Today we are docking at Havensight in Charlotte Amalie.
The temperatures predicted is 25C/78F with a
few showers. It is hot and muggy when we
open our balcony door first thing in the morning.
There are only two ships in port today. Celebrity Reflection is at Crown Bay and we
are the only ones at Havensight.
Right away when you look at the island you can see the
damage from the hurricanes and apparently a lot has been repaired but it is definitely
an issue.
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| even hooters is closed |
The Paradise Lift to the top of the mountain is still not
operating and personally I don’t see it opening any time soon. Apparently (from a local) two of the pillars
that support the cars have to be replaced and I can’t see that happening
soon. Cables are slack in areas and the
look out at the top does not appear to have any action.
Added note -- as of late February the Chair lift was open.
Added note -- as of late February the Chair lift was open.
The stores at Havensight are open, but again there are quite
a few that are not open.
We decide to try and find a dive shop so I can buy an O ring
for my snorkel mask but the shop they refer me to is now closed due to damage. We walk along the main street to the Kmart and
you can see a lot of damage. Gas Station
roofs over the tanks have huge sections missing. The Kmart sign is missing a few letters. Random signs are missing letters.
But the island is so happy to see ships back and they are
all very much need our support.
We do buy a few items – including two beautiful bamboo cloth
shirts for Bernie.
We get back on around 11:30 and we are heading up to the
Sanctuary this afternoon. It is quiet on
the ship and the Sanctuary is lovely and perfect for our afternoon.
The sun is out but we thankfully have arranged our chairs so
that we are in the shade. The staff up
here bring us water and a cold cloth. We
place an order for lunch.
We each got a vegetarian burger (which was actually not very
good – they need to grill that patty – the one we had was very mushy with no
texture at all). Bernie also got the gazpacho
and I got a citrus plate. Oh those items
were yummy.
At around 3:15 the skies open and we take cover in the
enclosed area to enjoy afternoon tea.
Meghan is up here too and we enjoy some girl time.
The Sanctuary is a lovely treat and I always enjoy coming up
here.
Tonight is formal night.
It is also the Most Travelled Cocktail Party. The party is held in Club 6 and the Royal
Princess does the MTP the best of any ship.
Great drinks, great foods and the company is pretty great too.
Also tonight is the Production Show Encore and I really want
to make some time to see it. We haven’t
even seen a show yet this trip. Some cruises
are like that but we will try and get to this one. Stay tuned.
Other events happening tonight:
Sunset Quartet in the Atrium
MUTS is showing Wonder Woman
Comedy Showtime Mike Wilson
Stargazing at Sea Presentation
Showtime: Encore 8:15
and 10:15
Topaz in the Piazza
The Marriage Match Game
Balloon Drop Dance Party in the Atrium
Thanks for posting the menu. I've never done the Sanctuary but it's nice to see what they have just in case!
ReplyDeleteIn St Thomas USVI do you still have to interviewed by the US immigration officers.
ReplyDeleteNo that thankfully ended many many years
DeleteThank you. That held up disembarkation on one cruise by 1 hour.
ReplyDeleteGlad you gave us a heads up in St Thomas. We are there two days in March on our B2B. We live Paradise Point for the view and cocktails. Will try to think of something to do to support their economy, they need our $$.
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