Market Friday Cruises Double Time

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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.


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I have been to so many new places lately! The curiosity that is attached to foreign ingredients, different produce or any product sold. 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.


Because I am working and on two different cruises, I decided to use one of the ships as my #MarketFriday. There is shopping onboard also, but, I will give you a short tour of the ship and try to sell you on taking a cruise. It is not for everyone, but, it is definitely for this someone. If you dislike the water, it is not for you, but, you never know. I can try to sell you! I am ready to extend my stay... again.


But first, a flower. Always a flower.


The loveliness of you never escapes me
May I gaze upon you, always and a day?



This is one of the many lounges and bars they have on the ship. First of all, this is the Anthem of the Seas and it sails out of New Jersey. All of the ships have classes (according to their size) and Anthem is in the Quantum Class of Royal Caribbean ships. There is only one class larger than Quantum and that is the Oasis-class ships owned by Royal also. Their Symphony of the Seas has 18-decks and is 1,188 feet.


That's a lot of ship.


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


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If you want to buy a bauble, a bangle or a ring or three, fear not! There is a jewelry store or three, right on the ship. One of these snappy young gentlemen standing around is waiting for you.

Or you


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Wave technology is used in the Flow Rider. I cannot tell you how many times I have bitten the dust (or water) trying to stand up. I have made it, perhaps 1/3 of the time. Perhaps not even that high. But, if you can stand on a surfboard, you should be able to manage this.


Jump up and give it a try. You know you want to!


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There are lounges everywhere, including the hallways. It seemed kind of strange to me at first, but, now I have become accustomed to seeing that kind of sight.


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I don't even blink at the sight of it anymore


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I can honestly say that I walked up and down these halls a few times before I recognized where I was. The walls are so busy and my eyes are all over the place. It is definitely an amazing place to spend some time. I want to apologize for another ship, but, I was running out of birds running on the beach, so this will have to pass for this week.


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Who doesn't love bumper cars? This is the first ship that I have been on that had bumper cars. It is a huge hit with young and old alike. You should see grandpa ramming grannie in his car. Incidentally, the pink one is mine. Right next door, you can sign up for a trapeze class. You climb up to the platform and practice falling and then they teach you to swing. Yes, I did. Yes, it was... Totally cool.


OMGosh! For real!


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The gym! As if you couldn't guess! It takes up a whole floor and has every piece of equipment imaginable, and then some. You may eat every six hours while you are cruising, but, they expect you to work it while you are there.


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Last time I counted, there were five pools on this ship, plus the kiddie pool. That is a lot of pool. Now granted, they don't make them too big, but nice enough that you can have an enjoyable time without too much suffering.

Nobody is allowed to suffer here.


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The iFly! You know I did! Proof! You take a few minute class and they let you pop in the tube and try your luck at it! They are there to help you stay face down and not flail all over the place. Such an amazing piece of equipment. It uses a machine to simulate the experience of skydiving without the fear. If you get the opportunity, you have to try it!


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Royal Caribbean gives us three or five free spins on the slot machines at the casino. I don't gamble, but, I can be bought for three free spins.

Note: As an aside, I won! - it was only $1.75, but it is mine


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Many people attend Art functions. It can be a fun way to spend time, as long as you don't get carried away with it. Art Auctions can be a fascinating way to collect art while you are sailing, although there has been enough said and written about it. I like going for the fun of it and they usually only hold art seminars (where they teach you about art and artists) on sea days. There are things I can learn here, but, buying their art isn't one of them. Even so, there is so much to do, you almost don't want to get off. :)


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There are cooking classes. You can learn to make sushi, decorate cakes and many other delectable delicacies. If you are lucky, you get selected from the audience and get an up-close and personal demonstration.


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But, then again...

Sometimes everyone is part of the class. It depends on what they are doing, such as sushi! Everyone gets to make their own roll!

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The food is always served so elegantly. The courses are many and varied. Spoiled? A little. The service is the best. Absolutely. Who could ask for anything more?

Thank you for taking the short tour through some of the ship. It is far too huge to give you the whole tour and I don't want to bore anyone to tears! Thank you so much for being a part of #MarketFriday!


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¸.♥´¸.•♥¨) Let the sun shine in on your life
So the joy may touch your soul

(¸.•´♥ (¸.•´ ♥


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And just like that, this post is done. I hope you enjoyed your visit! As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit #MarketFriday!! Thank you for supporting the challenge! Have a most fabulous day! Cheers!!


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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 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, 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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Welcome to the first post of the #MarketFriday community! Thank you for visiting and I hope this gives you the incentive to post to the challenge! 💖 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.


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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I think you deserve some $trdo

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Wowowww...I always dream to be in such cruise..never been to any now...it is like a whole new planet.

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It truly is like another world! The only sad thing is that eventually, we all have to go home! Of course, that is never a bad thing either!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and say hello, leaving your words behind!

#MarketFriday loves you!

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This is a great first post for the #marketfriday community...a market on a ship!

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Thank you so much! That is really high praise from you! Much appreciated and thank you for all of your assistance! I am hoping the community continues with the same success.

Thank you for stopping in and showing your support! Much appreciated!

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I have a feeling it will grow into a good community given the success just the tag itself received.

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Thank you. I appreciate your confidence!

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It's a huuuugggee ship! 😮 And they have amazing facilities and things to do on board. I love the artificial wave and the skydiving experience!!! 👏👏👏 Kudos to the brains who suggested to have something like it on board!!!

Because I am working and on two different cruises, I decided to use one of the ships as my #MarketFriday.

Really, you're working?!? What kind of work is that to be in two different cruise ships?!?!? Come on!!! Denise, do you really wanted me to be killed out of envy?!? 😂😂😂😂

Enjoy, enjoy. 😍😍

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Haha! Oh, don't be envious. I am relaxing on the ship, headed towards home. Well, it will take me almost another week to get home, but, the weather has been nice and the service is really nice.

So. it has not been a hardship at all! Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hello and leaving your words behind! Also, welcome to the #MarketFriday Community! Find it here: https://steemit.com/trending/hive-196308 I just did it about an hour ago. And one for my flowers called "Always a Flower" :) Because there is. Here it is: https://steemit.com/trending/hive-154065

I hope you are having a great day!!

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Oh?!? That's cool! Having a community of your own! Wow!!! 😍😍😍 It's a milestone! Congratulations! 👏👏👏

I'll check it out. 😉

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It's really the same thing... You are in it right now. Just that with the new changes that I don't understand very well yet, this is the way I should go. With my flowers too.

We will see!!!!

And thank you!

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I don't know about the flowers. Do you also have a challenge about it?

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Not yet, but, I will be. It is something that I just decided about tonight and put out the community tag as I use that phrase since the beginning here. Always a flower.

It is for flower posts and I will be putting out a challenge for it and trying to decide whether it should be a weekly contest or a weekly post... I'll think about it overnight. :)

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Hahaha! 😂😍 Alright. Just tag me whichever way you have decided dear. ❤

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I gave you the tag, but, I will let you know tomorrow. Do you think this site can take another contest?

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Hahaha! 😂😂😂 There are just soooo many contests here. But I think it's fine. Everyone has a different niche. And I think that's what communities are for--for people sharing the same passion. 😊

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True! I will think about it tonight. Thanks again!! xoxo

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I don't really understand much about "hive" and numerical figures are hard for me to memorize, so it doesn't make sense to me. 😢

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Me neither! But, that is the way the site is going. If you go to my profile and click on post, it will show the communities.

Le sigh.

I am not in favor of it. xoxo

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I still use words for tags, and it works just the same. One time I used the tag in words, then when it was posted, it used the 'hive' with numerics, and it's all good for me as long as I am not typing the numbers!!! 😂😂😂

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Exactly! Unless they stop using tags!!! I hope not! :(

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Yes, I hope not. It would be really hard and chaotic for my dull mind. Hahaha! 😂😂

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This time some fantastic lights work on the auspicious day of Lord Shiva. A view of Indian Roads and streets on the eve of Shivaratri.

https://steemit.com/hive-174578/@steemflow/the-night-of-lights-marketfriday-on-shivratri

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How awesome! Thank You so much for stopping by and dropping the link! It sounds like a pretty exciting post that I am looking forward to reading.

I hope you are having a great day!

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Beautiful photography, you have a great, wonderful time!

https://steemit.com/hive-121566/@almi/a-sweet-friday-market

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Thank you! You are so kind with your words and I appreciate them and you very much! Thank you for the time and effort put into your posts!

I also want to thank you for dropping the link here!

#MarketFriday loves you!

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Sorry a short reply crazy busy this owning, ove your cruise posts though

Here is my post for this week

https://steemit.com/photography/@tattoodjay/market-friday-shop-windows

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No problem, my friend! It must be crazy busy for you as you are trying to get your foot out that door! Thank you for taking the time, in your busy life right now, to put together a post! Thank you for that and for dropping the link here! It is much appreciated!

I hope life will start to wind down! Soon! :)

#MarketFriday loves you!

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I've never been on a cruise before, but I imagine those ocean liners must be like a small city in and of itself.

Just dont' get isolated and quarantined anyway!

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Well, someday, you truly need to try one. It can be fun, but, I usually like to mix it with land and sea. Oh, yes@ I don't need to get quarantined! Thanks for your thoughts! :)

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I was wondering if I should start a #Market or #MarketFriday for you because I start https://steemit.com/trending/hive-191668 for Sunday rather than typing full BeautifulSunday during beta but never got to do what with it.

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You can do #MarketFriday It works. I also dislike these changes! Boo!!!

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It seems more fragment. I'm having to figure new way to do the stats. It's not like the community "tag" (if you can call them that) has intuitive name. You could tag, e.g., #marketfriday but it does not go into the community unless you post in the community. So, the post can be in the community or not even if you tagged #marketfriday. I think that's how it works.
If you post in a community, it remembers your last post and in your next post, if you are not posting into any community and don't switch out, it may end up in the community. Bit confusing.

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OMG! Really? They need to fix that! This has just been made more confusing than ever! :(

Thanks, Ace!

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You're welcome. Just need be careful with the post but I'm sure mistake will still happens.
Like after I post to my Sunday community, next post if I do submit post outside, I get this which will post to the community.

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Have to make sure to click [Post to blog] if don't want to go to any community we don't want.

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Looks like it's a lot of fun to spend time on these ships. Haven't had the pleasure yet, maybe one day but till then, here's my MarketFriday post for this week.
https://steemit.com/hive-174578/@erikah/a-different-farmers-market-and-new-initiatives

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It was fun and I actually think you might like it. I like land vacations most of the time, but, this can give me some peace at times.

Thank you for taking the time and making the effort always to put together a post! And then, dropping the link here! Thank you!

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Thank you for supporting us, always. Have a nice weekend!

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Are you kidding???? YOU PEOPLE ARE THE BEST!!! Mwah!! xoxo

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Thank you, Ace! @Ace108I appreciate you doing that and appreciate you stopping by and dropping the link! I hope you have an amazing Saturday!

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All I can say is that cruise stuck in Japan now is not going to help the industry

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Yes! But they are mostly in Asia. So, it is still running strong here! But, I know they are suffering there!

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I am always amazed at how large the ships are and how much they pack into one! It is a tremendous engineering feat to accomplish...and then be able to move it all anywhere in the world! Astounding truly. I am happy that you shared it with us :D

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Aren't they pretty amazing? They really are! I am also amazed at how much they can pack in, every new ship ups the game just a little bit more. I went on the iFly again today. A real treat! :)

It has been nice, but, my next venture will probably be on land and then I will rotate back to the seas again. I love my vitamin sea!

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Thank you so much for the wonderful support and #steemtlove! You are always such a positive person and I thank you for dropping the link here!

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Nice and pretty decorations of the ship photography. And here is my entry : https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@kamrunnahar/market-friday-goes-to-baby-s-gallery

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Thank you so much for the kind and generous words and for taking the time to put together a post! As always I thank you for dropping the link here!

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Hello Denise dear, Thank you for your kindness and generosity.... here is my contribution for your challenge..
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@mers/looking-for-a-rose-wine-on-a-market-friday-in-the-21st-district-vienna

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Good morning, @Mers!! Thank you so much and what a wonderful store with all sorts of wine to enjoy my evening with. I hope all is going well for you and I will be home next week! Thank you for all of your wonderful support and #steemitlove!

Thank you!

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Hello to you Denise dear... hope you are fine. Take care and have a safe journey back home. Many thanks for your support too.

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Thank you! You are such a sweet, kind person!

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Congratulations @dswigle!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade in the following category:

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Thank you so much for the mention in the #Hit-Parade @Arcange! It is always an honor to be recognized by you in your posts.

Thank you again and thank you, as always for all the work you have done for the platform.

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Thank you for the notification! Much appreciated!

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Bumper cars on a cruise ship! My sons prayers have been answered! What a ship! Its huge! Royal Caribbean and Carnival rock!

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It even has a trapeze school! For real!!! Oh, now that was pretty cool! I even did the iFly! Super cool. My prayers have been answered!

I have never been on Carnival. I should do that so that I can compare them. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your words behind! Have a great night!

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That is a cool, fun cruise ship! There are even bumper cars and multiple pools so everyone gets to have fun. Hopefully one day I get to experience it too and take my family along.

Here's my #marketfriday post : https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@yashny/market-friday-indian-sweets-and-desserts

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I hope you do! They can be fun and the new ships have so much on board. I know that it is like a floating hotel. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello and leaving your wors behind!

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Oh yes that is the perfect word! 'Floating hotel'. Many of them look incredible and I am glad to be able to see and read about them through your posts.

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Thank you @kaminchan! Never a problem! I have been thinking of you, hope you are doing well in your self-quarantined state!

Thank you so much for dropping the link here!

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