This cruise started with two days at sea. We didn’t do much these days except sleep (Marlene) read (me), spend time (and money) in the casino, eat and attend some shows. But Day 2 was a formal night and Day 3 was my 75th birthday, so we dined in the dining room both nights.
Before dinner on Day 2 the executive team for the ship was introduced in the atrium.
The Day 2 dinner was prime rib and lobster, neither of which was particularly good. We took some formal and informal photos then went to the casino which was more forgiving – won $20 (down $30). We danced to the Conquest Rockband which was a pretty good little band, though not nearly as good as the Luminosa Rockband.
The Day 2 show was a revue of 1980’s hits. Not bad. The midnight show was Oppenheimer and, much to my surprise, both Marlene and I stayed awake to the end. We lost an hour due to a time zone change so we didn’t get to bed until 5 am.
We slept in on Day 3 – my birthday – until after noon. Then I opened my gifts – 3 nice shirts. We spent some time in the hot tub then went to dinner. We both had the Beef Wellington – very good. The show was a pretty entertaining juggler/comedian.
The casino was cruel. Both Marlene and I were winning for a time, but we both ended down. I lost $120 (down $150).
