Whooo hooo … we're on our way. Bon Voyage! Quick, easy boarding at Canada Place. And straight to the Lido Restaurant.
That was about 2 o'clock and we weren't sure if it was a late lunch or an early dinner. After a light meal, we set out to get our bearings. Up six flights of stairs, down four flights , to the bow, the stern, through the casino, into the library, over the hill and dale.
Not surprisingly, by 5 o'clock, when the Welcome Aboard BBQ fired up on the Lido Poolside, I was feeling peckish again. I had just a wee sampling of each dish. The trouble is that there are a lot of dishes. But I resisted the urge to pile up my plate, which explains why by 7 o'clock I was hungry – again.
At dinner in the Rotterdam Dining Room, we were seated with Nancy and Carl, a couple from Kamloops (small world) and their friend Maureen from Ladner. They had never heard of North of 50°. Oooooh, that stings, but not to worry – we told them all about it.
Between meals, we continued to get our bearings, exploring the ship. We were on a mission. Where's the entertainment? Where's the food? How do we get outside?
All these questions and more we hadn't considered yet were answered at the opening night show, aptly called “Nothin's Gonna Stop Us Now,” where cruise director Drew introduced the entertainment staff to a packed house.
I'd like to elaborate on the show which was hilarious, but it is midnight and time to go to bed. Have to be up early for tai chi.
Must say, your blue jacket against the amazing background looks incredible! What I sense throughout your blog is that it is all about ...FOOD! At least for now(-: I am certainly shocked your fellow travellers have not heard of North of 50 (for shame)! But alas, by the time this cruise is over, you will have added a gazillion new friends on Facebook and all will be well! Happy travels to you and Dean!
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