Cruising the seas
05.04.2007
30 °C
This is the life!! Everything is to hand - our cabin is near the lifts (sorry - elevators!!) and we can go up to the sundeck, pool, bar and self service restaurant or down to the main restaurant and casino in seconds!! The service is excellent - every time Bob steps outside the cabin to get some ice our man is there to help!
Jan's knee is very slowly improving. It is now all the colours of the rainbow as the bruising is coming out all the way up and down her leg!! Bob is still playing nursemaid, but I think the novelty is beginning to wear off!!
We have so far docked in Costa Maya, Mexico and Grand Cayman, but did not go ashore as it would mean too much hassle with Jan. However, nearly everyone else did which meant the ship was lovely and quiet - no queues for drinks or food and plenty of sunbeds to choose from!
Friday we did venture out as we landed in Jamaica and managed to nab a wheelchair to make life easier. We were greeted by Luciano - a Jamaican taxi driver who had worked in Brixton in the 70's and who wanted to make our visit to Jamaica memorable (at a price!!). He took us to the Coyaba Gardens and then Fern Gully (where Cool Running was filmed and the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team practiced!!). He also took us to Dunns River Falls where you can walk up the falls. Needless to say this was out of the question so we had a look at all the other participants falling and slipping and then headed back to the shopping mall!
Back on board we now have one more day at sea before docking back in Miami on Sunday morning.
We intend to spend the week in Miami before heading off to Barbados and the cricket!!
Yo ho ho me hearties as you sail the seven seas. Bottle of rum and a vast behind. Sorry, that should be 'avast behind'. We were horrified to read of our Jan's knee injury, it must have been agony to bear. It probably hurt Jan as well. Joking aside, it must have been a worrying time for you both, but it is good to know you are on the mend. Doubtless it would have been pleasant to stay aboard, resting and having the ship to yourselves, it would give you a chance to explore it more fully. I gather Barbados is beautiful, so you can look forward to the island and the cricket.
We went to Idris's funeral today, there must have been a few hundred in attendance. The service itself was a celebration with light moments of remembrance. The hashers were there, for once all scrubbed up and in Sunday best. However, it meant we found it hard to recognise each other! Idris would have been delighted with the send off (fabulous) but it was a challenging time for Cath. Many a glass was raised to Id and we can do this together in his memory when we next meet. Until then, happy, safe and fun filled journies to you. On, on.... Lou and Del xxx
05.04.2007 by Rctl Floss