Darphynia's Diary

Good morning, ocean! We only have two days left!  Well, one and the morning of another.  The time flew by, but at the same time didn't.  It's so hard to explain.  We woke up and got ready for our final visit to Palo.  I almost think it's worth it to eat every dinner (and brunch) during the duration of the cruise.  We had Samet as our server again, and he gave us a tour of the buffet and menu.  There was a full menu with calzone, pizza, steak, and more! Not to mention the delicious spread of imported cheeses, honeycomb, jumbo shrimp, homemade breads, king crab legs, desserts... the list is never-ending.  We stayed the entire duration brunch is served.  And no, it wasn't completely sold out, so nobody was waiting for our table.  We also got to talking to a couple from our FE group who happened to be dining at Palo as well.  It was like we had known them for ages.  Looking back, I wish we had talked to them more often. Sparkling cider.

The Halloween Tree. Lunch on the deck.  Heading towards Cabo.  It was a beautiful day at sea.  The water was calm, and we enjoyed a burger on the deck by the pool.  Since it was lunch time, we went to Cabanas to see what there was for lunch.  The carving stations were open, and there were several seafood options as well as kid-friendly foods (i.e. chicken strips, fries, macaroni & cheese, etc.) and desserts.  We sampled the shrimp dishes, which were well seasoned and not overcooked and a couple of pastries/puddings.  We never took large portions because (1)  You can come back for more, and (2)  We weren't sure if we were going to like it.  After walking around, we went back to the room for room service and a movie.  In case you couldn't see a pattern, we pretty much ate, explored, and slept.  Of course we participated in many activities, but there was method.  Why not live it up while you're on board?  We had the second seating for dinner, which is th

Image courtesy of socalvegfest.org Who is excited for SoCal VegFest?  We are!  It is annual, and there are so many vendors, speakers, and food samplings.  SoCal VegFest seeks to inspire others towards healthful, conscious, compassionate, eco-friendly living.  You can read more about them in their About Us section.  If you are interested in attending, you can purchase tickets here .  Early bird tickets start at $5.00.  Military/Veterans (ID required), Kids (12 years and under), Seniors (65+ years), and Handicapped/Disabled individuals can attend for free, with no fees.  The VIP ticket is $40.00 plus $2.99 fee and is good for both days.  The VIP ticket also includes a goody bag valued at $100.00+!  Tickets will also be available at the door for $10.00.  See if your favorite vendor is attending by clicking here .  There will be Halloween fun, activities for kids, and so much more!  And no, this event isn't just for the vegans.  Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the food and

The Disney Wonder at the Dock. The time has come! We recently returned from a 5-night cruise aboard the Disney Wonder!  From September to October, they have Halloween on the High Seas, which is (you guessed it) Halloween-themed.  There are endless activities, live shows, movies, crafts, and photo opportunities.  Characters come out in different costumes, and kids can trick-or-treat among them.  There is also a Halloween party and costume contest just for the adults!