I hate to say it but Bruce and I are becoming those people who don’t rush off the ship as soon as it’s in port. We had planned to get off a bit yesterday in Marseille but it was raining. So we didn’t and we don’t feel bad about it.
Rain in the past wouldn’t have held us back, but it just didn’t seem necessary. And no, we’ve never been to this port.
So what did we do? Slept late of course. We spent time in the gym. I rode a bike and used weights.
It was formal night so I did have my haircut and a keratin treatment And a nice evening with fellow cruisers.
The production show was great. The stage on the Island Princess is smaller so they can’t be as creative with backdrops and changing screens. Nonetheless, they used film and it was quite effective.
We also played in the casino a bit and we hit a $500 Major. Gives us more money to play with.
We woke late yesterday in Barcelona. Bruce wasn’t feeling well but we have been here so many times we didn’t plan to get off the ship. The port is not very pretty. The cruise ship used to dock right near Las Ramblas, but the people of Barcelona are not very happy with cruisers.
We did laundry. Princess has laundry rooms on each deck, which is a great advantage on long trips.
We read books, ate lunch at the buffet and I went to the tango show at 5pm.
I’m going to dinner myself because Bruce isn’t up to it.
There was a pretty sky tonight.
Today Bruce was still not feeling great so he slept in but we did go to a talk on Cadiz, our destination tomorrow.
The casino host sent us chocolate-covered strawberries which was very nice.
We had a quick lunch at the buffet before heading back to the cabin. Me to ice my foot and Bruce to nap.
I went to a talk on cruising and then had coffee with friends, while Bruce took a long nap and rested. It’s a beautiful view out on our balcony.
And later today we sailed by the snow-covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
It’s always interesting meeting new people on a ship. We met a lovely woman from Ireland who has worked all over the world. She was with the Red Cross doing work in Morocco and booked this cruise home instead of flying. It is an easy way to travel!
Tomorrow we will be visiting Cadiz, Spain!
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Sounds like you and Bruce are really making the most of this cruise, even if the weather didn’t cooperate! I love how you embraced the slower pace—sleeping in, enjoying the gym, and even winning a bit in the casino. It’s so nice that you’re taking the time to relax and enjoy the moments that come, even when you’re not rushing off the ship. The tango show sounds like a lot of fun too! Hope Bruce feels better soon, and I’m sure Cadiz will be a great next stop. Safe travels!
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Bruce is much better and we were able to enjoy Cadiz and Casablanca. But it was good for us to rest and we have a balcony cabin which is always nice to enjoy outside views.
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So glad to hear Bruce is feeling better and that you both got to enjoy Cadiz and Casablanca—those must’ve been amazing stops! And yes, having a balcony cabin sounds like the perfect way to soak in the scenery and unwind. Sometimes those quieter moments end up being just as memorable as the adventures ashore. Wishing you smooth sailing and more lovely days ahead!
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