I hope you enjoy Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. I just finished them and was surprised at how much I both laughed and cried. Kicking myself for not reading them sooner because I thought they were over hyped ❤
I am loving this Oceania series! The food looks and sounds incredible and that library is expansive and beautiful! I could totally see myself getting a specialty coffee and getting lost in a book in one of those comfy leather armchairs. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
22:37 That is a challenging Mensa quiz. Here are my answers/guesses: (1) the whole nine yards; (2) Huxley; (3-a) Humble > Rumble? (3-b) [I have no idea; I tried sail, cruise, steer, pilot, handle...]; (4) P+INK=pink; (5) SUPERFICIALITY. I think I got 4/6, so I am happy with that.
Gelato is because of the many Italians who came to work in Belgium in the mines, hence why we have so many Italian restaurants and also some gelato shops
G in 2026 I’m planning to take my wife to Rome on a cruise. We plan on coming back and staying in Rome for a week. Can you suggest a motherly priced hotel to stay in? It would be greatly appreciated. I thank you so much by the way, your videos are the best.
They’ve got a lot of super “healthy” treats to try, hah… but in general, we do keep an eye on health and try to keep our activity and exercise levels up overall too!! :P
We probably will! We’ve been to Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels so far. We do have Zeebrugge on some future itineraries, so maybe we will figure out some fun to do next time a little closer to the port and the coast!! :D
Jay named it in the video's description, Mennekin Pis peeing boy statue. "The most famous legend claims that the statuette depicts a young boy who saved Brussels from disaster. The enemy was at the gates ready to bring down the city walls with gunpowder. Fortunately, a little boy who happened to be around desperately needed to relieve himself and in doing so he extinguished the fuse."
Also don’t fall for the cheap chocolate shops you went in who sale industrial tasting stuff. Stick to brands like Leonidas, Neuhaus, etc or go to a grocery store and buy chocolate bars from Côte d’Or or Jaques
I enjoyed watching this video. I'm living in Brugge (Bruges)
I hope you enjoy Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. I just finished them and was surprised at how much I both laughed and cried. Kicking myself for not reading them sooner because I thought they were over hyped ❤
The little cake in your pre desert is canele’. It’s a small French pastry with a caramelized crust. I love them!
Loveeeee the Fourth Wing Series! Book 3 comes out in January. You should do a book club Dee!
I am loving this Oceania series! The food looks and sounds incredible and that library is expansive and beautiful! I could totally see myself getting a specialty coffee and getting lost in a book in one of those comfy leather armchairs. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Okay, the waffles and Gelato 🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!
Oh my gosh, that breakfast menu looks incredible! I hope you tried the broiled kippers one morning, I’ve always wanted to, but never have. 😂
With you Dee libraries rock
Thanks for sharing. The city hall area looks amazing with a lot of fun shopping and activities to do
I just finished Iron Flame, I hope you enjoy(ed) the series!
As always, love your videos. Thank you. hugs
Thank you for your excellent review of MARINA, LOTS OF MUSIC ON THIS SHIP😊
Oh my goodness! The food is simply amazing!
Yes Ncl Prima has zeebruge doing Gent 1 hr away so about 6 hr to see Gent
22:37 That is a challenging Mensa quiz. Here are my answers/guesses: (1) the whole nine yards; (2) Huxley; (3-a) Humble > Rumble? (3-b) [I have no idea; I tried sail, cruise, steer, pilot, handle...]; (4) P+INK=pink; (5) SUPERFICIALITY. I think I got 4/6, so I am happy with that.
28:27 I went back and looked up Jay's dish on the menu: "Poached Scallop Gnocchi with Lobster in a Light Savennieres Wine Sauce"! Looks heavenly.
Sorry I don't comment on every video but I do watch them and try to "thumbs up" them all, apologies if I don't.
Looks like a great time in Brussels, best treat pomme frites, with curry Mayo. Food on board looks really good. French food is very rich.
This is the menus and cuisine Oceania is famous for!! Too bad no more Jacques Bistro on the R class.
Belgium wasn’t on the bucket list, but that town square is beauuuutiful. Going to have to try and get there soon.
Gelato is because of the many Italians who came to work in Belgium in the mines, hence why we have so many Italian restaurants and also some gelato shops
The pastry is a cannelle. They are available all day until late afternoon in Baristas.
G in 2026 I’m planning to take my wife to Rome on a cruise. We plan on coming back and staying in Rome for a week. Can you suggest a motherly priced hotel to stay in? It would be greatly appreciated. I thank you so much by the way, your videos are the best.
Thankee! We’ve never stayed in Rome, so we don’t have any recommendations!! :D
Love those miniature chocolate mannequin piss
Jay. You will need to get your cholesterol checked after this cruise. And thank God, no Sweet Caroline so far. Lol 😂
They’ve got a lot of super “healthy” treats to try, hah… but in general, we do keep an eye on health and try to keep our activity and exercise levels up overall too!! :P
Next time you land in Zeebrugge just go and explore the coastal cities much nicer then our capital.
We probably will! We’ve been to Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels so far. We do have Zeebrugge on some future itineraries, so maybe we will figure out some fun to do next time a little closer to the port and the coast!! :D
I wonder if that’s the cheese our friends would serve during parties. He is French… that was some outrageously stinky cheese… 😂😂😂
What’s the thing with kids peeing?
Jay named it in the video's description, Mennekin Pis peeing boy statue. "The most famous legend claims that the statuette depicts a young boy who saved Brussels from disaster. The enemy was at the gates ready to bring down the city walls with gunpowder. Fortunately, a little boy who happened to be around desperately needed to relieve himself and in doing so he extinguished the fuse."
Also don’t fall for the cheap chocolate shops you went in who sale industrial tasting stuff. Stick to brands like Leonidas, Neuhaus, etc or go to a grocery store and buy chocolate bars from Côte d’Or or Jaques
Neuhaus! Yes, that’s the shop where we tried the pralines, but we couldn’t remember the name!! :D