Day 5

Our First Sea Day

Day 5 of the blog is written on our first full sea day. If you’re into cruises or want to know more about the ship, then this is written with you in mind. If not, then I would skip this bit and wait until day 7 when we sail into Cadiz.

First a bit about our cabin.....sorry ‘stateroom’

One of the things Chris and I like about Princess Cruises is the number of reasonably affordable mini-suites available on Dolphin Deck. Really, they’re just larger cabins with 2 TVs, a proper bathroom and a large settee. The balconies are very spacious, but uncovered so you are overlooked by the upstairs neighbours.  The beds are comfy, but Chris and I still woke up in the early hours. It takes a few days to settle down.

The sailaway yesterday was very calm, good weather too, but during the night the weather moved the sea around somewhat. Nevertheless, we rose this morning to find ourselves on a very smooth Bay of Biscay. We breakfasted in the newly designed Horizon Grill, a major improvement with toast on a separate isle so the bread wars have ceased. Then at 11.00 am we attended a cruisecritic get together. We met some really interesting people, including at least one Crows Nest member, two Australians, two Israelis, various Brits and a few Americans. We all agreed to meet up again for a drink later in the cruise. Today’s film was the King’s Speech,  and we were tempted bit we thought we might nod off in the theatre, so instead we ordered some coffee and sat on our balcony. It was just about warm enough.  Then Chris and I joined a Scottish couple for a team quiz. We definitely helped them lose!

Last night’s dinner....a very chatty table for 10 (bit too big) with really good company.

We chose....

Spring rolls/Lobster pate   Barramundi/Rib of beef  Sugar free mousse/ Cheese Platter  

More tomorrow, Claire