Originally we were going to head over to Klein Bonaire but
we are having a hard time getting up and going.
We both are worried that the other is going to be disappointed
today. Okay how many other couples are
like this? I am worried Bernie wants to
snorkel and will be sad, and he is worried I am going to miss out in
snorkeling. We finally sit and
communicate and we find out neither of us is up for snorkeling and putting this
clouded head under water.
After grabbing a bite to eat we dress and our camera and
head ashore.
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| a variety of means of transportation here |
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| Water Taxi to Klein is right near the pier |
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| This is what you will encounter when you go ashore. New complex with shops. |
We love Bonaire, it is an island they we often comment about
coming back to spend more time at but it is so hard for us in Vancouver to get
here. The people are lovely and of
course the sea life is everywhere.
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| Sipke and Dianir Stapert |
The first thing we need to do is head to the small craft
stalls that have been set up in town.
Two years ago I bought a lovely pendant and earing set here. Sadly one of the earrings broke in half when
I was not carefully and placed it among things that got compressed.
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| I bought two sets of earrings and a new pendant. |
We decide to walk for a change to see some of the area. We walk away from the downtown towards the
airport. We see lots of lovely homes,
and the wildlife is so fun to spot too.
Bernie loves birds so he is like a kid pointing out birds and wildlife
while I try to take photos of them. At
one point we had two green parrots following us swooping down in front of us
for about a block.
We end up at the beach resort/marina that we have been to before. We sit in a lounge chair and watch the
snorkelers and kayakers here.
This island is a treasure cove of sea life. You really don’t have to go far at all to
experience great snorkeling. Just walk
into the water anywhere and you will see tons of stuff. Part of me wishes we had our snorkel gear and
swimsuits with us but still a little clouded from all the wine last night.
We walk out to the end of the point at this resort and I get
a kick out of all the lizards and take pics of all of them. I wish I could pick one up, yup I was that
kind of kid wanting to pick up everything.
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| somebody's idea of a fence |
It is a short stop at this port today cause it is a long
distance to Grenada our stop tomorrow.
All aboard is 13:30 sailaway is 14:00.
I will add the weather is beautiful, but it has been windy
today. Highs have been 27C/81F with high
clouds, but no showers today. And use
caution cause that sun is misleading, and many are burned all over the ship.
Once back on board we head up to the Horizon Court for a
bite to eat. Today they have Indian and
Asian themed items and I had his last sailing too and it is very good. I loved many of the items and take note there
are more standard food items in the Bistro section. The Horizon Court never ceases to amaze
me. I love the selection and everything
is hot that should be hot. The staff are
very attentive filling dishes and cleaning up.
The buffet stewards are always quick to see if you need a drink and clear
a plate and I am blown away at how many are so friendly and happy and wishing
us a good day. I don’t think, no I know
I could not be that happy at work.
Bernie is heading up to the pool deck and I head down to the
Café to grab a blended latte. I head out
to the Promenade deck facing the pier and watch everyone coming back. A lot of Princess tours were late but I am
pleased to see how attentive the tour operators are. They are all assisting the passengers getting
off the boats. One woman’s visor flew
off into the water because of the high winds.
A tour operator got back in the boat, took her bathing suit cover off
and jumped in the water by the pier to get the woman’s visor. That is impressive.
The crew on the pier handing out cold towels and water are
there until the very last guest comes back offering water/towels as they make
their way to the gangway.
Princess I notice all these extra touches and I appreciate
it.
Today is SuperBowl but being Canadian and someone who is
really not into football, or most sports for that matter I can’t report
directly on how the festivities unfold.
Although I can report that there is a lot happening on board to
celebrate the event.
The game is being televised on Movies Under the Stars,
Princess Live, Vista Lounge, Club 6 and Churchills – seems like every
venue! The Promenade is decorated with
balloons and football themed signs.
The Patter is showing Tailgate Party at 5:30 at MUTS,
Superbowl at 7:00. Vista Lounge is going
to have a Superbowl trivia and cheering competition. There is going to be tailgate food at Trident
Grill – wings, ribs etc. There is a buy
one get one free drink special at Mermaids Tail Bar too. Something tells me the dining room is not
going to be busy tonight.
But our plans aren’t in the dining room either. Tonight we have reservation at the Crab Shack
for 8 pm for five of us. I have never
done this and am looking forward to trying it.
Lots of other things happening too. Spot the Fake in Facets, These Guys (an
Acapella Performance) in the Atrium, Princess Theater is showing What the World
Needs Now 7:00, 8:15 and 10:15; Sing A Long with Kory Simon in Crooners; Piano
Melodies with Nadia in Wheelhouse; Trevor Cole plays his steel pan in the
Wheelhouse later tonight; Party Time with Neal Deal in the Piazza; Superbowl
Dance Party with DJ Shea in Club 6.
Today marks half way thru out trip… wow time flies but we
still have lots more to do, so thanks for following and stay tuned.
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