These two days have been relatively uneventful. There were several storm fronts converging and so the captain took us more southernly adding 30 miles to voyage to ensure more comfortable seas.
On Thursday the winds were so high that the outdoor public decks were all closed for safety reasons. We were able to use our balcony and there are two spots where there is no wind to contend with.
Here is a picture of the sea
The ship has stabilizers which great reduce the movement. We have found the gentle rocking makes for amazing sleeping conditions.
We spent the two days reading/listening to books, attending lectures and relaxing. The entertainment has been great and Tyler Bruce returned Thursday night with a second performance. His impersonations are incredible.
Some things to share for those who haven’t cruised before. Holland has a buffet (Lido) but you can’t serve yourself as a crew will plate it for you. There are items on plates to grab but they are grab and go. This is to reduce the risk of Noro. There are even hand sinks at all entrances to the Lido so that you an wash your hands. (there is also hand sanitizer everywhere.)
Kevin also got to talk with a crew member who was on one of the ships with Covid broke out and every country refused to allow the ship to dock. For three weeks they floated around the Pacific with no place to go and no way to get more supplies. At the end all passengers were restricted to their cabins and all meals were delivered. Panama relaxed it rules and allowed the ship to traverse the canal and because 80% were US citizens the ship finally was allowed to dock in Ft. Lauderdale. 4 passengers and 1 crew had died at this point. (trivia – they only have room for 2 bodies in the morgue and then they have to use the flower cooler)
Friday night was the final dressy night and there was shrimp and beef tenderloin as an option Janice had shrimp and fish
On Dressy nights the cabin stewards leave towel animals and chocolates when they turn down the cabin and replenish the ice.
This was Janice’s favorite
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