We were awake before the Carnival Miracle arrived in Long Beach this morning. The coffee bar was open earlier than normal so got my last latte and left an extra tip. I don't normally have a latte everyday but couldn't stand the lido coffee. We went to breakfast in the … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle Day 8: Long Beach
Long Beach
Carnival Miracle Day 1: Embarkation
Today's the day we finally embark on our long awaited cruise. After having in room coffee, we decided to get some breakfast and headed to The Breakfast Bar. It had good reviews on Yelp and was open at 6 am. Unfortunately, when we navigated there we couldn't find parking … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle Day 1: Embarkation
Carnival Miracle: October 19, 2013, Embarkation
The forecast for today was sunny with a high of 84 degrees. It was a gorgeous day. I had taken a look at Yelp for breakfast restaurant recommendations in Long Beach and we decided to try the Omelette Inn in Downtown Long Beach. We got there shortly after it opened at 7 … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle: October 19, 2013, Embarkation
Carnival Miracle: October 18, 2013, Pre-Cruise
My husband, Steve, and I first booked a 15-day cruise to Hawaii in July 2010 for a sailing in April 2012. We were so excited as the date approached and had bought all the little stuff you need for the trip including personalized t-shirts. Ten days before sailing I got a call that … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle: October 18, 2013, Pre-Cruise