Jan 12 - Embarkation Day

What a difference a day makes!!  After the hassles and delays of yesterday, everything went perfectly today!😊

We had a light breakfast at the hotel and when the shuttle ( a huge van that seated 14) came to pick us us at 11, we were the only people going to the Princess ship, so we rode in comfort for the short drive to Pier 2.

After dropping off our suitcases with the stevedore we were directed to a seat to wait for a wheelchair.  About one minute later the wheelchair arrived and we were being whisked in to the check-in desk to get our medallions - which are room key, credit card for the ship, ID etc.

We had a bit of a wait for the next wheelchair pusher, but then we were on our way up to the buffet ( yes, another meal!) around 11:30.

We found a table and ordered a drink to keep us company while we sat and relaxed!  We each found something to eat from the dozens of options!

Next stop - our beautiful cabin! We have a ‘mini suite’!   La-de-dah!! There is plenty of space with twin beds and a single bed sofa with a real mattress, a nice long counter/desk, washroom with a tub/shower, two TVs, and a nice sized balcony.

Mary and Dianne each have a twin bed and I have the area with the sofa bed and the second TV.

We watched the mandatory safety video on one of the TVs and then went to our muster station to be checked in.  

Following that we went up to Deck 16 for the Sailaway Party! 

We had a drink and watched from the sidelines as the Singers and Dancers led dancing to that ‘boom boom’ music! ( am I getting old??). We left the dock around 3:15 and we’re on our way!!

It was time to go back to the cabin and unpack before dinner. 

Time to eat again!!  We had a table for three.  We forgot to take photos!!!

We had starters and then main courses - Pork Tenderloin, Yankee Pot Roast, and Mahi Mahi!  Desserts were Crème Brulé, New York Cheesecake, and Lemon Tart!That should hold us until breakfast!!!  

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We decided to skip the show and we’re all settled back in our room for the night.  Tomorrow we’ll be at Princess’ private island Princess Cays, where we have two short tours booked.

Until then,

Night night!