Embarkation

We got up and headed to the free breakfast down stairs.  Bob had a nice omelet and I had two eggs over medium.  We then came back to the room to get ready, pack up our stuff and head over to the port.  We took a taxi that was the fastest ride I have experienced.  Had the feeling he was in a rush.  But we made it all in one piece.  Embarkation was a breeze but it take a while.  While waiting in line, we met an older  gentleman who was traveling alone.  He is going on to Paris and then to Philadelphia.  He has never been to Philadelphia.  We talked it up as we like Philly.

Once on the ship, we headed up to the Lido for a light lunch.  When we were finished, Didi came over and gave us great big hugs.  Didi was on our South American cruise and we befriended her.  She is married to August, the food and beverage manager.  She is from Turkey and he is from South Africa.  Nice people.  Great seeing her again.

When the cabin was ready, we came down and was surprised to find our luggage already here.  So we unpacked and put everything away.  This cabin is exactly like the one we had on the South American cruise so we knew where to put everything.  We popped the champagne and toasted our trip.

The Butler came and introduced himself and explained how to use the coffee machine, which is a new item in the cabin.  Then the Cabin Steward and her assistant came in to see if we needed anything.

We have the muster drill before we sail.  Then we will clean up for dinner.  New rules state you can not leave port until the muster drill.  Sail away is then at 6pm.  Tomorrow is a sea day so not sure if anything of interest will occur.  I do know that there is a cruise critic gathering.  Not sure if I will go but you can bet Bob will not.