:56 AM

    You’re being too nice about the plating of that Wellington! His shrimp risotto looks great though. Is the weather going to get warmer as you continue?

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  2. RachelMarch 26, 2026 at 7:27 AM

    Yes, what will the weather be like in Barcelona? And remind us how long you are there? Sorry about the cool temps, although I suppose y'all wouldn't be in the pool anyway.

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