January 9, Sunday Day 5 at Sea
We are docked in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Seasoned travelers have indicated that this is not a very clean town. Ron was asked to escort a group to an ariel tram which takes 7 hours. He wasn’t feeling well so had to decline. We went ashore and shopped at the market place. Lots of souvenirs, but no dress shoes. We couldn’t fine postcards either. The night before at the formal dress evening, Ron had to wear his sandals. I don’t think anyone noticed. At least he didn’t get kicked out of the dining room.
We’ve discovered that at least one woman lives aboard. I haven’t met her yet, but I think it is the woman with straight white hair that goes to her waist in the back. She wears these unusual hats as in fuzzy bunny hats. She is usually dressed in what look like pajamas and slippers. I think the dress rules don’t apply to her.
At any rate it’s a lovely day and I walked 2/3 of a mile in the morning. I’m losing the weight battle, but hope to get back on an even keel. It’s warm and humid here—tropical. I spent most of the day lounging around and taking cat-naps. Ron and I are both very tired. We are not doing well with the late dinner seating. Ron managed to get us switched to the 5:30 dinner. Much better. Our tablemates are Valdimar an older gentleman and his son Brent. Brent is a chef and talked about the finer points of our meals. They are from Victoria!
We’re losing an hour tonight. Showtime at 8 pm featured an amazing harpist from Argentina.
I am rethinking my post on Mitzi Gaynor’s show. I haven’t seen her on board, but someone said she could hardly walk. I decided that she’s pretty gutsy to continue performing.
Tonight we sail to Panama and the canal. What an experience that will be.
January 10 Day 6 at Sea
The Panama Canal
How amazing. We were up at 5:30 am, Ron ran and I went out on the bow to watch the ship approach the first of three series of locks. We had overcast skies and as we were entering the first lock, it began to rain. Over the course of the day we wove through a number of islands, passed through several locks, finally coming to Panama City. The city is much larger than I ever imagined. A million people in the city and about three million in the country. It rained off and on, but what’s a little rain when you’re moving through one of the wonders of the world.
I managed to write two pages this morning. I spent most of the day poolside as it was very warm and humid. Nice to be able to cool off whenever.
Our entertainment tonight features a pianist from the UK. He’s brilliant and funny and very talented. We’ve been enjoying all of the shows. Nice way to end the day. After the show, we stopped at the Rembrandt Lounge to listen to Diane Fast sing and play. She was in my first writing class and would like to write screen plays.
We’re on our way to Ecuador. Since we are at sea tomorrow, I will have my second class. Can you believe I am scheduled at the same time as an interview with Mitzi Gaynor! Uf da! I will be surprised if I have any students at all. J
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