At Sea between Puerto Rico and Barbados,
Saint Lucia
Monday, September 15, 2008
Day 1 was spent at sea, cruising on route to Barbados. Kathy woke up at the usual 5am with Bill sleeping in. After changing into workout clothes, she headed for the walking track with camera in hand to catch the sunrise. Got some nice shots of a spectacular sunrise. After walking a mile, it was 6:30 and time for the gym to open. Went back to the cabin where I found Bill awake and rearing to head for the stepper. After working out, ate some breakfast, then headed for the pool area. It was just us and 95% of the other 3000 passengers on the deck. Met Gayle, then started searching for 3 unoccupied lounge chairs. Challenging!!! But managed to find 3 and stretched out. They were holding a Ms. Biceps contest at 1pm and after looking at the competition lining up, Kathy decided "what the hell" and entered. I didn't know at the time that we weren't just expected to show our "guns" but also vamp for the judges. My disadvantage not ever having been on a cruise!!! Anyway, did my best and walked away with the title of "Ms You Don't Want To Mess With Me In a Dark Alley Biceps". What a proud moment for Bill and Gayle!!! Watch the Men's Belly Flop competition, then on to lunch. After lunch, we cleaned up and checked out more of the ship, then back to the room for a little R&R. Tonight was formal night in the dining room, which got a huge thumbs-down from the 4 of us. So we grabbed some beverages and sat on the Promenade deck watching the penguin parade. Felt like we definitely had the most fun. More drinks on the deck, followed by dinner in the casual spot, then off to bed. Managed to stay awake for the first half of the Cowboy game, then got overcome by sleepiness. Tomorrow we'll be in Barbados!!!
