La Mer

Sunset over La Mer

It is the UAE National Day long weekend and while many friends are out of town or on local staycations, given the five days of celebrations made possible by the 3 days of declared public holidays, we have elected for a quiet extended weekend at home with a little La Mer celebration.… Read the rest

Venchi Reunited

OMG Venchi!

OMG Venchi! Yes, this gelato deserves not just its own post, but another post as I discover MSC makes its own Venchi gelato on board.  As if I wasn’t sold with cruising already.  I’m sold again!

Venchi Gelato in La Piazetta

So, it seems, is Harley, although I dare say he isn’t as fussy or as entirely impressed as I am. … Read the rest