Well my first post. So nice to be on the Mariner again. I always say my favorite ship is the one I have just been on. Had such a wonderful time on the Voyager and then boarding and seeing Martin (Hotel Director) Rogerio (F&B) Arjan? (Dining Room Manager) it just felt so like home. The first night on board we had a surprise birthday party for Joanna. It was a lot of fun. Marcie, Tom, Joanna and Tony all look great. Then we had dinner together and it was so nice to see them all again. Marcie had ordered lamb (of course) and soufflés. We had a lot of laughs. Of course we were the last to leave. We then sat in the Mariner lounge and visited for a little longer. Problem was that someone had ordered creamed spinach and I said “sure give me some”. I am very allergic to onions and did not even look at this, too much talking and too much wine. Well about 1.00 am it hit me and I had severe vomiting until about 10.00 am the next morning. I had to cancel the Brown and Keene cocktail party that evening and it is now the next day and I am still not well and still very nauseated. Probably the worst onion reaction I have ever had. They must have been barely cooked. So this morning I am barely human and tossing up whether to try and do the tender ride in the Amazon. I just hate to miss anything. Ken and I realized that was the first dinner we have missed from all trips we have taken. It is so rare for either of us to get ill with anything, although this onion thing can get me from time to time it is usually not this bad. Still can’t face any food and had a bran muffin and tea this morning and that was a struggle. Tonight is formal night it remains to be seen if I make that. Last night Ken stayed in with me but I will insist he goes to dinner tonight if I cannot. So for me I say the cruise starts tomorrow!!!!


Joanna's Surprise Birthway Party