We are now into our third week on board – everyone on board now is on for the 4-week trip up to Ft Lauderdale Florida, the highlight being the trip up the Amazon. For the majority of the trip going forward, except for the week up and down the Amazon, shore days alternate with sea days – the sea days will be a good opportunity to do extra school, to give more time to explore the ports on shore days.
There are many activities on board on sea days also – so far, at Charlotte’s request, we have been to napkin folding, and towel folding (to duplicate the animals that the cabin crew make and put on our bed every night.)
Also a tour of the galley, (which was very interesting – the ship goes through a few tons of food every day so the organisation of not only cooking but storing and buying was very enlightening!), afternoon tea, Kids Club for Charlotte while we went to a wine tasting! However, I haven’t played bridge yet.
Also a tour of the galley, (which was very interesting – the ship goes through a few tons of food every day so the organisation of not only cooking but storing and buying was very enlightening!), afternoon tea, Kids Club for Charlotte while we went to a wine tasting! However, I haven’t played bridge yet.The novelty of the big cooked breakfasts has worn off (fortunately!). We refrain from the 5 course dinners in the main dining room quite a few night, although are not convinced that we eat less at the self service!!
With the ship’s movement, we sometimes stagger from side to side down the corridors – without even a glass of wine!
I haven't made it to the gym yet - Jimmy tries to get there.... but it's on the same floor as the restaurant.... However, he has kept his word so far, not to use the lifts - considering we are on the 4th Floor and often eat our meals on the 11th floor, thats a lot of stairs up and down every day!