Monday, March 16, 2026
The morning began with texts...first from Michelle saying they were headed up to the buffet for breakfast...and then from our son giving us updates on the blizzard back home (still bad!)
Bob had already put in some laps around the promenade deck by the time I got up but I wasn't the only late sleeper...the buffet was packed when we arrived. The four of us lingered over breakfast for a long time. As the cruise continues, our pace has slowed...but mostly our extended times at meals is just a result of how much we enjoy each other's company!
Jon and Michelle took a little walk after breakfast and when they returned to the cabin they said they had noticed that the hot tub on Deck 17 was empty. We all changed into our swimsuits and for the first time on the cruise we went into the water! The water temp was warm...not hot...but comfortable enough that we stayed there until nearly 12:30! After changing, our suits were hung on the balcony to dry and then we went to the buffet lunch.
I put together a salad with lots of toppings and then walked out to the pool area to get a slice of pizza. I have really enjoyed the pizza and have eaten way more than I probably should have! To find a table, the other three had to go to the VERY back of Cafe Caribe and by the time I joined them with my salad and pizza I felt like I had walked a half mile!
Bob and I have gotten into the habit of napping after lunch and when that time hits, I just can't keep my eyes open. While we were indulging in the nap, Jon and Michelle went to family karaoke. Jon had been urging Michelle to sing all during the cruise and she finally did...and we missed it!
By the time I woke up, I found J & M sitting in the sun on the balcony...and then Bob showed up with an ice cream cone! The outdoor temps are only about 60 degrees but the sun makes it feel much warmer. Jon spent some time trying to teach Bob how to do some of the number tricks that were performed in last night's show.
Tonight was formal night and that meant steak and lobster for dinner. In addition to our dessert orders, Lokesh brought us a plate of small dessert bites. We showed our appreciation for the great service by tipping both Lokesh and Ian.
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| Steak & Lobster! |
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| Lokesh cutting away the lobster shell. |
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| Ian (the assistant waiter) always remembered our coffee & tea orders with dessert. |
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| Lokesh, our head waiter. |
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| Chocolate - Pistachio Dome |
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| New York Cheesecake |
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| Crepes Suzette |
We were late getting out of the dining room so instead of going to the production show "Magic To Do", we went back to the room to catch the sunset. (We had seen the show on the previous cruise.) Now that the ship is headed north, having a balcony on the port side means we have a great view of the sunset each night.
Jon got a deck of cards and for a change we went up to Skywalkers Nightclub...and were the only ones there. It seems like the space is under utilized. After nearly four weeks on the ship, that was the first time we had stepped foot into the place. After a full game of "Alaska" (I have no idea why the card game has that name!) we called it a night and went back to the room. Our room steward, Del, was in the hallway so we took the opportunity to give him a little extra tip for the great service.
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| Our room steward, Del. |
Tomorrow is the last full day of the cruise and that means it will be the dreaded packing day. I had hoped to get a head start today, but it didn't happen.
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