The next two days were spent at sea, time to relax and do nothing, or immerse oneself in scheduled activities. Every evening a ‘compass’ is left on the bed outlining tomorrow’s agenda. It is always full. I love to walk, read and swim, and let’s not forget the non-stop meals, and snacks-hence the swimming and walking.
The
day starts with coffee and the blog, and of course food. Breakfast was eaten in
the dining room, less hectic and far more relaxing than the buffet at the Windjammer
Café.
Spent
the late morning in the solarium pool, floating in the ocean water-along with
the salt, we got the waves too; pure heaven, warm and soothing.
Checked
out the library, but didn’t stay long, along with the books, it was filled with
cigar smoke. They do cigar tastings in the evenings, and the scent lingers long
into the next day. There is shopping, stopped in the stores, and tasted a South
African Amarula liqueur, made with marula fruit. It was delicious, brought home
a bottle.
Before
dinner, I stopped for an espresso and a snack, after all I did walk, and swim. Tonight will be the first of two formal
nights. I pack a dressy pair of black pants and a couple of sparkly tops, and I
have black sandals that my granddaughter tells me are shiny. It works. I don’t
lug many suitcases when I travel, one small expandable suitcase and a carry on,
plus a large purse. It was nice to see everyone dress up, and I’ve come to the
conclusion that most men look good in a tuxedo.
I’m
not a meat eater, but ordered beef tenderloin, only because potatoes were on
the menu. I’m Polish and love my potatoes, later I was told I could have
potatoes every day. The dinners were exceptional, Royal Caribbean improved the
quality of their food, and with feeding so many people, that is quite a feat.
Sorbet
was a refreshing end to a delicious meal. I happen to like it, and I already consumed
a yummy sweet with the espresso earlier in the day; a double chocolate espresso
brownie. A decadent slice of heaven.
After
dinner, I checked my e-mail and walked a bit on deck, the full moon shone on
the water and reflected a soothing glow in the deep, almost pitch black sea. I
love that time of day, I was alone on deck, and found the tranquility soothing.
Sometimes you can see another cruise ship, or cargo ship in the distance.
You get into a
routine of being pampered, and reality is far removed from everyday life. That
is what vacation is all about, an escape, a glimpse of another life. Our first
port of call is St. Kitts.
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