Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Jan 24 - Grenada

Oh my what a sight - and I am not talking about Grenada

We are all ready docked, it is early but we are alongside the pier in Grenada and we open up the blinds to look out to see another ship right across from us and our view are many of the passengers from that ship waking up and getting ready too. Maybe too much of a view, my eyes notice a man right across from me who goes up to the balcony window in his tight black undies! Way too much to see! Does he not understand that there is a ship right across from him! Obviously not because he actually comes out on his balcony. I see it is a ship that is carrying mainly Germans and maybe they are a little more free than us. Oh well, but I still haven't burned that image out. Wanted to take a picture but figured that would not be appropriate.



We are here until 2 pm and so we need to get up and get going. We booked a tour with Native Spirit http://www.divinggrenada.com/snorkel.htm that is going to take us to some snorkel spots. Cathy organized this tour and there is a large group from Cruise Critic going. One of the reasons we booked is because the boat stops at Turtle Head Reef and Moliniere Sculpture Park & Flamingo Bay. You can check out the website of the artist at http://www.underwatersculpture.com/

A bunch of us get off together trying to find the tour boat, and after a bit of confusion we quickly find Native Spirit in the same area as the water taxi dock.




It is getting warmer and I can tell it is going to be a great day.


Paul snorkeling and trying out his new underwater camera.




The first sculpture of life size statues done in a circle of friends setup






This is a face with crown - it wasn't very large (compared to the other sculptures)
but one of the more beautiful.


This is a person riding a bike


this was kind of creepy but cool all over are bodies of women resting,
I would estimate there were about 20 bodies


After the first stop we are offered beverages and we are all ready for the next stop.


Bill has his beer he is happy



Kim and I - she was hilarious, a great couple from Chicago



The scenery here is amazing, and every snorkel spot was quiet we had it to ourselves



Cheers


2nd snorkel spot, I don't think I have ever seen so many fish


Smile Bill


Christine and Brian another great couple from Prince George


After another stop for snorkeling and a few more drinks and some sandwiches we are heading back to the ship. In all the tour was about 3.5 hours and the owner was our guide and was willing and eager to accommodate all our requests. We ask about shopping for spice and he calls ahead to his Mom who has a stall and warns us we are all coming.

Two ships docked side by side - I always love a good ship shot

We dock and we head to the shopping area. A few of us are feeling the effects of the booze, but we are happy.


Here we are at Mom's stall


Wow when you compare the ships side by side you can see how big the Golden Princess is

We make our way back to the ship, Bernie is all ready heading to the International Cafe for his salad and sandwich and tea. We are both exhausted after spending the entire morning in the sun. I watch the sailaway and then crawl into bed for a quick nap as tonight is our Chef's Table Experience.
We've done the Chef's Table three times prior and every time is unique but there are similarities. We meed up in the arranged spot and are greeted by the Matre D'. Lab coats are put on to keep us sanitized and we head to the dining room kitchen.


The staff are all so friendly and keep waving and posing for photos






Shrimp Margarita with Avocados and Mangos
we were then served Fole Gras Terrine on Toasted Brioche, then Apple Chutney -Fontina Cheese Quiche with White Truffle and Sun Blushed Cherry Tomato

Bliss New Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar


Bill is getting use to this champagne thing



Chef Joel serves up the foie gras



Here is the galley bar and here are the bottles that
have been corked and saved for the next day






Tender Risotto Laced with Parmesan Cheese Julienne of Treviso Red Radicchio and Langoustine Ragout


Then to cleanse the pallate Amalfi Lemon Sorbet
with Mango Slaw and Grey Goose Vodka

The main course Roast Veal Shank & Veal Tenderloin, Carved Table Side
with Cepes and Jus, Today's Market Vegetables - Chateau Potatoes

Baked Camembert with Pine Nuts, - Port WineReduction and Walnut Bread

And dessert - pastry chef has prepared a Passion Fruit Dome Cake
Whiskey Soaked Raspberry Soft Centre, Mango Glaze

And the plate is made of spun sugar, don't
lick it Bernie you may stick your tongue to it.

Me and Chef Joel -who was our Chef on our first ever Chef's Table

Our great wait staff


here the waiter is serving the Triumph of Gluttony, cookies,
and bon bons but can we handle any more food?
We waddle out of the dining room and decide to change clothes and get dressed for the White Hot Deck Party which is allready in full swing when we head up to the Lido deck. The band is playing the area is all decorated and the passengers are dancing up a storm. We run into Rick and Diane and Karen and Allan and we dance up a storm, which helps the food settle and hopefully burn off 10% of what we consumed.
We had a great time at the deck party, we leave drenched in sweat and man is it hot out! We head back to the cabin and get ready for another great day tomorrow.

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