I have not been keeping up with this blog. The internet is slow but really, there is not much to tell. In St. John's Virgin Island, I did not get off the ship. My hip and right leg has really been bothering me. Bob thinks that my water exercises are to blame. At any rate, each day has been like the others.
We did meet a very nice couple from South Carolina. They live in The Cliffs. We had lunch with them the last two days of the cruise. Bill orders these seafood plates. So he and Bob each had one on Thursday. Lobster, shrimp, scallops, crab claws and legs. All cold but very good. He also ordered one for Friday lunch but only one this time. We ate in the Restaurant and the couple at the table next to us, said she did not see that on the menu. You can order just about anything you want and if possible, you will get it.
Friday evening they had a gathering on the pool deck. It was a farewell to us. A nice affair. The entire service staff rimmed the upper deck of the pool and waved good bye to us.
Saturday we docked in Ft. Lauderdale where there were seven other ships docked. The airport was probably a zoo. But we were off the ship and on the road by 9am. The drive home was uneventful. We finished listening to the book on CD and arrived at the house around 3pm.
Now to send our passports and pictures off to get our VISA's for the next cruise. We need Visa's for China, India, and Australia.
Till then.
Eileen
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
St. Johns, Antigua
Today we docked in St. John's, Antigua. We have been here several times in the past.
Breakfast on the aft deck. We both had the special omelet which turned out to be dry. Oh well. Then back to the suite until it was time to swim. We swam for 45 minutes and then the hot tub. Then we sat on the deck to dry and enjoy a club soda.
We returned to the suite and dressed for lunch. Again on the aft deck where we watched the MSC Musica arrive. They are docked right next to us. We had our nap. I decided to sit on the deck lounge chair and read. Well nap and read. Not the most comfortable but I did get some sleep. Then we decided to walk into town. Barbara joined us for the beginning of our walk. Bob wanted to go up to the church so we left Barbara in the town. The church turned out to be locked up tight. So we returned to the port. The Regent Navigator was also docked here but at a different dock so we could not visit it.
We returned to the ship and sat on the balcony to read. Lots of shade for me and a nice breeze. I am reading "That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo. Almost finished.
We dressed for dinner and headed to the Club for our cocktails. I had an Old Fashioned and Bob had his martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Dinner in the Restaurant at the same table we had the other night. It is a round table but set for only two persons. And in a nice location. It is funny how people want to sit by the window when it is dark out and you can see nothing.
Back to the cabin to look for Monday Night Football but no good. We read and lights out instead. At 3:45 am there was an announcement "Code Alpha" deck 9 forward. Will try and find out what that is about. We think medical but not sure.
Breakfast on the aft deck. We both had the special omelet which turned out to be dry. Oh well. Then back to the suite until it was time to swim. We swam for 45 minutes and then the hot tub. Then we sat on the deck to dry and enjoy a club soda.
We returned to the suite and dressed for lunch. Again on the aft deck where we watched the MSC Musica arrive. They are docked right next to us. We had our nap. I decided to sit on the deck lounge chair and read. Well nap and read. Not the most comfortable but I did get some sleep. Then we decided to walk into town. Barbara joined us for the beginning of our walk. Bob wanted to go up to the church so we left Barbara in the town. The church turned out to be locked up tight. So we returned to the port. The Regent Navigator was also docked here but at a different dock so we could not visit it.
We returned to the ship and sat on the balcony to read. Lots of shade for me and a nice breeze. I am reading "That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo. Almost finished.
We dressed for dinner and headed to the Club for our cocktails. I had an Old Fashioned and Bob had his martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Dinner in the Restaurant at the same table we had the other night. It is a round table but set for only two persons. And in a nice location. It is funny how people want to sit by the window when it is dark out and you can see nothing.
Back to the cabin to look for Monday Night Football but no good. We read and lights out instead. At 3:45 am there was an announcement "Code Alpha" deck 9 forward. Will try and find out what that is about. We think medical but not sure.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Today we are docked in Basseterre, St. Kits. Along side our ship is the Silver Whisper. We docked here around 9:30am and we are staying until 11pm. Not that there is that much to do here, just so close to the next port.
Had breakfast on the aft deck and then back to the suite to work on cross stitch until our breakfast settled. Then we headed to the pool. While doing our exercises, June (met her at needlepoint) and her husband came into the pool. I spoke with the husband. They live in New Hampshire and he is a retired professor from UNH. But before Katie's time there. By the time Katie was a student, he had retired. They have been married 69 years. We did our exercises for 45 minutes and then the hot tub. We stayed up on deck for a bit and spoke with Barbara from Long Boat Cay about the football games yesterday. She has a second home in St. Louis so was wondering about Missouri's score. He husband is in a motorize scooter. His name is Chris and we spoke with him as we were leaving the deck.
Today the weather is why you come to the islands. Warm and sunny. A perfect day. We plan to walk in town this afternoon but might change our minds as it is Sunday and most of the stores are closed.
So we had lunch on the aft deck and then our nap. I decided to sit on the balcony for a bit but did go inside to take a decent nap. Then we dressed and headed out. We walked about the town. Not much open but then again, we were not shopping. Back on board we did sit out on our balcony for a bit.
We had out cocktails in the Club and then dinner on the aft deck. Tonight was Tuscan Market. The aft deck was quite windy. My white wine glass was blown over due to Bob's place mat and so I got covered in white wine. Thanks goodness it was not red. Dinner was okay. The mussels were probably the best part of the dinner except for the wine.
Back in the suite where we learned the Jackssonville won. What is up with that? Now looking for a late football game but if not, read and lights out.
Had breakfast on the aft deck and then back to the suite to work on cross stitch until our breakfast settled. Then we headed to the pool. While doing our exercises, June (met her at needlepoint) and her husband came into the pool. I spoke with the husband. They live in New Hampshire and he is a retired professor from UNH. But before Katie's time there. By the time Katie was a student, he had retired. They have been married 69 years. We did our exercises for 45 minutes and then the hot tub. We stayed up on deck for a bit and spoke with Barbara from Long Boat Cay about the football games yesterday. She has a second home in St. Louis so was wondering about Missouri's score. He husband is in a motorize scooter. His name is Chris and we spoke with him as we were leaving the deck.
Today the weather is why you come to the islands. Warm and sunny. A perfect day. We plan to walk in town this afternoon but might change our minds as it is Sunday and most of the stores are closed.
So we had lunch on the aft deck and then our nap. I decided to sit on the balcony for a bit but did go inside to take a decent nap. Then we dressed and headed out. We walked about the town. Not much open but then again, we were not shopping. Back on board we did sit out on our balcony for a bit.
We had out cocktails in the Club and then dinner on the aft deck. Tonight was Tuscan Market. The aft deck was quite windy. My white wine glass was blown over due to Bob's place mat and so I got covered in white wine. Thanks goodness it was not red. Dinner was okay. The mussels were probably the best part of the dinner except for the wine.
Back in the suite where we learned the Jackssonville won. What is up with that? Now looking for a late football game but if not, read and lights out.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Saturday finds us docked in San Juan. We were up early and watched us come into port. There are two ships already here but they are on the other side of the harbor. Celebrity Summit and Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Sea. We are docked right down town. But the weather is not so good. Rain and clouds.
Aft deck for breakfast. Bob had an omelet this morning while I had yogurt fruit and an English Muffin. After breakfast we headed back to the cabin. Then down to the Square for tea and reading. While we were returning to the cabin, they announced that the crew will be having a drill. We changed into our swim suits and headed out to the pool right before they closed the fire doors. This would mean you could not pass from one area to another. So we made it with the cabin girls telling us to hurry.
It was raining but not too heavy so we swam anyway. You are already wet so why not. We did 45 minutes and then into the hot tub. The pool water is at 84 degrees so very pleasant. At the end of our swim, a lady joined us. By this time the rain had stopped.
We changed for lunch which we ate inside. Today was Mexican and not my favorite. Then back to the suite for our nap. After the nap we decided to try the tea up in the Observation Lounge. Bob and I both enjoyed the African Amber tea. All quite good and tasty. The weather continues to be raining off and on. Not a good day to walk about the city so we did not even get off the ship.
Back to the suite to get cleaned up for dinner. We went back up to the Observation Lounge and this time asked for Makers Old Fashioned. Not as good as mine are but okay. We then went down to the Club and asked for the Old Fashioned and these were better, I think. After a full one, who can really tell. We spoke with Annabelle (cruise director) and asked about Barry Hopkins. We have sailed with Barry a few times and really care about him. Last we heard he was battling kidney cancer. Now we learn it is lung and bone. Not a good report.
Dinner in the restaurant. I again had tomato soup and lamb chops. No dessert. Back to the cabin to watch the end of the football game and then lights out.
Aft deck for breakfast. Bob had an omelet this morning while I had yogurt fruit and an English Muffin. After breakfast we headed back to the cabin. Then down to the Square for tea and reading. While we were returning to the cabin, they announced that the crew will be having a drill. We changed into our swim suits and headed out to the pool right before they closed the fire doors. This would mean you could not pass from one area to another. So we made it with the cabin girls telling us to hurry.
It was raining but not too heavy so we swam anyway. You are already wet so why not. We did 45 minutes and then into the hot tub. The pool water is at 84 degrees so very pleasant. At the end of our swim, a lady joined us. By this time the rain had stopped.
We changed for lunch which we ate inside. Today was Mexican and not my favorite. Then back to the suite for our nap. After the nap we decided to try the tea up in the Observation Lounge. Bob and I both enjoyed the African Amber tea. All quite good and tasty. The weather continues to be raining off and on. Not a good day to walk about the city so we did not even get off the ship.
Back to the suite to get cleaned up for dinner. We went back up to the Observation Lounge and this time asked for Makers Old Fashioned. Not as good as mine are but okay. We then went down to the Club and asked for the Old Fashioned and these were better, I think. After a full one, who can really tell. We spoke with Annabelle (cruise director) and asked about Barry Hopkins. We have sailed with Barry a few times and really care about him. Last we heard he was battling kidney cancer. Now we learn it is lung and bone. Not a good report.
Dinner in the restaurant. I again had tomato soup and lamb chops. No dessert. Back to the cabin to watch the end of the football game and then lights out.
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