January 13 – AT SEA

retractable roof

cheking out the sea

Weather – 25º, very windy

Steps – 6,596

LAST day of vacation. The last day of each vacation always come with the same feelings…disappointment that the time away (often in the warmth when home is cold) is ending, and excitement to be home again back to routines and predictability.

Each of the 2 cruises that made up this vacation started and ended with sea days…very civilized. We can go about our day in a relaxed way, the only thing needing to be done is to pack.

one last sunset

all over the boat

We wanted to sit at the pool for a while this morning, but it was hard to find a spot due to strong winds. We finally found a spot both in the shade and out of the wind as much as possible. Eventually we inched into the sun as the wind made things a bit cool.

This ship has a ‘conservatory’ area. This is a pool and seating area with a retractable roof – very neat. This area was closed until late morning when it only takes a few minutes to open.

We had one last outdoor meal followed by a drink at the astern pool. This isn’t necessarily our usual after lunch routine, but a DJ was playing, so we went to
listen for a bit.

daily program

I mentioned in an earlier blog that this ship could use some more shady spots at the pools. This especially applies to the astern pool today!

daily program

Because of the wind, the patchy coverings that provided at least some shade had to come down. We luckily found a small area of shade at the edge of the bar. Despite the full-on sun and absolute lack of shade the chairs around the pool were packed! I am in awe of people who can lie out in the sun for hours on end. I would last about 2 minutes!

Back to the room for a nap, followed by packing and one last sit on the balcony before dinner.