Another day at sea, and one more closer to Cabo San Lucas. Sometime later in the day, we began to start across the Sea of Cortez, leaving the mainland of Mexico, and heading towards the tip of Baja California. There was a definite change with the temperature and humidity as soon as we walked outside after breakfast. Although still warm, it was much more comfortable. We estimate we will have at least one more day of possible pool weather, but after leaving Cabo, all bets are off.
We had a couple of jobs today. One was filling out the airline info for Seattle, and making sure we have plenty of time to gather our luggage to be shipped to the right area in the terminal. We intend to use the ship’s transfer to the airport, which will be charged to our shipboard account. Then we had to get serious with using the remainder of shipboard credit before most everything was sold out. Disappointed that we did not buy two of the HAL collapsible stainless steel straws in a plastic keyring case, we lucked out when upon asking, there were two left. And they were under the counter in the shop. We’re still working on the rest of the credit. And our gifted beverage cards will only work in a few areas, such as the Explorers Café, any bar or lounge, and the dining room.
After lunch, we continued packing while watching another movie about a dog who finds her way home after two years. More for kids, we think, it was it nice change from the shoot ‘em up flicks.
We did spend a little time at the aft pool, but it almost got chilly by 4pm. So we headed inside to listen to the Ocean Trio until 6pm. There are a few couples who have obviously gone to dance studios at home, and love showing off their moves. Not much different from those on the grand voyage.
At 5pm, there was a sip and savor session, but it was held in the Explorers Lounge, where they can attract a much larger crowd. With roasted pumpkin panna cotta, crispy onions, and green yogurt, along with one glass of wine for $5, we are sure they drew in a lot of people.
The Pinnacle Grill hosted the one and only cellar master dinner for this Panama cruise for $95 a person. It consisted of five delectable courses, paired with wines selected by the cellar master, who is not Jacques, since he was sent home on a medical leave before the grand voyage ended.
Dinner was good tonight, although both dining rooms seemed to be half full. Slam figured that was due to tomorrow’s port time of 7am that had something to do with it. People ate early, and probably turned in earlier. And with a very high amount of tours offered in Cabo, most will be leaving early to take the first tenders to shore. Speaking of tenders, we received a note saying we will get priority tender service. We assume this also extends to those with 4 and 5 star status, and possibly the guests from deck seven.
We ordered one starter, then had cordon bleu and meatballs and spaghetti for our entrees. One scoop of vanilla and strawberry yogurt finished the meal, along with 4 biscotti cookies and a taste of ginger. Too early for the show, we did not see Tony Pace, the Vegas Headliner….a singer we presume.
Rolling with some strong swells, we will sleep good tonight.
Bill & Mary Ann
