LIVE MUSIC AND GRAND PRODUCTIONS!

Caribbean Princess
At Sea/Atlantic Ocean
January 28, 2023
70F, sunny, cloudy, heavy rain

I love violinists who play contemporary music in the Piazza! Live music is such a plus on cruises! I’m sitting at TK’s favorite place, the International Café, while he closes his eyes for a bit in the room—it is incredible how many people flock to this place for coffee and fancy coffee drinks. The only coffee flavor I like is black, which is a good thing because the lines are long. There are sandwich choices too, croissants, tartes, and so on, so guests can get a snack to accompany their lattes and mochas or whatever they are.  TK bought the coffee package for $36, so he can have 15 fancy coffee drinks and unlimited coffee during this 2 week cruise. The snacks/sandwiches/desserts are free.

The International Cafe attracts a lot of people

Coffee, etc. menu

Latte, cuppacino, mocha, macchiato, chai and more!

Sandwiches, quiche, fruits/International Cafe

Sweets at the International Cafe

I purchased my usual soda package which cost $118 for 14 days. They have upgraded this package to include not only fountain Diet Coke, but all juices (orange, cranberry, etc.) and mocktails (fake Pina Coladas, Margaritas, and so on).  This is right up my alley.  TK has the soda package too.

Reading, napping, writing, and observing took up most of our day.  We did get our table reservations secure and the dinner highlight was beef medallions, tapioca and fruit salad, and peach melba. 

We saw the Princess production, Bravo, a show we did not get a chance to see in November on the Regal Princess. It was outstanding. The singers and dancers were very good. Neither TK nor I know how the settings are accomplished, but they were spectacular, along with the lighting. Clouds floating by windows, a serene lake scene, candles burning in chandeliers, how do they do that?  There always are several ballet dances, too.   Some of the numbers included “Unchained Melody,” “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” “Thunder Ball,” “Somebody to Love,” and “I Will Always Love You,” all songs I really like.

The Princess Theater

One cannot photograph productions

The weather was warmer today as we are headed south. The rain stopped outdoor activities, but the sun shone brightly in the afternoon.

TK’s Takes: We met some people from Bellingham, Washington—TK’s friend Jon used to live there and TK has visited the area several times. Also, he found out that ship is  only partially full, 2600 passengers. Its capacity is 3200.  There are a few children on board and two babies, but most of the passengers are our age.

 

TK mourned the magnet hooks he left behind

He found this cute little guy in the gift shop-

he serves his purpose well (those are our "Medallions" that we

need to get into our room and buy our soda or coffee)

Will explain that more tomorrow!