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We sailed all night, slowly going to the Island of Catalina. We awoke early and watched an excellent movie called “DOG.”
We watched a movie about Dogs!
Get ready to laugh!
As soon as the movie ended, Catalina emerged from the sliding glass door of her stateroom. Within an hour, small boats would shuttle people to and from the island to our sailing vessel. We decided to skip the crowded transportation and remain on the ship.
Catalina off the port bow.
We went to the Neptune suite area, just two doors down, where we could enjoy our latte, coffee, and a variety of rolls, juices, and champagne. Think of the Neptune Lounge as a living room and an oasis of relaxation. A large-screen television, library, sofas and chairs, complimentary refreshments throughout the day, and Wi-Fi for a small charge are all available for your comfort and enjoyment. Continental breakfast and morning coffee or tea are served daily until 11 a.m., and cookies, sandwiches, and pastries are served from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
It was very quiet, an excellent place to hide!
After wandering around, we ultimately chose to have breakfast in the main dining room instead of the suite dining area, despite being closer.
Breakfast is served
Mary wanted my picture, so I did the “Robin pose.”
Mary said I was her “eye candy,” and then she mentioned it was sugar-free!
I ordered the lox and bagel selection, and this is the first time it came as a burger! It was delightful! Lox is a fillet of brined salmon, which may be smoked. Lox is frequently served on a bagel with cream cheese and often garnished with tomato, sliced onion, cucumbers, and capers.
While lox may be delicious, the term is quite confusing — what we now call lox, derived from the German word for salmon, lachs, is, in fact smoked salmon. Proper lox is brined in a salty solution, which cures the fish but leaves a strong, salty taste. Today, lox is cured with light salting and then cold-smoked, which provides the typical “Nova” or smoked salmon flavor.
This was indeed different.
Mary had her card, and it opened all sorts of doors.
This card does everything.
We went to the spa and got a better view of the Casino. The spa is on the 10th floor at the bow and provides a 270-degree view of the ocean.
The Casino appears, and we know where we are.
Maggie The Magnificent took us to the hot seat where the chairs fit your back and are warm, a good place to recoup after an hour in the hot tub. I was already drinking; I had ice water!
I did resent the couple that walked by me, pointed, and yelled, “Thar she blows!” Rude, very rude!
In the hot seat!
Do NOT say it… Do NOT even think it!
We are now headed to the hot tub, which is enormous! There were nine in the tub, and it could have easily fit another ten!
The water comes out quite forcefully, making the muscles relax.
Come on, girls, it’s time.
Ready for the large hot tub!
After an hour in the hot tub under the mighty waterfall, Mary still looked amazing, while I looked like a drowned rat.
After an hour in the hot water, she still looks fantastic.
Perhaps a little smooch under the water?
I was rinsing off.
We just had to wait until the clock struck noon before we could drink while sailing. (Who came up with that rule anyway?)
We were lounging around.
Get ready, get set, go!
Hello there!
Dang, I get to hang around a bevy of beauties today!
It is cooling down.
Now we are underway making the ship lighter by drinking the alcohol! If alcohol floats, we will be safe should the ship sink!
We all drank to the hot tub!
We just had Perrier water. Maybe we hid the booze!
Just one more!
Bob and Nick returned from the island. Bob showed us his new duds!
Bob provides a fashion show!
We went to our cabin and took a small nap before dinner. We went to the Tamarind for dinner. Asia’s exotic flavors are fresh and flavorful every night at Tamarind. You’ll have many options from dim sum to sushi and curry.
Dinner at the Chinese Fusion Restaurant.
We all had fun and laughed our way through dinner.
The gentlemen behaved, not so much Paul!
Maggie and Robin were enjoying their selections.
To a successful day!
We returned to our room and fell asleep after a delightful day. I was told that I was a bit tipsy at dinner and kept referring to the lobsters as sea cockroaches. I thought I was always well-behaved. When Mary starts talking to me again, I will ask her!
Tomorrow, we will be sailing up the coast toward San Francisco.
