Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Day two at sea found the temperature creeping up as well as the humidity. The skies remained mostly overcast with some sun peeking through later in the day. The temperature was 73 degrees with 81% humidity. The winds were following at 13.6 mph. The ship’s speed was 19 knots.
We had our usual day at sea routine with one of us labeling photos and the other taking a nice stroll on the promenade deck. Besides seeing some flying fish, he said many of the walkers are the new guests.
It was finally nice enough to spend some time at the Seaview Pool where our buddy Greg joined us. We always have updates between the three of us and today was no exception. The bottom line is that many of the old timers were not enamored with the 2028 GWV and have decided to do the Australia/New Zealand cruise instead. We feel that this voyage has been fine, despite the fact we did not circle the globe. It was not a problem for us with the exception of the time changes forward we have been doing. There will be two more changes before we arrive to Ft. Lauderdale.
Ordering a simple room service lunch, we waited over an hour for the delivery. Our runner, Agus, said they were starting a different program in the room service kitchen and it was taking a lot more time. He apologized profusely, which we said it was OK and not his fault. Sometimes new managers come along and change things that do not need changing.
Many things had a “Mexican “ touch such as the talks, arts and crafts, teatime, dance lessons, and a special lunch in the Pinnacle Grill. Another “pop-up”. There were three lectures in the World Stage with wizard of wireless, the Mexican Riviera with tequila, and towing icebergs in the desert. The Manzanillo talk by Josh was yesterday which we caught on our TV last night.
There are several tours tomorrow, although the all aboard time is 3:30pm. Four of them are in town or close to town and start from $60 to $85. One is a beach day, another is city and shopping, one is local fruits and folklore, and the fourth is a trip to a turtle farm. The rest range in time from 5.25 hours to 7 hours with stops out of town like to Colima (almost a 2 hour ride each way), other pueblos, clay brick making, rum & chocolate, a mangrove and tropical Barra de Navidad. Prices range from $85 to $130 with some lunches included. Josh did mention that not every place will accept the US dollars. And if they do, they must be new bills. And they may not take all credit cards.
Dinner had a Mexican theme, much the same as the last few nights. This evening we had the romaine spear salads with cucumbers, tomatoes, dried tomatoes, and marinated onions. Mains were one prime rib meal and one meatballs and spaghetti. Very good and served hot. Desserts were one Mexican flan, really a custard, and a plate of sliced pineapple. Many folks were not at dinner in the dining room because there was a “Fiesta Night” held in the Lido poolside beginning at 7:30pm and ending at 9:45pm, assuming that’s when the band quit. The advertisement for it mentioned refreshing beverages and live music. All on your own of course. Since this is the exact time we have dinner, we missed the entire thing.
The show tonight was a magician with stand-up comedy, illusions, and musical magic that included the fastest escape. His name was Ruben Vilagrand with a show titled “Undergrand”. Very funny we think.
Planning on a nice walk in town tomorrow.
Bill & Mary Ann
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