Saturday -- Day 1 -- Good-bye Fort Lauderdale

Oh Dear LORD!


This boat is HUGE...I was expecting big, but nothing like this.



We left the hotel and boarded without a single problem or issue. In fact, we didn't wait--we walked right up to the registration desk and signed it. We walked past rows and rows of empty seats; characterizing the long wait we were warned to expect.



Angela and I opted to explore the boat for a few minutes while we waited for the "muster". I quickly found the 24 hour pizza place and had a slice. But before leaving our room we met our floor waiter (or whatever they are calling themselves in the politically correct era). I think Emanual is my new best friend.



After the emergency drill (muster) we went back to our room to find our luggage has arrived. We put it all away with room to spare. The rooms are small, but larger than we were lead to believe. After unpacking it was on to more exploration...Angela was on the hunt for the Spa. While she certainly has her spa treatments lined out, she also needs it because her hair mouse (sp) exploded in the suitecase during the flight...luckily my clothes were there to keep the mess contained.



After more exploration it was off to the early seating for dinner. We are at a table for eight, and our presence brings down the median age by a good 20 years. They all seem nice and each had ample advice for us cruise newbies.



After our excellent dinner, we went back to our cabin to freshen up. Angela promptly departed to watch the play-offs on the jumbo-tron and I explored the ship and found the cyber-cafe.



That's about it for now, more later.



For what few photos we have taken so far, click HERE.