MSC Divina
/ At Sea
Saturday
76F,
sunny
Another
peaceful day reading on our shady stateroom balcony. Conversely, the port side
of the ship, Donna’s side has sun all day and that is what she likes—it all works
out!
Another book bites the dust. Yesterday I donated the three
Baldacci novels to the ship's library-today all three are gone!
Photo taken on the balcony overlooking the sea--
Last
night’s party after dinner was a thank you for sailing with MSC as priority
guests. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and nonalcoholic beverages were
served and we had our photo taken with the captain. This was our third party aboard this ship.
MSC does not seem to do art auctions like the other cruise lines, but there are
daily mimosa and champagne offerings at the jewelry stores to entice people to
buy.
Other
daily activities available included spa and hair consultations, assorted trivia
games (6/day), Pilates, bingo, chess, yoga classes, dance classes, even arts
and crafts. Music is played at many venues from 12:45 p.m. on. Despite the variety, I prefer the sound and
the peaks and valleys of the waves as I read. TK noted shore birds following
us, diving into the water to catch flying fish.
We
did have some excitement last night, sudsy bubbles poured out of a drain in our
bathroom and covered the floor just before we were going to bed. A call to the
front desk brought a plumber who cleaned it up and that was that. Thankfully we turned our clocks back to EST
so we had an extra hour sleep anyway.
This
was a satisfying cruise. TK has decided he prefers Princess cruises, but we
both agree we have had a good time. The food is good, desserts are very good,
and the basic beverage package is the best yet. We have had access to Coke Zero
all day every day. The coffee is good,
and TK can find Splenda most of the time. I think MSC ran out of cream two days
ago, but I drink coffee black and TK has settled for milk.
There
are not too many children on board. Two, about five years old, live next door to us and I enjoyed
hearing them on the balcony today as their dad pointed out the flying fish.
There are activities for children aboard, including a large water slide.
Packing
on the last day is a chore, but TK loves his cubes and he is almost ready. I
even packed three of my cubes, but I still do not believe in packing until
after dinner. Luggage must be outside
our door by 11 p.m. TK has mapped out his strategy for leaving me with the
luggage, picking up his truck, and then swinging by for me. I hope this step
goes smoothly—we are in the 4th level of passengers to leave the
ship, at 7:30 a.m., so that should help.
Donna
and Lawrence are flying back to Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon—we will meet them
in April in Las Vegas, perhaps with California friends, too.
I
saw Granddaughter B1’s name in the Erie paper last night for her varsity
bowling—her high game was 169. Granddaughter B2 is a swimmer and competes in
New York State. I miss my girls!
Next
stop: Fleamasters Flea Market, North Ft. Myers!
TK’s
Take: The weather will be 78F in Miami tomorrow and possibly 86F in Fort Myers.
He loves his packing cubes!
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