On the Grand Princess

Remember I said to watch this spot for another adventure. Well-- we are now on that adventure. After a hiatus from cruise ship lecturing, the other DrC is lecturing on World Affairs. He did his second program this afternoon. We always knew that lecturing was great fun and it still is great fun! 

Our last cruise was on the Royal, the newest Princess ship as well as the biggest. The Grand WAS one of the "big" ships when she was launched, now she feels smallish and cozy! Ships have come a long way in the intervening dozen years. 

What has not changed are the smiles on the staff as they try to continuously feed us. Decks 5, 6, 7 and 14 are food Meccas. Today, the horizon Food Court was featuring 

It's not often you see the flag of Italy done in Jello!

After eating,,one of the next big activities is sleeping. 

I know I was naughty to take these pictures, but these folks really are having a grand time. 

Readers abound on the ship too.  A few are reading traditional books in the library 

Others are reading iPads and kindles. 

There is stuff to do all the time...or nothing to do all the time. We will be in Hawaii in 2 days. Keep watching this space as there's more to come.