Carnival Elation Day 5 - At Sea

Carnival Elation Day 4 - Cozumel, Mexico

Carnival Elation - Day 3 Progreso & Merida Yucatan, Mexico

Carnival Elation - Day 2 At Sea

California Roll. 6.5

Pan Fried Fillet of King Clip Nicoise. 7

Ice  Coupe Black Forest

Key lime pie

Spicy Alligator Fritters.

Broiled Maine lobster and grilled shrimp

7.0

Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

It's a great free zoo.

Carnival Glory Day 3 - Reversing Falls, Saint John, New Brunswick

Reversing Falls.  At least when we visited, it was underwhelming.  Above is about 10 AM.  Below is about 1 PM. Yes, there was a reversal in direction but I was expecting a thunderous drop of at least 6 ft.

Sushi. Pretty looking but drab tasting.

Braised Style Short Ribs. Not what I expected ordering short ribs but it was tender.

Warm chocolate cake as I recall.  Decadent and comforting.

Carnival Glory Day 2 - Portland, ME

Portland Maine was older than I pictured but being on the east, that's shouldn't have been unexpected. Portland is touristy, especially along the waterfront but it felt laid back and almost stress free.

The taste bar offers little tastes almost like a tapas but only better because its free on board.

Fancy doesn't always excel. 7.2

Prime Rib.  The flavor was satisfactory, not world class.

Alligator fritters. It was more starch than protein. 7.0

Beetroot Carpacio

In the 1800s, lobster was considered lowly food for lower class and indentured servants.  Funny how times change and we now pay a premium for it.  For me, boiled lobster isn't particularly appealing. Stir fried is much better and more flavorful.

Cherries Jubilee. 7.0