So one down, one to go...my other issue is a cruise my family and I are going on. We are going to Alaska for 10 days in a couple of weeks. I figured I would bake ahead of time and just pack a bag with cookies, bread, granola bars, etc. Well, I just found out that customs won't allow anything that's not store bought, factory sealed on the ship. Well, what to do now. I've been in contact with the nutrition coordinator for Princess Cruise lines on and off for a couple months asking questions and this one just got answered, but on the good note, she informed me that they will have GF bread, pizza dough, cookies, desserts, etc on the ship for Logan. They told me we would have to eat in the main dinning rooms to ensure we get GF and Peanut Free dishes and there wouldn't be cross contamination, but that's no problem. I figured the buffet was out anyway unless I was just getting a piece of fruit or a yogurt. I figured for snacks I would just bring Chex, rice cakes and maybe Fruity Pebbles. The rest, fruit and yogurt, I can grab on the ship. I have to say I was pretty worried at first about not being able to bring our own goodies, but I think it's going to be OK. My mom, has been on a cruise since she was diagnosed and told me they were really good about working with her, but she didn't contact anyone ahead of time or anything. I have to say I've been really impressed with their information, willingness to accommodate, and warnings about where to allow Logan to eat and not eat. I guess I'll let everyone know how things turn out when we get back, but I think they will go smoothly. Who knows, Princess Cruise Lines, may end up being a CD's best vacation solution. Problem solved...I think...
G-Free Foodie Mommy, Jennifer
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