Cruising into Market Friday

dswigle (70)in #marketfriday • 4 years ago

Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on steemit. Going places, doing things, buying merchandise. I have been surprised by many, not being familiar with the culture and I must say that it has been such an educational experience for me in so many ways and I hope for you also.

I am still away, cruising the Caribbean at this time, where the sun and shine have been readily available. So, humor me this week. The cruise was purchased, so, I have decided to share its fun or a small peek of it. I hope you will come along for the free ride as we sail into the Caribbean. No purchase necessary. Don't forget to wander through the state of the art spa, the amaing waterpark, the place that gamblers anonymous needs to visit, the gym, pools and the many upscale shops and eateries. Don't forget to come up for air! It can get quite taxing.

I walk about gathering my thoughts, my eyes seeing the splendor that was to be mine for almost a month. I have to wonder what was used for such inspiration, the over the top amazing touches used on this ship. The international flavor of it adds to her already amazing personality. I try to focus on what is before me and how they built around it. Welcome aboard the MSC Mereviglia! Relax and enjoy! Close your eyes and embrace the luxury.

The staircase. It is one of the most beautiful staircases I have seen on a cruise ship. Tiny Swarovski crystals individually set in the stairs to give them a royal appeal. You cannot help but, glide down the stairs, the beauty of your gown clearly enhanced by the glimmer of it. As you descend, the soft playing of the piano drifts up from the Infinity Atrium. The entire experience takes your breath away. It really does.

The promenade, which stretches across nearly the entire ship has a surprising huge (I just googled it and it is a 5,200-square-foot screen overhead, sort of like a tv, curved, of course) and it has different ceilings all through the day and night. Oh, they are amazing!

The ceiling changed many times during the day, almost always accommodating what was going on around the ship.

There were restaurants on the second floors of the promenade and it was overlooking the main walkway, you could see and be seen. Different themed parties every night, You could go to all or none of them, dealers choice. There was a white night, where you dressed in all white, a wonderful turnout for that and a Halloween costume party, a 70's party, On and on. It was fun and quite entertaining. Then, of course, there is a formal night abut every three or four days. Steet parties on a regular basis. I need to come home to rest a bit.

Talk about sweet? There is an award-winning master chocolatier and pastry chef on board. I went to the shop every morning for his special brew. Oh, coffee won't ever taste the same.
And the lamb chops were New Zealand specials. The best.

And because things were so incredible already, they presented several shows with Cirque du Soleil. How classy was that? Below, one of the stages that they presented on.

As always, there must be a flower to color my world.

Onward to the pub~!!

And just like that, this post is done! Sorry for the brevity, but, wanted to get this done before my welcome got old or my bandwidth was done. So, as always, I wish you a great day! #MarketFriday loves you and so do I!

#MarketFriday Loves You!

I want to thank you for putting together a #MarketFriday and taking the time to post them! So much appreciated! Thanks for stopping by! All words and images are mine and can be also found on my various social media sites.

Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:

How to Participate:

1. Go to the market! Any market will do! Food, Clothing, Plant or Animal, if you wish. You can go to the zoo or an art auction. Anywhere or anything that you pay money for a service. I once went to a nail salon.
2. Take pictures! Be creative (or not)
3. Tell us a little bit about the market, what brought you here?
4. Post the picture(s)
5. Don’t forget to hashtag it! #MarketFriday by @dswigle
6. Drop the link to your post here so I can easily find them

It is always interesting to see the different markets around the globe! C’mon! Show me your market shots! I eagerly await them!

I love to share and be shared with! I am intrigued by different cultures. It is exciting and yes! I would love to see you! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery store, the local marketplace or even an art gallery, a kite festival! Wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Be different if you wish! It does not have to be a traditional market! We will love it! I promise you! Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.

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Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire

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4 years ago in #marketfriday by dswigle (70)

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old-guy-photos (73) 4 years ago

What awesome shots! I never seen a ceiling or stairs as beautiful as that!

Even the food looks amazing. I have to admit I would have a hard time coming home I think lol.

You sure are looking good and happy. I would say the vacation life agrees with you. Wow a month long partee! Even Charlie Sheen would need to rest up!

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! You know I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

Everything was pretty amazing and it was hard to leave the ship. They took me away, nails hanging on till the very end! I was happy! I even got a little bit of my summer back. Which was totally divine!

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

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rem-steem (74) 4 years ago

What a wonderful place! Oh, the staircase! So fascinating!
I missed you, lady!

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

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rem-steem (74) 4 years ago

That's really great. Enjoy! 😊😊

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

!tip

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tipu (67) 4 years ago

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kamrunnahar (63) 4 years ago (edited)

Wow, awesome travel of you are cruising the Caribbean. I like your photography and miss you too. And here is my entry : https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@kamrunnahar/market-friday-birds-in-mirpur-market

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rynow (71) 4 years ago

Nice birds!!

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

!tip

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tipu (67) 4 years ago

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tattoodjay (73) 4 years ago

WOW what a cruise ship it is so beautiful and clearly classy as they serve the best lamb chops in the world ( OK I am biased) the size of the cruise ships always amazing me its like a floating city and thanks for sharing with us

here is my walk for this week

https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@tattoodjay/belvedere-castle-central-park

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rynow (71) 4 years ago

You should try South African lamb chops they are the champions!! LOL

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Hehehe! Oh, now I have to!

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rynow (71) 4 years ago

Thank you so much!!

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tattoodjay (73) 4 years ago

Ohh I have tried them and they are good but I have to agree to disagree the NZ ones are the best LOL

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!! Thanks for all you do!

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tattoodjay (73) 4 years ago

Ohh I can relate to leave a cruise must be hard enough but to for from summer weather to the cold that is evil lol

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I am not !DERANGED but I do give some away...

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Oh, I think I knew that about you! :)

Thank you for the deranged coin!

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birdsinparadise (67) 4 years ago

What a ship! It is indeed like a small but luxurious city in itself! Wow! I'm sure you felt like a princess, gliding down those steps, dressed in your white gown. How fun! You mentioned in your last post this trip was for work? My goodness, I need to have a job like this, lol Beautiful!

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

!tip

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blazing (70) 4 years ago

its always fun to cruise with market Friday superb

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

!tip

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rossfletcher (69) 4 years ago

Wow! If i didn't see the photo of the ship i would guess you were in Las Vegas!
It's amazing : )

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago

Thank you! You are so sweet! I am on my way home and will be there sometime tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment on #MarketFriday's post.

I thank you so much for your support of the #MarketFriday challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you and so do I!!

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rossfletcher (69) 4 years ago

We had 90 degree plus weather today! So i'm hoping for California winter lol. :) :)

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rossfletcher (69) 4 years ago

Thank you very much!

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dswigle (70) 4 years ago (edited)

Thank you so much @pixelan!

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Cruising into Market Friday

The ceiling changed many times during the day, almost always accommodating what was going on around the ship.

Onward to the pub~!!

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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

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