You may want to take an elevator from the Piazza, coffee and fresh pastry in hand and head up to the pool deck for some sun and sea air.
Deck 5 midships, elevator lobby
Pool deck elevator lobby. The doors open automatically which is handy when you are carrying food and drinks or have already had too much to eat and drink!
Nice manatee statue
A total of 5 pools await...
Some "special" people ignore the signs and reserve prime spots near the pool. They are known as "hogs". Deck staff are told to remove these items after 30 minutes but they often don't comply.
One of the many great things about a week on board ship is that you get to meet people over a few drinks as you are soaking up the sun. This was a new friend I would never see again. Steve. I spent many pleasant hours talking to him and his wife. I don't usually ask people to pose for me so this is a candid shot.
The last day there will always be tables set up on the top deck of the Piazza where the Gift Shops will put out merchandise at reduced prices-tee shirts, bags, watches and gold chain for example. They want you to grab a bargain while there is still time!
Another popular event on the final day is an early morning Culinary/Comedy show starring the Maitre 'd and the Executive Chef in the Princess Theater.
It draws a big crowd.
Video screens on either side of the stage let you see close-ups as they are cooking simple dishes
They are introduced by the cruise director, Brett Siborne
The accent though is on comedy banter onstage
After the show everyone is invited to tour the main galley
The Main Galley prepares about 10,000 meals a day when at sea (MDRs are closed in port). The Specialty Restaurants like Sabatini's and the Crown Grill have their own kitchens (as does the Buffet and Trident Grill).
As it's a sea day that means that the British Pub Lunch is being served in the Crown Grill
Chicken curry for Carol. Indian curries are the most popular dishes in Britain and Indian is the predominant ethnic restaurant food there. This is a mild curry, Madras-hot at best (Vindaloo being very hot-my favorite!)
Fish and chips for me, with green mushy peas
After a filling lunch it was time for a nap in the Sanctuary where at 3.30 we would wake to Afternoon Tea!
(yes you WILL put on weight on a cruise)
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