Today is another busy port. Again we have 5 very large ships in port. We arrive on schedule. We have two "tourist" goals for the day. First is to vist our friend Nick that owns a local restaurant and bar on the beach, probably for lunch.
Second Lynn is shopping for a new watch. She lost her's a number on months ago and has decided on exactly what she wants to replace it. Research done before leaving home, it is now just a matter of finding a good price.
The ship docks on time. Some of the group has a kayak trip scheduled. Others plan a day at the beach. We hit every jewely store we see on the way to the Lazy Lizzard. Nick is expecting us and has a table waiting. Good for him, this is a very busy day with so many ships in port.
As we get settled in we note that 80 percent of his guests are returning regulars like us. What better could be said about an establishment. The wings are good. The others arrive. Most of them settle in under the shade on the beach. Some to swim in the warm water, others to just soak in the sun.
After lunch and a few beverages we head back towards the ship. As I often find, the first store we checked wound up being the best choice for Lynn's watch purchase. She easily saved 40% compared to making the same purchase at home.
Usually I will go to a specialty restaurant once or twice to use on board credit. Another failure with Princess. No one has been able to make any reservatons for months. Thanks to including specialty restaurants with Premier class bookings, all sold out for months. I guess you can also interpret that as a statement on regular dining in the MDR.
I settle for second best and and order tenderloin and Lynn orders lobster in the MDR for an extra charge. Onboard credit is lost if not spent.
Several in our group have scuba diving scheduled for tomorrow. Unfortunately Adrienne forgot her dive book, leaving it at home locked in the safe. For those of you that are not certified divers, the logbook is more important than a passport. On the same level as an airline pilots flight book, or a sea captains seamans log. Without it you can't work.
But all is not lost. She sends a message to a friend with all the information to turn off the alarm system, get into the house and open the safe so he can send an electronic copy. It works, and she has the documentation to allow her to dive.
After the show I catch a little of the jazz band. Uncrowded, best seating on the ship, and Ok sound. Unfortunately they don't play until 10 PM and later.
Next stop is San Juan.
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