We awoke this morning to yet more strong winds and it came as no surprise when at 8:25, the captain came over the PA to inform us that our visit to Exmouth had been cancelled as it was unsafe to operate the tenders. I was disappointed but as Exmouth was a replacement that really didn’t have too much to offer and especially as a tender port, it wasn’t too much of a loss.
However, it would have been nice to get off and at least have a walk and explore. We will never know why it was changed from Geraldton, the original itinerary had us docked, and then Princess changed it to a tender port with not half as much to experience. What is done is done so there is no point in dwelling on it and grumbling.
So, today was another sea day to add to the already long list and hopefully it will be the last time it happens on this cruise. (fingers crossed)
Once again we spent our morning on Deck 17 (oddly named the sports deck) which ought to be called the “Mary Celeste” deck because apart from ourselves and 4 others, it was deserted. The irony being the wind that had prevented us tendering had disappeared and there was absolutely no breeze at all and it was very hot, this eventually drove us back to the cabin, we like a bit of sunshine but it was just too hot.
On the way back Nicole had a quick dip in the pool to cool off. While waiting and enjoying a Dirty Banana cocktail, I noted the music being belted out at high volume in the pool area and considered that with the average age probably set around 72, what better to listen to being pelted out by the DJ than Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin. The young girl seemed totally oblivious to her audience and maintained the flow of what I considered inappropriate music pounding out for all to relax by the pool to. Having said that if their hearing is anything like mine they won’t hear anything anyway which is how it appeared.
Even several announcements by the cruise director telling us there is so much going on only added to the delirium of the situation. Our balcony eventually became the answer to the situation with it being peaceful, in the sun with a very small section of shade and room service looking after our needs.
At 5:00 we went for a walk but the prom deck was closed for maintenance so we did some laps on the upper decks instead which we visited again after dinner.
Not much else to report today other than my Fitbit Steps 11,398
You’re really running into a Whole Lotta bad Luck vis-à-vis weather and tendering. Sorry for that, and I really hope things improve. You’re maintaining a good attitude but damn you really need to get off the boat!
Kathleen just sent me an article about how music is everywhere and it is really great to find someplace that is actually silent. Just further proof. One of the reasons we left Celebrity and one of the few things that we didn’t like on Oceania’s Vista was the constant music…and often loud music. No place to actually be quiet or have a conversation in a public area. It’s sad. It’s one of the reasons we love Viking. Lots of places with total silence.