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Cruise Blog entry 02- Dec. 11, 2008
Howdy folks, and welcome to another exciting cruise update from yours truly!
We are currently cruising the Carribbean Sea and heading swiftly towards the Dutch island of Curacao. The last ten-day cruise my parents and brother have been on board
for a family vacation. It was very nice spending time with my family and for them to get to see where I work. We enjoyed visiting six different islands, beginning with
Curacao, and working our way around to St. Thomas. Thus far, my favorite island has been St. Lucia. The majestic mountains and lush landscape took my breath away.
They flew home the other day from Fort Lauderdale, and the ship departed to repeat the exact same itinerary. After this cruise, we will have a two-week cruise spanning
the holidays, during which we will have nine ports of call. On that cruise we will get to see some destinations only featured on that itinerary this season, including
Cristobal (Panama), Dominica, and Tortola. I have heard that Dominica and Tortola are some of the prettiest islands around, so I am excited to see how they compare next
to my impressions of St. Lucia.
In addition to performing every day, I sometimes volunteer to help out with other events that the entertainment staff is in charge of. Today I was invited to be a model for
the jewelry fashion show. I showed of three different beautiful collections by H. Stern for the guests. It was a lot of fun, and I've agreed to do it again next cruise too.
Tomorrow night I will be participating in the special choral performance for Santa Lucia day. This holiday is widely celebrated in Sweden. I will be playing the part of
Santa Lucia and wearing a crown of candles on my head as I lead the procession. All of our choir members will be wearing beautiful white robes sent over from Sweden.
After we sing carols for the guests, we will also go down to the crew bar and give a performance, which will kick off the party being held there.
Next week I am supposed to be getting a different roommate. Some of the entertainment staff are going home for the holidays, and new people are coming on, so they are
shuffling cabin assignments around. My current roommate, Laura, is moving to a different cabin on the lower level. I hope that whoever moves in with me next will be as
nice as she is! Because of the shuffle, I have also gotten a different safety assignment. I now help calm the passengers and explain safety procedures to them in an
emergency, and I have to attend all the safety drills. Before, I was given a "supernumerary" assignment, which meant I had passenger status in an emergency and I did not
have to go to any drills past the first two held since my embarkation.
Tonight I perform in the Britannia Restaurant for two dinner seatings, then I move down to the Grand Lobby. I've started playing some of my Christmas music in keeping
with our current Advent season, supplementing my varied repertoire of classical, pop, and jazz.
Well, that's all for now, until next time! Y'all take care!
-Amanda
We are currently cruising the Carribbean Sea and heading swiftly towards the Dutch island of Curacao. The last ten-day cruise my parents and brother have been on board
for a family vacation. It was very nice spending time with my family and for them to get to see where I work. We enjoyed visiting six different islands, beginning with
Curacao, and working our way around to St. Thomas. Thus far, my favorite island has been St. Lucia. The majestic mountains and lush landscape took my breath away.
They flew home the other day from Fort Lauderdale, and the ship departed to repeat the exact same itinerary. After this cruise, we will have a two-week cruise spanning
the holidays, during which we will have nine ports of call. On that cruise we will get to see some destinations only featured on that itinerary this season, including
Cristobal (Panama), Dominica, and Tortola. I have heard that Dominica and Tortola are some of the prettiest islands around, so I am excited to see how they compare next
to my impressions of St. Lucia.
In addition to performing every day, I sometimes volunteer to help out with other events that the entertainment staff is in charge of. Today I was invited to be a model for
the jewelry fashion show. I showed of three different beautiful collections by H. Stern for the guests. It was a lot of fun, and I've agreed to do it again next cruise too.
Tomorrow night I will be participating in the special choral performance for Santa Lucia day. This holiday is widely celebrated in Sweden. I will be playing the part of
Santa Lucia and wearing a crown of candles on my head as I lead the procession. All of our choir members will be wearing beautiful white robes sent over from Sweden.
After we sing carols for the guests, we will also go down to the crew bar and give a performance, which will kick off the party being held there.
Next week I am supposed to be getting a different roommate. Some of the entertainment staff are going home for the holidays, and new people are coming on, so they are
shuffling cabin assignments around. My current roommate, Laura, is moving to a different cabin on the lower level. I hope that whoever moves in with me next will be as
nice as she is! Because of the shuffle, I have also gotten a different safety assignment. I now help calm the passengers and explain safety procedures to them in an
emergency, and I have to attend all the safety drills. Before, I was given a "supernumerary" assignment, which meant I had passenger status in an emergency and I did not
have to go to any drills past the first two held since my embarkation.
Tonight I perform in the Britannia Restaurant for two dinner seatings, then I move down to the Grand Lobby. I've started playing some of my Christmas music in keeping
with our current Advent season, supplementing my varied repertoire of classical, pop, and jazz.
Well, that's all for now, until next time! Y'all take care!
-Amanda
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