I think I'm finally getting into a sea day routine.
- Up at 6 AM to sit on the balcony in my nightgown and watch for dolphins. I've seen dolphins, a sea turtle, and lots of birds.
- At breakfast by 7 AM
- In the indoor pool by 8 AM. It’s the same pool I swam in on this ship during an Alaska cruise in 2014.
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- Out of the indoor pool by 9:30 AM
- In a lounger outside and ready for the 10 AM Movies Under the Stars. Today was Ocean’s 8.
- Back in the room by noon to shower. And nap.
- Back out to the balcony and watch for more dolphins. Yesterday I spotted a whole pod of them jumping and spinning and splashing.
- Maybe a late lunch or early dinner before I go back out for the night time Movies Under the Stars.
Even though today is a sea day and I was in my groove with my own little schedule, I had to make a bit of an adjustment for the Most Traveled Passenger Luncheon. It's held for the top 40 individuals (or 20 couples) with the most number of days sailing on Princess Cruises. I made the cut this week and as usual the food was outstanding. I somehow got in over my head in the appetizer department but was trying to be a bit adventurous. (Yes, Ed - I ate lobster, a little octopus, and even a bit of the salad!) It was a nice table of passengers with all of us being "normal" and not the snooty passengers you sometimes get stuck with.
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| Octopus and Lobster Carpaccio. Umm…yuck |
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| Pancetta Wrapped Tenderloin One of the most tender pieces of beef I’ve eaten |
A most filling meal in the middle of the day. Now I think a nap is calling my name and dinner is not. Sunset is calling me, though!
Up tomorrow, Puntarenas, Costa Rica!