SSMariner is a very nice ship, equally as good as any we have sailed on previously. The ship is full on this the first of 4 segments. It’s been hard to take so far this the second sea day.Yesterday at lunch time there was a welcome to those sailing the full cruise to meet the captain and officers and before dinner there was a block party. You took a glass outside your stateroom door and the stewardesses were there with champagne and wine and the captain and staff came along to meet you and other guests in the block.
Last night we had dinner with an ex US air force commander who has won all these medals and purple hearts for his achievements. He has worked the past eleven years with NASA and the Discovery spacecraft and only retired when they cancelled the programme.
They were a lovely couple.
A mammoth occasion today. Gloria’s birthday. There have been a number of emails and comments on facebook.
Commenced with champagne and caviar for breakfast (only a small one) it’s going to be a long day, we do a tour of the galley this arvo and then we are booked into Signature’s for dinner tonight, a french style restaurant.
Our room has been decorated by Zena our stewardess, with balloons hanging from the ceiling and door and a message from the Manager with a cake and champagne to come.
We had a lovely dinner, the crew brought out a little birthday cake and everyone sang happy birthday. The birthday girl had a lovely day. Thanks to everyone who sent messages and emails.
Bugger it’s tough. No doubt we’ll come back to earth tomorrow as we have our first port of call Willemstad, Curacao.
Wow, sounds like mum had a great day!!! Happy birthday mummy!! Pics are great ones, looks like u got my card!! Nexus rang to me to tell me foot spa came in yest, so, looking fwd to that when I go in this wk!! Continue on to have a fabulous time!! Love u both xo
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Gloria. What a wonderful way to celebrate. Sounds like you're being well looked after and spoilt by this crew. Don't forget to try the yoga classes :)
ReplyDeleteTrust you had a good birthday mum and received my email.
ReplyDeleteJust got back from Sydney today and had a great trip. GPT is a very forward thinking company and very exicited to be part of the organisation.
Enjoy the cruise