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Monday, August 3, 2026

Salmon Luncheon - Independence of the Seas

 Good morning,

More food!  Of course, a very important part of cruising is the fabulous food that is served on board.

This is the luncheon main course salmon on board Independence of the Seas.

I happen to be a lover of salmon, so this looks fabulous to me!

Ah, yes, enjoy,

Lois

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Special Luncheon for Consecutive Cruisers

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica enjoyed back to back cruises aboard Independence of the Seas recently.  

Royal Caribbean does a great job with these special people to make the transition day easier for them.  If changing staterooms, they stack their luggage in their first stateroom and after being escorted through immigration (required sine 9/11), they are treated to a special luncheon. 

 After that luncheon, it's time to go to their stateroom for their next cruise where they will find their luggage waiting for them.

Wonderfully smooth transition!

RCCL knows how to do these things.

:),

Lois

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Portrait Setting

 Good morning,

This is a spot on board Independence of the Seas where you can take your own unique pictures.  OK, not a formal portrait, but a pretty cool setting.

Fun!

Enjoy,

Lois

Friday, July 31, 2026

Crab Cakes

 Good morning,

Another favorite!  Crab cakes are so delicious on RCCL Ships.  The only advantage of enjoying them through Catherine's images is that I miss the calories.

Thanks, Cath!

Love you,

Mom

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Carpaccio

 Good morning,

This is one of my absolute favorites when cruising aboard Royal Caribbean ships.  

This Carpaccio was served on board Independence of the Seas and my daughter Catherine was the lucky one who was there to eat it.  :)

Oh, yes, it's good....

Lois

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Pool Deck Snacks

 Good morning,

You'll find food and drink everywhere on a cruise ship.

This "food dispensary" is on the pool deck of Independence of the Seas.

The first day you come aboard a cruise ship, it's a good idea to take a stroll around each deck to see what is there.  Otherwise, it's possible to get through your entire cruise and miss many interesting places and some tasty food.

Enjoy!

Lois

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Strawberries in the Suite

 Good morning,

It pays to be Loyal to Royal Caribbean.

Catherine and Erica received these lovely strawberries in their suite aboard Independence of the Seas.

Goodness they look wonderful!

:),

Lois