Our First Night on the Ship

After we left the bay, it got cloudy and the wind and waves really picked up. I was surprised how much we could feel a large ship like that sway with the waves. We really had to hold on to rails and things to keep our balance. As I mentioned earlier, when there were particularly big swells, the elevators would make very loud clanging noises that were a bit disconcerting. The staff acted like it was completely normal, but I started to get sea sick after our second buffet dinner. We went to our staterooms, which for their size, were very nice and efficient. It felt better to lay down, but I didn't want to miss the introduction show in the elegant Princess Theatre. It went without a hitch as the singers, dancers, the comedian, Elliot Maxx, and activity directors really have their sea legs. Mr. Maxx performed with his guitar and sang a few original songs to familiar tunes like It's a Small World After All.





























Thanks kids for helping me remember the words,

When I booked this cruise on the internet,



I saw a picture of the room I'd get,
I didn't realize, it was actual size,
It's a small room after all.

After the show we went out on the 7th deck, The Promenade. It was very cold and the waves where breaking over the side onto that level. I thought the cold air might make my seasickness feel better, but it didn't. As it was too cold, we just went to bed. Our very nice steward, Stephan, who was from Romania had provided a most welcoming and lovely turn-down service. Rebecca and Rachel slept on the top bunks, which folded down from the ceiling at night, and the boys had their own room. I wish I'd gotten a picture of the other side of the room with the white topped, but oak lined dressing table, tv cabinet with fridge, and the convenient mirror shelf that I kept my room key, sunglasses, and camera on. We should have also gotten a picture of our tiny bathroom, with shower and interesting, space efficient fixtures. We stowed all our suitcases under the beds and in the large closet, while all our clothes fit in the drawers and on shelves and hangers.

The next day at sea was still pretty rough. Here's a picture of what it did to the 12th deck swimming pool.