We arrive in port with a bright rainbow off the starboard side of the ship.
Breakfast doesn't start until 7:00 but by 6:30 the Lido is very busy. We have a tour at 8:00 so we are up early as usual.
The ship is cleared and tour groups begin to gather in the theater. We are the second group to be called. The terminal is an old open warehouse with areas roped off for tour groups to gather.
12 of us are soon in our 14 passenger van on our way to the OK farm. A delightful day. The farm grows a multitude of crops including coffee, nuts, chocolate, star fruit, bananas, pineapple, vanilla, and many different spices. We are treated to a picnic of tropical fruits and macadamia nuts. The scenery is beautiful including a waterfall and small hydo electric plant. One of the best takeaways is the best nutcracker I have ever used. Need to find one.
Our driver and tour guide works on the farm when not doing tours. Mostly sorting priduct by quality and packaging for shipment. Originally from Montana, now in her 40's she has been here most of her life.
The past several years rainfall has been low. Many of the fields show the effect. Some of the crops are struggling and the owner is considering irrigation, not a small investment. No climate change anyone?
Back on the ship it is grilled pastrami on rye at the New York deli for a late lunch.
At dinner I risk the lasagna again. Not nearly as good as Royal's, but better than last week. Since we won't be in the MDR for a few days, the staff insists on a birthday cake for me. Fun and excellent.
The show tonight is comedian and magician Doc Dixon. He has been on this ship for 9 weeks straight, working 2 nights a week. He already has a 16 week contract with HAL for next summer. A contract spreading over several ships, primarilt in Alaska.
The seas remain mild, skies mostly clear and the air warm and humid. Just like Florida. Tomorrow we will be in Maui.
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