Taste of Bordeaux June 27

Bonjour! All checked out of Airbnb! Yes, Stuart hauled all those suitcases down the big flight of narrow steep stairs! My hero!!! Our stay was pleasant enough under the circumstances.

We had anoter wonderfully polite Uber driver. In a few minutes we pulled up riverside next to the AmaDolce. Crew were immediately there to greet us and take our suitcases across the cobblestone. Wheeled luggage is great but not-so-much on that surface.

Moments later we were sitting in the lounge having a cool drink and the promise of lunch in 10 minutes. They offer a "bistro" lunch in the lounge. Today's choices were a mixed salad, soup, or a pasta dish. I asked for a salad and also received a little sandwich/sweets tower with it.

A little bit about drinks: Beverage package is not included and we cannot bring alcohol onboard. Most drinks are between 4.50 and 7.50€. Wine and beer are included at lunch and dinner, with a generous window of time. Some speclial offers are offered at Happy hour, which starts at 6p. I'm not really sure how long it lasts. You can order any drink you want during happy hour. 

We played Phase 10 most of the afternoon. When our cabin was ready we did the dreaded deed of unpacking. After that we walked across the street to Molly Malone's for a drink to honor John and Darlene. When Stuart and Darlene were here in 2019, they had a meal and drink here. A nice memory for Stuart. 

Back to the ship just in time for the safety briefing and welcome from the captain with champagne and appetizers. 

When that was over, it was time for dinner. It was enjoyable but a large table near us was very loud and boisterious... After dinner a creme de menthe on the sun deck, so nice and cool and refreshing after the hot day.