Observations

In no particular order of importance or value, here are the random observations we have noted over the past two days:
- 1950 passengers vs. 3200 passengers is a big difference, especially when you put them all in essentially the same size public space. This is noticably different in the theaters, elevators, buffet, etc. We really miss the open spaces on the Coral. Boo Hoo.
- The Concerts at Sea group are friendly, but all 700 are trying to eat lunch at the same time (in order to be in the theater for their afternoon show) or dinner for their evening events. We’re trying to figure out their schedule so we can do our things when they are not.
- Love Boat reruns are a hoot!
- Not sure what the weather is doing back home, but we’ve had two days of grey, and blowing winds and mist this morning. Crossing fingers that tonight’s clearing skies hold through tomorrow. It also means that all the people who would have been outside by the pools are stuck inside with the rest of the crowds. We did manage to sit outside and watch Movies Under the Stars tonight. Come On Sun!
- We know we sat next to some of the 60’s band members (the ones I forgot the other day were Gary Puckett, and the Boxtops) at the muster drill, and we probably keep seeing the others in the hallway. But we have no clue who they are and they sorta acted like they were hoping we didn’t ask them for an autograph in the elevator. And we didn’t, because we have no clue who they are. But we do ask how they are enjoying the cruise and they look kind of surprised at the question and we just wish them well when we step off the elevator. There is one fan who has their photos plastered on her door across the lobby...and we’re trying to figure out who we’re bumping into.
- The Fathom group is an interesting mix of people. Glad I went to check it out, but also glad I won’t be doing beach clean-up, concrete work, etc. I have enjoyed the meetings, although I did gracefully decline to participate in the life coach playbook activity. At my age I don’t need a playbook, and I definitely don’t need some kid telling me I do. But I do think they have a good purpose and can fill a niche market need. They are good people and I wish them continued success.
- Love, love, love our new waiter Yuriy, who just joined the ship on Saturday and will still be on when we return in April. Now just to find him and get assigned to his section on the crossing.
- Had the most wonderful snorkel and swim adventure today in Antigua. Night and day difference in how we felt after the one in Aruba. Great crew, more fish, better rum, and only 38 people on the catamaran, so we tipped double. It was well worth it.