So many choices, so much to do and we want to maximize every experience! We got up early and headed to Lido Deck for coffee and breakfast buffet. Unlimited options again from custom-made omelets to fresh fruit to yogurt to the “fat zone” which featured bacon, eggs, hash browns, gravy, etc. – all the stuff that Burl loves and I don’t. After we ate we discovered the rest of our crew was in the main dining room so we joined them for coffee and started planning our day.
Barb and I went to the gym, Nancy headed to an arts and craft class and the guys hung out watching over the pool area. Wonder why! I got in a good workout on the nautilus machines and then walked 3 miles around the top deck.
Burl and Ron went to a golf seminar at noon while Larry watched a seminar on how to mix drinks. Around 1:00 we all went to a semi-boring discussion of all the shore tours and then it was time to eat – AGAIN! We love having late dinner but all agree we need to eat late lunches so we’re not starving by dinner time and aren’t tempted by the ice cream bar or pizza ovens which are available 24/7.
We decided to spend our afternoon at the pool so Burl and I grabbed a couple of deck chairs and settled in for a couple of hours. Turned out the winds changed and all of a sudden we were pretty chilly – time for the hot tub!
Burl relaxes on the top deck
Our ship has 3 pools, 3 hot tubs and a water slide so there are plenty of opportunities in the water. We just can’t dive off the ship!
Tonight was the first of two formal nights and was also the Captain’s Party in the Atrium lounge. We looked pretty snazzy in our formal wear and had fun working the crowd as Fashion Police.
Proof that we really can clean up our act - Barb, Ron, me, Burl, Nancy, Larry - at the Captain's Party on Formal Night
Believe me; there are a ton of people who should have been arrested!
We had a little time to kill before dinner and that’s where I got into trouble! I discovered a really fun game in the casino where you insert quarters and there are little rakes pushing them forward and hopefully into the slot below where you make more than you spend! Yeah right! Before dinner I was ahead about $5 and had won a little Carnival key chain for Burl (he’s easily amused) but later I lost all that and a few bucks more. May need to try penny slots tomorrow.
The after-dinner entertainment was called “Jazz Hall” and had tons of dancing and singing along with a full orchestra for accompaniment – and numerous costume changes for a 50-minute program. Amazing! Since we had to move our watches ahead an hour tonight, we called it a night – but not before I watched one lady playing another of the quarter machines. Made me feel so good to know she was down $100 on it!
Looks like you’re having a great time! I’ve not been on a cruise yet; you will have to give me all the pros and cons when you get back!
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