Coming Home: Monday Nov. 9, Spain/Cruise Ship

We woke up a bit early and walked along the coast, then hit up the shops one last along a pedestrian only commercial street. At 11 we had to check out of our hotel and get a taxi to the port. Turns out there are 2 ports, the Nuevo y Antigua. We were dropped off at the wrong one and has to take another taxi an extra mile and a half to get to the right place. We checked our bags in and got onto the ship, officially on our way home.

The first thing we had to do once we got on the ship of course is eat. This cruise will make sure that any weight we lost with better eating and more walking in England will come back to us with a vengeance. We ate and then had the drink of the day (some sweet Midori and vodka punch) as we watched the ship pull out to sea. After dark we went to the welcome aboard show where you get a sample of the performers you will see during the week, including a lame/funny magician/comedian and an amazing pair of acrobats. We’re talking super strong, crazy acrobatics. After, we had dinner in the formal dining room and met our English table-mates who are a chef and an analyst. To cap the night off we watched a parade put on by the staff on the promenade. The costumes excited Courtney, who was unable to make a costume for Halloween this year. After that very very long day we hit the sack.