We decided last night to save the cab fare of transporting our
apparently obscenely huge luggage and selves down to the cruise ship
terminal by simply walking with bags in tow. So after a pleasant
breakfast at a small bistro and waiting around in the room until 10:45am
we did exactly that. One of the pictures I will post over in the web
gallery mentioned earlier shows Carolyn and the luggage ready for the walk.
Arrival at the cruise terminal, getting thru customs and getting our
cruise cards was accomplished quickly and easily and we actually boarded
about 11:30am.
I have (or will) post some pictures of the mini-suite stateroom and the
view from the balcony in the gallery as well.
Ah ... I have to mention that while eating lunch I caught sight of the
"bitchy old couple" we encountered in the airport ... might know they
would be on our ship ... and in fact even though I'm pretty sure it is
after their bedtime they are in fact dining at the same seating (8PM) as
us. Frankly, now I'm surprised they aren't our table but happily they
are not and our table-mates are two retired couples from Florida. Two
brothers and their wives in fact. Very personable and pleasant company.
Before dinner Carolyn and I made a 30 minute workout in the fitness
center. Good equipment and great scenery ... in fact as I was jogging
on the treadmil watching what seemed like a movie of breathtaking
mountain scenery pass before me like a wide (very very wide) screen
movie I kept thinking if they just had a "crawl banner" across the
bottom of the window describing what exactly I was seeing as we cruised
by it would be perfect.
Shortly after departure I was thrilled to find I had good internet
(wireless) signal while sitting on the balcony ... sadly as I type this
offline after dinner (prime rib for me) I don't get any signal at all so
I will finish this entry out offline and then walk up to see if the
internet cafe is shut down (and thus perhaps the wireless) or I will
discover it is working there and I will send the post.
Our 'plan' for tomorrow's sea day is to be at the gym at 7AM when it
opens, get in 30 minutes and then go have breakfast (no doubt completely
negating the previous 30 minutes of effort).
I'll post pics so far to the gallery as soon as I can find wireless
connectivity.
Bade ... living the dolce' vita
5 comments:
Good idea with the walking to the pier; good exercise and saves money.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of that mini-suite!
I should have known the "Cussin' Oldies" would be on the ship! Welcome aboard, asses.
Glad the gym is sufficient on board, and yeah the views are stunning and will make the scenery back home less festive I am sure. I am also glad to know you guys will be able to fit in workouts while on board! I am sure it is important with all the great food they serve.
Love it and following along..
Comments as well.
Thanks
Of COURSE the bitchy old couple is on your ship - I am now excited for any further interaction that you have with them (our experience has been that even on a ship of 2000 people, we continue to run into the same people - ESPECIALLY if they are rude and obnoxious).
Good for you guys getting in a good work out - and then promptly heading to breakfast. While not managing to LOSE any weight the last time around, we were able to MAINTAIN with the same sort of regimen - and really, when on a cruise where you are handed yummy foodstuffs all day long, maintaining is about all you can hope for!
Enjoy the views - a scrolling marquee saying what you are seeing on the window - suggest it, perhaps on a new ship - they have everything else, it seems!
Karma comes around...(you had me laughing that the 'old cussing couple' was onboard). A well placed kick on deck could make them killer whale snacks...a thought.
Pictures all look great that you posted. Liked the lighthouses. Have fun. - Steve
Oh I wish I could have seen that nice scenary you viewed while working out.
too bad about the old couple. Maybe they should get a clue and know that they are at a Cruise not some cussin fest. Too old to be grumpie
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