86 Countries and Still Counting: Sun - Tues, October 26-28, 2025

More catching up from the first few days. Photos!

Dinner on Sunday was Razzle Dazzle, Monday evening I got "take away" from the "Not Lido", called the Galley on Virgin. I tried the brownie and this cheesecake mousse pumpkin that was awesome.

To balance the desserts, I got the take away roasted chicken salad. Very fresh and tasty. But why so much dill in the ranch dressing?

Leaving Valencia, Spain.

Lots of freighters, waiting their turn at the docks, I assume.

How I spent much of my day.

This boat came in to dock while we were still at anchor.

View of Valencia from the hammock.

Another macaron. With eyes!

So many dessert choices.

Tasty and beautifully presented.

Free coffee/tea station.

One option for seating in the Galley.

In the seating above, you get power!

Wild fires near Valencia.

I tried some excellent tacos for lunch while we docked in Valencia. Al Pastor (tasty!) and fried avocado taco, which I'd heard raves about. I preferred the al pastor.

And...back to the hammock. In my defense, when I wasn't playing lizard in a hammock, I was walking. Admittedly, mostly walking to get food but still...I can tell my cardiologist I got my steps in each day.

Cute marketing from Virgin, left in my cabin. BTW, did I mention that they don't make public announcements? Except safety stuff, like crew drills. Thumbs up for that.

These are the "restaurants" and their menus in the Galley. It's a nice mix. But geared toward 4-5 days cruises, with the limited menus.

You can rent private cabanas.

Does that seat scream..."Come lounge and be comfortable while enjoying the view" to you? The park bench thing on the left I get. It appears...functional. The thing it's attached to? I get that I'm old but who wants to lounge on that?

Nope, I don't want to lounge facing other loungers with a walkway in the middle. Young people - explain to me how this appeals, please!

At least with this I think I get it. You're with your besties, want some sun and are really tired/drunk. But there is no padding??

Good use for that bench!

My confusion with seating options continued. Looks very Las Vegas to me. And not at all comfortable.

One of the outdoor bars.

More seating that I just don't get.

And there are multiple hot tubs.

Of all the seating, these I understand! Sitting, swinging - fun! Getting off, breaking a hip...that's why I didn't try it. But I plan to at some point.

Pickleball and basketball are popular.

Does this scream "Come relax on me!" to you?

I've gotta go up here tomorrow while we're at sea so I can see if/how people actually use these..seats? Beds? Pasta strainers for giants? LOL, if I tried them, I might love them as much as the hammock.

Leaving Valencia.

More spots for outdoor lounging.

There are also workout stations around the deck.

With boxing bags/rings so you can get your aggression out while getting fit.

This is a swimming pool. Not to brag but I think my pool at home is a bit bigger.

In the Galley, you can order from the counter and they give you a vibrating hockey puck to let you know when your food is ready. OR, you can scan/order from your table and a friendly crew member will serve you.