Rainy Day Three

Beer at 10 am as we read and watch the drizzles. The ship remains at the "private island" yet another day. As I think about it, this is a good business model for them. No fuel. No port charges. And passengers happy as clams to hang out on sandy shores.  

Yesterday we explored the rest of the ship while most people were ashore. It's VERY glitzy in a very Italian way. It's also very tech savvy. I'm not at all sure I can explain the 21st century elevator operations! And I probably haven't mentioned every bit of info comes to you electronically. No daily paper. No map of the ship you can carry in your hands. 

MSC Cruises touts it's "Foundation" to "save the blue planet". It's easy to be skeptical about such stuff, but I want to be hopeful. (Monica laughs at me.) Maybe today I will visit the Foundation showroom and check it out. (Don't worry, Tommy, no donations!)

Last night we ventured to the ships theatre and our "special seating." A mob scene of passengers.  A magician on stage. Not much. We left. Returned to our bar and then off to bed...we thought.

Joseph, our butler, brought a great birthday cake to Monica and a huge bottle of Belvedere. There was a glass of red wine for me. And a big bowl of fruit. AND, the room had birthday wishes and decorations everywhere. Nice surprise!

Here are some pictures from yesterday.








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  1. AlmaJune 25, 2024 at 7:28 PM

    You must be in a Yacht Club cabin with your butler taking care of you and a rainy day in those digs is not too bad. Watch those slippery floors. I love the "balloon ride" picture-- You both look great.-- Belated Birthday Greetings Monica.

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  2. AnonymousJune 26, 2024 at 11:51 AM

    What fun you're having. So glad you decided on this cruise. You're missing unbearably hot weather on Kiawah. Susan

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