17.2.24

Friday, 2 February

 

Embarking:  We took it easy, had breakfast at our ‘usual’ place, then relaxed in the lounge until our limo came to take us to the port. Boarding was more of an adventure then usual, because in December, a major storm destroyed much of the cruise port. Cruise ships must now dock in the cargo port, where there are not the usual amenities. As a result, we checked in at a temporary facility, and left our luggage, then took a bus to Argentine immigration and another bus to the ship. 

We thought it was fascinating to be in the midst of a container operation and enjoyed watching loading, and unloading operations. Of course, there are always people looking for an excuse to whine, so we heard a lot of that. We thought they should be happy that a way was found to work around a major disaster, but apparently, they felt that having booked a luxury cruise, the weather gods should have smiled on them. The ship is beautiful and I wish I’d taken a picture of the suite when we first came in – champagne in a bucket, an orchid beside it, fruit, plenty of space, walk-in closet, bathroom with tub and separate shower, desk, vanity table, nice balcony. Very comfortable. We had lunch on deck, then unpacked and settled in.
We left port at 5 pm, and celebrated by drinking our bottle of champagne on our balcony as we watched Buenos Aires recede. We pulled out into the gigantic mouth of the Uruguay River, which is very muddy. After dinner, we enjoyed the music in one of the lounges, then the evening show in the theatre – Broadway hits. What a lot of talent!! I think we’ll enjoy the entertainment on this cruise.
Photos of the day

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

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