Market Friday Goes Royal

in #marketfriday6 years ago (edited)


Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see so many different markets and different cultures.


Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They are so much easier to find in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much for joining us!! ❤


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So, this is the ship I cruised on. It is just an alternative to going on a traditional vacation. This is just a floating holiday. Sometimes it works and sometimes I would rather do something else, But, right now, at this time in my life, when I get time off, it feels good to get pampered and waited on. A little anyway... Another different #MarketFriday, but, who doesn't love to be a little bit different? But, then, I love being practical too. So there is no right or wrong here, just what drives you that week. I love to share and be shared with! I have always and forever liked to see different fruits and vegetables or products that are being sold. Perhaps I cannot get them here. So, yes! I would love to see yours! 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. 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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No matter where you find yourself on the ship, there will be music. Soft music, playing in the background, the mood lighting making a peaceful atmosphere. These are the moments cherished, where you find yourself living the dream, your imagination blowing through the ship. Down a flight of stairs is a place called the Crypt, a nightclub that will play appropriate Goth-themed music. You want it, they have it. Karaoke is a favorite. I may or may not have done it. What happens on Royal Caribbean stays there.


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The shops on board are abundant! Jewelry, sundries, upscale clothing, shoes, purses, watches... You name it, they may have it. The shops are open late and where else can you shop for a bangle or a diamond tennis bracelet at eleven thirty at night? I tried on a tennis bracelet and I black sapphire and diamond bangle. Hmm... Which do you like better?


STOP!! BRAIN TEASER AHEAD!!



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Question: What travels faster, hot or cold?


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Answer: Hot is faster because you can catch a cold!




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One of the newer ships in the fleet of Royal Caribbean and it has murals painted all over the ship. Truly like eye candy, it was. It is no secret that I love art - from street art to the Masters, hanging in the museums. This ship was right up my proverbial alley. Nice job, Royal!


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They brought me to places where palm rule supreme, throwing a coconut or two my way. The epitome of tropical paradise. Yes, please.


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Did I talk about the food? Oh, the food! They had a meat-eaters banquet every night, along with fish, vegan, and every other kind you can think of. Above: Prime Rib, one of their favorites to offer up and below is Beef Wellington and lobster tails, with an array of veggies and whipped potatoes. Truly an art the way they serve. We played with the food a little bit before I took the pictures. Sorry!


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Rack of Lamb.This is actually the best lamb I have ever had. New Zealand Lamb and I have it every time they offer it and it is consistently amazing.


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CUE THE MUSIC MAESTRO!!


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We'll let Lorde sing about Royal. I probably could have chosen better, but, I couldn't resist the urge to pair Lorde's song Royals with Royal Caribbean.


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The dining rooms are all stunning. They set the tables formal (although there are plenty of informal places to eat if you prefer) and you select from a varied menu every night. That makes it nice to have different choices. If you are allergic to something, they take good care of you. Of course, it is not only Royal that does this, but, most of the cruise ships. If you go on enough of them, you will pick a favorite.


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I want to thank you for taking this trip with me. There were literally hundreds of other venues that we could check out, but, I will cut it off here! I appreciate your taking the time and energy to read the post and I hope that you have a most wonderful #MarketFriday! My apologies for anyone who posted last week as I didn't do a #MarketFriday. I did upvote your comments on my blog and upvoted your post, but, did not do any comments. Please feel free to use the post again at any point. I appreciate everyone for doing that and supporting the tag. God Bless you. Steem on!!


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Don't ever forget what 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, so we must try harder to give everyone the proper focus.


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"

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This post is dedicated to my goofy brother. Admittedly, he was the best. This was the last picture we had taken together. Always. He was always making the most ridiculous faces when I got the camera out. Well, there you have it. Do the needful people and take a good picture with your siblings. Something worth posting. :)


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Well I personally have never been one to do any silliness in front of a camera (yeah right LOL), yet here is my link Fairest One...
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Of course, you don't!!! Has someone accused you of such Tomfoolery? I would be utterly stunned if anyone would accuse the Old Man @old-guy-photos of any of that foolishness.

But, thank you for taking the time and effort to make this #MarketFriday a success!

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Well I have never been one to act childish to try to get a chuckle from a female... I mean really...

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That would be utterly preposterous!

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I have to be honest with you. That red nail polish is my favorite picture.

What does that say about me???

That you have good taste in colors ;)

That you have good taste in colors ;)

Haha! Never!! But, that was a pretty in pink moment!

Oh no dear, that is not Pretty In Pink. That is more candy apple red. I see I better start going to Julie's with you.

Oh maybe this is a call out for Pretty in Pink. Yes yes I get it know you want to see that one too. Ok I get it now ;)

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Truly, one of my favorites. You know I am too busy doing #MarketWeekend to watch tv right now. Pfft! LOL

I knoow @dswigle HE would NEFFER doooo that, i mean silly acting.. Hes to old for that ^^

Truly, dragon!! He is toooo old!! What was I thinking??

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hmm i know, pore thingi, needing purée and all.. I was thinking of making speedstripes to his recliner & walker??? you know to cheer him up? BUT heay next year im allowed by law to prescribe him them cute dopamine drugs ^^

Pffft! Is this puree?

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ratflol !!! said the old who dont do silly acting any were clsoe to a camera. I soooo missed you!!!!!

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Oh, he will be all fun then, won't he???

he will get waYYY cheerfull at least ;) effery thing gets soo shiny and sparkly ^^
and @old-guy-photos we doo love ya & all your fab oldness♪♫•.•°°•.¸¸. ♡ ℒℴve ♡ .•°° ♪♫•¨•.¸

Hahah!!! He knows! He knows! LOL

And yes!! He may even get a little more than cheerful! He may get shiny sleepy and .......

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Indeed that would not be dignified of an older person to act that way!! LOL

omg pulling DA dignified card, sneaky Mr, sneaky ^^ but then; who is the one who decides WHAT is dignefying or not? :P

Oohh excuse me what sugardaddy..!!! You dont do sillyness INFRONT of ANY camera? he he suuuure i sooo belive ya ;)

OMG! Not you!!! I was talking about sugardaddy there! LOL Claiming he doesn't do silly in front of the camera! He even does it in back of the camera! @swedishdragon

Haha! There! There, Dragon!!! It's your daddy I'm talking about!! ;)

Ohhg! Liar! Liar! Pants on fire!!

he he i EARNT that ^^ first time in my intire life i gotten called liar ;) LOL but heay my pants atre always on fire any ways So :P

OMG! Not you!!! I was talking about sugardaddy there! LOL Claiming he doesn't do silly in front of the camera! He even does it in back of the camera! @swedishdragon

Haha! There! There, Dragon!!! It's your daddy I'm talking about!! ;)

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Your brother and I would get some amazing pictures. My wife always comments when looking through old pictures why I can never take a serious picture. I have to admit I take a lot less goofy pictures now, but I still throw a silly face or pose in every now and again.

You are just boys in men's skin, that's all! :)

I am not sure he owns a serious face although It makes me laugh just standing next to him because I know he is going to not behave. I don't have any trouble believing that you can throw a face or two. I have seen you in action. LOL

Thanks for the visit and I hope all is well in your world @gniksivart!

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The inside of these big ships honestly you would never know or think you are in a ship to me those first two photos look like you are in some big shopping mall absolutely stunning i really have got to get myself on one of these cruises and your brother looked like a real cool guy god bless him.

MarketFriday - initiated by @dswigle - Fruits of Thailand.

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Ohhh! Cherries! Those look like Bing Cherries! Sweet, succulent and can never get enough of them! Why do you leave me hangin - wanting for more!??

Yummy, Delicious!

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Haha....That's why they call me hangin i leave everyone hangin for more......hehe :)

Ha!! Just as I thought!

But i always deliver :)

Your mother would be proud?

Lol...yep she is god bless her :)

You are a good son. That is so important.

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Oh it is so exciting just seeing all the cool photos! The food is out of this world good looking! The ship is beyond amazing and makes me want to book one tomorrow!

Ah your pineapple shirt looks so neat and is right on the theme of tropical! Looking great, Sunshine. Of course your brother looks like a fun guy! What a great memory that you have captured there! The sunset pic sure looks like a nice lake. Cant beat the enjoyment of a sunset from on the water! Great post Princess.

I have so many pictures that it is hard to choose. Of course, they are out of order, so it is like hunt and pecking for pictures! The ships are pretty amazing and even though I have been dozens of times, I still enjoy it. I know, silly, right?

Hehe.. I even got the pineapple shirt here in the States but it does have a tropical feel to it. My brother was a fun guy, always goofing around with me. I hope he is looking down, taking my name in vain for putting that picture up. He hardly ever had a good picture with me. That was the last picture we had taken together.

Now, just like my mother used to say, it is frozen like that.

Thank you and have a great night!

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Well you know what, that is a great photo and a super precious memory. He seemed so full of life and happy right there in that moment - no better way to remember a person.

It really is. Precious moments right here.

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Hello lovely! I'm dropping my link before I forget it and will be back to read your post. https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@erikah/handmade-art-at-the-craft-market-marketfriday

That's so funny! I was just getting to yours!! You were my last!

Thank you so much!

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Hi Denise, here I am with my shopping trip:
https://steemit.com/esteem/@fitinfunfood/market-friday-goes-to-the-home-store-kuala-lumpur-malaysia

I should not have looked at your post while hungry! That food all looks amazing. And what a beautiful ship. I feel relaxed just to see it.

I thought the mural was stained glass. Gorgeous!

So glad to see the shot of you and your brother. You have the same eyes. Keep his memory close and he will be with you always. {{{Hugs}}}

I feel the same way about the post! I was hungry when I made it! They I had to stop and get a snack. at 2 am. I have no idea why I do that every single week. I should be a little ahead of the game, but, that never happens and I am such a slow poster! LOL

I actually thought the murals all looked like stain glass. That was this ships thing - being painted all over like that. It was truly gorgeous!

I was glad I got a goofy last shot too. That is just the way he is with me... We were really close growing up and even into adulthood. ((she sighs) I have my memories. You are right and someday, I will be okay with that. Just not this day.

Thank you so much for making my day last week, so many of you posted anyway and I love you all for it. I just wished I could have done more for your kindnesses. So Thank you very, very much. And Thanks for dropping the link for this week!

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Good to see #marketfriday back. And what the best way to enjoy by sharing some sweets. Enjoy some Indian delicies.

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Thank you so much! It is good to be back where I belong and I love that you guys all kept posting last week anyway! It touched my heart.

Thank you for that.

I would love to try some Indian Delicacies! Sounds sweet! ;) Thanks you for participating in #MarketFriday and for dropping your link here to make it easier to find! It is appreciated, all the work to put the post together!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy Weekend, Sam!! @mcsamm

I hope this day finds you well and Happy #MarketFriday to you! Thank you so much for dropping the link here! It is much appreciated!

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Thanks to you, my dear, I travel a little on cruise ships!:)))) now I know what they look like, what is happening there, what they eat there (it looks amazingly tasty), what is sold there (I cannot choose bracelets, I like everything !!!!) It's great that you are so wonderfully rested !!! I would probably choose light, unobtrusive music, a corner where fewer people and enjoyed a glass of wine. Of course, if I didn’t lie in my cabin with a terrible attack of seasickness :)))))
i am so sorry for your brother ;(
about the riddle: I thought that the opposite is true )))))
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Oh, I knew you would love it, Tali! @tali72 You are a real traveler! I choose light music also in a corner and yes!! I had wine. I almost posted a picture of it. :))

I have never gotten sea sick and most passengers don't. They use stabilizers on the ship and it keeps it pretty nice.

The riddle stumped me! Ha!

About my brother. Thank you. so much. I am beyond sad and for it to happen during vacation was horrible. But, I have found so many nice words to me when I got back Another reason for no MarketFriday last week. I had just happened. I appreciate your words

And that you post in the #MarketFriday tag. Thank you!

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Oh oh oh!!!! I am glad that your heart finds solace in your grief. it is very difficult and time is needed for the pain to subside a little

I agree. It is a process and I am truly sad right now and I know it is all about time. And prayers. And family. Definitely family.

Thank you so much, my dear. You are a true humanitarian who cares about people.

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