Dawn Princess 2010 World Cruise

Dawn Princess 2010 World Cruise
42 destinations in 26 countries and 5 continents

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Day 79 Sea Day

Our original Captain, Todd McBain got back onboard at Acapulco and already he has made a BIG impression. We knew how lovely he was before he got off in Dubai but compared to his replacement, he is even more special. This morning, at breakfast, he entered the Horizon Buffet and spoke to almost everyone at the tables. We even got a photo with him, he is just lovely and a great communicator. I think he got the message as everyone almost kissed his feet to welcome him back. I actually feel safer with him at the helm. And we may have made Dublin with him!! Who knows. Pics of the extravaganza buffet lunch.
Yesterday during my laundry time, (its becoming very tense in there by the day), the gossip was that 4 people had been put off the ship due to laundry rage. 8 have passed away I open the door very slowly when I HAVE to go in anticipation. I also heard that The Beatles Tribute Band are getting back on for the last week, HURRAH.
So now 2 days at sea then we arrive in Los Angeles.

Day 78 Manzanillo Mexico

Each and every night, we receive our Princess Patter, and it informs us of things to do and see in each port. So according to PP there was not much to do and see here and the words were, The town itself may not inspire". Well whoever wrote that must have rocks in their head!! We walked off the ship with music blaring from loudspeakers in the middle of the town. This certainly made an instant impression and created a lively atmosphere. As I had had one too many cocktails in Acapulco, we only intended to stay out for an hour or so! This did not happen once we found all the colourful, busy and inexpensive little shops. It was bustling with families as it was a Sunday, people smiled all day long and said hello. We loved it here. The coronas were available in all the bars but we could not find any to buy to bring back on the ship. One interesting thing is the pharmacy's are just open front shops and anyone can buy anything, without a prescription! We saw many passengers stocking up on antibiotics, pills etc. Cheap too, I think I heard $3 for penicillin, 24 tablets. It was very hot and we lasted over 4 hours so did well. A beautiful port and we would love to come back here. Many people did tours, (there was only about 4 offered) and everyone loved what they did.