At Sea: (06/12/09)

Since we didn’t have to get up early to go ashore, we slept in until 10:30 am, ordered room service and lolly-gagged in our stateroom.  The seas were a bit more rolling than when we were in the inland channels, but were nothing like that of our first cruise.  Of course that first cruise with Admiral accommodated only 750 persons and the ship was ¼ the size of the Star Princess.  

At 1 pm we met up with our new friends, Suzanne and Chuck in the Portofino Dining Room for lunch.  We had an encrusted brie cheese with apricot sauce and for the main course, I had talapia fish tacos; Susan had turkey scallopini – both excellent choices.  We were having such a good time talking and eating that we didn’t realize, until we decided to retire to the wine bar that we were the only four left in the dining room.

We visited for another hour or so in the Vines Bar and it was time for another nap.  We headed for our room, I took an hour nap and Susan washed and dryed a load of clothing at the Laundromat.

Tonight was the second formal night and tonight is the night we chose to celebrate our 35^th anniversary (even though it’s not until the 14^th).  The main attraction in the dining room was lobster and tiger prawns.  We each ordered that entrée; I gave my lobster to Susan and she gave me her prawns; it was a fair and even trade.

We dined with another couple celebrating their honeymoon.  How well we remember those first days of ignorant bliss and innocence.  Not that we would change anything, but we’re pretty happy that those days are in the past as we now live together in reality and loving each other despite our flaws.

We attended a Broadway Review after dinner – some of the singers they’ve signed on are really, really good.  This is more than likely their first of many steps as they begin their careers.  The cruise director’s name is Lee Childers, so we’re going to meet him tomorrow afternoon.

We danced the night away again with “Groove Line,” and then closed the bar down at 1 am. 

Tomorrow, we’re attending at culinary demonstration followed by a tour of the ship’s galley.

Good night!