January 24, 2025

St John's, Antigua

The Seas remain about 5 to 7 feet. Just enough that you know you are on the water, but not enough motion to bother even the most sensitive.

Again today the temperature peaks just above 80.

No one has specific plans. Lynn and I get off and take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. There are 5 ships here, I would expect the shops and bars are doing well, but I make no contribution to the local economy.

I have been good with my PT. I started just 2 weeks before the cruise, and currently have a routine of about half dozen exercises to strengthen my back. I usually do them first thing before the day starts. So far so good. I am optimistic for the long term results.

As has become the normal routine, we gather in the Crown Lounge before dinner. Another area of the ship that needs refreshing. Many of the chair cushions are worn out if not totally broken. The bar service works just fine though.

Food is not hot in the MDR again. The head waiter was standing beside me as I was given a bowl of dried out, room temperature, fettuccine alfredo. It was so cold and congealed that an attempt to remove a few strands resulted in the entire glob being lifted from the bowl.

She took my plate and returned it ten minutes later. The plate was definitely hot, the fettuccine only so so. My guess, she put the dish on a hot plate and made no attempt at a hot serving of food.

In another botched attempt to appease us, she brought Lynn 2 more entrees and an unordered dessert. Nothing more than wasted food.

I suspect it will be the buffet for us for much of the remainder of the cruise.

A production show is the last activity for us for the evening.

Tomorrow we will be in Castries, St Lucia.


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