I sit here, the day after Barbados, on the floor outside our cabin! Let me explain....we have NO POWER ANYWHERE ON THE SHIP! No water, no toilets absolutely zilch. El Captain, a man of few words, has made 3 announcements basically saying nothing as usual. And its hot and Princess still want to charge us for bottled water, I can feel a mutiny coming on. So don't know when this blog will send but anyway here goes.
Barbados was very interesting. It's a bigger version of Antigua, busy place and friendly people. We caught the free shuttle to the end of the dock then a another van to the town. It only cost us $2 each and it reaffirmed our decision NOT to hire a car or a bike as there are no road rules but everyone does drive slowly. We have even become adept at crossing the roads in the Carribean....just walk and the cars stop, well they have so far. The shopping is mainly Duty Free but it wasn't cheap at all. We did buy some of my new favourite drink...Rum Punch!
We walked for a fair distance and eventually came to The BoatYard Beach Resort. The deal was for $10 each we got entry, a lounge chair and umbrella and a free Rum Punch right on the beach. A private oasis really. The place was buzzing and a great atmosphere. We spent about 3 hours just soaking up the sun (under the shade) and having a swim in in The Carribean. How good is that. So there we were in the ocean and as per usual for us lately, the rain came. It bucketed down and we ran for the cover of the bar. Another few drinks and we caught the free bus back to the ship.
Last night we had a Carribean party on the top deck. It was the second best night, the first being the Beatles party. It was great fun, everyone was dancing and having a ball.
So I am now finished this entry and we still are floating aimlessly at sea, thank goodness its not in the Gulf of Aiden where the pirates hide out. It did happen there to a lesser extent as we had lights and toilets that time. Rumours are flying thick and fast now...will we make it any further after L.A. Keep you posted!!
