Tuesday, December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013. Labadee, Haiti. Observations.

This ship is so big that people are not friendly.  On the elevators, no one speaks and when you do say hello, folks seem surprised.   Most people on cruise ships are chatty.  It must be because,  on this ship,  most people are with a group, just like us.

Labadee, where we are docked,  is an area of Haiti owned by the cruise line, so on shore, everything is new and pristine.   The young of our group are off on shore being active, snorkeling, riding zip lines or visiting the beach.   It is a busy scene, watching from our balcony.

This ship has great food at multiple restaurants which are included with the price of the cruise.  In addition, several specialty restaurants are available where you pay extra money.  There must be at least six of these fancy restaurants.   I am surprised that people spend more money to eat when they have already paid for it.   Yesterday, Ken and I walked the ship,  visiting and inspecting all the fancy restaurants.  We did not wish to stumble into a restaurant where we had to pay.   Why would we do this?

Ken and I fit very well in our cabin.  Our clothes are put away and the Internet access has been established.  We like the balcony.  Dave and Irene booked a very expensive suite for themselves, which has proved very useful.  It is big enough to fit us all together for cocktails.   Then we wander off to dinner.  Good planning on their part.   This ship has been steady.  Not a sign of a rocking.    So far, it has been a lovely cruise, all thanks to Dave and Irene getting married in 1953.

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