Sea Day

It is hard to figure out where the time has gone!  We are at sea today and we have only today and tomorrow then it is back to reality.

I take the chance to sleep in and relax in the cabin while Bernie is out doing his own thing.  Another great thing about ships, we can each do our own thing and not worry about the other person.

I shower and meet up with Bernie down stairs in Vines which is rather quieter than other areas in the International Cafe. 

So much happening today:  Outlet sale, Culinary Demo, Art Auction, Pub Lunch, Mardi Gras festivities, Easter Fun for the family, Line Dancing, and movies.

Last night it was a little rough but nothing for those use to sailing. There was movement and it just rocked us. But for many of the newer cruisers it was really moving!

Bernie and I agree to have lunch in the dining room and I am so glad we did as they had the Baja Fish tacos on the menu, one of my favorites.

After lunch I find a quiet spot outside Wheelhouse to write up my blog from the other day and Bernie is watching a movie in the cabin.

We got our disembarkation information today.  We are taking advantage of the EZ Air service for $25 per person and our flight is not till late in the afternoon so this will be perfect.  We won't have to worry about bags and we can maybe do something in Fort Lauderdale first then make our way to the airport later.

Tonight is the first night we don't have anything scheduled. It is a formal night.  Production show Spectacular is in the Princess Theater tonight.  Ray Coussins is performing in Vista Lounge. A new game called Tricky Twisted Trivia in Princess Live.  The Flyboys (who performed yesterday) are in the Atrium later.

I am sure our evening will be filled with lots of laughs.

Juneau Evening

After coming back on board and relaxing of course we have to head up to Skywalkers for a drink and to say hi to Rock. We don't sail until 9 pm (all aboard at 8:30).  

We take the elevator up to Skywalkers and we are on the elevator with a bunch of the youth staff. They have all kinds of stuff with them, paints, glitter, button making stuff, and balloons. When we comment what is happening they tell us we have to head down to the Atrium  later.  

We are not very hungry after a late lunch of sushi so we have a few bites up in Skywalkers.  The drink today is Brezza Marina.

We decide to just grab a bite to eat in Horizon Court.  The theme tonight is Alaskan Themed Buffet.  It was lovely and just right for what we needed.  It is extra nice being up here as we drop the lines and start heading out.

Tonight's events include the following:

• Iditarod Champion Libby Riddles: Sled Dogs and Adventure (if you haven's seen Libby before make sure to see her presentation, it is excellent) 7:00 pm
• Evening Multimedia Trivia 7:00 pm
• Evening Game Show:  Are you Smarter than a Crew Member 8:00 pm
• Photo Raffle Draw 8;00 pm
• The Alaska String Band - Live music, world class photography, handmade Alaska native regalia, history, intrigue and insight into Alaska Living, all fro ma truly Alaskan Family - Princess Theater 8:15
• Dixieland Jazz Party with The Crown Princess Orchestra 8:30pm
• Klondike Festival - Join the Cruise Staff, Youth Staff and Party Band Icon for an Alaskan Klondike fun fair 9 pm

• Movie Focus - Princess Theater
• Evening Game Show - Blankety Blank 10:15
• Princess Popstar Heat - 10:30

There is a lot happening in the Atrium and it is fun to see all the kids and families enjoying themselves.

We are tired, and sore from the hike today.  

Bernie turns and says "hey you want to get changed and head up to the hot tub". "Great Idea" There is a reason I love this guy.

When we walk into the cabin there is a treat for us. Bernie had brought some boxes of Smarties for our friend Michael who is from South Africa and when we sent him a box, this is what he sent us as a thank you.

So we quickly change and head up to the aft hot tub but it is covered and closed.  Okay we head midship but one of them is closed there too and there are a bunch of kids in it. Okay then to the next one and again one is closed and a couple is in the other. Last hope is the one by the Lotus Pool - one is closed there too - but Eureka the other is open and there is no one in it and the pool is quiet too.

Excellent and perfect!  We relax and stare up at the sky and it is stunning.  

What a great day, what a great night.

Notes:

They are offering Princess EZCheck Program in Seattle. Deadline to put in your request for it is 4 pm tomorrow. Cost is $20 per person.