Figured today would just be a pool day. The Carnival company built a really nice port for it's company, which includes Holland America. No need to spend a lot of money. Just hang out on the free loungers and enjoy the big pool. So after breakfast, we headed out to the port. They have several "courtesy" shuttles waiting to take people to the shops area. Of course they work for tips, so Carolyn tipped them $10 and we rode to the shops.
From there, it's not far to the pool/bar area.
They really have landscaped it nicely.
They also have a bunch of little shops, but we didn't go to any.
There's also a "lounge" by the pool. We didn't go there either.
We headed straight to the loungers and looked for seats and shade---didn't really have much luck with teh shade, but did find plenty of loungers.
We set up by the zero entry area of the pool
then walked around the lazy river many times enjoying the landscaping and the pool.
There's even a swim up bar in the pool
They have started charging for some of the prime lounger areas now. Where Ken and I liked to sit now has a fee.
these chairs in the water now have a fee to use, too.
so we set up in the sun---but fortunately it was partly cloudy and a beautiful day
looking towards the very expensive cabanas. Wonder how often they get anyone to rent them?
After an hour or so, a Carnival ship docked next to us. Soon the area was overrun with LOTS of people, including a lot of little kids. Being on Holland America, you get used to not seeing many kids. We hung out a little while, but it got so crowded that we decided to head back to the ship.
Then we hit the jacuzzi and pool on the ship for a bit. Even got rained on for awhile.
Instead of hitting the Lido tonight, we hit up the Dive In cafe. I got a brat this time and it was very good! Carolyn got a burger and said it was very good, too. The fries are really good, too.
then we hung out on our verandah for sail away. Good bye Carnival ship!
looking back on the port
Near sunset we were treated to a sunset. So I headed out to the panorama deck
didn't start out as the greatest sunset today, but the rainbow was a nice addition
but the skies did do their thing again
at least it quit raining for sunset
another outstanding sunset
Then it was time for another wonderful performance by the HAL singers and dancers on the World Stage.
beautiful even at night.
time to break out some more wine and watch the Brewers whip up on the Rays
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