After traveling for several days, I was ready for a chill day and that's what I'm doing today.
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| I have no time when this was taken. We gained an hour last night and my laptop, phone, Kindle and watch all have different times. This was the view when I woke up - at 6:30 a.m., I think. Somewhere. |
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| After my shower. I can happily sit and look at clouds and sea for hours. |
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| It was 64 out, going to 75 today. |
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| Virgin doesn't use key cards. Instead, this bracelet is a room key and credit card. Not having to carry a purse and walking out of restaurants without paying both take a minute to get used to. |
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| Median age of passengers on this cruise is older than typical for version. I'm guessing it is not the 20 somethings who've put signs on their cabin doors. |
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| I enjoy the art installations on ships. Notice this is deck 13. Apparently the English don't have the same superstitions as Americans. |
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| Another elevator! |
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| Things start later on a Virgin ship. It was about 8 when I took this. Or 7. Or 9. |
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| A second small pool and hot tub. |
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| There were many breakfast options, from full hot breakfast to these breads. |
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| Nutella and bananas. |
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| Lox! |
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But aren't I noble? I just had some water and overnight oats. Outdoors, with a view.
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| I love that they have grab-and-go options. Sandwiches, salads, meat/cheese plates and breakfast options in the morning. |
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| In a nearby area there are more options, with fresh cut fruit, yogurt, granola, etc. |
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| Homemade ice cream. Virgin does have fun names. |
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| Customized pizza for eat-in or take-away? Yes, please! |
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| Love fancy coffees? There are two places on board. There is a charge for coffee but not the great pastry. |
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| Virgin knows their clientele. There are locations for perfect "Insta" selfies around the ship. |
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| The Social Club has lots of games and puzzles. Fun but the music is too loud for my taste. |
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| You can get snacks at the Social Club, including popcorn and candy in small bags. My only complaint is they don't seem to understand I can eat 3 twizzlers on my way back to my cabin, before the movie even starts. |
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| I love the free arcade! I spent an hour crashing my car this morning on the Daytona 500 game, while laughing really hard. I fear what that might say about me but I'll keep playing. |
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| The Dock House offers tapas-style food. Please note how low those couches are. I love the food there but fear needing help to get my fat butt up after a meal. |
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| Another section of the Dock House, with a bar. There's also an outdoor area, with mostly daybeds. My age is showing. I don't know how to comfortably sprawl on a daybed while eating a plate of grilled octopus and hummus. |
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| The free pastries at The Grounds Club. |
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| I enjoyed an early breakfast outside the Galley at the back of the ship. I love it when it is not busy. |
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| The Galley is comparable to the Lido/buffet on other ships. VV says it's not but I beg to differ. One difference is that you can order from the table rather than waiting in line. However, it may take a very long time to get served. |
