First Day at Sea...FORMAL NIGHT
The first of the six consecutive days at sea. People are starting to complain about the sea and the weather. Guess they thought it would be fairly smooth like the carribean. As we found out later from those who had done trans-atlantics berfore, the weather and the seas were quite good for the trip.
We attended the Castaway Clubhouse celebration. Lee won an exclusive
Castaway Club desk clock. Very KEWL.
Later we went to the DVC meet. We originally were scheduled into Diversions, but with so many DVC members, the meet was moved into Rocking Bar D. Here we sat with a bunch of our group of Disers. Scott won a towel. I think the reason being was that Scott owns a gazillion points.
That evening, I finally try out the in-cabin wiresless internet. It is pricey, but the convenience is just marvelous. Since we have an outside cabin, the laptop doesnt connect as well on the desk. It does, however, work great lying in bed
We skip the Golden Mickeys. We have seen this show before. It is O.K.
Dinner was at Lumiéres and it is Formal Night. Everyone is dressed so fine. Formal Night in Lumiéres is my second favorite dinner after Tropical Night in Parrot Cay.
Second Day at Sea
We had High Tea at Palo. I am not much for tea, but I do enjoy the scones, triffles and the other goodies. When we show up for the tea, they say they cannot find out reservation, but seat us any way. Something is up. We later find out that
DCL has lost all of our reservations except the group brunch at Palo. I checked the reservations the Thursday before we left and they were still there. Must have been dumped when we upgraded into the veranda room. Guest Services get everything reserved for us except the Vista Spa Villa. The day is changed for this from Thursday until Monday. That is actually a good thing. Better weather.
Mike Super was the show in the Walt Disney Theatre. He is a very good magician/illusionist.
This evening we are in Animators for the show dinner. This is where the black and white pictures on the wall actually become colorful by the end of the evening. The staffs outfits also change from black and white to one of may colors.
Third Day at Sea
Character Breaksfast in Parrot Cay with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Lilo, Stich and Chip and Dale. This is one the aprons the servers wear at the breaksfast.
Tsk. Tsk. Some people never grow up.
Fourth Day at Sea
Jammie Breakfast. This always gets a lot of strange looks. It is a fun time and the group photo is such a great thing. I have breakfast with Gene and Cheryl (NewGeneB), Lynn and Scott and Alex, Karen and McKenzie (Rufustee). Very enjoyable breakfast.
Fifth Day at Sea....PIRATE NIGHT
This was also the day of the Dis-brunch at Palo. Always fun. Always good food.
The group consisted of Linda and Robert, Andy and Char, Gydel and her daugheter, Ken and Shari, Debbie and Jeanette and Scott and Lynn.
Before dinner, all of the Disers converged in front of Lumiéres for the group pirate picture. Seemed like there were more pirates thatwere jammies. Captain Hook was the celebrity joining us for the picture. Kinda hoped for Mickey or Stich.
On our way to dinner we stopped by the Promenade Lounge for a Mojito. Hey it has rum in it, so it is kinda a pirate drink. At dinner I had a (boring) rum and coke, but it still had rum.
Dinner was at Parrot Cay. Most of the diners were dressed in the spirit of the night. Of course the dining staff were also. I had the beef tenderloin this time along with the chocolate layer cake. It was great.
Sixth Day at Sea...Seas are still a bit bouncy. Captain says the things will be much better as we approach Tenerife tomorrow. The temperature is fine, it is just the NE wind and the waves. Not much going on today. Slept in. Rested up for our first eastern hemisphere excursion.
We had our PALO dinner this evening. Always a great experience. Gotta love that chocolate soufflé.
Will be great to get back onto dry land.
on this thread so far, with thanks to Mary Jo, whilst I was away on holiday.
